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Gabby Petito's father: 'Her nature was always to smile'
Gabrielle Petito, the 22-year-old Blue Point native whose disappearance and death stunned Long Island and riveted the nation, was remembered in Holbrook as a kindhearted young woman with a zest for life. More than 1,000 people lined up to pay their respects to her at a memorial.
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Port Jefferson Station housing gives former marine a home and a chance at 'serenity'
Liberty Station, the 77-unit apartment complex on State Route 112, opened earlier this year with a focus on providing homes for veterans and people who ordinarily would not be able to afford to live near where they work.
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LIers could get hit with $35 toll driving in Manhattan
Motorists could pay from $9 to $35 to drive in the city beginning in 2023, according to newly released details on the MTA's congestion pricing plan.
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LI couple opens hand-rolled ice cream shop
Hand-rolled ice cream is served in a cup or "taco" at this new spot.
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It's the 'I do redo': Couples finally have their second weddings
The redo made it "feel a little bit more official. It ended up being the best day of our lives."
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Port Washington retirement community gets $40M in new bond funding
The Amsterdam at Harborside said the funding will help it "fully recover" from its financial difficulties. Its bankruptcy reorganization plan was approved last month.
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Manning during jersey retirement: 'I'm glad I'm only a Giant'
It was a day to say thanks to the QB for memories made over a franchise-record 16 seasons.
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Police: Pedestrian, hit, critically injured by driver in crash
Police have not released the name of the victim, pending notification of next of kin, but said the man was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition.
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Challenges to public-health mandates escalate as LI, nation face fights over COVID-19 rules
American courts are confronting a surge of challenges seeking to overturn government orders at a time after the courts have recognized greater personal privacy and medical rights that didn't exist in the past.
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Can vaccine holdouts on Long Island be swayed?
Experts say vaccine mandates have helped. But people have distinct reasons for not getting the shot, and persuading other holdouts takes going beyond vaccination campaigns.
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CDC director: Booster shots were expanded 'to stay ahead of the virus'
Dr. Rochelle Walensky defended the agency's move to expand the eligibility for booster shots of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to front-line workers.
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Affordability and open space are the allure in Middle Island
But residents would also like to see several empty retail sites redeveloped.
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LI haunt revamps with new haunted house, escape room, food trucks and more
The attraction is upping its game by cleaning the slate to provide a fresh wild ride for Long Island horror fans.
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Try something new: Recent LI restaurant openings
The latest restaurants to open on Long Island.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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Uncork an adventure at wineries with rare tasting experiences
Dine in the cellar or ride through the vines in a Moke.
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4 LI candy stores selling over-the-top treats
Candy sushi and caramel pizzas and more treats to tempt your sweet tooth.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-thru attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
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Rustic is in demand for LI weddings
A nod to nature has become a popular go-to for Long Island parties.
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NYC's scariest haunt brings a haunted dining pop-up to LI
Get ready for NYC's Blood Manor on Long Island.
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Historic and unforgettable Long Island street names
Can you tell me how to get -- how to get to Sesame Street (in Kings Park)? Ever take a walk down Wolf Hill Road in Huntington? Or take a turn down the winding Whiskey Road in Ridge?
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5 spots where home prices haven't skyrocketed
Downtowns are at the heart of these Long Island communities, where prices have risen 10% or less - or even declined - in the past year.
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State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker resigns
Zucker will remain on the job until Gov. Hochul chooses a replacement. It was unclear if there is any front-runner for the post.
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Public employees can defund union
That right can be exercised to protest actions by union bosses.
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Welcome curb on junk mail
The Nassau legislation would bar elected officials from sending out government mailers within 45 days of their elections.
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Young: The troubling gender gap in higher education
Fewer male students means fewer opportunities and more societal problems.
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Suffolk led NY in vehicle-related fatalities, crashes last year, data shows
Nassau County ranked third in vehicle-related fatalities in the state, according to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research. Both counties have plans in place to reduce the numbers.
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Longtime NYC Italian eatery opens location in Huntington
The spot is dedicated to lasagna and eventually there will be 17 versions on the menu.
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Long Island weather: Clear skies with high near 80
Showers are likely overnight into Tuesday, with a chance of thunderstorms possible tomorrow, before sunny skies reemerge Wednesday.
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Judge dismisses residents' lawsuit against Jake's 58 casino
The judge upheld a 2018 federal Bankruptcy Court decision that recommended throwing out the lawsuit challenging the Village of Islandia's decision to approve the Suffolk OTB betting parlor.
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Nassau votes expected on $375 payments, fee cuts
County legislators on Monday plan to consider a Democratic plan to send county checks of $375 to many homeowners, and Republican bills to cut $100 million in county fees.
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Nine WWII heroes, ready to soar, share their stories of service
With candor, humor, and without sugarcoating, the veterans recounted a few wartime experiences ahead of their honorary flight from Long Island to the nation's capital.
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Rapper Biz Markie leaves another mark on Long Island
He was memorialized Saturday across the street from his teenage home in Patchogue as friends, family and local officials dedicated the intersection of West Avenue and South Street as Biz Markie Way.
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Pelosi: Bipartisan infrastructure bill will pass this week
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi previously committed to holding a floor vote on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package by Monday. In a letter to lawmakers Sunday night, she said the vote will be held Thursday.
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CDC director: Booster shots were expanded 'to stay ahead of the virus'
Dr. Rochelle Walensky defended the agency's move to expand the eligibility for booster shots of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to front-line workers.
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At least 3 dead in Amtrak train derailment in Montana
The train had about 141 passengers and 16 crew members onboard, Abrams said. The train had two locomotives and 10 cars, eight of which derailed, he said.
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Multiple injuries after Amtrak train derails in Montana
Multiple people were injured Saturday when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed Saturday afternoon in north-central Montana, the train agency said.
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Stakes are high for Dems in fiscal battles in Congress
They include keeping the government open, avoiding a federal government default and enacting infrastructure and social spending.
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Fox News’ Jesse Watters talks new book, ‘How I Saved the World’
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