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Petito attorney: 'Brian, we are asking you to turn yourself in'
Gabby Petito's father also urged people who may have information regarding the whereabouts of Brian Laundrie — Petito's missing fiance who is a person of interest in her homicide — to report activity to law enforcement.
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Two more LI hospitals furlough or suspend hundreds of unvaccinated workers
Catholic Health Services has furloughed several hundred employees for defying a state mandate to get vaccinated against COVID-19, while Stony Brook University Hospital has suspended without pay close to 200 employees, officials said.
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See the number of COVID-19 cases in your school district
Long Island reported 3,923 lab-verified COVID-19 cases among students — the second-highest number for any region in the state — according to a recent report. See the numbers in your district.
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Plea deal: Dina Lohan to be sentenced to 18 days in jail, probation, for felony DWI conviction
Besides jail time, the plea deal for the mother of actress Lindsay Lohan includes her participating in a victim impact panel and a program aimed at stopping drunken driving.
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Jon Zaturn, coach at the Suffolk County PAL for 40 years, dies at 69
A great leader known as "Coach Z," he served as the director of baseball since 2005.
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Joint Chiefs chairman calls Afghan war a 'strategic failure'
In a blunt assessment of a war that cost 2,461 American lives, Gen. MarkMilley said the result was years in the making.
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Where to get Asian street food on LI
From Chinese soup dumplings to Thai sticky rice, you can get a taste of authentic street food from across the Asian continent closer to home.
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LI's Lori Loughlin returning to TV, following admissions scandal
The Hauppauge-raised actor had served time in prison for her role in the college-admissions scandal.
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Army Corps outlines flood mitigation proposals of Back Bays study
The Army Corps is presenting its plans during two virtual meetings, Wednesday, and on Oct. 6. Among the study's recommendations are raising nearly 14,000 homes and flood proofing businesses and industrial buildings near the water.
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Nassau's highest-ranking Hispanic cop mixes guidance, leadership
Deputy Insp. Damian Ramos said he loves "serving the community and being able to be in a leadership role where I can help train guys and be a little bit more interactive with community leaders."
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Suffolk sheriff postpones open house, family day at correctional center
A staff shortage amid the pandemic has prompted the Suffolk sheriff to cancel this year's open house and family day at the correctional center, delaying it until next year.
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NYC can impose vaccine mandate on teachers, judges rule
The nation's largest school district can immediately impose a vaccine mandate on its teachers and other workers, after all, a federal appeals panel decided Monday, leading lawyers for teachers to say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
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Hayrides, pumpkin picking and more without heading out East
Skip the traffic and try these fall farms in Nassau and central Suffolk.
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5 fall traditions to experience on Long Island this year
Fall is ripe for fun at local farms, cider houses and more.
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Longtime NYC Italian eatery opens location in Huntington
The spot is dedicated to lasagna and eventually there will be 17 versions on the menu.
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LI drive-in, outdoor movie and concert schedule for fall
Drive-in movies and concerts are springing up around Long Island again this season.
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Find the perfect pumpkin at these u-pick patches on LI
Fall is ripe for picking pumpkins, taking a hayride or weaving your way through a maze at these farms.
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Don't want to travel to the East End? Check out central fall fun on LI
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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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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How some of LI's oldest stores stand the test of time
For many, family roots help keep these stores grounded.
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Suffolk led NY in vehicle-related fatalities, crashes last year, data shows
Nassau County ranked third in vehicle-related fatalities in the state, according to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research. Both counties have plans in place to reduce the numbers.
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Covanta seeks to settle whistleblower suit amid buyout
Covanta in July announced it reached an agreement to be acquired by EQT Infrastructure, a Sweden-based investment conglomerate, for $5.3 billion.
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Can this LI kid become the youngest chess grandmaster ever?
Says the 11-year-old who lives in Port Jefferson Station, "I will make it. I trust myself."
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Playing defense for Hochul
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Marshall: Hello Google, about that expansion ...
We'd love you to build here, too, but you should know it won't be easy.
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Old shadows in Oyster Bay
A town official may have violated ethics restrictions by soliciting political donations from workers but his actions were not illegal, the Nassau DA says.
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5 spots where home prices haven't skyrocketed
Downtowns are at the heart of these Long Island communities, where prices have risen 10% or less - or even declined - in the past year.
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State working to restart rebate program for home battery storage
New York State is working as soon as this week to restart a program that offered thousands of dollars in rebates toward the purchase of home battery-storage systems which can power a home or small office when the grid is down.
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Step inside LI's new not-scary Halloween House
Halloween House Long Island to open in Westbury on Oct. 1.
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Vote on Nassau County fee cuts delayed
Minority Democrats temporarily blocked Republican legislation that would cut $100 million in traffic and real estate fees.
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Amid neighbor's complaints, state probes Harbes wine production
Harbes said it's now in compliance with state license that required wine production at its Mattituck farm
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Curran gets two police union endorsements; PBA remains silent
The Nassau County executive was endorsed by the superior officers and the detectives unions. The Police Benevolent Association has not announced its intentions in the race.
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Former NYPD officer and union leader dies at 86
Philip Caruso led what was the New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for 15 years starting in 1980, gaining a reputation as a tough but fair contract negotiator.
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Joint Chiefs chairman calls Afghan war a 'strategic failure'
In a blunt assessment of a war that cost 2,461 American lives, Gen. MarkMilley said the result was years in the making.
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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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Brian Laundrie's parents don't know where he is, family attorney says
"They are concerned about Brian and hope the FBI can locate him," family attorney, Steven Bertolino, said.
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NYC can impose vaccine mandate on teachers, judges rule
The nation's largest school district can immediately impose a vaccine mandate on its teachers and other workers, after all, a federal appeals panel decided Monday, leading lawyers for teachers to say they'll ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
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GOP blocks bill to keep government going; new try ahead
Success would mean a landmark accomplishment, if Democrats can helm Biden's big bill to passage. Failure — or a highly unlikely government shutdown and debt crisis — could derail careers.
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Fox News’ Jesse Watters talks new book, ‘How I Saved the World’
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