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FBI: Apparent human remains found in area where Brian Laundrie items discovered
Michael McPherson, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Tampa field office, said the apparent human remains, as well as Laundrie's backpack and notebook, were found in an area that had until recently been under water.
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Bellone tests positive for COVID-19, his office says
Steve Bellone, a Democrat from West Babylon in his third term, will quarantine at home for the next seven days, said spokesman Derek Poppe. No one else on his staff or in his household has tested positive.
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Legislators looking to ratchet down Nassau rodent population
Some Nassau County legislators and residents say their communities are going to the rats.
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MS-13 gang member admits luring teen to Central Islip woods and killing him, feds say
Jose Omar Sorto Portillo, 18, pleaded guilty in federal court to murder in aid of racketeering for his role in the 2019 murder of 15-year-old Jasson Medrano-Molina.
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FDA backs Moderna, J&J boosters, OKs mixing COVID vaccines
Regulators signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
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MTA fires back, says there's plenty of room on trains
LIRR president Phillip Eng and Metropolitan Transportation Authority acting chairman and CEO Janno Lieber disputed commuters' assertion that trains are running out of space.
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Federal magistrate judge with 'keen intellect,' 'kind heart' dies
A. Kathleen Tomlinson's favorite role on the bench was swearing in immigrants as new American citizens, colleagues said.
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New cop training facility linked to the past, focused on the future
After years renting space, the police department's new facility will among other things, train the next generation of Nassau cops while also housing a museum displaying items and artifacts from throughout the department's nearly 100-year history.
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Cops: School bus with nearly 30 kids crashes, none onboard hurt
The bus hit a van attempting to make a left turn, police said. The driver of the van was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead for treatment of nonlife-threatening injuries, police said.
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LIers face fruitless quest for juice boxes as stores run low
Supply has fallen sharply, with fewer than 67% of products available on store shelves last week, down from 89% a year earlier, one analyst said.
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Reward doubled to $40,000 for info leading to arrest in Elmont acid attack
The FBI is offering an additional $20,000 for information leading to an arrest in the March 17 acid attack on Nafiah Ikram in her parents' Elmont driveway.
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Senate GOP again blocks Democrats' election bill
For the third time this year, Senate Democrats tried to pass sweeping elections legislation that they tout as a powerful counterweight to new voting restrictions sweeping conservative-controlled states.
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5 horseback riding experiences the family can try this fall
Some say there's no better time to try horseback riding than autumn on Long Island.
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You can skip the lines at these LI haunted houses. Here's how.
Halloween attractions are known for bringing the lines. Several are now offering fast passes.
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LI's ramen boom: 5 new places you have to try
There are now at least two dozen spots to find the Japanese noodle dish.
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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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How to spend the day in Long Beach this fall
Long Beach has offerings that extend beyond the summer.
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Hands-on museum exhibits for kids to explore this fall
They'll feel as if they're stepping foot on Mars at the Cradle of Aviation
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5 fall deals at LI hotels, inns for a quick getaway
Here are five hospitality spots offering deals this season from the East End to Fire Island and in between.
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10 things to do on the East End this fall
If you're looking for a local getaway, explore the East End or Shelter Island this season.
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More Blacks leaving Long Island for the South
Long Island leaders said the region's high cost of housing, economics and social inequities are slowly pushing some Blacks to move to other parts of the country, the South in particular.
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It could be last call for Hampton Bays' Boardy Barn
The legendary Hamptons summer watering hole is up for sale, with no word on its future, and there are worries about a ripple effect that could hurt nearby businesses.
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Hold the guac: 8 items LI eateries are paying more for right now
From avocados to chicken wings, the wholesale costs of many dishes have surged, putting a strain on restaurants and diners.
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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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Candidates talk mandates
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Filler: No real winners in library election
Battle in Smithtown politicized what should be a nonpartisan community center.
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See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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Brooklyn man whose attempted robbery led to 2019 death of LI cop pleads guilty, DA says
Christopher Ransom pleaded guilty to second-degree aggravated manslaughter and first-degree robbery in the death of Brian Simonsen, of Calverton, who was fatally shot while responding to a report of an armed robbery in Queens in 2019.
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Bail reform takes center stage in Kaminsky, Donnelly town hall
Democrat Todd Kaminsky, a state senator from Long Beach, and Anne Donnelly, a longtime Nassau prosecutor, are competing to become the next Nassau County district attorney.
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Cops: Driver being pursued by police strikes, kills woman
A woman driving a Honda Civic was struck and killed by a man behind the wheel of a pickup, who was being pursued by police officers in Holtsville late Tuesday, Suffolk police said.
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Mold forces Glen Cove pre-K classes to move to new school
Pre-K classes at Deasy Elementary School will be relocated to the Eugene J. Gribbin Elementary School on Seaman Road as the mold is remediated, Superintendent Maria Rianna told parents.
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LI singer eliminated on 'The Voice'
Coach Blake Shelton chose Alabama singer Berritt Haynes over Copiague's Kaitlyn Velez during Monday night's final Battle Round.
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Former Gold Coast Woolworth mansion on the market for $10 million
The Glen Cove property of F.W. Woolworth was used in a Taylor Swift video and HBO miniseries.
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Riverhead adopts 12-month moratorium on new commercial solar applications
Officials had been considering the move amid concerns from residents in Calverton that too many solar projects had been proposed or enacted in years past.
LI Election 2021
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Todd Kaminsky, Anne Donnelly answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Hear what the candidates running for Nassau County district attorney had to say as they answered questions from Long Islanders during a Newsday Live virtual town hall event.
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DA Tim Sini, Ray Tierney answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Hear what the candidates running for Suffolk County district attorney had to say as they answered questions from Long Islanders during a Newsday Live virtual town hall event.
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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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FBI: Apparent human remains found in area where Brian Laundrie items discovered
Michael McPherson, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Tampa field office, said the apparent human remains, as well as Laundrie's backpack and notebook, were found in an area that had until recently been under water.
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FDA backs Moderna, J&J boosters, OKs mixing COVID vaccines
Regulators signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
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What happened to Gabby Petito? Key developments in the case
A timeline of events leading up to and following the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito, the Blue Point native reported missing while on a cross-country road trip with her fiance, Brian Laundrie.
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Senate GOP again blocks Democrats' election bill
For the third time this year, Senate Democrats tried to pass sweeping elections legislation that they tout as a powerful counterweight to new voting restrictions sweeping conservative-controlled states.
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White House details plans to vaccinate 28 million children
Children age 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks.
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Nassau DA candidates answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 20, 2021
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