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'Battle on the Bay' returns with safety in mind

The speed boat race that left two Long Islanders dead last year returns to the Great South Bay this weekend with added precautions. Battle on the Bay organizer Lou Giancontieri says last year?s accident

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Aug 21, 2009, 11:53 AM

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