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LIers late but loud

Long Islanders played hooky from work and school yesterday to join thousands of other fans in a gigantic celebration of the Giants' stunning Super Bowl triumph.

Fans filled Penn Station in Manhattan with chants of "Go! Big! Blue!" and giddily recounted Sunday's winning touchdown drive led by their new hero, quarterback Eli Manning.

Some wore necklaces studded with blue beads at New...

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