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Driver shortage: School bus drivers blame low pay, insufficient benefits
The labor shortfall in the busing industry existed before COVID-19 but was made worse by the pandemic. Transportation officials said the issue isn't likely to be resolved any time soon.
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FBI: Apparent human remains found in area where Brian Laundrie items discovered
Michael McPherson, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Tampa field office, said the apparent human remains, as well as Laundrie's backpack and notebook, were found in an area that had until recently been under water.
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Northwell names new medical school dean, top doctor
The state's largest private employer has appointed a longtime executive as the next physician-in-chief and dean of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
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Famous gelato spot opens first NY location in East Meadow
The Florentine spot serves standard flavors such as hazelnut and pistachio, plus Amarena cherry and La Carraia symphony, vanilla gelato with crushed biscotti, dark chocolate and candied orange.
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Bellone tests positive for COVID-19, his office says
The Suffolk County executive will quarantine at home for the next seven days, a spokesman said. No one else on his staff or in his household has tested positive.
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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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Modern Fire Island home listed for under $3 million
The 3,000-square-foot home in Ocean Bay Park was rebuilt in 2020 after it was destroyed in a fire.
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Live audiences again taking their seats at local production studios
The pandemic shut down live studio audience productions last year, but the filming of Annie Live! at Gold Coast Studios in Bethpage is slated to be the first show shot before an audience since the start of the pandemic.
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Legislators looking to ratchet down Nassau rodent population
Some Nassau County legislators and residents say their communities are going to the rats.
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MTA fires back, says there's plenty of room on trains
LIRR president Phillip Eng and Metropolitan Transportation Authority acting chairman and CEO Janno Lieber disputed commuters' assertion that trains are running out of space.
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New cop training facility linked to the past, focused on the future
After years renting space, the police department's new facility will among other things, train the next generation of Nassau cops while also housing a museum displaying items and artifacts from throughout the department's nearly 100-year history.
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MS-13 gang member admits luring teen to Central Islip woods and killing him, feds say
Jose Omar Sorto Portillo, 18, pleaded guilty in federal court to murder in aid of racketeering for his role in the 2019 murder of 15-year-old Jasson Medrano-Molina.
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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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A drive-thru lantern festival makes its debut on Long Island
The lantern festival features life-size creations handmade in China.
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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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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 affordable family road trips to take on LI, in NYS this fall
Here are places to go pumpkin picking, ice skating and more during a weekend getaway this season.
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10 things to do on the East End this fall
If you're looking for a local getaway, explore the East End or Shelter Island this season.
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Here are pups of all ages available for adoption from several local shelters.
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Hiking, kayaking more: 4 LI parks to explore this fall
Many parks across Long Island offer a wide variety of activities and amenities in addition to the traditional playgrounds.
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Doctors: Number of people who have died after getting vaccine 'minuscule'
People who think former Secretary of State Colin Powell's death from COVID-19 shows the vaccines don't work are wrong, medical experts on Long Island said.
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Watchdog: Discipline 65 NYPD cops for conduct at protests
The Civilian Complaint Review Board recommended 37 accused officers face departmental trials and 28 should get less serious command discipline.
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College baking buddies open tiny cookie business
The bite-sized sandwich cookies can be delivered anywhere on Long Island.
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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Meet the candidates and see where they stand on issues, whether you're voting by mail, voting early or voting on Election Day, Nov. 2.
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Candidates talk mandates
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Filler: No real winners in library election
Battle in Smithtown politicized what should be a nonpartisan community center.
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Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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LIers face fruitless quest for juice boxes as stores run low
Supply has fallen sharply, with fewer than 67% of products available on store shelves last week, down from 89% a year earlier, one analyst said.
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Private equity firm to acquire market tracker NPD GroupPrivate equity firm to buy NPD Group
A San Francisco firm is acquiring the global market analytics firm, which has 500 employees at its Port Washington headquarters.
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LI kids try to regain spotlight after losing roles
"It was heartbreaking," said Kathy Podair of Smithtown after her son. Zachary, lost the chance to make his Off-Broadway debut last March due to the pandemic.
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Brooklyn man whose attempted robbery led to 2019 death of LI cop pleads guilty, DA says
Christopher Ransom pleaded guilty to second-degree aggravated manslaughter and first-degree robbery in the death of Brian Simonsen, of Calverton, who was fatally shot while responding to a report of an armed robbery in Queens in 2019.
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Federal magistrate judge with 'keen intellect,' 'kind heart' dies
A. Kathleen Tomlinson's favorite role on the bench was swearing in immigrants as new American citizens, colleagues said.
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Bail reform takes center stage in Kaminsky, Donnelly town hall
Democrat Todd Kaminsky, a state senator from Long Beach, and Anne Donnelly, a longtime Nassau prosecutor, are competing to become the next Nassau County district attorney.
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Cops: Driver being pursued by police strikes, kills woman
A woman driving a Honda Civic was struck and killed by a man behind the wheel of a pickup, who was being pursued by police officers in Holtsville late Tuesday, Suffolk police said.
LI Election 2021
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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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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Meet the candidates and see where they stand on issues, whether you're voting by mail, voting early or voting on Election Day, Nov. 2.
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FBI: Apparent human remains found in area where Brian Laundrie items discovered
Michael McPherson, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Tampa field office, said the apparent human remains, as well as Laundrie's backpack and notebook, were found in an area that had until recently been under water.
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FDA backs Moderna, J&J boosters, OKs mixing COVID vaccines
Regulators signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
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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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Senate GOP again blocks Democrats' election bill
For the third time this year, Senate Democrats tried to pass sweeping elections legislation that they tout as a powerful counterweight to new voting restrictions sweeping conservative-controlled states.
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White House details plans to vaccinate 28 million children
Children age 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks.
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Nassau DA candidates answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 20, 2021
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