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Seven LI students make finals of Regeneron science competition
The high schools with finalists were: Brentwood, Syosset, John F. Kennedy in Bellmore, Roslyn and Ward Melville. Syosset and John F. Kennedy each had two students selected.
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How much state aid could your school district get?
Some LI school districts would see a more than 20% hike in state aid, according to a Newsday analysis of Gov. Hochul's state budget proposal.
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Hochul: State weighing options for schools that don't enforce mask mandate
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is "looking at our options" of what to do about schools on Long Island that are reportedly failing to enforce her mandate for students and staff to wear masks indoors. Teachers in many districts said their schools are enforcing the order.
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Dogs help sniff out potential trouble at JFK
Last fiscal year, dogs helped agricultural specialists at Kennedy Airport confiscate thousands of food items, plants and animals that, if they get into the U.S., could cause enormous damage.
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Patchogue bakery opens location inside new LI library
The spot offers coffee and espresso drinks, as well as cheese danishes, muffins and cupcakes.
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Former Uber driver acquitted of kidnapping but convicted of child endangerment
"Thank you, everyone! Thank you, everyone!" Sean Williams told jurors before going to his crying mother's side and collapsing in her arms.
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LI is the star in HBO's 'The Gilded Age'
The new period drama from "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes was shot primarily at Old Bethpage Village Restoration and Gold Coast Studios in Bethpage.
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Sonia Palacio-Grottola, advocate for Latino community, dies at 87
Her daughter-in-law described Sonia Palacio-Grottola as having a "deep passion" for community work, especially in helping young Latina families on Long Island who didn't speak English.
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Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' rock superstar, dies at 74
Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)," has died. He was 74.
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New diocese education CEO keeps faith in Catholic schools
Karen Greve Milton spent four decades in public service at the local, state and federal level before starting this week at the Diocese of Rockville Centre's Department. Her mission: Stopping the stream of Catholic schools closing on Long Island because of plummeting enrollment.
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How to have the wedding you want for less
If you focus spending on what you and your guests will actually notice, and skip expensive things no one cares about, you'll have a beautiful wedding without taking on crushing debt.
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New area code to come to Nassau, state says
Phone numbers with 516 will keep that area code, under an "overlay" plan, but newly assigned numbers will generally get the new area code.
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Two new cheese stores open on LI
Cheese lovers have new spots to find the good stuff.
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Popular online luxury consignment shop opens storefront in Manhasset
The premier luxury consignment business opened its first Long Island brick-and-mortar store.
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Try a new fitness class this year: GoBungee, Climb N Vibe Rhythm and more
Shaking up a fitness routine is a smart and healthy way to get a jump on 2022.
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Popular pinball arcade in Bay Shore to close, reopen as video game store
Video Game Trading Post will have a new layout featuring pinball machines and arcade games.
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25 ideas for winter fun on Long Island for families
Ahh, winter wonderland. For families, it can feel more like winter, wonder what to do?
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5 indoor places to play baseball, pickleball and more this winter
When the weather gets cold, the sports move indoors on Long Island.
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New indoor dart league begins this winter on Long Island
The LI-Kick coed adult sports organization is launching a darts league.
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Family fun ideas to cure the winter blues, from roller skating to mini golf
Winter can get dry and dull, but there are ways out of the lull.
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Big law firm moves to LI, hires ex-U.S. Attorney
Greenberg Traurig will have about 45 attorneys in Garden City and Bridgehampton by next year, the firm's officials said.
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Families staying on LI through affordable housing program
With housing costs 'through the roof,' these LIers were able to get support to buy or rent affordable homes.
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Original Mr. Met dies at 83
Dan Reilly was a natural showman, and on May 31, 1964, he made his debut as the first Mr. Met live mascot at Shea Stadium.
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Two new cheese stores open on LI
Cheese lovers have new spots to find the good stuff.
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State ended 2021 with more jobs, short of pre-COVID levels
Long Island ended the year with the addition of 30,800 jobs on a year-over-year basis last month, but is still nearly 100,000 jobs under employment levels in December 2019, before the pandemic began.
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5 things you need to know about Winter Restaurant Week
The promotion brings prix fixe lunches and dinners to many establishments starting this week.
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Suffolk DA creates team to prosecute gang crimes and gun violence
The Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau will include 15 prosecutors and five investigators, who will be tasked with prosecuting crimes alleged to have been committed by members of street gangs, as well as defendants accused of human trafficking, his office said.
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State Senate confirms Janno Lieber as MTA chairman
Speaking to lawmakers during his confirmation hearing Wednesday, Janno Lieber called himself a "big user and big enthusiast" of the LIRR.
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Cheers! LI movie theaters can now serve beer and wine
Is Long Island ready for merlot at the multiplex? The New York State Liquor Authority says all movie theaters can now apply for a liquor license.
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Overwhelmed by emails? Here are tips you may not know
Americans typically spend five hours a day tending to their business and personal inboxes, a 2019 study found. Long Islanders offer tactics to break email's digital grip.
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Riverhead board OKs new set of drag races at EPCAL
Four events were approved over the objections of several residents who voiced concerns about noise disruptions in their neighborhoods and environmental worries regarding the events' effect on the EPCAL property.
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Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' rock superstar, dies at 74
Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)," has died. He was 74.
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Jury in federal trial in Floyd killing appears mostly white
A jury of 18 people who appeared mostly white was picked Thursday for the federal trial of three Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing, a case that the judge told potential jurors has "absolutely nothing" to do with race.
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Jan. 6 committee requests interview with Ivanka Trump
In the letter, committee chairman Bennie Thompson says Ivanka Trump was in direct contact with her father during key moments of Jan. 6, when the former president's supporters stormed the Capitol building.
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U.S. jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest since October
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market.
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Report on sexual abuse in German diocese faults retired pope
A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. The law firm that drew up the report said that Benedict strongly denies any wrongdoing.
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Clearing up confusion about COVID guidelines
Posted January 20, 2022
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Get answers about COVID testing, from LI doctors
Posted January 19, 2022
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