vice presidential debate
There were heated exchanges over the coronavirus response, environment, Supreme Court and racism, but the night was far more respectful than the presidential debate.
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Trump, in video, hails experimental treatment for his virus recovery
President suggests his diagnosis could be a 'blessing in disguise' for the nation's battle against the pandemic.
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Union: Teachers exposed to student with COVID-19 should be sent home
Six of seven teachers at Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School have been told by the district to return to their classrooms — against the union's advice — after one of their students last week tested positive for COVID-19, local officials said Wednesday.
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Plasma donation helps COVID-19 patient make unexpected recovery
Bellmore resident Scott Cohen improved after being infused with then-experimental convalescent plasma from a patient who contracted and overcome the coronavirus.
Editors' Picks
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Former Islanders players react to 17-year sentence for ex-financial adviser
U.S. Judge Joseph Bianco told defendant Phil Kenner that he was imposing the sentence because Kenner had harassed and threatened his victims even after he was arrested and convicted. Read more
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Island Trees' appeal to overturn Section VIII decision fails
Island Trees School Board President Mike Rich Jr. called the outcome "disappointing" and said that the school district would not pursue another appeal at this time.
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'Haunted' river canoe tour set for Halloween
The family-friendly event offers an alternative to trick-or-treating.
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Newsday's editorial board and columnists rate the VP debate
Members of Newsday’s editorial board chatted live and rated the VP debate between candidates Kamala Harris and Mike Pence.
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NY wisely imposes new COVID-19 restrictions
Orthodox and other communities must recognize the risks.
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Trump's bad move on stimulus
He unwisely halts negotiations over spending bill to help workers and small businesses.
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Always a price to pay
The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.
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Long-running Hudson Valley jack-o'-lantern display coming to LI
More than 7,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns will create sculptures symbolizing Long Island. Read more
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Popular LI apple festival returns as a drive-through experience
You'll find vendors, treats and, of course, apples at this year's fest.
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Paint your own ceramic Halloween tree at these events
You don't have to wait until the holiday season to decorate a tree.
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Fall deals at East End hotels and inns this season
Here are some East End hotels that are taking precautions to keep guests safe and are only a short trip from home.
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Immersive drive-through haunted house comes to LI
Get spooked without leaving your car.
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Plan your perfect fall day on the East End: 40+ activities
Choose your own activities for an ideal day, from corn mazes to wine tastings.
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'Spooky Fest' offers family-friendly Halloween weekends
Families can travel creepy or not-so-spooky paths.
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Drive-through safari brings 70 life-size dinosaurs to LI
It just might feel like you've landed inside "Jurassic Park."
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American poet Louise Glück wins Nobel literature prize
The Nobel Prize for literature has been awarded to American poet Louise Glück "for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal."
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Louisiana braces itself for Hurricane Delta
Louisiana residents still recovering from the devastation of a powerful hurricane less than two months ago braced for another hit as Hurricane Delta steamed north through the Gulf on Thursday after swiping Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
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1600: Pence and Harris do some ducking in their row
Harris and Pence kept the vice-presidential debate far more civil than their running mates did last week, though they evaded questions on the minds of the other's base.
