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Gabby Petito's father: 'Her nature was always to smile'
Gabrielle Petito, the 22-year-old Blue Point native whose disappearance and death stunned Long Island and riveted the nation, was remembered in Holbrook as a kindhearted young woman with a zest for life. More than 1,000 people lined up to pay their respects to her at a memorial.
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Can vaccine holdouts on Long Island be swayed?
Experts say vaccine mandates have helped. But people have distinct reasons for not getting the shot, and persuading other holdouts takes going beyond vaccination campaigns.
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CDC director: Booster shots were expanded 'to stay ahead of the virus'
Dr. Rochelle Walensky defended the agency's move to expand the eligibility for booster shots of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to front-line workers.
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Manning during jersey retirement: 'I'm glad I'm only a Giant'
It was a day to say thanks to the QB for memories made over a franchise-record 16 seasons.
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Glauber: It'll be all right, Coach? Not so fast.
The Giants likely won't be favored in this upcoming stretch of games, and if form holds true, 0-3 is about to mushroom into 0-10.
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'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' sashays home with 10 Tonys
It won the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on a night when Broadway looked back to honor shows shuttered by COVID-19, mourn its fallen and also look forward to welcoming audiences again.
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Longtime NYC Italian eatery opens location in Huntington
The spot is dedicated to lasagna and eventually there will be 17 versions on the menu.
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'It was so emotional.' Runners honor 9/11 first responders with 5K tunnel run
"There was a lot of pride in that tunnel today," said Manhasset-Lakeville firefighter Eric Dobkin, who ran through the tunnel wearing his fire helmet and gear with fellow firefighter John Ao.
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Judge dismisses residents' lawsuit against Jake's 58 casino
The judge upheld a 2018 federal Bankruptcy Court decision that recommended throwing out the lawsuit challenging the Village of Islandia's decision to approve the Suffolk OTB betting parlor.
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Suffolk led NY in vehicle-related fatalities, crashes last year, data shows
Nassau County ranked third in vehicle-related fatalities in the state, according to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research. Both counties have plans in place to reduce the numbers.
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Most organ transplants stopped due to COVID-19 last year, often with dire results
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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Pelosi: Bipartisan infrastructure bill will pass this week
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi previously committed to holding a floor vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package by Monday. In a letter to lawmakers Sunday night, she said the vote will be held Thursday.
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NYC's scariest haunt brings a haunted dining pop-up to LI
Get ready for NYC's Blood Manor on Long Island.
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LI beer gardens to visit this fall
Grab a pretzel and a pint at these local spots.
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4 ways to find fall family fun in Long Island's Wine Country
Here are some must-dos for a day trip to the North Fork.
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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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Hiking, kayaking more: 4 LI parks to explore this fall
Many parks across Long Island offer a wide variety of activities and amenities in addition to the traditional playgrounds.
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Farm fun for kids on LI includes animal trains, face-painting, more
Get ready for roasted corn, perfect pumpkins and encounters with friendly ghosts this fall.
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Bring your dog to these pet-friendly fall events
Long Islanders can take their best friends to the farm, the brewery and more when they head out this fall.
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6 reasons to escape to Fire Island this fall
The beach is quieter, the ferries less crowded but the sun still warm and inviting.
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Districts off to bumpy start due to shortage of bus drivers
In recent weeks, school districts have combined routes, and bus companies have stepped up their recruitment efforts by flashing sign-on bonuses in the thousands of dollars to lure new drivers.
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Bull caught after two months on the run
The bull was captured in Moriches when he went into a corral set up with a feeding trough inside to lure him in.
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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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Welcome curb on junk mail
The Nassau legislation would bar elected officials from sending out government mailers within 45 days of their elections.
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Young: The troubling gender gap in higher education
Fewer male students means fewer opportunities and more societal problems.
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Dobie: The awful price of inconsistency
Dealing with a warming climate requires concerted action, not dithering.
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Nassau votes expected on $375 payments, fee cuts
County legislators on Monday plan to consider a Democratic plan to send county checks of $375 to many homeowners, and Republican bills to cut $100 million in county fees.
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Nine WWII heroes, ready to soar, share their stories of service
With candor, humor, and without sugarcoating, the veterans recounted a few wartime experiences ahead of their honorary flight from Long Island to the nation's capital.
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Cops: DWI charges in crashes that injured three
Two suffered serious injuries in the crashes, one in Medford and the other in Manorville, police say.
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Rapper Biz Markie leaves another mark on Long Island
He was memorialized Saturday across the street from his teenage home in Patchogue as friends, family and local officials dedicated the intersection of West Avenue and South Street as Biz Markie Way.
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Group seeks more recreation space in towns for Hauppauge residents
A community group hopes Islip and Smithtown both OK a joint parks pass that would let Hauppauge residents use more town parks in the area.
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Town to spruce up tennis courts, gazebos at two parks
The four tennis courts at Heckscher Park and the roofs of the two gazebos in Halesite Park will all be replaced this fall.
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Forecast: Week ahead is sunny, clear with cooling temps
Tuesday is the only day of the week that brings a possibility of rain with the chance of precipitation at 40%, the National Weather Service said.
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Pelosi: Bipartisan infrastructure bill will pass this week
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi previously committed to holding a floor vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package by Monday. In a letter to lawmakers Sunday night, she said the vote will be held Thursday.
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CDC director: Booster shots were expanded 'to stay ahead of the virus'
Dr. Rochelle Walensky defended the agency's move to expand the eligibility for booster shots of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to front-line workers.
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At least 3 dead in Amtrak train derailment in Montana
The train had about 141 passengers and 16 crew members onboard, Abrams said. The train had two locomotives and 10 cars, eight of which derailed, he said.
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Multiple injuries after Amtrak train derails in Montana
Multiple people were injured Saturday when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed Saturday afternoon in north-central Montana, the train agency said.
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Stakes are high for Dems in fiscal battles in Congress
They include keeping the government open, avoiding a federal government default and enacting infrastructure and social spending.
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Fox News’ Jesse Watters talks new book, ‘How I Saved the World’
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