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Protests and demonstrations were held across Long Island on Wednesday. Steve Langford took a closer look at those in Mineola, Bethpage and Huntington. Credit: Newsday staff
LI speaks out, peacefully, against killing of George Floyd“We want to make sure our opinions are heard in a safe matter conducive to change,” said an organizer of a protest in Mineola. “This is not so much an angry demonstration. We’re not rioting but we’re paying attention.”
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It's the first testing data since May 25 from the county, which attributed the decline to removing from previous counts the results of antibody tests.
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said outdoor tables must be spaced 6 feet apart, staff must wear face coverings, and customers also must do so when not seated. New York continues to do well in curtailing the coronavirus spread, he said.
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The violations could lead the state to revoke Dublin Deck's liquor license.
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The pastor of a Deer Park church said "it's time for all types of organizations to open with the sense of normalcy," while a Huntington Station pastor said they "don't want to reopen recklessly."
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It's not until just before they say 'I do' that some people purchasing houses on Long Island get to step inside their homes-to-be.
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The annual weekend festival will pivot into a series of smaller events.
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Each kit comes with a digital thermometer, five face shields, 400 face masks, 100 pairs of gloves, 1,800 sanitary wipes and two gallons of hand sanitizer.
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Supermarket prices have risen at a record rate, and strapped Long Islanders are contending with bigger food bills as stores struggle to stay stocked and profitable.
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Both clubs finally are considering May home dates — 12 at Yankee Stadium, 16 at Citi Field — among the "impacted games" eligible for credits and refunds, but neither team addressed June games.
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Yet as Long Island moves toward a possible second phase of reopening, residents remain wary of patronizing restaurants and riding public transportation.
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Now the roller rink can come to you.
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LI markets are opening with new guidelines in place to keep customers and farmers safe.
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The experience reminded me of a method for growing food that requires neither plant nor seed — just kitchen scraps that usually end up in the trash or compost bin.
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Gifts that'll come in handy for college-bound kids.
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By Saturday, this year's crop will be ready for early picking.
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Eat your way around LI with these itineraries (at a safe social distance, of course).
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Gov. Cuomo said last week he supports efforts to repeal 50-a, which requires a court order to make police disciplinary records public.
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The noise of construction machinery, not horses galloping, was the predominant sound entering the Belmont Park grounds on Wednesday.
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Firefighters responded to the Roman Catholic church on Molloy Street shortly after 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Suffolk County police said.
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