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Peca leads Oilers to Long Island (Fox 23) - Peca spent three seasons with the Isles, following a trade from Buffalo during draft weekend in 2001. During Peca's time on Long Island, the Islanders advanced to the postseason in all three campaigns.

Wang buys Long Island Marriott (Long Island Business News) - UNIONDALE - Charles Wang, the billionaire owner of the Islanders hockey team, closed on the acquisition of the Long Island Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Thursday, said Paul Lancey, an Islanders senior vice president.

EYE ON THE ISLAND (Newsday.com) - Friday morning's inclement weather did more than just close down schools across Long Island and gift-wrap a three-day weekend for students. As a result of the early snowfall and slippery conditions, it also postponed the start of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce Tip-Off Tournament.

Long Island Man Charged With Computer Child Porn (WNBC) - MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. -- A Long Island man who was on probation for failing to register as a sex offender was arrested Thursday after child pornography was discovered on his home computer, Nassau County police said.

Island to turn corner in 2006 (Island Packet) - Hilton Head Island wants 2006 to be the year it turns the corner on several issues -- and turns the ground on some long-discussed redevelopment.

Local Long Island families bring holiday cheer to support worthy cause (Babylon Beacon) - The holidays are known for being a time when generosity and thoughtfulness are abound and this year is no different! The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Long Island Chapter would like to announce the return of our Holiday Houses campaign.

Newsday's 44th Annual All-Long Island Football Team (Newsday.com) - (5-10, 155, Sr.) Manigat exploded onto the scene and ran away with the Thorp Award, given to Nassau's most outstanding player.

Newsday's 44th Annual All-Long Island Football Team (New York Newsday) - RICKY MANIGAT

Scientists hope Captiva Island dig can unlock Calusa mysteries (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) - By JULIO OCHOA Bonita Daily News CAPTIVA ISLAND, Fla. -- On the northernmost tip of Captiva Island stands a piece of southwest Florida history that may help scientists unlock the mysteries of an ancient culture.

Japantown In Long Island City? Local Visionary Wants One (Queens Chronicle) - You can order curry in Jackson Heights, dim sum in Flushing, and soon sushi in Long Island City? Queens’ Asian population has increased by 50 percent in the last 10 years, but despite New York’s numerous ethnic neighborhoods, there’s no Japantown.