In the book The Great Gatsby in what part of New York does story take place?

The story of The Great Gatsby takes place in Long Island, New York. More specifically, it takes place in:

* West Egg: This is where Jay Gatsby lives, and it is characterized as the area where the "new money" resides.

* East Egg: This is where Tom Buchanan and Daisy Buchanan live, and it is characterized as the area where the "old money" resides.

The novel also references New York City, where Nick Carraway works and occasionally visits.