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NYC extending COVID-19 vaccine mandate to all municipal workers
Most municipal workers, including cops and firefighters, must have at least one dose of the vaccine by Oct. 29. The largest labor union for NYPD cops, the Police Benevolent Association, said the mandate would be challenged.
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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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Nearly 2,600 unaccompanied migrant youths relocated to LI in past year, officials say
Roughly 50 more recently transferred into a Syosset-based social services shelter MercyFirst, which contracts with the federal government to house such unaccompanied minors who enter the U.S. from other countries.
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11-year-old Colombian eatery opens second LI location
The Massapequa spot, located near Sunrise Mall, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Police: 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 last night, Suffolk police said.
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Former Gold Coast Woolworth mansion on the market for $10 million
The Glen Cove property of F.W. Woolworth was used in a Taylor Swift video and HBO miniseries.
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A home for hope: Nonprofit expands in Port Jefferson
On a recent Saturday morning people — drawn either by a Facebook item or just a glimpse of its windows ...
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Police: Three rescued from sailboat during rough seas
Police said the three became stranded at Fire Island Inlet after hitting a sandbar.
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LIRR riders calling for railroad to restore service cuts
With the Long Island Rail Road's weekday ridership at 54% of what it was in 2019, commuters say more trains are needed to allow passengers to keep a safe distance from each other.
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Sneak peek: Nassau DA candidates spar at town hall
Newsday held a town hall with Nassau County district attorney candidates State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Anne Donnelly. Cecilia Dowd has a preview.
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Survey reveals financial hardships, mental health toll of COVID among Jewish on LI
Jewish households across the region have experienced job losses, food insecurity, and anxiety and depression resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a UJA-Federation of New York survey.
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Isles raise the banners to the UBS Arena rafters
The next phase of construction at the Islanders' new home at UBS Arena at Belmont Park was raising the championship banners and retired jerseys to the rafters.
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5 horseback riding experiences the family can try this fall
Some say there's no better time to try horseback riding than autumn on Long Island.
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'Magic of Lights' returning to Jones Beach
A holiday tradition since 2017, the event will include a variety of displays composed of LED technology and digital animations.
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You can skip the lines at these LI haunted houses. Here's how.
Halloween attractions are known for bringing the lines. Several are now offering fast passes.
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LI's ramen boom: 5 new places you have to try
There are now at least two dozen spots to find the Japanese noodle dish.
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31 trivia questions about the real haunts of Long Island
Long Island is full of real spooks. See how well you know these haunted tales.
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How to spend the day in Long Beach this fall
Long Beach has offerings that extend beyond the summer.
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Hands-on museum exhibits for kids to explore this fall
They'll feel as if they're stepping foot on Mars at the Cradle of Aviation
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5 fall deals at LI hotels, inns for a quick getaway
Here are five hospitality spots offering deals this season from the East End to Fire Island and in between.
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More Blacks leaving Long Island for the South
Long Island leaders said the region's high cost of housing, economics and social inequities are slowly pushing some Blacks to move to other parts of the country, the South in particular.
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It could be last call for Hampton Bays' Boardy Barn
The legendary Hamptons summer watering hole is up for sale, with no word on its future, and there are worries about a ripple effect that could hurt nearby businesses.
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Hold the guac: 8 items LI eateries are paying more for right now
From avocados to chicken wings, the wholesale costs of many dishes have surged, putting a strain on restaurants and diners.
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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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The National Guard, Powell's death, concussion and more
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Trump parades, off-year version
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Newsday endorses Cronin for Nassau County comptroller
Newsday's editorial board endorses candidates for the Nov. 2 election.
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LI students 'get their hands dirty' collecting data on local rivers
Organizers say the "A Day in the Life of a River" program introduces students to potential careers while bringing them closer to the natural environment that surrounds them every day.
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Paralysis patients get aid from AI startup
The wireless device uses sensors to read the body language of a person and translate it to provide stimulation to muscles and nerves in the hands.
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Roosevelt youth program getting over some rough patches
The Hempstead Town Board and New York American Water reached a $1, 10-year lease deal that allows the town to maintain Henry Street Park and improve the field, repair fencing and make other upgrades where the Roosevelt Rough Riders Youth Football & Cheer program are based.
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Food firms seek to fill hundreds of jobs
More than 25 employers participated in the two-hour recruitment event held in Melville.
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'Magic of Lights' returning to Jones Beach
A holiday tradition since 2017, the event will include a variety of displays composed of LED technology and digital animations.
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Forecast: Summer-like warmth returns
Daytime temperatures today through Friday will rise at least into the mid-70s, before a cooldown sets in, forecasters said.
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Fishermen cited for trespassing at Amagansett's Truck Beach
Fourteen fishermen were issued summonses for trespassing at Amagansett's popular fishing and recreation spot during an act of civil disobedience they hope will serve as a test case for beach access rights.
LI Election 2021
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Sini, Tierney tangle over bail reform, ethics
Sini, a Democrat, is seeking a second term as Suffolk's top prosecutor against Tierney, a former federal prosecutor running on the Republican and Conservative Party lines.
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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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Early voting begins Saturday; here's how to vote
Nassau County will have 17 early voting sites and Suffolk will have 12. Evening and weekend hours also will be available.
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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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Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre
Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty to murder on Wednesday in the 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 dead.
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Jan. 6 panel votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt
The longtime ally of former President Donald Trump defied a subpoena for documents and testimony.
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U.S. expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots
Federal regulators are expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility for those seeking to maintain protection against the coronavirus.
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North Korea tests possible submarine missile, amid tensions
North Korea on Tuesday fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea in what South Korea's military described as a weapon likely designed for submarine-based launches, marking possibly the most significant demonstration of the North's military might since President Joe Biden took office.
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DA Tim Sini, Ray Tierney answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 19, 2021
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