Gabby Petito case
The identification of his skeletal remains came just a day after they were found, along with Laundrie's backpack and a notebook, off a trail. Laundrie, Gabby Petito's former fiance, was a "person of interest" in her homicide.
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Majority of LI educators earn at least $100,000 annually, report shows
Educators say pay levels reflect the region's relatively high cost of living, along with the desire of local school districts to remain competitive in recruiting staff.
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COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company's vaccine for that next shot, federal health officials said Thursday.
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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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Police: Two teens killed in West Hempstead collision
The victims teens were passengers in a BMW SUV that crashed into a parked nursery truck early Thursday, police say.
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Papers: Prison-bound ex-prosecutor lobbies judge for better custody assignment
A disbarred Suffolk prosecutor is asking a federal judge to intervene so he can spend his five-year corruption sentence in a minimum-security prison.
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NIFA: Amendments throw Nassau budget "out of balance"
Nassau's financial control board questioned GOP-sponsored fee reductions totaling $100 million, and a $70 million tax cut proposed by Democratic County Executive Laura Curran.
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Trotta, Democrats spar over police contributions
Trotta contends union dues are being used for political contributions without members' consent; the union says the contributions are legal.
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National Climate Prediction Center forecasts warmer than usual winter for tristate region
The weather phenomenon known as La Nina should make for a warmer winter in the tristate region, possibly will less snow, but more drought for the West.
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House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt
The House vote sends the matter to the U.S. attorney's office, where it will now be up to prosecutors to decide whether to present the case to a grand jury for possible criminal charges.
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Crash victim's parents seek boost to penalties for drivers with suspended licenses
The parents of 20-year-old Kyriakoula Gasparis want state lawmakers to increase penalties for drivers with suspended licenses who cause fatal crashes.
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$500.3M Hempstead budget cuts taxes, uses reserves to maintain services
The budget reduces the town's tax levy by $2.5 million from $253.1 to $250.6 million dollars, town officials said, and includes nearly an additional $50 million in expenditures compared with 2021.
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Flood plain construction application added to Islip permit process
The change will help property owners avoid the hassle of completing construction only to find out later their home doesn't comply with federal regulations, a town official said.
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Fire pits, pizza gardens and more: The ultimate guide to fall dining on LI
As summer's beachside eateries wind down, fall's cozy heated patios, beer gardens and private dining igloos kick back up.
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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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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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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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10 things to do on the East End this fall
If you're looking for a local getaway, explore the East End or Shelter Island this season.
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Here are pups of all ages available for adoption from several local shelters.
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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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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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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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Doctors: Number of people who have died after getting vaccine 'minuscule'
People who think former Secretary of State Colin Powell's death from COVID-19 shows the vaccines don't work are wrong, medical experts on Long Island said.
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Watchdog: Discipline 65 NYPD cops for conduct at protests
The Civilian Complaint Review Board recommended 37 accused officers face departmental trials and 28 should get less serious command discipline.
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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 Don Clavin for Hempstead supervisor
Newsday's editorial board endorses candidates for the Nov. 2 election.
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Salting the pot
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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Driver shortage: School bus drivers blame low pay, insufficient benefits
The labor shortfall in the busing industry existed before COVID-19 but was made worse by the pandemic. Transportation officials said the issue isn't likely to be resolved any time soon.
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Poll: 78% think daily about protection against COVID-19
The Siena College Research Institute poll found that 35% of New Yorkers think all of the time about protecting themselves and their family from getting COVID-19, while 43% think about it some of the time.
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Forecast: A cool down coming Friday on Long Island
Friday's skies will continue to be mostly free of clouds but slightly cooler, with the temperature dipping into the low 60s over the weekend, the National Weather Service says.
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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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Sacred Heart's Gormsen and Howley swim to World Cup titles
Cavan Gormsen and Tess Howley won gold medals in the 2021 Fina Junior World Cup in Berlin.
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Famous gelato spot opens first NY location in East Meadow
The Florentine spot serves standard flavors such as hazelnut and pistachio, plus Amarena cherry and La Carraia symphony, vanilla gelato with crushed biscotti, dark chocolate and candied orange.
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Northwell exec named new medical school dean, top doctor
The state's largest private employer has appointed a longtime executive as the next physician-in-chief. He also will become dean of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
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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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COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
Millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different company's vaccine for that next shot, federal health officials said Thursday.
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What happened to Gabby Petito? Key developments in the case
A timeline of events leading up to and following the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito, the Blue Point native reported missing while on a cross-country road trip with her fiance, Brian Laundrie.
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Can new variants of the coronavirus keep emerging?
With more than half the world still not vaccinated, the virus will likely keep finding people to infect and replicating inside them for several months or years to come.
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House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt
The House vote sends the matter to the U.S. attorney's office, where it will now be up to prosecutors to decide whether to present the case to a grand jury for possible criminal charges.
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Ex-Minneapolis cop gets 57 months in killing of 911 caller
The officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 to report a possible rape happening behind her home was sentenced to nearly five years in prison — the maximum allowed for manslaughter after his murder conviction was overturned in the case.
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Nassau DA candidates answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
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