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Forecast: Nor'easter could bring up to 7 inches of rain
A dangerous combination of excessive rain and winds could take down trees and power lines, the National Weather Service cautioned.
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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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Judge asks ex-Spota aide be sent to minimum-security prison
The judge's intervention followed a request from Christopher McPartland's lawyer, who said the Bureau of Prisons recently decided to assign McPartland to a low-security section of Beaumont (Texas) Federal Correctional Complex.
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PBA asks court to stop vaccine mandate for NYPD
Compelling NYPD officers to be vaccinated by Friday or go on leave without pay is an unconstitutional condition of employment, the PBA said in a petition filed in state Supreme Court for both a temporary restraining order and an injunction.
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New Suffolk police class sworn in as department seeks to diversify predominantly white ranks
The department's new class is 18% minority and includes 10 Hispanic candidates, 2 Black recruits, one Asian and 11 women.
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Ryder: Male shooting victim at crash site was targeted
Nassau police officers arrived about 2 p.m. to find the victim "laying on the sidewalk next to a car that was in collision with another parked vehicle," Commissioner Patrick Ryder said.
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College enrollment down combined 6.6% over two years
Fewer high school students are entering colleges and universities, including on Long Island, according to local schools and preliminary data from a national nonprofit tracking educational trends.
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Cops: Albany man charged in fatal stabbing of Coram woman
Kason Parker, 33, was arrested Sunday and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Meghan Kiefer, 27, who was found by police with stab wounds on her front lawn the day before.
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FDA decision expected on Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
An advisory committee is expected to approve Pfizer's request, and shots could be going into the arms of elementary school-age children as early as the first weeks of November.
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Ed Mullins defends public comments at NYPD departmental trial
"Yes, I do," Mullins responded when an attorney for the Civilian Complaint Review Board asked him if he believed comments he made in 2020 about former Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot and former city councilman Richie Torres were appropriate.
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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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Valley Stream district: Increased security again Tuesday
After threats against three schools, the Valley Stream Central High School District is continuing stepped-up security on its four campuses Tuesday.
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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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Wild slices: LI's most over-the-top pizza
Outrageous toppings run from chicken and waffles to tater tots, tacos and beyond.
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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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Things to do in Farmingdale: Nightlife, activities and more
At the heart of Long Island, centrally located along the border dividing Nassau and Suffolk, is Farmingdale.
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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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'Haunted' spots on LI to check out this fall
There are homes and businesses where the living claim to have crossed paths with specters, but there’s no need to wander through a graveyard to try to spot a spirit.
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Where to celebrate Halloween on LI: Costume parties, trivia nights and more
This year, the holiday falls on a Sunday, giving Long Islanders a full weekend to enjoy the festivities.
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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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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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Gridiron Greats: Week 7's top football performances
A look at who starred on the football fields around LI this past week.
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'Cancer does not discriminate.' Breast cancer survivors tell their stories
Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer among women in the United States. But those diagnosed have plenty of reasons to be hopeful, through screenings with new technology such as 3D mammograms.
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Four haunted car washes to drive through this Halloween season
Last year, the haunted attraction in Copiague was so popular, lines were close to three hours to get in.
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2 cited after apparent hunting encampment found on Robins Island
The island, owned by hedge-fund billionaire Louis Bacon, is a licensed game preserve and has a population of some 130 whitetail deer.
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Officer denied promotions sues Southampton Village for $30M
The lawsuit alleges that Kareem Proctor was removed from assignment on the East End Drug Task Force one day before an automatic promotion to detective would have been guaranteed and that the department's discrimination against Black candidates has been systemic.
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Newsday opposes Levy effort to keep agreement secret
Newsday joins the Suffolk County district attorney in calling for the 2011 agreement that ended Steve Levy's political career to be made public.
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Garden City football coach receives a warning after 43-point win
Garden City's 49-6 win over MacArthur was the fourth time the team went beyond Nassau County's 42-point mandate.
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Suffolk building renamed for fallen sheriff's office veteran
Scores of Suffolk elected leaders and law-enforcement officials joined friends and family of Sgt. Keith Allison on Monday to rename a building after a 25-year Sheriff's Office veteran, who died in December from complications of COVID-19.
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New agency approved to run LIRR's future home at Grand Central
The MTA Board established the Grand Central Madison Concourse Operating Co. to oversee much of the day-to-day functions of the LIRR station once it opens.
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Vegan food truck owners open Levittown eatery
Grilled macaroni and cheese sandwiches, bacon-ranch fries and Buffalo tacos have all been veganized.
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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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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Judge asks ex-Spota aide be sent to minimum-security prison
The judge's intervention followed a request from Christopher McPartland's lawyer, who said the Bureau of Prisons recently decided to assign McPartland to a low-security section of Beaumont (Texas) Federal Correctional Complex.
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Sudan's military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
Thousands of people flooded into the streets to protest the coup that threatens the country's shaky progress toward democracy. Security forces opened fire on some of the crowds, and three protesters were killed, according to the Sudan Doctors' Committee.
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Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna said that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer moves toward expanding shots to children.
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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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