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Bellone declares state of emergency in Suffolk as second round of rain, winds expected
While some parts of Long Island enjoyed an apparent lull in the storm, officials warned more rain and high winds are still expected Tuesday evening and overnight.
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Florida police mistook Brian Laundrie's mother for him, news report says
North Port police acknowledged in an interview with WINK-TV that they mistook Laundrie's mother for him while running surveillance on the now-deceased "person of interest" in the killing of Blue Point native Gabby Petito.
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Judge denies request that 10-year-old go maskless in school
A federal judge has denied a Franklin Square mother's wish that her daughter be allowed in school without a mask because she suffers from severe asthma and anxiety.
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Halal chain opens second LI location, in Commack
Is there room on Long Island for another halal chain? The owner of Salah's Halal thinks so.
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Man pleads guilty in hammer attack that killed 3
Acting State Supreme Court Justice Patricia Harrington said she planned to sentence Bobby Vanderhall to 50 years to life in prison under the terms of the plea deal.
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College enrollment down 6.6% over two years
Fewer high school students are entering colleges and universities, including on Long Island, according to local schools and preliminary data from a national nonprofit tracking educational trends.
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Police: 2-year-old girl killed, mom hurt in collision
The girl and her mother, who was pushing her in a stroller, were struck by a Ford pickup in Patchogue last night, Suffolk police said.
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Gordon seeks rematch for Garbarino's House seat
Gordon, who lost to Garbarino in 2020 by more than 23,000 votes to replace retiring Rep. Peter King, launched her campaign Tuesday at an event in Lindenhurst with Suffolk County lawmakers and Democratic Party leaders.
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Fifth person diagnosed with West Nile virus, Suffolk health officials say
The resident, who is older than 50 with underlying health conditions, was sickened with West Nile in early September and is almost fully recovered without hospitalization, officials said.
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Cops seek man who wrote racist graffiti on Mastic tire company
Suffolk County police are offering a reward to anyone with information on the March 12 defacing of the garage door at AIA Tire Center, located at 1641 Montauk Highway.
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LI hospitals win American Heart Association awards for stroke care
Hospitals in Nassau and Suffolk counties received accolades in the voluntary program, which rewards speed and quality of treatment.
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FDA advisers review Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids
Kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may be getting closer as government advisers on Tuesday began deliberating whether there's enough evidence that the shots are safe and effective for 5- to 11-year-olds.
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Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to LI
Tickets are now on sale.
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Inside LI's top-rated restaurant on Yelp
The hidden gem has mouthwatering Dominican food and a huge crowd-sourced following, so why is it teetering on the brink?
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LI drive-in, outdoor movie and concert schedule for fall
Drive-in movies and concerts are springing up around Long Island again this season.
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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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Step inside LI's new not-scary Halloween House
Halloween House Long Island now open in Westbury.
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5 horseback riding experiences the family can try this fall
Some say there's no better time to try horseback riding than autumn on Long Island.
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9 spots to join in on Trivia Tuesday
Themed nights, costume parties and more beef up these local trivia nights.
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5 affordable family road trips to take on LI, in NYS this fall
Here are places to go pumpkin picking, ice skating and more during a weekend getaway this season.
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Poll: Americans share values, but are deeply divided on key issues
Profound divisions over race and political issues such as abortion and the 2020 presidential election have many worried about the fate of the country, according to a national survey conducted by Siena College.
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516 area code callers' fingers to be getting workouts
Starting Sunday, calls made within Nassau County's area code, 516, will all require dialing 10 digits (and depending on your carrier, 11 digits).
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The Latin Mass was abandoned in the 1960s. Some LI Catholic churches are reviving it.
A small but growing number of worshippers celebrate the Mass in Latin, putting them at odds with a directive from Pope Francis.
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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 2 election started Saturday, with Nassau executive and DA races in both counties leading the ballot. See who's running and where they stand on the issues.
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PBA asks court to stop vaccine mandate for NYPD
Compelling NYPD officers to be vaccinated by Friday or go on leave without pay is an unconstitutional condition of employment, the PBA said in a petition filed in state Supreme Court for both a temporary restraining order and an injunction.
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Ryder: Male shooting victim at crash site was targeted
Nassau police officers arrived about 2 p.m. to find the victim "laying on the sidewalk next to a car that was in collision with another parked vehicle," Commissioner Patrick Ryder said.
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LIRR: Montauk branch back in service with some delays
The Montauk branch of the LIRR was back in service but experiencing some delays after a train hit a vehicle earlier. The person in the vehicle was taken to a hospital in serious condition, officials said.
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All 18 seats in Suffolk Legislature up for election
Democrats now hold the legislative majority, with 10 members compared with seven Republicans and one Conservative Party member.
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Tweezerman looks to add 11 jobs as part of expansion due to COVID-fueled rise in DIY beauty
But the Port Washington seller of tweezers, nail clippers and eyelash curlers says without IDA tax breaks, the expansion won't happen here.
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Ed Mullins defends public comments at NYPD departmental trial
"Yes, I do," Mullins responded when an attorney for the Civilian Complaint Review Board asked him if he believed comments he made in 2020 about former Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot and former city councilman Ritchie Torres were appropriate.
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Judge asks ex-Spota aide be sent to minimum-security prison
The judge's intervention followed a request from Christopher McPartland's lawyer, who said the Bureau of Prisons recently decided to assign McPartland to a low-security section of Beaumont (Texas) Federal Correctional Complex.
LI Election 2021
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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 2 election started Saturday, with Nassau executive and DA races in both counties leading the ballot. See who's running and where they stand on the issues.
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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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DA Tim Sini, Ray Tierney answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Hear what the candidates running for Suffolk County district attorney had to say as they answered questions from Long Islanders during a Newsday Live virtual town hall event.
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Todd Kaminsky, Anne Donnelly answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Hear what the candidates running for Nassau County district attorney had to say as they answered questions from Long Islanders during a Newsday Live virtual town hall event.
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COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms
Tumbling COVID-19 case counts have some schools around the U.S. considering relaxing their mask rules, but deaths nationally have been ticking up over the past few weeks, some rural hospitals are showing signs of strain, and cold weather is setting in.
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FDA advisers review Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids
Kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may be getting closer as government advisers on Tuesday began deliberating whether there's enough evidence that the shots are safe and effective for 5- to 11-year-olds.
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Florida police mistook Brian Laundrie's mother for him, news report says
North Port police acknowledged in an interview with WINK-TV that they mistook Laundrie's mother for him while running surveillance on the now-deceased "person of interest" in the killing of Blue Point native Gabby Petito.
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Gillibrand calls for funding boost to ease health care worker shortage
The New York senator wrote to Senate leadership asking lawmakers to increase funding by at least $20 million, for a total of $67 million, in the fiscal 2022 spending bills for the Area Health Education Center program.
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Judge asks ex-Spota aide be sent to minimum-security prison
The judge's intervention followed a request from Christopher McPartland's lawyer, who said the Bureau of Prisons recently decided to assign McPartland to a low-security section of Beaumont (Texas) Federal Correctional Complex.
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What parents need to know about COVID-19 vaccines and young kids
Posted October 22, 2021
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Nassau DA candidates answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 20, 2021
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