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What to know about the COVID-19 booster rollout on Long Island
With all three U.S.-authorized COVID-19 vaccines now approved for booster shots, Newsday breaks down how the campaign is going on Long Island and the road ahead for expanded eligibility.
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NWS: Rain should ease but wind will continue
A high wind warning is in effect for eastern Suffolk County through 2 p.m., with gusts of up to 65 mph possible. North winds of up to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph could impact Nassau and western Suffolk.
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Police: DNA analysis to be performed on Brian Laundrie's remains
In a statement released on Twitter, the North Port, Fla., Police Department said it had received "a number of inquiries Tuesday about a false report of DNA not matching Brian Laundrie."
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Retired friends open coffee and pastry shop in Amityville
The pastry case features a lineup of bagels, muffins and bars in configurations such as coconut, peanut butter and chocolate or Oreo.
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Police: 18-year-old found shot in front of Mastic Beach home
The teen was pronounced dead at Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue, police said.
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Oyster Bay votes 7-0 to seize private golf club by eminent domain
Town officials have portrayed the government takeover of the Peninsula Golf Club in East Massapequa as necessary to protect the land from development, even though it has been protected from development for 75 years under a restrictive covenant with Nassau County.
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Man pleads guilty in hammer attack that killed 3
A Hempstead man has pleaded guilty to a hammer attack from 2017 that left his mother, his sister and his sister's friend dead. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.
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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 2 election started 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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'Shabby chic' Patchogue ranch listed for $475,000
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is across from a creek and has taxes of $9,231.
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New York Cancer & Blood Specialists plans $12.3M expansion
The LI-based health care company got a preliminary nod for $1.26M in tax breaks for the project to purchase and renovate a vacant building in Ridge.
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Feds: LI therapists among 9 in $3.3M government scam
The early intervention therapists billed local, state and federal agencies for sessions with developmentally disabled children that never took, place, officials say.
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Suffolk police help save 4-year-old boy with breathing disorder
The four Suffolk police officers each played roles in aiding the boy, whose congenital breathing disorder had him turning blue in his Central Islip home when they were called.
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Pumpkin-shaped bagels and more fun fall treats to try
They're (almost) too pretty to eat.
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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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LI homes get spooky for Halloween
Homes in Nassau and Suffolk are getting spooky for Halloween with over-the-top decorations.
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Spot owls with the whole family at these night walks on Long Island
Leave your flashlights at home. These owl prowls will bring you deep into the dark.
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Family-friendly Halloween walk- and drive-thrus on LI
Looking for a Halloween weekend activity the family can enjoy? These trails aren't too spooky.
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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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15 Halloween attractions on LI to visit this weekend
Haunted houses, car washes and more: Here's what's up on LI this Halloween.
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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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Experts predict COVID-19 will be around for years to come
The coronavirus likely will become more like the flu, hospitalizing and killing some of the most vulnerable but not posing a major threat for most people, doctors say.
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Huntington officials further limiting gas-powered leaf blower use
Updated town code now bans the use of gas leaf blowers any time on Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Previously, gas leaf blower use was allowed year-round on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Developer selected to revitalize Mastic Beach's blighted downtown
Jericho developer Beechwood Organization and Brookhaven Town officials will begin crafting plans for downtown Mastic Beach that could include a mix of new housing, offices and retail shops.
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Inside LI's top-rated restaurant on Yelp
The hidden gem has mouthwatering Dominican food and a huge crowd-sourced following, so why is it teetering on the brink?
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Raising funds and eyebrows
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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The China threat
The more worrisome issue could be a hot war.
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Democrats, kill this bad bill
The massive tax hikes on the wealthy that are supposed to pay for this boondoggle will slow investments and job creation.
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Gordon seeks rematch for Garbarino's House seat
Gordon, who lost to Garbarino in 2020 by more than 23,000 votes to replace retiring Rep. Peter King, launched her campaign Tuesday at an event in Lindenhurst with Suffolk County lawmakers and Democratic Party leaders.
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Judge rules 10-year-old has to wear mask in school
A federal judge has denied a Franklin Square mother's wish that her daughter be allowed in school without a mask because she suffers from severe asthma and anxiety.
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Nassau County executive's race: Finances, assessment are top issues
Incumbent Democrat Laura Curran touts a drop in major crimes and recent budget surpluses. Republican Bruce Blakeman, a Hempstead Town councilman, is attacking Curran on reassessment.
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LI jobless rate dips, but not because people are working again
When unemployment payments stopped, people dropped out of the work force instead of returning to low-paid service jobs, September data shows.
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Manhasset district says hackers stole sensitive information
The theft of information from the district's computer system included personal information about current and prior staff and students, including a "confidential memorandum," officials said.
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Phone scam: Pay now or lose your lights and gas
The "scammers" aim is to keep an unsuspecting caller on the line just long enough to provide personal financial information, according to New York State officials.
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Amityville Village reaches contract deal with police union
The police department had been without a contract since the previous one expired in December 2018. The new contract covers the period between Jan. 1, 2019, to May 31, 2024.
LI Election 2021
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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 2 election started 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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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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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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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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Democrats unveil billionaires' tax as Biden plan takes shape
Pushing past skeptics, Senate Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a new billionaires' tax proposal, an entirely new entry in the tax code designed to help pay for President Joe Biden's sweeping domestic policy package and edge his party closer to an overall agreement.
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FDA panel backs Pfizer's low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids
A panel of U.S. health advisers endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, moving the U.S. closer to beginning vaccinations in children ages 5 to 11.
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COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms
Tumbling COVID-19 case counts have some schools around the U.S. considering relaxing their mask rules, but deaths nationally have been ticking up over the past few weeks, some rural hospitals are showing signs of strain, and cold weather is setting in.
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Florida police mistook Brian Laundrie's mother for him, news report says
North Port police acknowledged in an interview with WINK-TV that they mistook Laundrie's mother for him while running surveillance on the now-deceased "person of interest" in the killing of Blue Point native Gabby Petito.
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Gillibrand calls for funding boost to ease health care worker shortage
The New York senator wrote to Senate leadership asking lawmakers to increase funding by at least $20 million, for a total of $67 million, in the fiscal 2022 spending bills for the Area Health Education Center program.
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What parents need to know about COVID-19 vaccines and young kids
Posted October 22, 2021
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Nassau DA candidates answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 20, 2021
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