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3 LIers among 9 NYers who admit to stealing COVID-19 relief funds

The defendants have been ordered to make restitution payments totaling more than $1 million, according to the Queens District Attorney's office.

MORE ON THIS TOPICState wants back $4.1M in COVID-19 grants to businesses, arts groups Newsday analysis: Who got state COVID grants on Long Island?DA: 3 from LI among 9 who stole $2.2M of COVID relief funds

Suspect arrested on murder charges for 2002 stabbing

Former Long Island teacher guilty of sexually abusing students

Only in NewsdayJury starts deliberations in sex abuse case against ex-teacher

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Only in NewsdayTougher DMV point system starts Monday. What LIers need to know

The new rules include points for offenses like racing, leaving the scene of a personal injury crash and speeding in a work zone.

Only in NewsdaySnow removal blowing holes in LI town budgets

MORE ON THIS TOPICTougher DMV point system could cost more people their licenses

Southampton moves to ban new docks on Peconic bays, igniting property fight

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Off-duty NYPD officer dies of injuries in Greenlawn crash

Only in NewsdayFull steam ahead for massive Trader Joe's hub in Suffolk

High school employee facing charges over alleged inappropriate touching

Only in NewsdayHofstra to have 'full authority' in emergencies while hosting bar exams, officials say

Officials: 1 dead in major blaze at 2 Nassau homes

In LI appearance, Hochul pledges effort to lower car insurance bills

Only in NewsdayNurse who sold fake COVID vaccine cards being investigated for falsifying other student vaccine records

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GOP backs Blakeman for governor, with support from Trump

Brookhaven officials to consider more housing, office space for Station Yards project

First in NewsdayFirst hearing set on Melville town center project