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Hochul's proposed budget would increase school aid funding by 7%
The $216.3 billion budget also would offer bonuses and raises to health care workers, increase child care spending and provide tax breaks for individuals and small businesses.
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Hochul: Positive COVID-19 cases down 75% since omicron peak
The governor added that hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are also trending downward. "We hope to close the books on this winter surge soon," she said at the start of her budget address on Tuesday, pledging to focus on the "post-pandemic future."
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Ex-principal put on leave as retaliation for his defense of bullied student, lawsuit says
The ex-principal of St. Christopher Catholic school claims he was put on leave — and then had a signed job offer at another school rescinded — in retaliation for how he defended a Black eight-grader who was bullied, a lawsuit says.
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NYPD cop's life and legacy honored 5 years after his death
A bullet wound took NYPD Det. Steven McDonald's ability to walk but was far from enough to break the Malverne resident's spirit of commitment to his fellow cops and the city he served, friends and family recalled at a memorial service in Manhattan.
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Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
The committee said it is seeking records and deposition testimony from Giuliani in connection to his promotion of election fraud claims on behalf of Trump.
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Police recruits take first step in journey to become cops
Eighty two members of Suffolk's 185th police recruitment class took the oath of office Tuesday. The class includes 10 recruits from the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office and two from the Stony Brook State University Police.
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Fifth arrest made in 2016 gang killing of teen in Uniondale woods
Jeustin David Maldonado is charged with second-degree murder in the June 1, 2016, death of Osmin Campos-Sandoval, 19, of Hempstead, according to court papers.
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Suffolk OTB chief replaced by longtime VP in leadership shake-up
Suffolk OTB announced Tuesday that president Jim LaCarrubba has been appointed vice president and chief operating officer and vice president Anthony Pancella III is now president and CEO.
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PSEG delivery charge up 4.5% starting this month
But system-owner LIPA says electric bills will be relatively stable this year, compared with 2021.
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LI's Criss Angel: Son's cancer is in remission
The illusionist and his wife announced that their eldest child, who has battled cancer for most of his nearly 8 years, is in remission.
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Nassau trial opens in case of ex-Uber driver charged with kidnapping teen
The prosecution told the jury that the former Uber driver, Sean Williams, kidnapped the then-15-year-old and intended to sexually assault her but the defense contends the incident was a "misunderstanding."
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Original Mr. Met dies at 83
Dan Reilly was a natural showman, and on May 31, 1964, he made his debut as the first Mr. Met live mascot at Shea Stadium.
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Chef at defunct Bay Shore pizzeria reopens it as new eatery
The spot still offers pies like spicy sopressata, Buffalo chicken, and a la vodka with smoked meatballs, prosciutto, provolone and crispy shallots.
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8 winter deals at LI hotels, inns this season for a quick getaway
Local hotels and inns are offering seasonal discounts for those itching for an overnight trip or weekend getaway.
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5 outdoor activities to try in NYS: Ice biking, snowmobiling and more
If you'd like to try some of the winter pursuits that bank on how cold New York State can get, these are options to explore.
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What is #CleanTok and how can it help us organize this year
Welcome to #CleanTok, a specialty area of TikTok where content about household chores is vacuuming up attention faster and more efficiently than a deluxe Dyson upright.
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New exhibit brings old toys, paper dolls and more to LI
The exhibit features Victorian dolls, tin and cast iron toys, wood toys and more.
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Knitwear keeps Long Islanders warm and trendy with winter
It's the comfiest, coziest trend of the year.
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Family-friendly activities under $50 on Long Island
Getting out during the week or on the weekend looks more affordable on Long Island thanks to spots offering deals.
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Long Island shops with items that inspire and motivate for 2022
Some local business owners can help you out with products meant to motivate and inspire, from comforting crystals to energizing juices.
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Nassau County's first winery-tasting room opens in Oceanside
Insieme does not fit the mental picture many people have of a winery: There are no grapevines growing outside, no patio overlooking a bucolic scene.
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At LI colleges, hope rises as spring semester nears
Long Island schools are keeping their fingers crossed, gamely planning a face-to-face semester, with guarded optimism that the COVID-19 surge will soon ebb.
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Top 25 gymnasts for the winter 2021-22 season
A look at the top high school gymnasts competing this winter.
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LI restaurants serving great soups
Soup isn't just a good way to warm up: It's an occasion for culinary artistry, and these are local masterpieces.
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Families staying on LI through affordable housing program
With housing costs 'through the roof,' these LIers were able to get support to buy or rent affordable homes.
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Big law firm moves to LI, hires ex-U.S. Attorney
Greenberg Traurig will have about 45 attorneys in Garden City and Bridgehampton by next year, the firm's officials said.
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East Hampton expected to approve plan to privatize town airport
The board at its work session Tuesday presented a resolution for the town to start the process to begin deactivating the airport. If passed, the airport would temporarily close Feb. 28 and reopen as a private facility March 4.
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Cousins open new Indian restaurant in Glen Cove
"We are serving up traditional recipes with a modern vibe," said co-owner Supy Singh.
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Cops: Man stole 3 vehicles over 2 days
A thief drove off in two unlocked vehicles — a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Toyota Camry — left running outside shops in Islip Terrace and East Northport, according to Suffolk police
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COVID surge shifts Long Island couples' wedding plans ... again
From health concerns to dwindling RSVPs, the omicron surge has couples concerned.
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Rudy Giuliani among Trump allies subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel
The committee said it is seeking records and deposition testimony from Giuliani in connection to his promotion of election fraud claims on behalf of Trump.
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White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
The Biden administration quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially go online.
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U.S. faces wave of omicron deaths in coming weeks, models say
The fast-moving omicron variant may cause less severe disease on average, but COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are climbing and modelers forecast 50,000 to 300,000 more Americans could die by the time the wave subsides in mid-March.
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Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after hamsters get COVID-19
According to the CDC, animals do not appear to play a significant role in spreading the coronavirus. But Hong Kong authorities said they are not ruling out transmission between animals and humans.
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Australia has record COVID-19 deaths, hospitals under stress
The 74 deaths occurred in the country's three most populous states. The second-largest, Victoria, declared an emergency in hospitals to cope with surging patient admissions and a staffing shortage due to the coronavirus.
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