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LI's positivity rate nearing 5%, more than doubling within past month
The seven-day average for positivity in COVID-19 testing hit 4.95%, with more than 1,000 new cases reported in the region and the world grappling with the emergence of a new variant.
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Amazon Fresh store slated for former Waldbaum's
It's the third Long Island location Amazon is planning for its new-concept grocery store chain, which allows shoppers to skip the check-out line.
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Long-vacant downtown Kings Park building could face demolition
The Smithtown Town Board has set a hearing on Dec. 14 for the severely damaged former medical offices at 57 Main St. A referendum on sewer expansion in the area is also set for the same day.
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Suffolk, PBA reach deal on police reform measures
The agreement also allows for more civilian oversight of Suffolk police.
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Police: Baby, toddler seriously injured in car crash
Police said in addition to the two small children, their mother Kayla Kimble and her 6-year-old son Markus Maduro, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Igloos, holiday pop-ups and more: Your guide to winter dining on LI
Winter is here and it's time to get cozy.
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Music education students sound off as LIU Post freezes their major
Students in the music education program are protesting each week, decrying the decision to freeze new admissions to their major amid an ongoing downsizing of liberal arts programs.
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Bay Shore man facing sexual abuse charges, allegedly posed as rideshare driver
A Bay Shore man posed as a rideshare driver and sexually abused an unconscious passenger, according to Suffolk's top law-enforcement officials, who said the suspect may be a serial sexual predator who has abused other women. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.
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CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
CNN said it was suspending anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he faced charges of sexual harassment.
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LI program offers free apprenticeship training in construction
The 240-hour apprenticeship preparation training program, hosted by Opportunities Long Island, is designed to teach skills such as blueprint reading.
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Fire Island's Palms Hotel on the market for $14 million
In addition to the luxury boutique hotel, the Ocean Beach sale includes leases on several buildings, including CJ's Restaurant & Bar.
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FBI joins probe into Fox Island explosion, police say
The FBI joined the probe to look into whether domestic terrorism was involved in the Fox Island explosion last weekend, police said.
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Christmas party pop-up bars open on LI this season
Enjoy themed drinks, dinners and entertainment at venues decked out for the holidays.
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These cooking classes will take you around the world without leaving LI
Classes that tap into the cuisines of various cultures on Long Island will boost your kitchen skills.
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New LI restaurant debuts 9-course, ever-changing tasting menus
Prismatic and original, Restaurant X aims to bend the rules about what it means to both eat in and run a restaurant.
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Decorate your home with unconventional holiday wreaths you can make or buy
Think outside the boughs when it comes to decorating your front door.
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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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You can explore the Long Island Game Farm for the first time this winter
The game farm will remain open all winter for the first time in its more than 50-year history.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this season.
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Legoland, Rocking Horse Ranch more: 5 family-friendly resorts in NYS to visit this winter
Bundle up and spend the weekend creating Lego masterpieces at Legoland or snow tube at Windham Mountain, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Empty shelves, shipment delays: Pharmacists feeling supply chain woes
The logjam is making it tougher to get some prescription drugs, common items ranging from cough medicine to feminine products, and vital equipment such as ventilators.
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Revived 33 times after heart attack, LI woman looks ahead to wedding
In May, doctors brought back Suzanne Calicchio over and over again after a "widowmaker" heart attack. She's now planning for her September wedding, and coming to grips with how close she came to dying.
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Developer wins tax breaks for 72-unit Westbury apartments
The $23-million project will include studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and developers have committed to building 10 below market units.
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All-day-brunch spot opens third LI location
You'll find eggy breakfast bowls, fried chicken and Belgian waffles and more at the new Plainview spot.
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See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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Crave attention, earn rejection
The Proud Boys are a legitimate national hate group, openly admiring of and dedicated to violence.
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Nursing homes dodge a crisis
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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LI company rolls out COVID test that can detect omicron
A Stony Brook company that uses DNA expertise for diagnostic, drug development and anti-counterfeiting applications said it will offer an updated version of its COVID-19 test that can detect omicron among other variants.
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Oyster Bay seeks eminent domain to seize parking lot
At their Nov. 16 meeting, the Town Board voted to condemn 47 West Barclay Street, at the corner of Wyckoff Street, but whether their eminent domain effort succeeds or fails will ultimately be decided in court.
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Comedian Anthony Rodia to headline NYCB Theatre at Westbury
The Westbury gig will be the biggest one yet in the Franklin Square resident's comedy career.
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LI weather: Sunny, high of 47, overnight rain possible
With a nighttime low of about 39, tonight has a 30% chance of precipitation, mostly from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. on Thursday, the weather service says.
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Suozzi decision sets off scramble for his congressional seat
Suozzi's announcement that he's running for governor has Republicans believing his swing seat will be in play next year.
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Levy makes latest push to try to keep Spota deal secret
The former Suffolk County executive asserts in a brief that publication of the long-secret deal that ended his political career would have a 'chilling effect' on future settlements.
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Retro restaurant-arcade opens in Levittown
It's hard to believe the '80s was 40 years ago, but stepping inside Arcadia Retro Eats brings you right back.
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Abortion rights at stake in historic Supreme Court arguments
Abortion rights are on the line at the Supreme Court in historic arguments over the landmark ruling nearly 50 years ago that declared a nationwide right to end a pregnancy.
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Investigators track ammunition in fatal film set shooting
Authorities pursued new leads on possible sources of live ammunition involved in actor Alec Baldwin's fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the New Mexico set of a western movie, as they searched the premises of an Albuquerque-based firearms and ammunition supplier.
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Authorities: Student kills 3, wounds 8 at Michigan school
A 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students and wounding eight other people, including at least one teacher, authorities said.
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Suozzi decision sets off scramble for his congressional seat
Suozzi's announcement that he's running for governor has Republicans believing his swing seat will be in play next year.
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CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
CNN said it was suspending anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as he faced charges of sexual harassment.
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A chat with renowned chef and author Lidia Bastianich
Posted November 23, 2021
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Envy on the Coast’s Ryan Hunter talks life, career
Posted November 18, 2021
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