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If you're from out of town, or simply looking to learn more about the local attractions on Long Island, then you'll never want to miss out on any of our Travel & Local Attractions articles. Filled with guides and pointers for traveling on Long Island, this section has everything you'll want to know about where to go on Long Island.

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  Schumer: After Push, TSA to Bring Hundreds of Additional Officers to NYC to Forestall Wait Time at Airports This Summer

  By Long Island News & PR   May 23, 2016

  Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will hire more than 750 additional officers to help alleviate wait times this summer traveling season.

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  May is National Bike Month: Get Outside & Go for a Ride on One of Long Island's Many Bike Trails

  By Kelly Tenny   May 21, 2016

  Grab your helmet and go explore the bike trails of Long Island!

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  NICE Bus Kicks Off Summer / Air Show Service to Jones Beach

  By Long Island News & PR   May 19, 2016

  NICE Bus begins its Jones Beach State Park service, the n88 out of the Freeport LIRR station, starting Saturday, May 28.

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  13th Annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach Announces Its Biggest Air Show Lineup Ever

  By Long Island News & PR   May 17, 2016

  Bethpage Federal Credit Union and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation are very pleased to announce the star-studded final lineup for the 2016 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach taking ...

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  Schumer Pushes TSA to Deliver to NYC Airports a Surge of Screening-Ready Canines & More TSA Employees

  By Long Island News & PR   May 17, 2016

  U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer: New York City airports are short the necessary number of passenger-screening canines recommended to actually reduce overall wait times and improve security.

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  Mangano, Krumpter Advisory on Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

  By Long Island News & PR   May 16, 2016

  Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter would like to remind motorists that it is important to be cognizant of sharing the road with motorcyclists.

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  SCPD Weekend Traffic Advisory for May 14-16, 2016

  By Long Island News & PR   May 13, 2016

  Please be advised of the following Community Events that will be taking place this weekend. These events may cause temporary road closures and/or traffic congestion.

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  LIRR Breaks Ground for $23.9M Modernization of Wantagh Station

  By Long Island News & PR   May 13, 2016

  MTA Long Island Rail Road President Patrick A. Nowakowski today marked the official start of construction for the $23.9 million modernization of the Long Island Rail Road’s Wantagh Station.

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  Farmingdale, Long Island-Based GEICO Skytypers to Perform During the 2016 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park

  By Long Island News & PR   May 12, 2016

  The world-famous GEICO Skytypers will have the “home field” advantage during the 2016 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park on May 28-29.

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  Reps. Rice, Payne and Keating Call for $34 Million to Alleviate Long Lines at Airport Checkpoints

  By Long Island News & PR   May 12, 2016

  Inadequate TSA staffing levels causing long wait times for passengers, forcing Port Authority of NY & NJ to consider privatizing airport security.

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  LIRR Cannonball to Montauk & Other Summer Service Enhancements Highlight New Train Timetables Going into Effect on Monday, May 23

  By Long Island News & PR   May 12, 2016

  To get you in the summer spirit, the LIRR is introducing new system-wide train timetables featuring traditional seasonal service enhancements such as the mighty Montauk Cannonball as well as a number of new options.

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  Take the MTA Long Island Rail Road to the Electric Daisy Carnival at Citi Field on Saturday, May 14 & Sunday, May 15

  By Long Island News & PR   May 12, 2016

  The 2016 Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) New York is coming to Citi Field on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 and MTA Long Island Rail Road is all tuned up with frequent Port Washington ...

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  Governor Cuomo Announces Start of Toll Evader Crackdown

  By Long Island News & PR   May 12, 2016

  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the beginning of the suspension process for 575 New York-registered vehicles as part of this state's crackdown on persistent toll violators.

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  70 Acts to Compete at 29th Annual MTA Music Under New York Auditions

  By Long Island News & PR   May 10, 2016

  MTA Arts & Design announced today that it will host auditions for the Music Under New York program (MTA MUSIC) this year at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, as it ...

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  Berries Galore: Where To Pick Long Island's Juiciest Fruits

  By Brian Re   May 08, 2016

  Grab the entire family and head out to one of Long Island's best farms to pick your own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries!

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  SCPD Weekend Traffic Advisory for May 20-22, 2016

  By Long Island News & PR   May 06, 2016

  Please be advised of the following Community Events that will be taking place this weekend. These events may cause temporary road closures and/or traffic congestion.

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  Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces First-Ever Motorcycle Safety Fair Kicks Off Riding Season

  By Long Island News & PR   May 06, 2016

  The New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced that the state held its first-ever motorcycle safety fair at Albany's Empire State Plaza Concourse, which included hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and information to keep ...

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  Governor Cuomo Announces Major Steps Forward for LIRR Expansion Project

  By Long Island News & PR   May 06, 2016

  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced major steps forward for the Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project, including a continued commitment to community outreach by holding four public meetings, expedited modifications to all train crossings ...

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  NYS Senator Jack M. Martins Visits the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County

  By Long Island News & PR   May 05, 2016

  Senator Martins visited HMTC for a tour of the museum.

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  Free Prom Transportation to Prevent Unfit Driving

  By Long Island News & PR   May 05, 2016

  To keep teens and drivers safe this prom season, the Community Ambulance Company is implementing a prevention program to offer free prom and banquet transportation to those students from the Bayport, Connetquot and Sayville School ...