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Brian Laundrie's remains to be examined by anthropologist, family attorney says
"The cause and manner of death have not been determined and the remains were turned over to an anthropologist for further review and examination," East Islip lawyer Steven Bertolino said Friday.
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Man who died of Legionnaires', others hospitalized lived on same block
Ten people who lived within a half-mile of Wantagh Avenue and Old Jerusalem Road near the Levittown/Wantagh border were hospitalized with the disease, Nassau County said.
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Warrant: Baldwin didn't know weapon contained live round
Actor and Long Island native Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by an assistant director who indicated it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, court records released show.
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Police ID two teens killed in West Hempstead crash
Amanda Arguinzoni, 17, of West Hempstead, and Curtis Caesar, 19, of Hollis, Queens, were killed, police said, when the vehicle they were in crashed into a parked nursery truck early Thursday.
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Majority of LI educators earn at least $100,000 annually, report shows
Educators say pay levels reflect the region's relatively high cost of living, along with the desire of local school districts to remain competitive in recruiting staff.
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Did you vote early? Here's how the process works.
Early voting was held at 26 sites in Nassau and Suffolk through Nov. 1.
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LI medical experts hail effectiveness of Pfizer shot in younger kids
Study details of the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 were released Friday as the U.S. considers opening vaccinations to that age group. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will publicly debate the evidence next week.
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Meet Monte, the Islanders' new guide dog friend
The New York Islanders have a new friend, Monte, as he trains to become a guide dog for someone who is blind or visually impaired.
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Suffolk DA's office argues for release of secret Levy agreement
In an appellate brief, a lawyer for the district attorney cites Levy's own statements about the agreement in arguing it should be released to Newsday.
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Jets coach wears Whitman football team t-shirt
Jets head coach Robert Saleh hopes Whitman's 6-0 start rubs off on his team this Sunday.
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Ed Mullins to face NYPD trial, officials say
A NYPD administrative trial against Edward Mullins, who resigned suddenly this month as head of the Sergeants Benevolent Association after federal agents raided his office and Port Washington home, is expected to begin Monday, officials said Friday.
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Queens man convicted in burglaries of 9 Nassau homes
"Brayan Castano and his co-defendants invaded the homes of several families and stole their peace of mind and more than $1 million in cash and currency," acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said.
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'Magic of Lights' returning to Jones Beach
A holiday tradition since 2017, the event will include a variety of displays composed of LED technology and digital animations.
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Bring your dog to these pet-friendly fall events
Long Islanders can take their best friends to the farm, the brewery and more when they head out this fall.
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No traffic, no problem: Find fall fun without heading to the East End
Fall fun doesn't have to mean a trip out east. Here are some spots west of Riverhead to try this fall.
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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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One of the youngest store owners in LI mall opens new storefront
Shop trendy sunglasses, casual attire, accessories and more at Malik Dupri located at Roosevelt Field Mall.
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Great spots to see fall foliage on LI
Catch the colors changing at these parks open to the public.
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East End fun: Explore Montauk, Greenport this fall
These days, East End towns are just as welcoming in the fall as they are during the summer season.
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Fire pits, pizza gardens and more: The ultimate guide to fall dining on LI
As summer's beachside eateries wind down, fall's cozy heated patios, beer gardens and private dining igloos kick back up.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-through attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
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Nearly 2,600 unaccompanied migrant youths relocated to LI in past year, officials say
Roughly 50 more recently transferred into 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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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 2 election starts Saturday, with Nassau Executive and DA races in both counties leading the ballot. See who’s running and where they stand on the issues.
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'Very limited choices': Pandemic impact forces schools to change cafeteria menus
The pandemic supply chain woes that have gridlocked ports and slowed production lines nationwide are affecting Long Island's school cafeteria menus. Workers have been hard to find, too.
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NYIT opens food pantry for students
The school stocked its new Grizzly Cupboard Pantry at its Old Westbury Campus with dry goods, food and supplies using $10,000 in gift cards donated by Stop & Shop.
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Cross Island Parkway to close Sunday for LIRR work near UBS Arena
The MTA also plans to suspend train service between Hicksville and Jamaica for the next two weekends due to switch work as part of the Main Line Expansion Project.
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Hauppauge voters reject plan to sell former school
Hauppauge Superintendent Donald Murphy said the vote likely ended efforts to sell the property to a developer who had planned to build luxury condominium units for a senior living community at the 12.8-acre site.
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These LI firms say 'What labor shortage?'
Employers that welcome applicants with disabilities say they have no trouble filling openings.
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Mexican chainlet opens 5th location, in Melville
This is the taqueria-tequila bar's biggest location and the furthest west.
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Shoppers World opens first LI store
The discount retailer takes over the anchor space at Green Acres Mall that had been home to Century 21.
LI Election 2021
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Early voting begins Saturday; here's how to vote
Nassau County will have 17 early voting sites and Suffolk will have 12. Evening and weekend hours also will be available.
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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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Warrant: Baldwin didn't know weapon contained live round
Actor and Long Island native Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by an assistant director who indicated it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, court records released show.
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Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November.
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Giuliani associate convicted of campaign finance crimes
A jury convicted a former associate of Rudy Giuliani of charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to influence U.S. politicians and advance his business interests.
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Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been charged in suburban New York City with the death of his former wife, Kathie Durst, who vanished in 1982, authorities confirmed Friday.
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids
Pfizer says kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine are safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing infections in elementary school children.
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Nassau DA candidates answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 20, 2021
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DA Tim Sini, Ray Tierney answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
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