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There are thousands of vaccine holdouts on LI. Can they be swayed?
Experts say vaccine mandates have helped. But people have distinct reasons for not getting the shot, and persuading other holdouts takes going beyond vaccination campaigns.
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Nassau votes expected on $375 payments, fee cuts
County legislators on Monday plan to consider a Democratic plan to send county checks of $375 to many homeowners, and Republican bills to cut $100 million in county fees.
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Thousands expected at LI service for Petito as search continues for fiance
Thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service Sunday in Holbrook, and the funeral home is working with local police and fire officials to ensure it goes smoothly.
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Longtime NYC Italian eatery opens location in Huntington
The spot is dedicated to lasagna and eventually there will be 17 versions on the menu.
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Suffolk led NY in vehicle-related fatalities, crashes last year, data shows
Nassau County ranked third in vehicle-related fatalities in the state, according to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research. Both counties have plans in place to reduce the numbers.
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Hochul preparing for possible hospital staff shortages
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is preparing to issue a state of emergency if severe staff shortages hit hospitals and nursing homes on Monday, when a COVID-19 vaccine mandate goes into effect in New York.
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Forecast: A mostly sunny, breezy first full week of fall
Tuesday is the only day of the week that brings a possibility of rain with the chance of precipitation at 50%. The high Wednesday will hit about 69 degrees with similar conditions through the weekend, the National Weather Service.
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Rapper Biz Markie leaves another mark on Long Island
He was memorialized Saturday across the street from his teenage home in Patchogue as friends, family and local officials dedicated the intersection of West Avenue and South Street as Biz Markie Way.
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Nine WWII heroes, ready to soar, share their stories of service
With candor, humor, and without sugarcoating, the veterans recounted a few wartime experiences ahead of their honorary flight from Long Island to the nation's capital.
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Judge dismisses residents' lawsuit against Jake's 58 casino
Central Islip District Court Judge Joan M. Azrack upheld a 2018 federal Bankruptcy Court decision that recommended throwing out the lawsuit challenging the Village of Islandia's decision to approve the Suffolk OTB betting parlor.
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Challenges to public-health mandates escalate
American courts are confronting a surge of challenges seeking to overturn government orders at a time after the courts have recognized greater personal privacy and medical rights that didn't exist in the past.
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Town to spruce up tennis courts, gazebos at two parks
The four tennis courts at Heckscher Park and the roofs of the two gazebos in Halesite Park will all be replaced this fall.
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LI beer gardens to visit this fall
Grab a pretzel and a pint at these local spots.
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Kids can take at-home activity lessons in their own backyards
Kids are taking private lessons at home for music, chess and more.
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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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NYC's scariest haunt brings a haunted dining pop-up to LI
Get ready for NYC's Blood Manor on Long Island.
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Farm fun for kids on LI includes animal trains, face-painting, more
Get ready for roasted corn, perfect pumpkins and encounters with friendly ghosts this fall.
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6 reasons to escape to Fire Island this fall
The beach is quieter, the ferries less crowded but the sun still warm and inviting.
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Families can paint outside together at 'Draw Out' at LI park
You don't have to be an artist to participate in the fun.
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Bring your dog to these pet-friendly fall events
Long Islanders can take their best friends to the farm, the brewery and more when they head out this fall.
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Districts off to bumpy start due to shortage of bus drivers
In recent weeks, school districts have combined routes, and bus companies have stepped up their recruitment efforts by flashing sign-on bonuses in the thousands of dollars to lure new drivers.
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Bull caught after two months on the run
The bull was captured in Moriches when he went into a corral set up with a feeding trough inside to lure him in.
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LI's oldest diner closes, another victim of COVID
The spot has served its last order of eggs over easy with rye toast and well-done home fries.
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Doctors predict active flu season, urge getting shot
While COVID-19 has overshadowed flu concerns, doctors say it remains a serious annual health issue, especially as more people return to work, schools conduct in-person instruction and restrictions are relaxed.
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Group seeks more recreation space in towns for Hauppauge residents
A community group hopes Islip and Smithtown both OK a joint parks pass that would let Hauppauge residents use more town parks in the area.
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LI's Coan injured as Notre Dame routs Wisconsin
The Sayville left with a left leg injury in the third quarter; he completed 15 of 29 passes for 158 yards and a TD, and was sacked five times by his former team.
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Plaza renamed for Huntington civil rights leader
Paul H. Johnson Sr., who championed the first African American candidates for Huntington Town Board and other offices, was hailed Saturday as a relentless advocate for his community who fought for equality and voting rights for all.
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Covanta seeks to settle whistleblower suit amid buyout
Covanta in July announced it reached an agreement to be acquired by EQT Infrastructure, a Sweden-based investment conglomerate, for $5.3 billion.
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King Kullen systems hacked, affecting electronic payments
The breach affected the chain's ability to process debit and some credit card payments, and EBT payments, which allow participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to pay for food with special debit cards.
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Mini bus driver, 7 students hospitalized in Babylon crash
Police said a tractor trailer collided with the bus on Route 231 near Union Boulevard. The truck driver was taken to a hospital, but no one in the truck, the bus or a third vehicle involved suffered serious injuries, police said.
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Multiple injuries after Amtrak train derails in Montana
Multiple people were injured Saturday when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed Saturday afternoon in north-central Montana, the train agency said.
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Stakes are high for Dems in fiscal battles in Congress
They include keeping the government open, avoiding a federal government default and enacting infrastructure and social spending.
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Petito case renews call to spotlight missing people of color
In the three months since 62-year-old Navajo rug weaver Ella Mae Begay vanished, the haunting unanswered questions sometimes threaten to overwhelm her niece.
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GOP review finds no proof Arizona election stolen from Trump
A Republican-backed review of the 2020 presidential election in Arizona's largest county ended Friday without producing proof to support former President Trump's false claims of a stolen election.
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Officials: All migrants are gone from Texas border camp
No migrants remained Friday at the Texas border encampment where almost 15,000 people — most of them Haitians — had converged just days earlier seeking asylum, local and federal officials said.
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Fox News’ Jesse Watters talks new book, ‘How I Saved the World’
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