Thousands of Crescent Duck eggs, incubating for nearly a month, should begin to hatch over the next several days. Their fate will determine the future of Long Island’s last commercial duck farm.
All 80 sites on Long Island, New York City and Westchester County were cleaned and disinfected, according to state officials.
Established in 1908, the Aquebogue site is the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, once world-renowned for its ducks.
Top chefs from across the island are coming together for a one-night fundraiser to benefit Crescent Duck Farm workers: “Flock Together: A Culinary Tribute to Crescent Duck Farm,” Feb.
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