Gabrielle Petito case
The FBI said Tuesday the death of Gabrielle Petito has been ruled a homicide based on an autopsy that positively identified the 22-year-old Blue Point woman's remains, which were found Sunday in a national forest in Wyoming.
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LI tops 1,000 COVID-19 cases, as Moderna booster trial begins locally
Researchers at Manhasset's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research this week administered COVID-19 booster shots to the first group of liver and kidney transplant recipients who are part of a nationwide clinical trial to study the efficacy of a third Moderna vaccine shot on that group.
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Police: Remains of missing teenager found, Uniondale man charged
Nassau County police said that they were able to find the remains and make an arrest in the case due to information developed during the investigation of MS-13 gang-related cases.
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Six 'exemplary' LI high schools achieve Blue Ribbon status
Blue ribbons recognize schools with superior graduation rates and test scores; and those with exemplary records in closing achievement gaps between students of different races, ethnicities and economic backgrounds.
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LI teacher's 'Survivor' journey about to begin
Plainview's Tiffany Seely is a contestant on Season 41 of the CBS reality show, which premieres Sept. 22.
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Papers: Feds oppose bail for Spota, McPartland during appeal process
"The defendants are not entitled to bail pending appeal, as they have utterly failed to raise a substantial question of law or fact for appeal," prosecutors said in the court papers
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MS-13 gang member pleads guilty to 2016 murder of rival gang associate, prosecutors say
Nelson Argueta-Quintanilla pleaded guilty to charges related to his role in the April 29, 2016 slaying in Brentwood of Oscar Acosta, 19, federal prosecutors said.
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Teen cousins missing, Suffolk police say
Suffolk police are seeking information about the location of two teenage cousins, believed to be together and missing from their homes Tuesday morning.
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Feline and feeling (mostly) fine: Cat lost at JFK for 18 days has been found
Ettore, a black-and-tan cat, lost three pounds and suffered some bruises while he was lost at Kennedy Airport after escaping the baggage area, his rescuer said.
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HomeServe's unionized workers likely to return to work
The 81 technicians and mechanics took issue with mandatory overtime policies in their proposed contract and were locked out Sept. 13, according to IBEW Local 1049 Business Manager Patrick Guidice.
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LI unemployment rate drops slightly to 5.1%
The Island's labor force shrank by 12,700 from July to August, continuing a trend seen over the past year, the state Department of Labor data show.
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Officials: Morning fire breaks out at East Setauket farm complex
Firefighters from 16 fire departments including a fleet of ladder trucks and bulldozers responded just after 10 a.m. to the Spy Coast Farm.
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Biden, at U.N., promises a foreign policy of 'relentless diplomacy'
In his first address before the U.N. General Assembly today, President Biden decried military conflict and insisted the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
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Uncork an adventure at wineries with rare tasting experiences
Dine in the cellar or ride through the vines in a Moke.
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Casual Greek spot opens second LI location
Chicken, pork and beef-lamb gyros are so stuffed with shaved meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki that they're a challenge to maneuver.
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Disney on Ice is coming to the new UBS Arena this winter
"Let's Celebrate" will highlight 14 classic and modern Disney stories.
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Hiking, kayaking more: 4 LI parks to explore this fall
Many parks across Long Island offer a wide variety of activities and amenities in addition to the traditional playgrounds.
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Go apple picking at these LI farms this fall
From Honeycrisp to Golden Delicious, there are all kinds of apples waiting to be picked at Long Island orchards this fall.
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Families can paint outside together at 'Draw Out' at LI park
You don't have to be an artist to participate in the fun.
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6 reasons to escape to Fire Island this fall
The beach is quieter, the ferries less crowded but the sun still warm and inviting.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-thru attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
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Rep. Lee Zeldin says he has responded well to leukemia treatment
Zeldin, who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor, said he was diagnosed with an early stage chronic myeloid leukemia and "immediately started treatment which I responded well to without side effects."
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With 2 stores opening this month, Lidl nearly done with Best Market takeover on LI
Discount grocer Lidl is nearly finished putting its stamp on the Best Market supermarkets on Long Island it bought to break into the local market in 2019.
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10 new LI restaurants to try this fall
From an influx of Caribbean spots to a raw bar to fresh twist on noodles, here's where to eat right now.
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Most parents back measures to prevent COVID, poll finds
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Health workers must get shots
Health care workers were among the first eligible for the vaccine.
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Marshall: Excitement finds a new home at Belmont
But Nassau Coliseum remains dark, the visions of its promise still unfulfilled.
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Nassau DA will retry man whose murder conviction was thrown out
Christopher Ellis' defense attorney, Ilann M. Maazel, said he and his client were "extremely surprised and disappointed" by the DA's decision to retry Ellis "for a crime he did not commit."
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Gourmet grilled cheese spot closes after 5 years
The Bay Shore restaurant will be replaced by the second LI location of The Hero Joint.
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LIPA: 1 failed power cable restored; another may be by mid-October, NYPA says
One of three major power lines to Long Island that experienced an outage during the peak summer season was restored to service yesterday, LIPA said.
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Free safety checks for car seats, boosters at 2 LI sites this week
Nearly half of car seats, 46%, are not installed properly in fatal crashes, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, citing federal statistics.
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5 classes to try at NY Fit Fest in Long Beach
This year's roster features more than 60 vendors and several classes.
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The joys of living in a small house
There's much to love about a living in a house 1,200 square feet or smaller, these LIers say.
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Police: Driver hit school bus, charged with DWI
Police said the driver also lunged at officers trying to arrest him.
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Biden, at U.N., promises a foreign policy of 'relentless diplomacy'
In his first address before the U.N. General Assembly today, President Biden decried military conflict and insisted the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
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What happened to Gabby Petito? Key developments in the case
A timeline of events leading up to and following the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito, the Blue Point native reported missing while on a cross-country road trip with her fiance, Brian Laundrie.
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J&J says booster dose of its COVID vaccine prompts strong response
Johnson & Johnson released data showing that a booster dose to its one-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a strong immune response months after people receive a first dose.
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Trudeau's Liberals win Canadian election, but miss majority
Canadians gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party a victory in the parliamentary elections, but his gamble to win a majority of seats failed.
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Texas doctor who defied state's new abortion ban is sued
A doctor who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law all but dared supporters of the state's near-total ban on the procedure to try making an early example of him by filing a lawsuit — and by Monday two people obliged.
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A Chat with Jesse Watters
Sep 23
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LI’s doctors on the science behind masks
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