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Hempstead man pleads guilty to taking part in four Nassau MS-13 killings
Raul Ponce, 23, admitted to belonging to the gang and to participating with other members in a 2016 slaying in the woods of Uniondale, two murders in the Massapequa Preserve and a 2017 deadly shooting on a Hempstead street.
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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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New info shows omicron spread wider earlier than thought
New findings about the coronavirus's omicron variant made it clear that the emerging threat slipped into several countries before their defenses were up.
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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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Bay Shore man posed as ride share driver charged with sexual abuse, DA says
Police found 32 cellphones and drivers licenses belonging to 16 different women during a search of the defendant, Raul Guaman's home.
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Watchdog concerned MTA might be pulling back on OT reform
In response to an MTA Inspector General office report, the transit agency said it has improved spending controls, leading to overtime costs dropping by nearly $750 million from 2018 to 2020.
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Former E. Hampton Town GOP party chair sentenced in forgery case
Amos Goodman, who was charged in 2018 for submitting what investigators said were nominating petitions with forged signatures, has been sentenced to 45 days in jail and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.
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Holiday Shopping Destination: Rockville Centre's got it all
The heart of downtown, conveniently located near the Long Island Rail Road station, hugs several blocks around Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road.
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LI Forecast: Flurries should clear by nightfall
Flurries descended on LI for a brief period but they will clear and it will drop to freezing Tuesday night before a partly sunny and slightly warmer Wednesday.
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Police: Man dead after being struck by NICE bus
Nassau police had not released the victim's identity, but said no other injuries were reported.
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In LI's love affair with trees, it's not easy being green
Planting and maintaining trees can be time-consuming and costly. But for some Long Islanders, it's worth it.
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Foo Fighters and Goo Goo Dolls announce summer concerts
Foo Fighters will play Citi Field and Goo Goo Dolls will hit Northwell Health Theater at Jones Beach.
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Kickstart the holidays with these events happening on LI
Holiday events are already in full swing on Long Island.
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Where to have a drink by the fire this fall
When the temperature goes down, the fire pits heat up
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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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Bingo, karaoke and more activities coming to LI breweries this fall
These events pair well with pints.
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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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Makers to look out for at Long Island's fall craft fairs
Get to know four local artists who are making and selling their crafts across Long Island.
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Top holiday toys that'll be on their wish lists
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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Bike safety: Staying safe while enjoying the ride on LI
"No doubt biking has gained in popularity here on Long Island in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic."
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Joe Mondello reflects on tense times as ambassador to Trinidad
The former envoy notes that terrorism, an influx of Venezuelan immigrants and political overtures by China and Russia made the job more than a walk on the beach.
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French bulldog stolen in Huntington is found — 30 miles away
"Our family is whole again," texted Matthew Hauck, who hugged the 20-pound purebred, Stella, at the reunion.
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Suffolk eyes preserving land in environmental justice areas
County officials will give additional weight to preserving land in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by pollution and other environmental problems.
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Most LI hospitals won't have to postpone elective surgeries, officials say
Officials with the Island's two largest hospital systems reacted Saturday, a day after the governor declared a "disaster emergency" that would give the state to power to limit non-essential, non-urgent procedures.
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Only winning over skeptics can avoid shocks like omicron
Unlike polio, the effects of COVID aren't particularly visible, making vaccination a harder sell to skeptics.
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History's lessons for the Jan. 6 committee
Publicizing misconduct can inspire voters to oppose the perpetrators and their sympathizers.
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Proud Boys, the Mets and the infrastructure bill
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Person who caused explosion urged to contact police
Suffolk police say they want to rule out that the blast on Sunday morning was a test run for criminal activities.
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Rep. Suozzi announces run for governor
Rep. Tom Suozzi announced his run calling himself a "common-sense" Democrat who wants to reduce taxes — but state Democratic Committee chairman says he's concerned a left-leaning candidate won't appeal to NY voters. Cecilia Dowd reports.
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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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LI woman, 24, missing since Thanksgiving, found, police say
Alexandra Futterer left her home in Uniondale Thursday after refusing to take her medication. Police said in a news release that she has since been located.
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Patti LuPone comes home to Broadway and LI
Tony Award winner Patti LuPone talks about returning to Broadway in "Company," which opens Dec. 9, and a recent trip to her hometown of Northport.
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Ex-DA Spota, former top aide denied bail by appeals court
The federal court's denial means former Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota and his former top aide Christopher McPartland will have to report to prison next week.
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Cops: Gunshot victim drives himself to hospital
The male victim drove to South Shore University Hospital for treatment, Suffolk police say.
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Authorities: Student kills 3, wounds 6 at Michigan school
Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that he didn't know what the assailant's motives were for the attack Tuesday afternoon at Oxford High School in Oxford Township
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Ex-Trump aide Meadows cooperating with House Jan. 6 panel
The agreement comes after two months of negotiations between Meadows and the committee and after the Justice Department indicted longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon for defying a subpoena.
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NYC OKs safe sites for drug use, aiming to curb overdoses
The "overdose prevention centers" — commonly known as supervised injection sites — have been discussed for years in New York and some other U.S. cities and already exist in Canada, Australia and Europe.
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New info shows omicron spread wider earlier than thought
New findings about the coronavirus's omicron variant made it clear that the emerging threat slipped into several countries before their defenses were up.
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Iran nuclear deal talks resume
Iran struck a hard line Tuesday after just one day of restarted talks in Vienna over its tattered nuclear deal, suggesting everything discussed in previous rounds of diplomacy could be renegotiated.
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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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