What does the cryptic crossword clue "Part of New York marathon is alight (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "Part of New York". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LONG (synonym of "marathon") + IS (synonym of "is") + LAND (synonym of "alight"); definition: "Part of New York" The answer is LONG ISLAND.

Part of New York marathon is alight (4,6)

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