The gift, interrupted
At the height of the pandemic, New York's organ transplant system shut down for two months, causing life-and-death dilemmas for hundreds of patients, many from Long Island. Thomas Maier reports.
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5 spots where home prices haven't skyrocketed
Downtowns are at the heart of these Long Island communities, where prices have risen 10% or less - or even declined - in the past year.
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Bull found after two months on the run, SPCA official says
The bull had been missing since it escaped from a Moriches farm in July.
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Police in Florida resume search for Brian Laundrie
Authorities are using drones, police K-9's and ATVs to traverse the T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Memorial Reserve in Sarasota County, Florida, where Brian Laundrie reportedly went hiking eight days ago amid the initial police investigation into Gabrielle Petito's disappearance.
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State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker resigns, Gov. Hochul says
Gov. Kathy Hochul also says she is sticking hard to a Monday deadline that health care workers in state-run facilities must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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LI's oldest diner closes, another victim of COVID
The spot has served its last order of eggs over easy with rye toast and well-done home fries.
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Eddie Partridge, legend of Long Island auto racing, dies at 68
"He was bigger than life to some," Riverhead Raceway publicist and track announcer Bob Finan said in a statement. "Eddie went from victory lane to heaven."
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Forecast: Rain, gusty winds and even a tornado possible
A flash flood watch has been issued for Nassau County from 4 p.m. today through 8 a.m. tomorrow, and there is a "marginal" risk of severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service said.
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Greenport outdoor parklets coming down
The mayor says Greenport would be open to bringing back the parklets next year, but some village business owners want the dining spaces to stay through the fall.
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LI school districts jostle for a share of $850M in federal funds
A relatively small number of school systems have posted state-required reports on how they intend to spend federal dollars. A deadline looms, and there are questions about oversight.
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LI reality show contestants survive opening night
"Survivor's" Tiffany Seely and "Alter Ego's" Samaera Hirsch are both moving on.
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The Paramount celebrates a decade of LI entertainment
Top musical acts, boxers and comics have graced the stage at the Huntington venue since it opened in the fall of 2011.
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U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigns over 'inhumane' migrant expulsions
The Biden administration's special envoy to Haiti has resigned, protesting "inhumane" large-scale expulsions of Haitian migrants to their homeland wracked by civil strife and natural disaster, U.S. officials said.
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LI haunt revamps with new haunted house, escape room, food trucks and more
The attraction is upping its game by cleaning the slate to provide a fresh wild ride for Long Island horror fans.
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This 100-year-old LI business is world's largest producer of knishes
Gabila's Knishes has not only endured, it has flourished, producing 3.5 million square knishes a year
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Amtrak travel from NYC: 3 trips to take this fall
Head to New York City and catch an Amtrak to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Boston this season.
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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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Where to play arcade games on Long Island
If you are on the hunt for arcade entertainment, Long Island has a wide variety of places to get your game on.
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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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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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These dogs have jobs and they’re doggone good at them
From looking for explosives to providing therapy and greeting customers, some dogs get to go to work. Meet five of Long Island's working canines.
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How will police try to solve the Gabby Petito case?
As the search for Gabby Petito's fiance Brian Laundrie — the "person of interest" in her death — continues, Newsday spoke to former law enforcement officials about a possible police strategy in cracking the case. Faith Jessie reports.
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LI business groups urge Garden City to approve Third Track permits
The heads of the Association for a Better Long Island, Long Island Association and Long Island Builders Institute said further delays will only "increase the cost to all parties."
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This LI office has a bowling alley and golf simulator. Its next cool employee perk? Ice hockey rink.
It's part of a trend toward workplace amenities that "is occurring in medium-sized businesses — I'll call it maybe a little bit of the Google effect," said the architect who made the request at a zoning meeting.
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Lawmakers push 'Death by Dealer' bill to enhance charges against seller in fatal overdoses
"I am sick and tired of the same dealers being on the same street corners," said Linda Ventura, whose son died of a fatal overdose one day after returning from rehab.
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Hugh Wyatt, newsman and jazz man, dies at 78
Wyatt, a longtime resident of Sag Harbor and Manhattan, spent decades in journalism. At the New York Daily News, he started as a copy boy in 1965 and became a reporter, editor and music columnist. He also wrote a biography of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
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Driver in crash that killed mother, injured boy sentenced to 6 to 18 years in prison
A Freeport woman who drove an estimated 100 mph on the Meadowbrook Parkway while drunk and high last year before causing the crash was sentenced Wednesday to 6 to 18 years in prison.
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MTA warns riders: Mask up or get ready to pay $50 fine
The MTA said it will hand out the tickets more liberally in the coming days, a year after the state adopted a law allowing police to issue summonses to bus and train riders who don't comply with COVID-19 masking regulations.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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Boy, 14, killed by LIRR train, railroad says
The boy was found next to the tracks of the Bayport LIRR station, officials said.
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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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U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigns over 'inhumane' migrant expulsions
The Biden administration's special envoy to Haiti has resigned, protesting "inhumane" large-scale expulsions of Haitian migrants to their homeland wracked by civil strife and natural disaster, U.S. officials said.
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U.S. jobless claims tick up from near a pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000, a sign that the delta variant of the coronavirus may be disrupting the job market's recovery, at least temporarily.
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Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?
No, experts say there's no strong evidence yet that it makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the virus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among kids because it's more contagious.
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Melvin Van Peebles, godfather of Black cinema, dies at 89
The multitalented Van Peebles wrote numerous books and plays, and recorded several albums — playing multiple instruments and delivering rap-style lyrics. He later became a successful options trader on the stock market.
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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
The ruling represents a drastically scaled back version of the Biden administration's sweeping plan to give third doses to nearly all American adults to shore up their protection amid the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
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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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