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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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Cemetery 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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Suffolk police to use 911 callers' online safety profiles
Smart911, a free app available that has been used by the county's Fire Rescue and Emergency Services since 2013, will now be used by Suffolk police to provide officers with critical information before arriving at an emergency scene.
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Judge denies Spota, McPartland's bail request during appeal
The judge ordered former Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota and an ex-aide of his to surrender to prison officials in December after denying their motion to stay free on bail while appealing their corruption convictions.
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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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New COVID-19 cases on LI top 800, state data shows
Nassau County logged 286 new daily cases in test results from Thursday, while Suffolk had 534. Long Island has been in that general range of new cases for weeks following the delta variant surge that started in mid-July.
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Curran, Blakeman clash over taxes at Newsday town hall
Curran, the Democratic Nassau County executive, and Blakeman, the Republican challenger, faced off at a town hall event at the new Newsday Studio 2.
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Official: Fourth West Nile virus case in Suffolk
The individual, who was not hospitalized and has recovered, is over the age of 50 and from the Town of Huntington, said Dr. Gregson Pigott in a news release.
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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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Cops: Plane makes emergency landing on beach
The plane landed at 3 p.m. Friday just west of Kismet, police said. One passenger was taken to a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening injuries, they added.
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Breon Peace sworn in as Long Island's top federal prosecutor
"I look forward to leading the Office's incredibly talented and dedicated women and men in addressing present and future challenges in the Eastern District," said Peace.
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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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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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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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Hands-on museum exhibits for kids to explore this fall
They'll feel as if they're stepping foot on Mars at the Cradle of Aviation
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Find the hottest trends at affordable prices at this Long Beach boutique
The store carries a wide selection for women on the go, from denim and loungewear to going-out dresses to Sweet 16 dresses and seasonal coats.
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East End fun: Explore Montauk, Greenport this fall
These days, East End towns are just as welcoming in the fall as they are during the summer season.
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Scenic spots for fall bike rides on LI
Hit the paved paths at these scenic spots.
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'Haunted' spots on LI to check out this fall
There are homes and businesses where the living claim to have crossed paths with specters, but there’s no need to wander through a graveyard to try to spot a spirit.
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LI corn mazes that offer something for everyone
Corn mazes now come complete with trivia games, haunted characters and more.
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Why a growing number of Long Island libraries are rethinking late fees
At least 55 of the 110 public libraries in Nassau and Suffolk have abolished, or curbed, the practice of charging patrons for returning circulating items late. Eliminating the practice began to gain popularity several years ago as a way to encourage library patronage and welcome those who feel alienated by the cost of a late return.
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Beloved LI restaurant closes after 27 years
After months of wrangling (unsuccessfully) with its landlord, the Stony Brook spot has officially closed.
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Former congressman set to open a new life chapter with Oyster Bay bookstore
Steve Israel said the Audrey Avenue shop, Theodore's Books, whose namesake is one of the former Roosevelt presidents, will be "a place where people feel comfortable coming in and exploring the books and having civilized discourse."
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Just Sayin': Fix America — we owe it to our children
Reader letters to Newsday.
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The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Newsday endorses Aguiar for Riverhead supervisor
Newsday's editorial board endorses candidates for the Nov. 2 election.
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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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Man stabbed to death in Bay Shore street fight, police say
Anthony Gilbert, a 24-year-old Bay Shore man, was declared dead at the scene on Walbridge Avenue, police said
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Beloved family-owned bakery in Floral Park opens new bistro
The family behind Buttercooky Bakery is on a journey from sweet to savory with a new eatery in Floral Park.
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Officials: Colorado man nabbed in Sag Harbor on out-of-state murder warrant
William Cruz, 31, of Colorado Springs, was apprehended as a fugitive from justice Wednesday at the Sag Harbor Inn and faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the killing of his wife, State Police say.
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Hochul talks about opportunity amid the turmoil
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who among her first jobs in local politics was a county clerk in Erie County, said that sort of experience will be crucial as she moves about New York State, meeting municipal leaders and getting to know them and their problems.
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Long Island meme stock Paltalk goes on wild ride
Stock of Paltalk Inc. has tripled in price since early September, when the video-chat app caught the eye of investors on Reddit and other chat boards.
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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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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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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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