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Foursquare mayors rule over favorite LI spots

Originally published: June 28, 2010 4:28 PM
Updated: June 29, 2010 3:31 PM
By ANGELA HAUPT  Special to Newsday

Quick ReadLong Islanders are getting into Foursquare, a location-based social network with free web and mobile applications.

Photo credit: None | Reid Fishler stands in Frantoni's pizzeria in East Meadow, a venue where he is a Foursquare mayor. (June 22, 2010)

In the world of Foursquare, mayors reign supreme, icon-like badges are pursued with fervor and, unless you've "checked in" to tell your friends (and the world) where you are, you might as well not even be there.How it works

Foursquare, a location-based social network with free web and mobile applications (foursquare.com), is captivating Long Island users who check in each time they visit venues...