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Quest Aircraft Unveils Series II Kodiak

Eleven years after bringing a new single-engine utility turboprop to market certified to the latest FAA Part 23 standards, Quest Aircraft has unveiled an upgraded version of its Kodiak, the new Series II. Features range from Series II paint schemes … Continue reading

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8 Long Island parks with perks for families

Hoping to coax your Internet-dazed youngsters outside for some park action this summer? Keep in mind you are competing with online war gods and superheroes, so make it a good pitch. Try something like “Hey, kids, let’s go look at … Continue reading

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John Peter Malec, Jr. – Channel3000.com – WISC

MADISON – John P. Malec Jr., age 77, died peacefully after a lengthy struggle with heart and lung disease.   He was born on September 11, 1940, to John and Louise Malec in Madison, WI.  John married Judy (Meudt), the love of … Continue reading

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Terry Mosher: 76-year-old racer having ‘boatloads of fun’

Bob Smiley with one of his boats.(Photo: Contributed) Kingston’s Bob Smiley got the boat racing bug as a teenager, then had a long layoff  from the sport while pursuing a career and raising a family. Then the bug bit him again … Continue reading

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Story of WWII pilot who gave his life revealed on Memorial Day

The World War II Navy pilot from Snyder was first reported killed in action. A few days later in the fall of 1944, the Navy offered Maurice L. “Moe” Naylon Jr.’s mother some hope: He had been spotted parachuting from … Continue reading

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Hyperloop could revolutionize transport

APEX, Nev. — The most striking aspect of the testing facility for the potentially revolutionary, multibillion dollar Virgin Hyperloop One in the Mojave Desert is that it is made up of a series of Big Top Fabric Structures, a super-size version … Continue reading

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Russell C. Wells Sr., 96

Russell C. Wells Sr. of Riverhead died May 25, 2018 at Dominican Village in Amityville. He was 96 years old. He was born Jan. 28, 1922 in Greenport, the son of John and Carrie (Wella) Wells. He was a 1941 … Continue reading

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