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The counties of Nassau and Suffolk boast a population of approximately 2.8 million people. If you include Brooklyn and Queens, the population of Long Island is more than 8 million. |
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Nassau was named for William of Nassau, Prince of Orange, who became King William III of England, and the county colors, orange and blue, are the colors of the House of Orange. |
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Chittenago, New York is the home of L. Frank Baum, author of the "Wizard of Oz". It features a yellow brick inlaid sidewalks leading to Aunti Em's and other Oz-themed businesses. Chittenago is the location of an annual Munchkins parade. |
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