Winter storm
A blizzard warning is in effect for Suffolk County until 7 p.m. Saturday; Nassau under winter storm warming.
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Two LI nurses accused of faking COVID-19 vaccination cards
Authorities seized approximately $900,000 in cash with a ledger documenting profits in excess of $1.5 million from the alleged illegal activity, Suffolk County prosecutors said.
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Governor extends mask mandate for indoor public places to Feb. 10
Gov. Kathy Hochul, speaking in Melville on Friday, said she has decided to continue the mandate because, while COVID-19 indicators are improving, they still do not warrant lifting the regulation.
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Thousands gather to honor slain NYPD Officer Jason Rivera, a 'hero' who wanted to make a difference
"He gave his life defending his fellow New Yorkers," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at Rivera's funeral Friday. "That greater love unites us here today."
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Giants hire Daboll as head coach
He worked with new GM Joe Schoen in Buffalo, where Daboll was offensive coordinator for four years and helped develop Josh Allen.
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LI's best Italian restaurants
Whether you're craving classic lasagna or more nuanced regional specialties, here are the standout eateries to consider.
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Where to stream 19 Oscar-worthy movies right now
Oscar nominations will be announced Feb. 8, but there's still time to catch up on some of the major contenders - and you won't even have to leave your couch to see them.
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Oyster Bay's computer outage prompts state review of town's IT security
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office said the review, which began Jan. 4, would determine the scope of a potential audit of the town's IT security but declined to provide additional information.
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Panel: Make overtime pay easier for farmworkers
The farm labor board recommended lowering the threshold for OT from 60 hours to 40 hours by 2032. The labor commissioner must approve the proposal.
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Police find body of Centereach man in Rocky Point woods
Justin Lee, 34, had last been seen leaving his home Jan. 18, and was reported missing Jan. 21, Suffolk police said.
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16 days later, New York reaches $1 billion in mobile sports betting
With more NFL playoff games ahead, New York is on pace to eclipse New Jersey's all-time record for one month.
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Isles' game vs. Kraken postponed by winter storm
This game will be played Wednesday at 7 p.m. as the conclusion of a seven-game homestand before the All-Star break.
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Tips for beating Wordle, the game your family can't stop playing
A professor of psychology at Hofstra University explains why the odds are in your favor.
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New stretching studio opens in New Hyde Park
Long Islanders are trying out stretch studios.
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Indoor farmers markets to visit this winter
Neither snow nor sleet nor cold stops these markets from providing LIers with fresh produce, handmade baked goods and much more — all winter long.
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5 outdoor activities to try in NYS: Ice biking, snow tubing and more
If you'd like to try some of the winter pursuits that bank on how cold New York State can get, these are options to explore.
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5 romantic getaways to take this Valentine's Day in NYS, more
These locations offer a novel way to celebrate Valentine's Day — and the whole month of February.
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You can play Pac-Man for free and buy other retro video games at this new LI store
"The most magical thing is when these kids eight to 10 years old are coming in to buy retro games they see on YouTube or that their parents told them about," says the owner of Game On, which just opened its third location, in Patchogue.
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Lunar New Year celebrations a sign of courage, strength in 2022
Many events are virtual again this year, though families still plan to keep up traditions at home.
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8 winter deals at LI hotels, inns this season for a quick getaway
Local hotels and inns are offering seasonal discounts for those itching for an overnight trip or weekend getaway.
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Model kits pick up steam as families look for at-home fun
These Long Island hobby shops sell model kits for sci-fi characters, planes, cars and more.
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Hamptons home search just got harder, as listings drop by half
The number of sales in the Hamptons in the fourth quarter fell by one-third from a year before, with far fewer houses on the market.
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Baby, parents reunited with Suffolk cop who helped with unexpected delivery
"I kept asking can we get there faster," recalled Chelsea Anderson of the birth of her son in an ambulance. "He was not waiting. In the blink of an eye, he was coming. He was ready and I was ready."
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Yolanda Vega, iconic voice of the New York State Lottery, is retiring
For nearly 32 years with her distinctive delivery, Vega was a fixture on local TV, announcing the day's winning Lottery numbers.
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Popular breakfast spot to close in Rockville Centre
With its yolk-heavy décor, outdoor garden and towering, half-gallon mimosas, it became as popular for photographing as it was for dining.
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Nine LI school districts face fiscal risk, state comptroller says
The nine districts are among 23 statewide that face varying degrees of financial risk, said the state comptroller's office. It noted that many systems had to deal with "extreme" operational issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Port Jefferson Ice Festival moved to next weekend
The cold weather won't stop Port Jefferson from hosting its third annual Ice Festival next weekend.
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Portrait of LI airline pilot lands at Smithsonian
The portrait, which hung in his family home in Mineola before being put in storage years ago, depicts William Piechota in his uniform from decades as a commercial pilot. It's now in the hands of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Suffolk judge vacates conviction in case of man charged in gas station robberies in the 1980s
"I left prison 12 years ago but today, for the first time in 40 years, I feel free," Rodolfo Taylor said in Criminal Court in Riverhead.
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For trying to murder Nassau cops, 25 years to life in prison
"There's no excuse for shooting at the police," Acting State Supreme Court Justice Patricia Harrington told Duane Costa.
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In a Long Island village, a tribute to a pair of slain city cops
Several dozen attendees gathered at Memorial Park in East Rockaway Village as dozens of lit candles illuminated the scene in honor of NYPD Officer Jason Rivera, 22, who died on the job Friday night in a Harlem shooting, and Officer Wilbert Mora, 27, shot by the same gunman, who succumbed to his wounds Tuesday.
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Masking in LI schools: What happens next
Thousands of students went back to class with their faces covered amid a bruising court battle over whether they must continue to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The next step in the court fight looms on Friday.
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Pittsburgh bridge collapses, drops city bus into ravine
A 50-year-old bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday, requiring rescuers to rappel down a ravine and form a human chain to reach a few occupants of a municipal bus that plummeted along with the span. No deaths were reported.
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States are the battlegrounds for voting rights, election law
Nineteen states passed 34 laws limiting access to voting in 2021 and 18 have more restrictive voting bills awaiting the 2022 legislative session, according to the Brennan Center.
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'Tiger King' Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison
A federal judge resentenced "Tiger King" Joe Exotic to 21 years in prison on Friday, reducing his punishment by just a year despite pleas from the former zookeeper for leniency as he begins treatment for early-stage cancer.
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Russia says U.S. ignored its security demands over Ukraine
Russia said it will not start a war in Ukraine but warned that the U.S. and NATO have ignored its demands and left little room for compromise in the crisis.
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Portrait of LI airline pilot lands at Smithsonian
The portrait, which hung in his family home in Mineola before being put in storage years ago, depicts William Piechota in his uniform from decades as a commercial pilot. It's now in the hands of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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LI schools are ranked No. 1 in NYS. How can they stay that way?
Posted January 27, 2022
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Masks in schools
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