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Ready For Takeoff: Breeze Airways Expands Islip Service
The young, affordable airline announced that it will be adding a destination to its service through Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Looking for a warm winter getaway? Look no further.
Breeze Airways, a new, low-cost airline established by the founder of JetBlue, will add a nonstop service flight from Islip to Vero Beach, Florida, starting on Thursday, Dec. 21, according to the airline.
The new route will be seasonal and will operate twice weekly through the winter until April 28, 2024.
This is the first time Vero Beach has been served commercially from the Islip/Long Island airport, acc…
Long Island MacArthur Airport Employee Dies While Working On Lights
An investigation is underway after one worker was killed, and another injured, at Long Island MacArthur Airport.
Michael Jacob, age 51, of Holbrook, was working on runway lights at the airport in Ronkonkoma when he was electrocuted at approximately 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, Suffolk County Police said.
Jacob was transported by Sayville Community Ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A second employee, Gino Fiermonte, was also shocked while attempting to aid Jacob. Fiermonte, age 49, of Ronkonkoma, and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for…
