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Search for Brian Laundrie, 'person of interest' in fiance's death, continues with dive team
A police dive team joined the search Wednesday of a Florida nature reserve for Brian Laundrie, the FBI's "person of interest" in the homicide of his fiance Gabrielle Petito, whose body was found Sunday in a national forest in Wyoming.
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Commack schools superintendent resigning
Commack schools superintendent Donald James will resign to take a job leading a private company. His resignation will take effect Nov. 30.
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Police: Baldwin High School evacuated after bomb threat
Nassau County police said the threat was reported in a 911 call at 12:18 p.m. and stressed the evacuation was precautionary.
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AG: Settlement reached in case of fired laundry workers
FDR Services Corporation fired seven workers in April after they followed the state's stay-at-home order for symptoms related to COVID-19.
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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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Peter Brown, decorated Nassau police officer, dies at 73
Peter Brown had a flair for heroics — helping to pull a child from a cesspool or removing the umbilical cord from a newborn's neck during an emergency delivery.
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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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Police: School bus driver charged with DWI
Police said the driver was found slumped over the steering wheel of the bus Monday afternoon.
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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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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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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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LIPA to vote on contract for largest LI solar farm
The project to be built in Calverton is expected cost LIPA ratepayers around 24 cents a month.
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30+ festivals and carnivals happening on LI this fall
Apple festivals, street fairs and more events have returned.
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5 fall traditions to experience on Long Island this year
Fall is ripe for fun at local farms, cider houses and more.
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How some of LI's oldest stores stand the test of time
For many, family roots help keep these stores grounded.
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Long Island's top 100 restaurants of 2021
From Italian to Thai to soul food, the Long Island dining scene has never been more vibrant.
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Here are pups of all ages available for adoption from several local shelters.
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The pandemic led her to sell her day care. Then she opened a clothing boutique.
She opened the shop in June with her daughter and longtime friend.
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4 LI candy stores selling over-the-top treats
Candy sushi and caramel pizzas and more treats to tempt your sweet tooth.
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Kids can take at-home activity lessons in their own backyards
Kids are taking private lessons at home for music, chess and more.
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Hospitals, nursing homes worried vaccine mandate could affect staffing
Hospital care officials said it's critical that employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. But a report says firing employees who refuse to get the shot could exacerbate existing shortages of nurses and other employees.
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Our top high school sports photos: September 2021
Take a look at some of our favorite shots from high school sports fields and courts across Long Island as ...
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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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Public officials shouldn't be allowed to day trade
What's astonishing is that current Fed guidelines appear to have sanctioned the deals.
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Immigration reform, Suffolk PBA, picking a college, and more
Reader letters to Newsday.
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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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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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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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Nonprofit funds hot spots for Manhasset schools, superintendent says
The hotspots will provide "limited Internet access to our main attendance, health offices and teacher work areas," said acting Manhasset Superintendent Gaurav Passi.
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Blockchain meets the Vatican, with help from an LI company
Seery Systems Group is dispatching staff to Rome to scan 500-year-old religious texts that will be published online using the crypto technology.
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The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to Old Bethpage Village
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is back for its second year, returning to Old Bethpage Village Restoration from Sept. 22 to Nov. 7, and tickets are on sale now.
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Forecast: Rainy stretch ahead for beginning of fall
Showers are possible today, and there is a chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms tomorrow and Friday, the National Weather Service said.
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CDC panel tackles who needs booster shot of COVID vaccine
An influential panel of advisers to the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention convened on Wednesday to debate which Americans should get COVID-19 booster shots and when — a question that has proved more contentious than the Biden administration apparently expected.
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Biden doubling vaccine purchase, calls for more global shots
President Joe Biden is set to announce that the United States is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses as he embraces the goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year.
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Trump sues niece, New York Times over records behind tax story
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday sued his estranged niece and The New York Times over a 2018 story about his family's wealth and tax practices that was partly based on confidential documents she provided to the newspaper's reporters.
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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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A Chat with Jesse Watters
Sep 23
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LI’s doctors on the science behind masks
Posted September 17, 2021
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