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Poll: Americans share values, but are deeply divided on key issues
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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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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Report: NYPD officers didn't racially profile people when enforcing COVID-19 rules
In a 43 page report, NYPD monitor Peter Zimroth concluded that while police social distancing enforcement received a lot of media attention and generated controversy, officers didn't extensively use arrests or summonses to enforce that authority.
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Cops: Coram woman found on her lawn with fatal stab wounds
A 911 call Saturday afternoon brought Suffolk police to the home on Harford Avenue where they found the victim, police say.
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Long Island forecast: A dry start to a mostly wet week
Sunday will see increasing clouds and a 30% chance of rain with Monday and Tuesday looking like complete washouts, the National Weather Service says.
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County comptroller reviewing sportsmen's club's exclusive lease deal
Kennedy says he's begun a preliminary 'investigatory analysis' of the lease to make sure it followed state guidelines.
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A quiet, dignified life honored with Amagansett park renaming
After serving in the famed unit during WWII and enduring postwar discrimination, Lee Hayes settled in East Hampton and became a town Democratic committeeman, a founding member of the Calvary Baptist Church and advocated to hire the town's first Black poll watcher.
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Retired firefighter in need of someone to save him
Fire departments around New York, from Islip to Yonkers, are holding donation drives to test potential bone marrow donors with the "Be the Match" campaign.
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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.
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Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set with a gun a crew member had assured the actor was safe, a tragic mistake that came hours after some workers walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues.
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Police: Mother killed, daughter hurt in collision
Police said a West Babylon teen has been charged in connection with the collision.
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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 2 election starts 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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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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College baking buddies open tiny cookie business
The bite-sized sandwich cookies can be delivered anywhere on Long Island.
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Scenic spots for fall bike rides on LI
Hit the paved paths at these scenic spots.
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Girl Scouts holiday light drive-thru returns with extended dates
Five new displays will showcase designs created by local Girl Scouts
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Here are pups of all ages available for adoption from several local shelters.
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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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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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Majority of LI educators earn at least $100,000 annually, report shows
Educators say pay levels reflect the region's relatively high cost of living, along with the desire of local school districts to remain competitive in recruiting staff.
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'Light over darkness': Selden Hindu temple celebrates Diwali
Members of Long Island's Indian community gathered Saturday for a "festival of light" that featured Indian delicacies, dancing, art and fashion.
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Shoppers World opens first LI store
The discount retailer takes over the anchor space at Green Acres Mall that had been home to Century 21.
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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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Parents instilling good habits, juice for kids, COVID vaccines and more
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Newsday endorses Anne Donnelly for Nassau County district attorney
Newsday's editorial board endorses candidates for the Nov. 2 election.
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Newsday endorses Tim Sini for Suffolk County district attorney
Newsday's editorial board endorses candidates for the Nov. 2 election.
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Some Catholics favor the Latin Mass. Why the Pope is trying to limit it.
In July, Pope Francis directed that priests must get approval from their bishops before celebrating the Latin Mass. Additionally, he ordered that newly ordained priests must get permission from their bishops in consultation with the Vatican.
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516 area code callers' fingers to be getting workouts
Starting Sunday, calls made within Nassau County's area code, 516, will all require dialing 10 digits (and depending on your carrier, 11 digits).
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Developer selected to revitalize Mastic Beach's blighted downtown
Jericho developer Beechwood Organization and Brookhaven Town officials will begin crafting plans for downtown Mastic Beach that could include a mix of new housing, offices and retail shops.
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A largely issue-free first day of early voting across LI
There were more than five times fewer voters Saturday than on the first day of early voting last October, according to preliminary counts. Turnout is always significantly lower in nonpresidential-election years, election commissioners said.
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Man who died of Legionnaires', others hospitalized lived on same block
Ten people who lived within a half-mile of Wantagh Avenue and Old Jerusalem Road near the Levittown/Wantagh border were hospitalized with the disease, Nassau County said.
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Small plane crashes in East Quogue but pilot unharmed
The 75-year-old man flying the Cessna had taken off from East Hampton Airport and suddenly lost power attempting to land at Francis S. Gabreski Airport, police said.
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Cross Island Parkway to close Sunday for LIRR work near UBS Arena
The MTA also plans to suspend train service between Hicksville and Jamaica for the next two weekends due to switch work as part of the Main Line Expansion Project.
LI Election 2021
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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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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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Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set with a gun a crew member had assured the actor was safe, a tragic mistake that came hours after some workers walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues.
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Poll: Americans share values, but are deeply divided on key issues
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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Deal on Biden's $2 trillion plan edges closer
A deal within reach, President Joe Biden and Congress' top Democrats edged close to sealing their giant domestic legislation, though the informal deadline appeared to slip as they worked to scale back the measure and determine how to pay for it.
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Warrant: Baldwin didn't know weapon contained live round
Actor and Long Island native Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by an assistant director who indicated it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, court records released show.
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Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
The Supreme Court is allowing the Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in place, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November.
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Nassau DA candidates answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 20, 2021
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DA Tim Sini, Ray Tierney answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Posted October 19, 2021
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