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Outage Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Nassau County Outage Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Nassau County
Outage Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Nassau County The workweek started in the dark for around 3,000 Long Islanders due to a power outage in Nassau County. The outage happened in East Massapequa around 7:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22, causing outages and some traffic difficulties with down traffic signals. According to PSEG officials, the majority of customers have had power restored with the rest expected by around 9:30 a.m. Monday. As of 8:55 a.m. PSEG was reporting some 660 customers still without power.  The company is investigating what caused the outage, said Elizabeth Flagler, PSEG spokeswoman. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
This Nesconset Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Latin American Restaurant This Nesconset Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Latin American Restaurant
This Nesconset Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Latin American Restaurant A familiar Long Island Latin restaurant has earned a prestigious honor for the ninth time in 10 years, according to a newly released poll. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Organizers of the contest have been counting votes since it began, with the winners ultimately chosen by the Long Islanders who rely on those businesses each and every day. Related story - Related story - This Suffolk County Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Diner This year, Nesconset …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings On Long Island, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings On Long Island, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Best Wings On Long Island, Voters Say Whether on the bone or off, buffalo or barbecue (or even lemon-pepper), Long Islanders have chosen their favorite spot to get their fix of chicken wings. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Organizers of the contest have been counting votes since it began, with the winners ultimately chosen by the Long Islanders who rely on those businesses each and every day. This year, a new eatery emerged as Long Island’s favorite, with Smoke-Haus in Garden Ci…

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by Zak Failla