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NYC safer than Long Island? COVID-19 numbers say so
Long Island's COVID-19 positivity level is more than double the rate in New York City, once a global epicenter of the pandemic, state data shows.
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DMV: 400,000 face delays in getting auto registration stickers
State officials blame the holdup for those who registered online on supply-chain problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hempstead deputy police chief found not guilty in corruption trial
The lawyer for Hempstead Village Deputy Police Chief Richard Holland had contended at trial that the cash the police official paid to former village trustee Perry Pettus, now in prison, was a campaign contribution.
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Amazon Fresh store slated for former Waldbaum's
It's the third Long Island location Amazon is planning for its new-concept grocery store chain, which allows shoppers to skip the check-out line.
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Hochul meets with White House officials on infrastructure
She also meets with the state's congressional Democrats, saying the governor "does not have to dictate how to spend the money that they worked hard to bring to the state."
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Bellone: Police reform deal ensures 'accountability'
The agreement with the Suffolk Police Benevolent Association on the county's sweeping 1,000-page police reform plan clears the way to equip 1,600 police officers with body cameras, Bellone and other officials said Wednesday.
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Lawyers for John Oliva seek to have ex-cop's 2014 conviction vacated
Lawyers for John Oliva say the ex-cop pleaded guilty to official misconduct in 2014 "under duress" and the conviction should be vacated.
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Suozzi: Hochul could 'do a better job' on COVID-19
The congressman spoke on his first day of campaigning for governor; Hochul camp defends her record.
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Alec Baldwin says he 'didn't pull the trigger' in fatal movie set shooting
George Stephanopoulos of ABC News will conduct an hourlong interview with Alec Baldwin to air Thursday about the shooting on the set of the movie "Rust."
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Queen of Peace cemetery in Old Westbury gets two new steeples
The twin 65-foot metal steeples will grace the limestone chapel for Long Island's newest Catholic cemetery.
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Arrest made in shooting death of Moriches man, cops say
The shooting, about 1 a.m. Friday, was on Tall Oaks Circle in the Heatherwood apartment complex just south of Sunrise Highway, according to Suffolk police.
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LI duo's invention wins on Joy Mangano's show for entrepreneurs
An outdoor bag-toss game created by two West Islip men outperformed four other inventions on "America's Big Deal," winning a $175,000 purchase order from Macy's.
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Christmas party pop-up bars open on LI this season
Enjoy themed drinks, dinners and entertainment at venues decked out for the holidays.
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These cooking classes will take you around the world without leaving LI
Classes that tap into the cuisines of various cultures on Long Island will boost your kitchen skills.
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New LI restaurant debuts 9-course, ever-changing tasting menus
Prismatic and original, Restaurant X aims to bend the rules about what it means to both eat in and run a restaurant.
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Decorate your home with unconventional holiday wreaths you can make or buy
Think outside the boughs when it comes to decorating your front door.
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Some LI stores can't keep shackets in stock: They're the 'top seller this season'
"We are on our third reorder right now," a local store owner says.
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You can explore the Long Island Game Farm for the first time this winter
The game farm will remain open all winter for the first time in its more than 50-year history.
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Legoland, Rocking Horse Ranch more: 5 family-friendly resorts in NYS to visit this winter
Bundle up and spend the weekend creating Lego masterpieces at Legoland or snow tube at Windham Mountain, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Where to have a drink by the fire this fall
When the temperature goes down, the fire pits heat up
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Empty shelves, shipment delays: Pharmacists feeling supply chain woes
The logjam is making it tougher to get some prescription drugs, common items ranging from cough medicine to feminine products, and vital equipment such as ventilators.
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Revived 33 times after heart attack, LI woman looks ahead to wedding
In May, doctors brought back Suzanne Calicchio over and over again after a "widowmaker" heart attack. She's now planning for her September wedding, and coming to grips with how close she came to dying.
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Developer wins tax breaks for 72-unit Westbury apartments
The $23-million project will include studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and developers have committed to building 10 below market units.
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All-day-brunch spot opens third LI location
You'll find eggy breakfast bowls, fried chicken and Belgian waffles and more at the new Plainview spot.
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Can new leaders restore NUMC to health?
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Child sexual abuse must be reported
Consequences are devastating when mandated reporters fail in their obligation.
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Long-vacant downtown Kings Park building could face demolition
The Smithtown Town Board has set a hearing on Dec. 14 for the severely damaged former medical offices at 57 Main St. A referendum on sewer expansion in the area is also set for the same day.
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Cops: Lynbrook man arrested in armed robbery at Wyandanch gas station
The clerk called 911 and suspect fled without the money, police said. A responding officer found the suspect in the parking lot and arrested him.
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LI infectious disease expert at White House menorah lighting
Glatt, chair of the department of medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, who is also an associate rabbi at Young Israel of Woodmere, will attend the 5:30 p.m. ceremony with his wife, Margie.
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Food critic tries Tate's new vegan cookies
For the first time, the LI-born company has begun producing vegan chocolate chip and vanilla maple cookies, but are they as good as the original?
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Music education students sound off as LIU Post freezes their major
Students in the music education program are protesting weekly, decrying the decision to freeze new admissions to their major amid an ongoing downsizing of liberal arts programs.
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Police: Baby, toddler seriously injured in car crash
Police said in addition to the two small children, their mother Kayla Kimble and her 6-year-old son Markus Maduro, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Southold considers amending town code on filming
With the popularity of Southold as a filming area growing in recent years, officials want to make sure future film productions will not create any potential parking issues.
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Hochul meets with White House officials on infrastructure
She also meets with the state's congressional Democrats, saying the governor "does not have to dictate how to spend the money that they worked hard to bring to the state."
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U.S. reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case in a vaccinated traveler who returned to California after a trip to South Africa.
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Alec Baldwin says he 'didn't pull the trigger' in fatal movie set shooting
George Stephanopoulos of ABC News will conduct an hourlong interview with Alec Baldwin to air Thursday about the shooting on the set of the movie "Rust."
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Fourth student dies from Michigan high school shooting
The other dead included a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy's patrol car on the way to a hospital. Eight people were wounded, some critically, including a 14-year-old girl who was placed on a ventilator after surgery.
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At historic abortion arguments, conservatives signal changes
Abortion rights are on the line at the Supreme Court in historic arguments over the landmark ruling nearly 50 years ago that declared a nationwide right to end a pregnancy.
