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Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications, family says
The former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state died from COVID-19 complications despite being fully vaccinated, his family said. He was 84.
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Political clash over unpaid taxes — and your bank account
Revenue would help pay for the Build Back Better program, but some fear it could have a major impact on many LI businesses in addition to the wealthy.
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Babylon Rental Review Board gives itself high marks, as do residents
Of the 300 cases handled thus far by the seven-member board, about 60% were found to have had some problem during their inspection, but 90% of landlords resolved the issue by the time their case came before the board, and only one permit has been revoked.
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College baking buddies open tiny cookie business
The bite-sized sandwich cookies can be delivered anywhere on Long Island.
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Ronnie Tutt, drummer on Billy Joel's 'PIano Man,' dies at 83
"Ron was a power drummer who also played with finesse," Joel wrote on Instagram. Tutt also drummed on most of the tracks on the "Piano Man" album.
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31 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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Music hall fundraiser held for Gabby Petito Foundation
The fundraiser collected proceeds for the burgeoning foundation, which will benefit searches for other missing people and support women in abusive relationships.
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Alone, isolated, LIers find 'long COVID' support group
They survived COVID-19, but are still experiencing fatigue and other lingering effects from the virus. Support has come from an online group started by Stony Brook Medicine.
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Four haunted car washes to drive through this Halloween season
Last year, the haunted attraction in Copiague was so popular, lines were close to three hours to get in.
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45,000 strong: Jones Beach crowd walks to fight breast cancer
Organizers said they were on track to raise about $1.7 million for cancer research, education and patient services.
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Sayville residents renew efforts to block proposed Greybarn apartments
They held a recent rally and plan another in late October to oppose the proposed four-story buildings for the luxury housing complex, which they say are too tall for the surrounding residential community and would generate more traffic.
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A 'country atmosphere' in Muttontown, with privacy and nearby shopping
The residential village, where home prices start at $1.2 million, is seeing new construction and renovations.
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Partners at home, and the office. How couples make owning shops together work
The biggest key to success is separating work and home life, they say.
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New wood-fired pizzeria opens in North Bellmore
You'll find 13 artisanal pies, housemade pasta and its own gelato.
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9 unique ways to see fall foliage in the Northeast this season
Here are alternative ways to take in this year's autumnal splendor which each activity located in a premier regional fall foliage destination.
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Where kids can make their own Halloween and fall crafts
These classes let kids sculpt from clay, paint with acrylics or build houses from paper towel rolls and cardboard.
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Record stores come alive on LI as vinyl soars in popularity
"I thought we were closing up 15 years ago when vinyl was disappearing. I'm in shock that we are still here."
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'90s-inspired Halloween pop-up trail to open this weekend
Nostalgia and a good scare make a perfect pair.
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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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There are wait lists for haircuts at LI's curly hair salons. Here's why.
Folks are embracing their curls after years of going straight.
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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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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Meet the candidates and see where they stand on issues, whether you're voting by mail, voting early or voting on Election Day, Nov. 2.
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Gridiron Greats: Week 6's top football performances
A look at who starred on the football fields around LI this past week.
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Hold the guac: 8 items LI eateries are paying more for right now
From avocados to chicken wings, the wholesale costs of many dishes have surged, putting a strain on restaurants and diners.
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Solar farm company sees savings for Southampton ratepayers
A Boston company has been contracted by the town to lease the land atop a capped landfill in North Sea and build a 4.5-megawatt facility that could save ratepayers in the state's Community Choice Aggregation program $2.4 million over 20 years.
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Forecast: LI cools down today, with lower temperatures and gusty winds
Today's high temperature may top out at 60 degrees, making it the coolest day since late May, the National Weather Service said. There's also a 20% chance of showers after 11 a.m.
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Man killed in hit-and-run crash on LIE, Suffolk police say
A North Babylon man was killed in an early morning Sunday hit-and-run crash on the Long Island Expressway near Brentwood, Suffolk police said.
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Schumer urges TSA to deploy more agency dogs during holidays
"If the TSA lags in jabs, send in the dogs," the Senate majority leader said in a news conference. "They could lend a real paw to the TSA."
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LI's Elizabeth Strout coming to Tilles Center
Montauk is the setting of "Oh, William!" by LI's Elizabeth Strout, who'll talk about her new novel in a Long Island Litfest talk at Tilles Center on Oct. 25.
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Cops: Massapequa Park man assaulted woman, her mother
David B. Miller, 51, attacked a 52-year-old woman and later turned to her 85-year-old mother, who tried to intervene, Nassau police said.
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See photos of Colin Powell through the years
The former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state died from COVID-19 complications despite being fully vaccinated, his family said. Here are photos from his many years in the public sector.
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Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications, family says
The former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state died from COVID-19 complications despite being fully vaccinated, his family said. He was 84.
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Jill Biden surprises her South Carolina 'prayer partner'
The first lady returned to the South Carolina Baptist church where she says she began to repair her relationship with God following her son's death from brain cancer six years ago.
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Bill Clinton back home after hospitalization from infection
The former president, 75, had been admitted to the hospital Tuesday with an infection unrelated to COVID-19, officials said.
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Gang with past abductions blamed for kidnapping missionaries
A notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings and killings was accused by police of abducting 17 missionaries from a U.S.-based organization. Five children were believed to be among those kidnapped.
