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Mayor: Vaccine mandates to be required for all NYC employers
All New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers under new rules announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
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New airline to offer flights from LI to Norfolk, Charleston
Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, will be the fourth airline to operate out of the Islip Town-owned airport, joining Southwest, American and Frontier.
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DEC opens 6,150 acres of LI waters to shellfishing for the first time since 1970s
Citing improved water quality and monitoring efforts, the state DEC has opened up a large swath of the western Long Island Sound to shellfishing year-round or seasonally.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House to open two locations on LI
The new restaurants will join an existing location in Garden City.
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Cops ID man killed in Farmingville shooting
The shooting occurred during a fight in the parking lot of Tiffany Plaza, police say.
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Young game inventor takes on Cards Against Humanity
The 23-year-old developed his game, Deceiver, in the basement of his family's Commack home, and he is marketing it in parks and pubs on Long Island.
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Suozzi, Zeldin decisions have implications for 2022 national elections
National Democrats hope NY will play a role of at least limiting the expected Republican tide in the midterm elections.
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Police seek suspect who stole safe, 75 inspection stickers from auto repair shop
A cash reward is being offered to anyone who helps detectives find the masked man who burglarized an East Northport auto repair shop last month, Suffolk police said.
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Thomaston to hire firm to help decide landmark status
Village trustees voted to approve hiring a consultant to review the Tower Ford site and advise the village's preservation commission. Developers have proposed constructing a five-story, 75-unit apartment building at the site.
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Questions about the omicron variant and travel, answered
Here are key questions and answers for travelers in light of the latest developments in the COVID pandemic.
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New food market promotes East End bounty, interest in local food
The East End Food Market, whose vendors sell items including baked goods, oysters, milk, fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, among others, opened Friday in Riverhead.
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Picturesque Cold Spring Harbor offers museums, shopping, nature
Its charming Main Street, whaling center and hiking trail and waterfront park draw families buying homes in the $1 million to $2 million range, with some reaching $12 million.
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The elves are back! Creative Elf on the Shelf returns
The elves are back! Most Elf on the Shelf elves return to their families during what’s called Scout Elf Return ...
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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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Find trendy children's clothing for winter at these LI boutiques
Shopping for children's clothes isn't a one-store-fits-all deal.
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Where to cut your own Christmas tree on LI
Visit one of these Long Island Christmas tree farms where you can cut down your own evergreen with the family.
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6 children's museums to visit in New York State this winter
Plan a day trip that will provide unique, informative and fun opportunities for the whole family.
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NYC winter lantern festival relocates to LI for the first time
It's the second lantern festival to come to Long Island this season.
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Some LI stores can't keep shackets in stock: They're the 'top seller this season'
"We are on our third reorder right now," a local store owner says.
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Holiday shopping guide: Gifts for the home
Check off gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list with our guide to the newest and trendiest offerings at Long Island-based retailers.
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Critically injured Suffolk cop leaves hospital after 1 month
Officer Timothy Thrane, 35, was at one point on life support after being critically injured on duty by an alleged drunken driver.
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From repairing go karts to making $17,000 stairs
Zachary Hofer started out welding go-carts with his dad in their garage. Now at 25, he's opened his third shop. "I've yet to find somebody as young as me doing this type of work."
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Students in Herricks school district immersed in Spanish
The district's unique dual-language program serves mostly students who don't speak Spanish at home. For half the school day, students and their teachers do not speak English.
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LI reaches grim milestone: 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
Long Island's death toll from the coronavirus is bigger than the populations of Woodbury, Amityville or Bohemia. It's more than three times higher than the casualties on 9/11.
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Protecting students from the wrong things
Shouldn't book banning, in a society that values free expression, always make us a little nervous?
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Police body cams, SALT deductions, Third Track and more
Reader letters to Newsday.
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O'Reilly: The power of asking questions
Truth needs to be lodged free sometimes, and only sharp queries can unearth it.
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Waterfront retreat in Long Beach gives vets, families a place to 'de-stress'
A dozen families were treated to a long holiday weekend, including trips to New York City, during the Long Beach Waterfront Warrior retreat.
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Hodges finally voted into Hall of Fame
Buck O'Neil, Tony Oliva, Jim Kaat, Minnie Minoso and Bud Fowler also are chosen by era-specific committees.
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LI forecast: Warm but windy with some showers
Temperatures should reach 60 degrees today, but rain and gusty winds will make it difficult to enjoy the nice weather. And snow is possible for midweek.
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Newsday journalists win 2021 NABJ awards
Newsday staffers won three awards from the National Association of Black Journalists on Saturday, with reporter Tory Parrish receiving the organization's President's Award.
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E. Hampton fishermen in Truck Beach case decry actions tied to a civil case
The fishermen charged with criminal trespass in October said a delay in the proceedings violates their right to due process.
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Man dies after apparent stabbing in Uniondale, cops say
Officers from Nassau's First Precinct responded to a call early Sunday of a "male laying on the ground" behind a building on Front Street.
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Gov: Deadline extended to apply for relief from Ida damage
Those who didn't get aid from the federal government can still apply for help through local nonprofits to get funds aimed at recovering from damage done by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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New airline to offer flights from LI to Norfolk, Charleston
Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, will be the fourth airline to operate out of the Islip Town-owned airport, joining Southwest, American and Frontier.
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China attacks potential U.S. diplomatic boycott of Olympics
President Joe Biden has said he is considering a boycott, under which American athletes would still compete, and an announcement is expected this week. Supporters of such a step cite China's poor record on human rights as justification.
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Newsday journalists win 2021 NABJ awards
Newsday staffers won three awards from the National Association of Black Journalists on Saturday, with reporter Tory Parrish receiving the organization's President's Award.
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Suozzi, Zeldin decisions have implications for 2022 national elections
National Democrats hope NY will play a role of at least limiting the expected Republican tide in the midterm elections.
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Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98
Dole announced in February 2021 that he'd been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. During his 36-year career on Capitol Hill, he became one of the most influential legislators and party leaders in the Senate.
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Chef Pati Jinich talks about her new cookbook
Posted December 1, 2021
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How to navigate the holidays, whether you’re vaccinated or not
Posted November 17, 2021
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