National Survey
Profound divisions over race and political issues such as abortion and the 2020 presidential election have many worried about the fate of the country, according to a national survey conducted by Siena College.
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Papers: Judge asks prison officials to send ex-Spota aide to minimum-security prison
The judge's intervention followed a request from Christopher McPartland's lawyer, who wrote that the Bureau of Prisons recently decided to assign McPartland to a low-security section of Beaumont Federal Correctional Complex.
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Cops: Albany man charged in fatal stabbing of Coram woman
Kason Parker, 33, was arrested on Sunday and charged with second degree murder in the death of Meghan Kiefer, 27, who was found by police with stab wounds on her front lawn Saturday afternoon.
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Forecast: Coastal storm to bring strong winds, 2 to 4 inches of rain
A powerful coastal storm arriving Monday night may stretch into Wednesday morning, delivering two to four inches of rain as winds hit 40 mph and possibly even 50 mph at times, forecasters said.
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2 cited after apparent hunting 'encampment' found on Robins Island
The island, owned by hedge-fund billionaire Louis Bacon, is a licensed game preserve and has a population of some 130 whitetail deer.
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Garden City football coach receives a warning after 43-point win
Garden City's 49-6 win over MacArthur was the fourth time the team went beyond Nassau County's 42-point mandate.
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Valley Stream district: 'Uneventful' opening Monday after social media threats
After threats against several buildings over the weekend, the Valley Stream Central High School District is maintaining "Lock-Out" protocols, meaning that only students and staff are allowed inside schools, and there will be extra police officers stationed for the next 24 hours.
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LI 'Voice' winner Carter Rubin releases first major-label single
"Horoscope," from Universal Music Group's Republic Records, dropped early Friday, along with its official music video.
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Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna said today that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer moves toward expanding shots to children.
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Vegan food truck owners open Levittown eatery
Grilled macaroni and cheese sandwiches, bacon-ranch fries and Buffalo tacos have all been veganized.
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New agency approved to run LIRR's future home at Grand Central
The MTA Board last week established the Grand Central Madison Concourse Operating Co. to oversee much of the day-to-day functions of the LIRR station once it opens.
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Crew member: Baldwin careful with guns before fatal shooting
A camera operator told authorities that Alec Baldwin had been careful with weapons on the set of the film "Rust" before the actor shot and killed a cinematographer with a gun he'd been told was safe to use, court records show.
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Straws made from a tequila maker's agave scraps are coming to a fancy drink near you
Drinking straws made of spent Jose Cuervo agave scraps are finding their way into fancy restaurant drinks across Long Island thanks to a Rockville Centre firm.
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LI homes get spooky for Halloween
Homes in Nassau and Suffolk are getting spooky for Halloween with over-the-top decorations.
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Wild slices: LI's most over-the-top pizza
Outrageous toppings run from chicken and waffles to tater tots, tacos and beyond.
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Great spots to see fall foliage on LI
Catch the colors changing at these parks open to the public.
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Things to do in Farmingdale: Nightlife, activities and more
At the heart of Long Island, centrally located along the border dividing Nassau and Suffolk, is Farmingdale.
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Record stores come alive on LI as vinyl soars in popularity
"I thought we were closing up 15 years ago when vinyl was disappearing. I'm in shock that we are still here."
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'Haunted' spots on LI to check out this fall
There are homes and businesses where the living claim to have crossed paths with specters, but there’s no need to wander through a graveyard to try to spot a spirit.
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Where to celebrate Halloween on LI: Costume parties, trivia nights and more
This year, the holiday falls on a Sunday, giving Long Islanders a full weekend to enjoy the festivities.
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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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Inside LI's top-rated restaurant on Yelp
The hidden gem has mouthwatering Dominican food and a huge crowd-sourced following, so why is it teetering on the brink?
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Gridiron Greats: Week 7's top football performances
A look at who starred on the football fields around LI this past week.
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'Cancer does not discriminate.' Breast cancer survivors tell their stories
Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer among women in the United States. But those diagnosed have plenty of reasons to be hopeful, through screenings with new technology such as 3D mammograms.
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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 2 election started Saturday, with Nassau executive and DA races in both counties leading the ballot. See who's running and where they stand on the issues.
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Another good reason to subsidize college tuition
Our society is healthier when more people are educated.
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Why is Trump running for president again? To stay out of jail
The former president remains under the gun and he's still in search of escape routes.
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Homes for veterans and fair pay for service providers
Reader letters to Newsday.
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With an energized downtown, Patchogue attracts singles, young families, downsizers
The village is drawing homebuyers for its low taxes, mixed-use complexes, and shopping and dining.
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Land deal preserves Greenlawn Christmas tree farm
To ensure future generations of families can cut down their own Christmas trees at the Tilden Lane Farm, the owner says, development rights were sold to Suffolk and Huntington, one of several agricultural farms the county has worked to preserve in recent years.
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Cops: Man with knife arrested on LIRR platform
A man with a knife was arrested on the westbound Long Island Rail Road platform in Hicksville shortly before dawn, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.
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Experts predict COVID-19 will be around for years to come
The coronavirus likely will become more like the flu, hospitalizing and killing some of the most vulnerable but not posing a major threat for most people, doctors say.
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Suffolk marathon takes runners over the Robert Moses for first time
The Suffolk County Marathon was run Sunday. For the first time, runners were permitted to race over the Robert Moses Causeway. Steve Langford reports.
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County comptroller reviewing sportsmen's club's exclusive lease deal
John Kennedy said he plans a "preliminary review and investigatory analysis" of the county's recent approval of an exclusive lease of preserved county land in Manorville for use by a private gun club.
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Huntington officials further limiting gas-powered leaf blower use
Updated town code now bans the use of gas leaf blowers any time on Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Previously, gas leaf blower use was allowed year-round on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LI Election 2021
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Early voting has begun; here's how to vote
Nassau County has 17 early voting sites and Suffolk has 12.
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Todd Kaminsky, Anne Donnelly answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Hear what the candidates running for Nassau County district attorney had to say as they answered questions from Long Islanders during a Newsday Live virtual town hall event.
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DA Tim Sini, Ray Tierney answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Hear what the candidates running for Suffolk County district attorney had to say as they answered questions from Long Islanders during a Newsday Live virtual town hall event.
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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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Sudan's military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
Thousands of people flooded into the streets to protest the coup that threatens the country's shaky progress toward democracy. Security forces opened fire on some of the crowds, and three protesters were killed, according to the Sudan Doctors' Committee.
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Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
Moderna said today that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and appears to work in 6- to 11-year-olds, as the manufacturer moves toward expanding shots to children.
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Crew member: Baldwin careful with guns before fatal shooting
A camera operator told authorities that Alec Baldwin had been careful with weapons on the set of the film "Rust" before the actor shot and killed a cinematographer with a gun he'd been told was safe to use, court records show.
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Crew member who gave Baldwin gun subject of prior complaint
A crew member says she has raised safety concerns in the past about the assistant director who authorities say unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin the prop gun that killed a cinematographer on a film set.
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Pelosi: Democrats close to compromise on spending packages
Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the gap between progressive and moderate Democrats is narrowing on twin infrastructure bills.
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What parents need to know about COVID-19 vaccines and young kids
Posted October 22, 2021
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Nassau DA candidates answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 20, 2021
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