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Long Island MacArthur Airport passengers will see significant changes in the airport's nonstop map this fall, as airlines adjust seasonal routes, add new Florida options and refine year round schedules in response to demand.
Full story at thetraveler.org ↗
Long Island Fairs and Festivals are scheduled for September 2026.
Full story at newyorkfamily.com ↗
Storm, a female terrier mix, has been waiting for a forever home at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, New York for 540 days.
Full story at yahoo.com ↗
Long Island police are searching for the suspect in a burglary at All American Hamburger Drive-In, a popular hamburger joint in Massapequa.
Full story at abc7ny.com ↗
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has stated that there are less than 1,000 moose moose sightings in New York state, compared to Alaska's estimated 175,000 and Maine's estimated 60,000.
Full story at 943litefm.com ↗
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