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COVID-19 vaccination rates reported by NY are likely inaccurate, experts say
Double-counting, population shifts and other factors are to blame for some of the percentages reported. But the discrepancies are not just limited to New York.
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NY National Guard to be sent to A. Holly Patterson nursing home, others
Medical staff will be deployed to several nursing homes and long-term-care facilities around the state that have suffered staffing shortages due to the pandemic, officials 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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LI restaurants open for Christmas, Christmas Eve
There's a spot to suit all different tastes and budgets.
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Cops: Worker dies after fall from hotel's upper floor
The worker, a Holbrook resident, died after being transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, Suffolk police say.
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Manorville sportsman's club says it can bar public until 2025
The Peconic River Sportsman's Club, located on land owned by Suffolk County, told a conservationist he'd have to wait until 2025 to use the site. But the club says it may open access sooner.
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82% rent hike could put Lawrence batting cage owner out of business
Marty Rosen, who has been operating his batting range business on state-owned land since 1976, fears he may not survive a 82% rent hike. The DOT, the business' landlord, says the proposed increase was based on an appraisal of the property's fair market value.
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E. Hampton fishermen in Truck Beach case decry actions tied to a civil case
The fishermen charged with criminal trespass in October said a delay in the proceedings violates their right to due process.
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Forecast: Sunny Sunday but rain, snow mix later in week
The high Sunday will top out in the mid-40s before rain Monday and snow possible Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service says.
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Third party to probe Oxford High's actions ahead of shooting
Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Tim Throne said in a statement that he called for the outside investigation because parents have asked questions about "the school's version of events leading up to the shooting."
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Lindenhurst Village to hold public hearing Tuesday on marijuana sales
The village will hold a public hearing on a proposed bill to ban recreational marijuana retail and consumption sites but plans to still poll residents on the matter next year.
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CNN fires anchor Chris Cuomo over actions to help brother
CNN fired anchor Chris Cuomo after details emerged about how he assisted his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as the politician faced sexual harassment allegations earlier this year.
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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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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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Holiday shopping guide: Show off your LI pride
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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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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LI vintage store full of Christmas décor from the '40s and beyond
The shop features ceramic Santas, ornaments, festive mugs, an endless assortment of holiday-themed décor.
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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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Repurposed home décor shop hosts holiday pop-up
Browse one-of-a-kind pieces and refined architectural salvages.
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Historic walking tours to take on Long Island
If you love history, you'll want to slip on some walking shoes and head out to learn some interesting facts about a few former estates and clubs, now state parks, on Long Island.
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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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Lifelong friends reopen longtime LI pub
"If it were anywhere else, I wouldn't have had an interest in it, but because of our personal and town history, we had a sentimental attachment," said co-owner John O'Hara.
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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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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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Proud Boys march in RVC, the Supreme Court and 'clean eating'
Reader letters to Newsday.
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The Supreme Court seems set to overturn Roe v. Wade
Chief Justice John Roberts is searching for a compromise to preserve some basic right to abortion.
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Landfill raises heap of questions
Study on facility's closing in 2024 should address critical logistical, cost, environmental issues.
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5 ways to enjoy the return of the Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson
The festival returns with 129 events including magic, train and craft shows and a ghostly puppet parade saluting the life and works of the celebrated Victorian author.
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Police looking for LI mom who went missing nearly 2 weeks ago
Melissa Molinari, 38, was last seen at her home Nov. 21. Police say her family is cooperating in the search for the missing married mother of four who has no medical issues.
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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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WWII vets reunite after trip to Washington
Veterans who Honor Flight Long Island took to Washington in October were recognized during "Ceremony of Honors" on Saturday.
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DA: Man gets 6 years in drugged driving crash
The man pleaded guilty to being under the influence of marijuana and Xanax in September 2020 while driving more than 80 mph when he crashed into a tree and a storefront in Long Beach. A passenger in his vehicle was seriously injured.
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Two Nassau cops hurt in melee at MercyFirst group home
One officer suffered a concussion and the other had a broken hand resulting from a scuffle with four teens at the Syosset group home, Nassau police said.
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LI professor looks at life during Mars mission
St Joseph's College biology professor Tetyana Delaney was selected for a NASA research project to gauge what would be the physical and mental toll on astronauts during a mission to Mars.
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Third party to probe Oxford High's actions ahead of shooting
Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Tim Throne said in a statement that he called for the outside investigation because parents have asked questions about "the school's version of events leading up to the shooting."
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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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Michigan parents found in building; bond set at $500G apiece
Judge Julie Nicholson assigned bond of $500,000 apiece to each of the parents and required GPS monitoring if they pay to be released, agreeing with prosecutors that they posed a flight risk.
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Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow
U.S. intelligence officials determined that Russian planning is underway for a possible military offensive in Ukraine that could begin as soon as early 2022.
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Omicron possibly more infectious because it shares genetic code with common cold coronavirus, study says
The author of a new preliminary study suggests omicron could have greater transmissibility but lower virulence than other variants of the novel coronavirus.
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Chef Pati Jinich talks about her new cookbook
Posted December 1, 2021
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How to navigate the holidays, whether you’re vaccinated or not
Posted November 17, 2021
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