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With candles aglow, neighbors remember Gabrielle Petito
Hundreds of luminary candles lined a major thoroughfare in Blue Point, and teal bows were tied to street poles, as the South Shore community came out Friday night to remember Gabrielle Petito.
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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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Vaccination or negative test required for Isles games at UBS Arena
The Islanders open their new arena on Nov. 20, and they are following state guidelines for fans at indoor venues.
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CDC advising 3rd COVID-19 shot for high-risk people praised by LI doctors
Long Island doctors praised the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's decision Thursday to recommend a third vaccine shot for high-risk people who'd already received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
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State takes on religious argument against vax mandate
A brief from New York officials said long-required vaccines against other diseases have derived from fetal cell lines and have been required for health care workers.
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Activist accuses Curran was marginalizing Latinos
An aide to the county executive responded by saying, "Laura Curran has appointed more Latinos to leadership positions than any previous administration."
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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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LI school bus companies offer incentives to address driver shortage
Busing companies are sweetening their job offers by dangling sign-on bonuses and higher-than-usual wages to applicants.
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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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Oyster Bay deputy supervisor 'may have violated' town's ethics code, DA says
The district attorney's office said in a letter that Oyster Bay Deptuy Town Supervisor Gregory Carman Jr. solicited political contributions from town employees based on salary information in possible violation of the town ethics code, but it did not find sufficient evidence to charge him with a crime.
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Afghans coming to U.S. are being screened, Homeland chief says
More than 1,000 will be relocated to New York state over the next six months, mainly upstate.
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Gov. Hochul open to changing economic development program
Hochul wouldn't say if she would reduce or increase the awards distributed in late fall through the Regional Economic Development Councils.
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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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Fire pits, pizza gardens and more: The ultimate guide to fall dining on LI
As summer's beachside eateries wind down, fall's cozy heated patios, beer gardens and private dining igloos kick back up.
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Amtrak travel from NYC: 3 trips to take this fall
Head to New York City and catch an Amtrak to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Boston this season.
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5 fall foliage cruises to take on LI, in NYS
Large cruisers, historic schooners, luxury yachts, and eco-friendly electric boats are among the vessels setting sail this season.
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Go apple picking at these LI farms this fall
From Honeycrisp to Golden Delicious, there are all kinds of apples waiting to be picked at Long Island orchards this fall.
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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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New and old come together at boutique and consignment shop
Shoppers will find a mix of affordable and higher priced items to choose from.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-thru attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
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Most organ transplants stopped due to COVID-19 last year, often with dire results
At the height of the pandemic, New York's organ transplant system shut down for two months, causing life-and-death dilemmas for hundreds of patients, many from Long Island. Thomas Maier reports.
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Six 'exemplary' LI high schools achieve Blue Ribbon status
Blue ribbons recognize schools with superior graduation rates and test scores, and those with exemplary records in closing achievement gaps between students of different races, ethnicities and economic backgrounds.
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Higher-income New Yorkers now eligible for rent relief
The state's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has begun accepting applications from New Yorkers who earn up to 120% of their area's median income, up from the prior 80% limit.
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Now is the time to take action on hunger
The problem is avoidable and solvable, but understanding it is the first step.
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Regime change at the PBA, for now
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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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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Suozzi acknowledges failing to file stock transaction reports
His spokesman said the problem was the result of a misunderstanding and the transactions were reported on the representative's annual financial disclosures.
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Police: Man, 67, dies of injuries sustained in house fire
Police said the man was found unconscious in his home by firefighters responding to the blaze.
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5 spots where home prices haven't skyrocketed
Downtowns are at the heart of these Long Island communities, where prices have risen 10% or less - or even declined - in the past year.
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Uncork an adventure at wineries with rare tasting experiences
Dine in the cellar or ride through the vines in a Moke.
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Bull found after two months on the run goes to sanctuary, SPCA official says
The bull was captured when he went far enough into the corral set up with a feeding trough to lure him in by the New Jersey sanctuary founder who spent weeks on his trail.
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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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What happened to Gabby Petito? Key developments in the case
A timeline of events leading up to and following the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito, the Blue Point native reported missing while on a cross-country road trip with her fiance, Brian Laundrie.
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Former ABC News executive says Chris Cuomo harassed her
A veteran TV news executive says CNN anchor Chris Cuomo sexually harassed her by squeezing her buttocks at a party in 2005.
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CDC leader adds people with risky jobs to COVID booster list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19.
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Fox News’ Jesse Watters talks new book, ‘How I Saved the World’
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