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Laura Curran, Bruce Blakeman answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Hear what the candidates running for Nassau County executive had to say as they answered questions from Long Islanders during a Newsday Live virtual town hall event.
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More Blacks leaving Long Island for the South
Long Island leaders said the region's high cost of housing, economics and social inequities are slowly pushing some Blacks to move to other parts of the country, the South in particular.
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Equipment checked in hunt for source of deadly Legionnaires' outbreak
Nassau County employees Saturday continued to look for air conditioning cooler towers and other equipment in Levittown and Wantagh that could be harboring the bacteria that led to the outbreak, which has killed one person and sent nine more to hospitals.
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Tierney, Sini battle over who'll be toughest on crime
The issue of who will be the most effective crime fighter has arisen as the key issue in the race for Suffolk County district attorney.
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New wood-fired pizzeria opens in North Bellmore
You'll find 13 artisanal pies, housemade pasta and its own gelato.
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Cemetery-monument companies cheated mourners out of gravestones, state AG lawsuit says
In total, 26 people from Nassau and the Bronx were cheated out of $50,000, the suit says.
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Police: Pedestrian killed in Bay Shore collision
A pickup truck driver struck and killed the 33-year-old man early last night, Suffolk police said.
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Green amendment, before NY voters next month, has supporters, critics
Supporters say it could strengthen lawsuits against polluters and force lawmakers to weigh environmental benefits when considering legislation. But opponents argue the amendment's vague wording could lead to costly lawsuits and stall infrastructure.
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Police: Driver charged with DWI in fatal hit-and-run
Police said the driver fled after hitting a pedestrian, but was arrested soon afterwards.
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Ruby Lee Boykin, former director for libraries, dies at 66
Boykin, who had worked part time for the Roosevelt Public Library, decided to run for a board trustee seat in 1982, because, as she told a Newsday then, she didn't feel like the board was listening to library staff.
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SPCA: Reward offered after cat found shot
A $4,000 reward is being offered for tips about the person or persons responsible for "this heinous act of animal cruelty," the Suffolk SPCA said in a Facebook post Saturday.
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LI schools COVID-19 infections among students up 68%
The COVID-19 infection rate in public schools across Long Island has increased 68% since Sept. 18, according to the state's latest figures. Steve Langford reports.
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Long Island goes country: Where to line dance and more
"The country community is almost like the TV show 'Cheers;' you are welcome no matter who you are."
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North Fork farm stands to visit this fall
It's harvest time and farm stands large and small are displaying their pumpkins, apples and more.
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Pumpkin Park, more Halloween fun returns to Adventureland
The amusement park will be hosting some holiday-related celebrations this month.
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How to spend the day in Long Beach this fall
Long Beach has offerings that extend beyond the summer.
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There are wait lists for haircuts at LI's curly hair salons. Here's why.
Folks are embracing their curls after years of going straight.
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Four haunted car washes to drive through this Halloween season
Last year, the haunted attraction in Copiague was so popular, lines were close to three hours to get in.
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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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Where kids can make their own Halloween and fall crafts
These classes let kids sculpt from clay, paint with acrylics or build houses from paper towel rolls and cardboard.
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Official: Residents of 3 VA buildings went week without hot water
A pipe replacement project forced the residents to take cold showers or use "warm comfort wipes" for bathing, a Northport VA spokesman said.
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Superhero cartoonist's Shirley home listed for $399,999
DC Comics artist Al Plastino worked on drawings of superheroes in a studio behind the Cape-style house.
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LI's ramen boom: 5 new places you have to try
There are now at least two dozen spots to find the Japanese noodle dish.
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27,000 LI households are behind on rent as tenants, landlords fear losing their homes
New York's main strategy for helping the rental market recover from COVID-19 — a $2.4 billion relief fund — is nearly out of money.
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Nassau officials search for clues in deadly Legionnaires' outbreak
The person who died from Legionnaires' disease and the nine who were hospitalized all lived within a half mile of Wantagh Avenue and Old Jerusalem Road on the Levittown/Wantagh border, an official said.
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Boomer and Gio chime in on Sayville field controversy
WFAN morning show hosts talk on air about the turf vs. grass situation for Sayville's homecoming game against East Islip.
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Forecast: Mostly sunny and warm; storms tonight
Long Islanders can expect another summer-like day, before rain showers and thunderstorms later in the evening, according to the National Weather Service's forecast.
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Hempstead must speed up rent relief, tenants say
Renters and advocates say many are unaware of the program and few have received assistance, according to the most recent federal data.
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Schools begin year with uptick in cases, outdoor classrooms, Vaxmobiles
Long Island districts are addressing social and emotional needs of children, and students are getting mask breaks, but the number of COVID-19 cases have been climbing this school term.
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It could be last call for Hampton Bays' Boardy Barn
The legendary Hamptons summer watering hole is up for sale, with no word on its future, and there are worries about a ripple effect that could hurt nearby businesses.
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Biden still faces a tough climb on his infrastructure agenda
He must negotiate between the competing demands of progressive and moderate Democrats.
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Bill Clinton recovering from urological infection, aide says
Bill Clinton will remain hospitalized overnight as he recovers from a urological infection. But a spokesman said Friday that he was doing better and was in good spirits.
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FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine
A panel of U.S. health advisers endorsed booster doses of Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine today, saying they should be offered at least two months after immunization.
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British lawmaker stabbed, dies at meeting in church
British Conservative lawmaker David Amess has died after being stabbed Friday during a meeting with constituents at a church in eastern England. A 25-year-old man has been arrested.
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Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions
Texas can continue banning most abortions after a federal appeals court on Thursday rejected the Biden administration's latest attempt to stop a novel law that has become the nation's biggest curb to abortion in nearly 50 years.
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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Bruce Blakeman answer LIers' questions ahead of election
Posted October 15, 2021
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Susan Orlean talks about her new book, ‘On Animals’
Posted October 14, 2021
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