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COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries on Saturday, just days after being identified in South Africa, leaving governments around the world scrambling to stop the spread.
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French bulldog stolen in Huntington is found — 30 miles away
"Our family is whole again," texted Matthew Hauck, who hugged the 20-pound purebred, Stella, at the reunion.
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Newcomer North Shore wins LI Class IV title
"It means the world," North Shore's Daniel Quigley said. "Every practice, we've been working so hard for this. Every weight lift. It's just everything. It's a whole process. To be able to come out on top, it's amazing."
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Source: Suozzi to decide Monday on reelection bid or run for governor
Suozzi had tweeted Saturday that he was declining the post of deputy mayor for New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams.
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Proud Boys march, hand out flyers in Rockville Centre
About 20 members of the far-right group the Proud Boys marched through Rockville Centre on Small Business Saturday, drawing ire from local lawmakers and concern from local businesses and customers.
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Most LI hospitals won't have to postpone elective surgeries, officials say
Officials with the Island's two largest hospital systems reacted Saturday, a day after the governor declared a "disaster emergency" that would give the state to power to limit non-essential, non-urgent procedures.
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Parts of LI could see snow flurries Sunday, weather service says
Long Island could see its first chance of snow Sunday with a slight chance of flurries in the morning and evening, the National Weather Service says.
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LI woman, 24, missing since Thanksgiving, family and police say
Alexandra Futterer left her home in Uniondale Thursday after refusing to take her medication and may need medical attention, her family and police say.
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Supply-chain crisis leads to near-shortage of menorahs on Long Island
Hanukkah was the first major holiday of the season to be impacted, and it's a forerunner for what people can expect for Christmas shopping, expert says.
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NHL postpones at least two Isles games due to COVID-19 outbreak
Casey Cizikas is the latest Islander to test positive for COVID-19, and games against the Rangers and Flyers have been postponed.
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Joe Mondello reflects on tense times as ambassador to Trinidad
The former envoy notes that terrorism, an influx of Venezuelan immigrants and political overtures by China and Russia made the job more than a walk on the beach.
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Suffolk eyes preserving land in environmental justice areas
County officials will give additional weight to preserving land in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by pollution and other environmental problems.
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Winter light show illuminates Old Westbury Gardens this winter
Trees, normally bare in the colder months, will appear to be lit up in full foliage.
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Authentic LI Mexican spot opens sprawling second location
At about 7,400 square feet, the new Medford venue is likely LI's largest Mexican restaurant.
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North Fork couple's décor brand sold by national retailers
Shop bath rugs, towels, curtains and more at Quiet Town.
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Holiday gift ideas that'll show off their LI pride
Check off gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list with our guide to the newest and trendiest offerings at Long Island-based retailers.
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18 great holiday music shows on LI
From rockabilly to classical, holiday music is heating up the season.
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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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Tips for getting the whole family ready for holiday photo shoots
Sometimes, getting everyone to smile, look at the camera without blinking and not ruin the family portrait can seem impossible.
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Spending the day at the American Dream amusement center in NJ
Where rollercoasters meet retail.
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New LI-based program pays students while they train to become certified EMTs
The program condenses months of costly training into an intensive, 10-week EMT academy where students attend class five days a week for eight hours a day and are paid a full-time salary.
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Oyster Bay plans to ban retail sales, on-site commercial consumption of marijuana
Oyster Bay joins a growing list of Long Island municipalities that have opted-out or are considering doing so. The public will get the chance to weigh in on Oyster Bay's proposed ban at a Dec. 7 hearing.
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3 towns have millions left in rent relief
Hempstead, Islip and Oyster Bay have federal funding available for low-income renters who suffered financially because of COVID-19.
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LI then and now photos: What's there today?
From classic diners to iconic storefronts, the face of Long Island has changed drastically since the 20th century.
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Schumer must deliver on SALT
Congress should restore federal tax exemption to bring relief to Long Islanders.
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Learning facts about America's history we've missed
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Lend a hand to those in need
The pandemic has made the work these agencies do both more important and more difficult.
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CAST widens social-safety net in the North Fork community
Those with urgent needs — nutritious food, clothing, navigation of government services — have found welcoming smiles and practical solutions at CAST for the past 56 years.
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Woman found dead on Hicksville road, police say
The woman had been struck by an unknown vehicle and left on Stewart Avenue in Hicksville, police said.
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Queens DA: 'Ocean's Eleven'- style heist leads to three indictments
Three men were indicted after allegedly stealing several hundred thousand dollars' worth of property at a Suffolk County warehouse during "an elaborate Ocean's Eleven" style heist, the Queens DA's office said.
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Driver killed in two-vehicle crash in Farmingdale
The driver of the 2006 Mercedes was killed after colliding with another car at a Farmingdale intersection.
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Police: Man shot to death outside Moriches home
Police said the shooting happened around 1 a.m. at the Tall Oaks Circle, an apartment complex just south of Sunrise Highway.
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Search for Suffolk's next top cop enters final stage
This will be the first commissioner selected since the department adopted a reform plan spurred by the Black Lives Matter movement, officials leading the search said.
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Murdered LI actor's life, legacy revisited in new HBO film
Jericho's Adrienne Shelly, who wrote and directed "Waitress" and starred in several independent films, was brutally murdered 15 years ago at the height of her career.
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COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries on Saturday, just days after being identified in South Africa, leaving governments around the world scrambling to stop the spread.
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Joe Mondello reflects on tense times as ambassador to Trinidad
The former envoy notes that terrorism, an influx of Venezuelan immigrants and political overtures by China and Russia made the job more than a walk on the beach.
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New 'highly transmissible' COVID variant triggers travel bans
The new variant, named "omicron" by the World Health Organization, has stoked fears in South Africa, where it appears to have originated. In response, the U.S. joined the European Union and several other countries in instituting travel restrictions on visitors from southern Africa.
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Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points
Stocks closed sharply lower on Wall Street, after a coronavirus variant from South Africa appeared to be spreading across the globe
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New virus variant emerges in Africa, stokes worldwide fears
The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world Friday as nations raced to halt air travel, markets fell sharply and scientists held emergency meetings to weigh the exact risks, which were largely unknown.
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A chat with renowned chef and author Lidia Bastianich
Posted November 23, 2021
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Envy on the Coast’s Ryan Hunter talks life, career
Posted November 18, 2021
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