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How to assist monarch butterflies on their epic treks
You can help monarchs along their journey by creating a waystation in your yard.
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2011 pharmacy killings a touchstone moment in opioid crisis
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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 38: State champions On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week.
East Hampton leaders condemn LaLota's funding threat over ICE restrictions
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LI 5-year-old girl's terminal diagnosis gives her baby brother a chance to live
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78-year-old woman hit by drunken driver in critical condition
Serial killer's former LI home gets price reduction
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11-year-old from Wantagh signs one-day lacrosse contract with Atlas
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Man found unconscious after near-drowning in apartment complex pool
Adventureland opens, day after 16 people, mostly children, rescued from ride
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Compromise to end split over pride flags, vet tributes in Northport
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2 people in their 90s hospitalized after crashing into metal pole
Caregiver stole nearly $10,000 of jewelry from mom, daughter she was aiding
LIRR trains added to try to keep up with U.S. Open demand
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'Definitely quiet': Long Island early voter turnout low, figures show
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Juneteenth and Fourth of July entwined for America 250
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For Gilgo serial killer's lawyer, the case became biggest challenge of his career
Michael J. Brown discusses his client, the evidence and the path to a plea deal.
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Gilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing
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Man stabbed in the back during fight outside LI comedy club
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island
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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 38: State champions On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week.
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Dear Dad: LI student-athletes pen letters for Father's Day
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Will Social Security fund run out of money in 2032? What you need to know.
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Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel classic at Knicks' celebration
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Long Island office owners borrow $280 million to refinance properties
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Nassau from enforcing 'buffer zone' law near houses of worship
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What is open or closed today as U.S. marks Juneteenth?
LI village awarded $1.1M to combat flooding
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'They mean everything:' NYers unite to rejoice at Knicks ticker-tape parade
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Suozzi formally requests probe into Vance's appearance at Bethpage event
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NY funding $28.5M for LI road, dam, seawall repairs
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Transformation of historic LI theater advances
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Lauryn Hill in concert at the Clubhouse Hamptons in July
Rentals at 55-and-over development starting at $1,595 available through lottery
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NYS has new license plate design for country's 250th
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North Shore University Hospital opens new $26M post-surgical care unit
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New LI veterinary hospital wins at least $1M in tax breaks despite objections from trade group
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5 LI hospitals recognized for high quality diabetes care
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4-year-old critically injured in Southern State Parkway crash
No one ran for mayor in this LI village. So who won?
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Trader Joe's $2.99 striped mini totes draw lines on Long Island
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JD Vance criticizes Suozzi at Nassau event billed as nonpolitical
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Mother and son save widow from burning home
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Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality
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1 girl, 23 arrested in 2 states: Inside LI's hidden world of drugs, sex trafficking
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32 killed in crashes in one of LI's deadliest months. Here's the devastating impact.
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Nearly 6,000 LI households could face homelessness if Trump cuts Section 8 funding
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Turtle-sniffing dogs searching LI woods to help protect a species
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Out East: Home on the free range at Browder's Birds
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Picture This! That time the stars came out in Westbury
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LI Works: Where's the beef? Ken visits a butcher shop
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LI Works: Ken goes against the grain at Bullfrogs Woodworks
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Making ice cream at Coyle's in Islip
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Out East: A visit to the Cooperage Inn
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Out East: Oddities and curiosities you'll want to see on your road trip
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LI drivers spend $3,700 per year due to congested, unsafe roads
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Trendy Bites: Rainbow cookie meets donut
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