The gift, interrupted
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 and Faith Jessie report.
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Search for Brian Laundrie, 'person of interest' in fiancee's death, concludes fourth day, resumes Thursday
The police search for Brian Laundrie, a "person of interest" in the homicide of Gabrielle Petito, was concluded after its fourth day but will resume Thursday, police said.
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How will police try to solve the Gabby Petito case?
As the search for Gabby Petito's fiance Brian Laundrie — the "person of interest" in her death — continues, Newsday spoke to former law enforcement officials about a possible police strategy in cracking the case. Faith Jessie reports.
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5 spots where home prices haven't skyrocketed
Downtowns are at the heart of these Long Island communities, where prices have risen less than 10% in the past year.
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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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Eddie Partridge, legend of Long Island auto racing, dies at 68
"He was bigger than life to some," Riverhead Raceway publicist and track announcer Bob Finan said in a statement. " ... Eddie went from victory lane to heaven."
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Greenport outdoor parklets coming down
The mayor says Greenport would be open to bringing back the parklets next year, but some village business owners want the dining spaces to stay through the fall.
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LI school districts jostle for a share of $850M in federal funds
A relatively small number of school systems have posted state-required reports on how they intend to spend federal dollars. A deadline looms, and there are questions about oversight.
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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
The ruling represents a drastically scaled back version of the Biden administration's sweeping plan to give third doses to nearly all American adults to shore up their protection amid the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
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The Paramount celebrates a decade of LI entertainment
Top musical acts, boxers and comics have graced the stage at the Huntington venue since it opened in the fall of 2011.
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Hugh Wyatt, newsman and jazz man, dies at 78
Wyatt, a longtime resident of Sag Harbor and Manhattan, spent decades in journalism. At the New York Daily News, he started as a copy boy in 1965 and became a reporter, editor and music columnist. He also wrote a biography of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.
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Mastering skills of negotiation can pay off time and again
Effective bargagining allows both sides to feel they are winning.
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Mepham's LaSpina catches passes from Joe Namath
Mepham's Sofia LaSpina, the first female football player to catch a touchdown pass in Long Island high school history, caught passes from Jets legend Joe Namath at a charity event on Long Island on Wednesday.
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LI haunt revamps with new haunted house, escape room, food trucks and more
The attraction is upping its game by cleaning the slate to provide a fresh wild ride for Long Island horror fans.
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This 100-year-old LI business is world's largest producer of knishes
Gabila's Knishes has not only endured, it has flourished, producing 3.5 million square knishes a year
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Amtrak travel from NYC: 3 trips to take this fall
Head to New York City and catch an Amtrak to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Boston this season.
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Uncork an adventure at wineries with rare tasting experiences
Dine in the cellar or ride through the vines in a Moke.
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Where to play arcade games on Long Island
If you are on the hunt for arcade entertainment, Long Island has a wide variety of places to get your game on.
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How to spend the day in Long Beach this fall
Long Beach has offerings that extend beyond the summer.
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Families can paint outside together at 'Draw Out' at LI park
You don't have to be an artist to participate in the fun.
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These dogs have jobs and they’re doggone good at them
From looking for explosives to providing therapy and greeting customers, some dogs get to go to work. Meet five of Long Island's working canines.
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LI business groups urge Garden City to approve Third Track permits
The heads of the Association for a Better Long Island, Long Island Association and Long Island Builders Institute said further delays will only "increase the cost to all parties."
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This LI office has a bowling alley and golf simulator. Its next cool employee perk? Ice hockey rink.
It's part of a trend toward workplace amenities that "is occurring in medium-sized businesses — I'll call it maybe a little bit of the Google effect," said the architect who made the request at a zoning meeting.
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Garden City's schools, shopping, commute attract home buyers
Real estate in the village is pricey, with homes coming on the market starting at about $750,000.
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And then there were two
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Filler: Putting COVID-19 deaths in context
The percentage of people that die, and who they are, affect how we react.
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See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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Lawmakers push 'Death by Dealer' bill to enhance charges against seller in fatal overdoses
"I am sick and tired of the same dealers being on the same street corners," said Linda Ventura, whose son died of a fatal overdose one day after returning from rehab.
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Driver in crash that killed mother, injured boy sentenced to 6 to 18 years in prison
A Freeport woman who drove an estimated 100 mph on the Meadowbrook Parkway while drunk and high last year before causing the crash was sentenced Wednesday to 6 to 18 years in prison.
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Boy, 14, killed by LIRR train, railroad says
The boy was found next to the tracks of the Bayport LIRR station, officials said.
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LI COVID-19 cases up, 7-day average dips, state says
Nassau logged 339 new cases, while Suffolk had 454, for a total of 793, according to the latest New York State data. The seven-day average for positive COVID-19 tests on Long Island fell slightly from 3.80% to 3.68%.
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Six years after Glen Cove ferry terminal was built, still no service
City officials say they have received an extension to launch the ferry service — which was planned for last year — but they don't have a new launch date yet.
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Nassau IDA tables proposal to grant tax breaks for Great Neck apartment project
The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency tabled a resolution to grant Gesher Center LLC a 22-year PILOT to redevelop the property at 733-741 Middle Neck Rd. after residents voiced concerns about density and higher taxes.
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Cops: Worker hurt after vehicle falls on him at junkyard
The man was injured just before 5 p.m. and transported to a hospital for treatment, police say.
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Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?
No, experts say there's no strong evidence yet that it makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the virus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among kids because it's more contagious.
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Melvin Van Peebles, godfather of Black cinema, dies at 89
The multitalented Van Peebles wrote numerous books and plays, and recorded several albums — playing multiple instruments and delivering rap-style lyrics. He later became a successful options trader on the stock market.
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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
The ruling represents a drastically scaled back version of the Biden administration's sweeping plan to give third doses to nearly all American adults to shore up their protection amid the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
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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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CDC panel tackles who needs booster shot of COVID vaccine
An influential panel of advisers to the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention convened on Wednesday to debate which Americans should get COVID-19 booster shots and when — a question that has proved more contentious than the Biden administration apparently expected.
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A Chat with Jesse Watters
Sep 23
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LI’s doctors on the science behind masks
Posted September 17, 2021
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