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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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An issue-free first day of early voting across LI
About 3,000 voters had cast ballots across the Island as of Saturday afternoon. It was going smoothly, election commissioners said, without the long lines of last year's high-turnout presidential election.
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Retired firefighter in need of someone to save him
Fire departments around New York, from Islip to Yonkers, are holding donation drives to test potential bone marrow donors with the "Be the Match" campaign.
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A festival of lights celebrated at the Hindu Temple and Culture Center
Diwali, a festival of lights, celebrated at the Hindu Temple and Culture Center in Selden on Saturday, as part of its first-ever festival. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
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Small plane crashes in East Quogue but pilot unharmed
The 75-year-old man flying the Cessna had taken off from East Hampton Airport and suddenly lost power attempting to land at Francis S. Gabreski Airport, police said.
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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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Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set with a gun a crew member had assured the actor was safe, a tragic mistake that came hours after some workers walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues.
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3 LI spots offering pumpkin bagels, treats
The seasonal squash stars in over-the-top lattes and other eye-catching treats.
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Brian Laundrie's remains to be examined by anthropologist, family attorney says
"The cause and manner of death have not been determined and the remains were turned over to an anthropologist for further review and examination," East Islip lawyer Steven Bertolino said Friday.
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Police: Mother killed, daughter hurt in collision
Police said a West Babylon teen has been charged in connection with the collision.
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Some Catholics favor the Latin Mass. Why the Pope is trying to limit it.
In July, Pope Francis directed that priests must get approval from their bishops before celebrating the Latin Mass. Additionally, he ordered that newly ordained priests must get permission from their bishops in consultation with the Vatican.
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Man who died of Legionnaires', others hospitalized lived on same block
Ten people who lived within a half-mile of Wantagh Avenue and Old Jerusalem Road near the Levittown/Wantagh border were hospitalized with the disease, Nassau County said.
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A drive-thru lantern festival makes its debut on Long Island
The lantern festival features life-size creations handmade in China.
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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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Halloween attractions on LI to visit this weekend
Haunted houses, car washes and more: Here's what's up on LI this Halloween.
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Where to celebrate Halloween on LI: Costume parties, trivia nights and more
This year, the holiday falls on a Sunday, giving Long Islanders a full weekend to enjoy the festivities.
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Great spots to see fall foliage on LI
Catch the colors changing at these parks open to the public.
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'Magic of Lights' returning to Jones Beach
A holiday tradition since 2017, the event will include a variety of displays composed of LED technology and digital animations.
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Things to do in Farmingdale: Nightlife, activities and more
At the heart of Long Island, centrally located along the border dividing Nassau and Suffolk, is Farmingdale.
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30 trivia questions about the real haunts of Long Island
Long Island is full of real spooks. See how well you know these haunted tales.
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LIers face fruitless quest for juice boxes as stores run low
Supply has fallen sharply, with fewer than 67% of products available on store shelves last week, down from 89% a year earlier, one analyst said.
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Former Gold Coast Woolworth mansion on the market for $10 million
The Glen Cove property of F.W. Woolworth was used in a Taylor Swift video and HBO miniseries.
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11-year-old Colombian eatery opens second LI location
The Massapequa spot, located near Sunrise Mall, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 2 election starts 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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Newsday endorses Anne Donnelly for Nassau County district attorney
Newsday's editorial board endorses candidates for the Nov. 2 election.
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Newsday endorses Tim Sini for Suffolk County district attorney
Newsday's editorial board endorses candidates for the Nov. 2 election.
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An indictment of the process
Disturbing campaigns raise questions about the wisdom of electing DAs.
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'Very limited choices': Pandemic impact forces schools to change cafeteria menus
The pandemic supply chain woes that have gridlocked ports and slowed production lines nationwide are affecting Long Island's school cafeteria menus. Workers have been hard to find, too.
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Forecast: Cool, clear weekend ahead of rainy stretch
The forecast calls for partly sunny skies today and tomorrow with high temperatures around 60 degrees. Showers could start tomorrow night and continue through the week, the National Weather Service said.
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Police ID two teens killed in West Hempstead crash
Amanda Arguinzoni, 17, of West Hempstead, and Curtis Caesar, 19, of Hollis, Queens, were killed, police said, when the vehicle they were in crashed into a parked nursery truck early Thursday.
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Cross Island Parkway to close Sunday for LIRR work near UBS Arena
The MTA also plans to suspend train service between Hicksville and Jamaica for the next two weekends due to switch work as part of the Main Line Expansion Project.
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Hauppauge voters reject plan to sell former school
Hauppauge Superintendent Donald Murphy said the vote likely ended efforts to sell the property to a developer who had planned to build luxury condominium units for a senior living community at the 12.8-acre site.
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These LI firms say 'What labor shortage?'
Employers that welcome applicants with disabilities say they have no trouble filling openings.
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Shoppers World opens first LI store
The discount retailer takes over the anchor space at Green Acres Mall that had been home to Century 21.
LI Election 2021
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Early voting begins Saturday; here's how to vote
Nassau County will have 17 early voting sites and Suffolk will have 12. Evening and weekend hours also will be available.
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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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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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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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Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set with a gun a crew member had assured the actor was safe, a tragic mistake that came hours after some workers walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues.
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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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Deal on Biden's $2 trillion plan edges closer
A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress' top Democrats edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation, though the informal deadline appeared to slip as they worked to scale back the measure and determine how to pay for it.
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Warrant: Baldwin didn't know weapon contained live round
Actor and Long Island native Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by an assistant director who indicated it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, court records released show.
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Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November.
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Nassau DA candidates answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 20, 2021
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DA Tim Sini, Ray Tierney answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 19, 2021
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