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Doctors: Number of people who have died after getting vaccine 'minuscule'
People who think former Secretary of State Colin Powell's death from COVID-19 shows the vaccines don't work are wrong, medical experts on Long Island said.
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Watchdog: Discipline 65 NYPD cops for conduct at protests
The Civilian Complaint Review Board recommended 37 accused officers face departmental trials and 28 should get less serious command discipline.
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Three times Gen. Powell made news on LI
Powell, who died at age 84, often made headlines after his travels to Long Island, whether promoting the region's business community, discussing global affairs or tearing into former President Donald Trump.
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Sneak peek: Suffolk DA candidates spar at town hall
Suffolk DA Tim Sini and challenger Ray Tierney discussed topics including bail reform, gang violence and corruption at a Newsday town hall, Cecilia Dowd reports. See the full event tomorrow at noon at Newsday.com.
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Northport OKs smaller house size for trustee who built without permits
The village Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 at its Sept. 29 meeting to allow trustee Tom Kehoe to construct only a 1,750-square-foot home, down from the original 3,000-square-foot proposal.
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GOP majority on Nassau legislature cuts $100M in projected revenue from county budget
The Republican changes to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran's budget eliminate several county fees and rely on robust estimates of county sales tax revenue.
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'Essential' market opens in Bethpage, aims to reduce stigma of coming to food bank
The new market is "an opportunity for us to tell the public who is food insecure ... that you don't have to be ashamed to go for help," said Paule Pachter, CEO of Long Island Cares.
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This LaFontaine love story isn't about hockey
It's about ESPN's look at the Hall of Famer's daughter, Brianna, and her relationship with Randel McCoy, an assistant wrestling coach at Cold Spring Harbor, suffering from ALS.
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Old Coast Guard station's removal from Gilgo park to improve beach safety
The removal of the old Coast Guard station's foundation will make conditions safer for surfers, anglers and off-road drivers, officials and beachgoers say.
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41% of retailers have hiked prices
Shortages are causing retailers and factories to charge more, and few expect improvement soon, they tell the New York Fed.
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Early signs point to promising year for school funding
Gov. Kathy Hochul's pledged expansion of the state's biggest school-assistance program would provide virtually every district statewide — rich, poor or middle class — with enough money to provide students a "sound basic" education required by the state constitution.
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Trump files lawsuit to block release of Jan. 6 documents
In a federal lawsuit, Trump said the committee request was "almost limitless in scope," and sought records with no reasonable connection to that day.
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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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New wood-fired pizzeria opens in North Bellmore
You'll find 13 artisanal pies, housemade pasta and its own gelato.
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Here are pups of all ages available for adoption from several local shelters.
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9 unique ways to see fall foliage in the Northeast this season
Here are alternative ways to take in this year's autumnal splendor which each activity located in a premier regional fall foliage destination.
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4 ways to find fall family fun in Long Island's Wine Country
Here are some must-dos for a day trip to the North Fork.
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There are wait lists for haircuts at LI's curly hair salons. Here's why.
Folks are embracing their curls after years of going straight.
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Record stores come alive on LI as vinyl soars in popularity
"I thought we were closing up 15 years ago when vinyl was disappearing. I'm in shock that we are still here."
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'Haunted' spots on LI to check out this fall
There are homes and businesses where the living claim to have crossed paths with specters, but there’s no need to wander through a graveyard to try to spot a spirit.
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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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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Meet the candidates and see where they stand on issues, whether you're voting by mail, voting early or voting on Election Day, Nov. 2.
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Gridiron Greats: Week 6's top football performances
A look at who starred on the football fields around LI this past week.
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Listen to domestic violence survivors
In our local communities, thousands suffer in silence and live in fear.
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NYC cops affirm benevolence for Sini
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Facebook isn't doing enough to protect WhatsApp
Facebook should decentralize its internet technology architecture and put in place fallbacks and redundancies.
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Absentee ballot application process a little different this year
In addition, the deadline for applying for an absentee ballot is today.
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PSEG to make customer visits to help avoid shut-offs
The utility to tell customers about government-provided energy and heating programs, as a law that prevents shut-offs to pandemic-impacted customers is set to expire in December
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Report: Law firm in opioids case should be sanctioned
A court-appointed referee has recommended sanctions against a law firm that represented an opioid manufacturer sued by Nassau, Suffolk and the state for failing to disclose evidence at a landmark opioids trial until two months after it began in June in Central Islip.
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College baking buddies open tiny cookie business
The bite-sized sandwich cookies can be delivered anywhere on Long Island.
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Ronnie Tutt, drummer on Billy Joel's 'Piano Man,' dies at 83
"Ron was a power drummer who also played with finesse," Joel wrote on Instagram. Tutt drummed on most of the tracks on the "Piano Man" album and was a member of Elvis Presley's TCB Band.
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The Weeknd cancels 2022 concert at UBS Arena
The pop star has decided to scrap playing arenas in favor of a new stadium tour.
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31 trivia questions about the real haunts of Long Island
Long Island is full of real spooks. See how well you know these haunted tales.
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Three times Gen. Powell made news on LI
Powell, who died at age 84, often made headlines after his travels to Long Island, whether promoting the region's business community, discussing global affairs or tearing into former President Donald Trump.
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Trump files lawsuit to block release of Jan. 6 documents
In a federal lawsuit, Trump said the committee request was "almost limitless in scope," and sought records with no reasonable connection to that day.
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Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications, family says
The former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state died from COVID-19 complications despite being fully vaccinated, his family said. He was 84.
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See photos of Colin Powell through the years
The former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state died from COVID-19 complications despite being fully vaccinated, his family said. Here are photos from his many years in the public sector.
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Jill Biden surprises her South Carolina 'prayer partner'
The first lady returned to the South Carolina Baptist church where she says she began to repair her relationship with God following her son's death from brain cancer six years ago.
