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Readers' Choice Best Staycation Winner: Jones Beach

Long Island tourist destination in Wantagh voted as being best local place to have a getaway with the family.

The best staycation spot in Wantagh and Seaford has been chosen and the winner won in overwhelming style.

Jones Beach State Park received 78 percent of the votes cast in our poll. Coming in second place with 11 percent of the vote was .

Jones Beach in Wantagh has been a prime Long Island tourist sight and local destination since 1929, when storied planner Robert Moses created the park. In addition to a large beach, the park includes a boardwalk, , a , volleyball and tennis courts, a large public swimming pool and a ice cream shop.

For next week's Readers' Choice we are seeking nominations for the best local places for catered food. Leave your suggestions in the comments below and we will include them in Monday's poll. 

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Gina Katz May 19, 2013 at 12:08 pm
Ice cream treats and sweets. 1047 Hicksville rd. Seaford
Eric Jurist May 18, 2013 at 03:27 pm
True, true, I'm sure there's a political payoff/payback here somewhere.
Constance Roland May 19, 2013 at 09:05 am
Lol!! Write on!!
Chris Wendt May 15, 2013 at 02:05 pm
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Jaime Sumersille (Editor) May 13, 2013 at 10:43 am
Thanks for posting, Andy C. Great pic! Jaime Sumersille, Regional Editor, Nassau County
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Chris May 11, 2013 at 09:48 am
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