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Two more omicron variant cases detected in Suffolk
New York State now has 12 confirmed cases, including three in Suffolk County, of the COVID-19 variant, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday.
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Mayor: Vaccine mandates to be required for all NYC employers
All New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers under new rules announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
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LI man sent threats to LGBTQ community, feds say
The man sent dozens of hate-filled letters to LGBTQ organizations and leaders, threatening bombings and a mass shooting that would make the 2016 Orlando Pulse Nightclub attack "look like a cakewalk" in comparison, prosecutors said.
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New airline to offer flights from LI to Norfolk, Charleston
Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, will be the fourth airline to operate out of the Islip Town-owned airport, joining Southwest, American and Frontier.
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Farmingdale State DACA students eligible for aid
Farmingdale State becomes the first college on Long Island and in the SUNY system to team up with TheDream.US National Scholarship Program.
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Vietnam vet who made weather vane for Islip station honored
The weather vane stood atop the station as a memorial to the late soldier who made it for more than 30 years, before being removed due to damage. Monday, it was replaced and the veteran honored.
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Democratic plan for Suffolk districts prompts GOP complaints
The proposal by outgoing Democrat Robert Calarco would double the number of majority-minority districts. But four GOP incumbents would be squeezed into two districts, GOP officials said.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House to open two locations on LI
The new restaurants will join an existing location in Garden City.
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Rob Walker expected to be sentenced Tuesday
Walker of Hicksville pleaded guilty in 2019 after an indictment a year earlier connected to a probe of a $5,000 payment he took from a county contractor.
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DEC opens 6,150 acres of LI waters to shellfishing for the first time since 1970s
Citing improved water quality and monitoring efforts, the state DEC has opened up a large swath of the western Long Island Sound to shellfishing year-round or seasonally.
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U.S. plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Biden has decided to move forward with the boycott, which means the president won't dispatch U.S. dignitaries to attend the games, but U.S. athletes will continue to compete.
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Cops ID man killed in Farmingville shooting
The shooting occurred during a fight in the parking lot of Tiffany Plaza, police say.
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The elves are back! Creative Elf on the Shelf returns
The elves are back! Most Elf on the Shelf elves return to their families during what’s called Scout Elf Return ...
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Long Island's top 100 restaurants of 2021
From Italian to Thai to soul food, the Long Island dining scene has never been more vibrant.
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Find trendy children's clothing for winter at these LI boutiques
Shopping for children's clothes isn't a one-store-fits-all deal.
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Where to cut your own Christmas tree on LI
Visit one of these Long Island Christmas tree farms where you can cut down your own evergreen with the family.
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6 children's museums to visit in New York State this winter
Plan a day trip that will provide unique, informative and fun opportunities for the whole family.
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NYC winter lantern festival relocates to LI for the first time
It's the second lantern festival to come to Long Island this season.
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Some LI stores can't keep shackets in stock: They're the 'top seller this season'
"We are on our third reorder right now," a local store owner says.
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Holiday shopping guide: Gifts for the home
Check off gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list with our guide to the newest and trendiest offerings at Long Island-based retailers.
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Critically injured Suffolk cop leaves hospital after 1 month
Officer Timothy Thrane, 35, was at one point on life support after being critically injured on duty by an alleged drunken driver.
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From repairing go karts to making $17,000 stairs
Zachary Hofer started out welding go-carts with his dad in their garage. Now at 25, he's opened his third shop. "I've yet to find somebody as young as me doing this type of work."
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Students in Herricks school district immersed in Spanish
The district's unique dual-language program serves mostly students who don't speak Spanish at home. For half the school day, students and their teachers do not speak English.
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LI reaches grim milestone: 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
Long Island's death toll from the coronavirus is bigger than the populations of Woodbury, Amityville or Bohemia. It's more than three times higher than the casualties on 9/11.
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See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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The Point: Suffolk battle lines form over new boundaries
Democratic lawmakers are moving to start enacting a new legislative district map for its 18 seats for the coming decade
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The Point: Nassau eases tracking of $385M in federal aid
The goal is to keep track of the money Nassau garnered under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Thomaston to hire firm to help decide landmark status
Village trustees voted to approve hiring a consultant to review the Tower Ford site and advise the village's preservation commission. Developers have proposed constructing a five-story, 75-unit apartment building at the site.
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Police seek suspect who stole safe, 75 inspection stickers from auto repair shop
A cash reward is being offered to anyone who helps detectives find the masked man who burglarized an East Northport auto repair shop last month, Suffolk police said.
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Suozzi, Zeldin decisions have implications for 2022 national elections
National Democrats hope NY will play a role of at least limiting the expected Republican tide in the midterm elections.
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Picturesque Cold Spring Harbor offers museums, shopping, nature
Its charming Main Street, whaling center and hiking trail and waterfront park draw families buying homes in the $1 million to $2 million range, with some reaching $12 million.
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Waterfront retreat in Long Beach gives vets, families a place to 'de-stress'
A dozen families were treated to a long holiday weekend, including trips to New York City, during the Long Beach Waterfront Warrior retreat.
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Hodges finally voted into Hall of Fame
Buck O'Neil, Tony Oliva, Jim Kaat, Minnie Minoso and Bud Fowler also are chosen by era-specific committees.
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LI forecast: Chilly, sunny Tuesday yields to a snowy Wednesday
Anywhere from a coating to a couple of inches should fall from the system arriving Wednesday, forecasters said, but the highest amounts are predicted for eastern Long Island, the National Weather Service said.
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Bob Dole to lie in state at Capitol as nation honors senator
Sen. Bob Dole's casket will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran who served in Congress for 36 years.
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New airline to offer flights from LI to Norfolk, Charleston
Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, will be the fourth airline to operate out of the Islip Town-owned airport, joining Southwest, American and Frontier.
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U.S. plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Biden has decided to move forward with the boycott, which means the president won't dispatch U.S. dignitaries to attend the games, but U.S. athletes will continue to compete.
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Newsday journalists win 2021 NABJ awards
Newsday staffers won three awards from the National Association of Black Journalists on Saturday, with reporter Tory Parrish receiving the organization's President's Award.
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Suozzi, Zeldin decisions have implications for 2022 national elections
National Democrats hope NY will play a role of at least limiting the expected Republican tide in the midterm elections.
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