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Medical examiner says it has responded to a park where Brian Laundrie items were found Wednesday morning
The FBI in Tampa tweeted Wednesday afternoon that an FBI evidence team was processing "items of interest" that were found. "Items of interest were located at the Carlton Reserve this morning in connection with the search for Brian Laundrie. An #FBI Evidence Response team is processing the scene. The reserve is closed to the public and no further details are available at this time."
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Man involved in robbery that led to 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 at a T-Mobile store in Queens on February 2019.
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NYC extending COVID-19 vaccine mandate to all municipal workers
Most municipal workers, including cops and firefighters, must have at least one dose of the vaccine by Oct. 29. The largest labor union for NYPD cops, the Police Benevolent Association, said the mandate would be challenged.
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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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Kathleen Tomlinson, federal magistrate judge with 'keen intellect" and 'kind heart' dies
Kathleen Tomlinson's favorite duty was presiding over swearing ceremonies for new American citizens, people close to her said.
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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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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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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 in an Oct. 17 call and email.
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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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11-year-old Colombian eatery opens second LI location
The Massapequa spot, located near Sunrise Mall, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Police: 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 last night, Suffolk police said.
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Cuomo lawyer seeks independent review of harassment report
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's personal attorney, Rita Glavin, held a briefing to formally submit Cuomo's response to sexual harassment allegations contained in state Attorney General Letitia James' investigative report.
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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.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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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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Why should healthy front-line workers get vaccine boosters?
Data from Israel has played an important role in persuading people that boosters help.
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Southwest, American are making a mandate mistake
Setting mandates but leaving them porous or unenforced only makes it harder to suppress the pandemic.
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The National Guard, Powell's death, concussion and more
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Nearly 2,600 unaccompanied migrant youths relocated to LI in past year, officials say
Roughly 50 more recently transferred into a Syosset-based social services shelter MercyFirst, which contracts with the federal government to house such unaccompanied minors who enter the U.S. from other countries.
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Isles raise the banners to the UBS Arena rafters
The next phase of construction at the Islanders' new home at UBS Arena at Belmont Park was raising the championship banners and retired jerseys to the rafters.
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Survey reveals financial hardships, mental health toll of COVID among Jewish on LI
Jewish households across the region have experienced job losses, food insecurity, and anxiety and depression resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a UJA-Federation of New York survey.
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Police: Three rescued from sailboat during rough seas
Police said the three became stranded at Fire Island Inlet after hitting a sandbar.
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LIRR riders calling for railroad to restore service cuts
With the Long Island Rail Road's weekday ridership at 54% of what it was in 2019, commuters say more trains are needed to allow passengers to keep a safe distance from each other.
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LI students 'get their hands dirty' collecting data on local rivers
Organizers say the "A Day in the Life of a River" program introduces students to potential careers while bringing them closer to the natural environment that surrounds them every day.
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Paralysis patients get aid from AI startup
The wireless device uses sensors to read the body language of a person and translate it to provide stimulation to muscles and nerves in the hands.
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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Medical examiner says it has responded to a park where Brian Laundrie items were found Wednesday morning
The FBI in Tampa tweeted Wednesday afternoon that an FBI evidence team was processing "items of interest" that were found. "Items of interest were located at the Carlton Reserve this morning in connection with the search for Brian Laundrie. An #FBI Evidence Response team is processing the scene. The reserve is closed to the public and no further details are available at this time."
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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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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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Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre
Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty to murder on Wednesday in the 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 dead.
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Jan. 6 panel votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt
The longtime ally of former President Donald Trump defied a subpoena for documents and testimony.
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Town Hall with Todd Kaminsky and Anne Donnelly
Oct 20
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DA Tim Sini, Ray Tierney answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 19, 2021
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