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Forecast: Nor'easter could bring up to 7 inches of rain
A dangerous combination of excessive rain and winds could take down trees and power lines, the National Weather Service cautioned.
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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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Tweezerman expanding 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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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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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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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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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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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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Valley Stream district: Increased security again Tuesday
After threats against three schools, the Valley Stream Central High School District is continuing stepped-up security on its four campuses Tuesday.
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New Suffolk police class sworn in as department seeks to diversify predominantly white ranks
The department's new class is 18% minority and includes 10 Hispanic candidates, 2 Black recruits, one Asian and 11 women.
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Domes, cubes, castles: unusually shaped houses on LI
Whether for eco-friendly or aesthetic reasons, these homeowners think way outside the box.
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FDA decision expected on Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
An advisory committee is expected to approve Pfizer's request, and shots could be going into the arms of elementary school-age children as early as the first weeks of November.
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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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Step inside LI's new not-scary Halloween House
Halloween House Long Island now open in Westbury.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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2 cited after apparent hunting encampment found on Robins Island
The island, owned by hedge-fund billionaire Louis Bacon, is a licensed game preserve and has a population of some 130 whitetail deer.
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Cops: Albany man charged in fatal stabbing of Coram woman
Kason Parker, 33, was arrested Sunday and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Meghan Kiefer, 27, who was found by police with stab wounds on her front lawn the day before.
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Newsday opposes Levy effort to keep agreement secret
Newsday joins the Suffolk County district attorney in calling for the 2011 agreement that ended Steve Levy's political career to be made public.
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Officer denied promotions sues Southampton Village for $30M
The lawsuit alleges that Kareem Proctor was removed from assignment on the East End Drug Task Force one day before an automatic promotion to detective would have been guaranteed and that the department's discrimination against Black candidates has been systemic.
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Garden City football coach receives a warning after 43-point win
Garden City's 49-6 win over MacArthur was the fourth time the team went beyond Nassau County's 42-point mandate.
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Suffolk building renamed for fallen sheriff's office veteran
Scores of Suffolk elected leaders and law-enforcement officials joined friends and family of Sgt. Keith Allison on Monday to rename a building after a 25-year Sheriff's Office veteran, who died in December from complications of COVID-19.
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New agency approved to run LIRR's future home at Grand Central
The MTA Board established the Grand Central Madison Concourse Operating Co. to oversee much of the day-to-day functions of the LIRR station once it opens.
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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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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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Sudan's military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
Thousands of people flooded into the streets to protest the coup that threatens the country's shaky progress toward democracy. Security forces opened fire on some of the crowds, and three protesters were killed, according to the Sudan Doctors' Committee.
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Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna said that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer moves toward expanding shots to children.
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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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