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Quogue police: Officer tried to stop speeding motorist moments before crash that killed 5
A village police officer clocked Justin B. Mendez, 22, driving at least 55 mph in a 40 mph zone, put on flashing lights and attempted to pull him over just before the 11:15 p.m. crash on Saturday on Montauk Highway near Quogue Street, said Quogue Police Chief Christopher Isola.
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Village police chief to retire with $774G payout for unused sick time, vacation
Mayor Jesse Warren criticized the package for Thomas Cummings, who will be compensated for 686 unused days at $1,095 per day, plus almost $23,000 in retroactive per diem pay and medical and dental benefits without premium payments for his spouse and other dependents over his lifetime.
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CDC reverses course on indoor masks for parts of U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.
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Mask guidance shift renews questions for schools
LI school officials, teachers and parents offered mixed views after the CDC — citing new data about the infectious power of the delta variant — recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff and students, regardless of vaccination status.
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Flooring store opens in Commack and plans 2 more on LI
Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center has moved into a space vacated by Target.
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Teen heroes lauded for rescuing family from house fire, explosion
Officials hailed the quick actions of two teens who evacuated neighbors from their home moments before a backyard propane tank exploded.
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NY lawmakers: End privacy protection for highway cameras
To deter bad driving and "apprehend perpetrators" the lawmakers want to reverse a decades-old policy banning recording and use for law enforcement.
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Barney the bull update: Searchers employ the waiting game
The search for the bull has gone on for more than a week, and now the rescuers on his trail have eschewed an active search in favor of simply waiting for him to come to them.
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Court papers: Former LIRR supervisor pleads guilty in alleged OT scheme
In pleading guilty to one conspiracy count, John Nugent told Manhattan Federal District Court Judge Paul A. Engelmayer that he siphoned off just over $34,000 in fake overtime, according to attorney William Wexler.
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Newsday files to intervene in Levy appeal of document's release
A judge had previously denied that Newsday request, saying it was moot because he had already ordered the non-prosecution agreement to be turned over.
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Sharks halt swimming at Jones Beach for hours
A few sharks spotted about 250 to 300 yards offshore at Jones Beach State Park prompted officials to ban swimming from 8:15 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Only wading up to the waist was allowed to resume.
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Nassau police official: The number of opioid overdoses 'shocked my conscience'
A high-ranking Long Island police official with years on the front lines of the region's drug wars testified Tuesday that prescription pill abuse that became problematic starting about two decades ago fueled what has turned into today's opioid epidemic.
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Family carnivals are back: Put these dates in your calendar
The Feast of St. Rocco is the first up.
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Great places to get ice cream on LI
No food sums up summer like homemade ice cream, whether it's a cone on the run, or a sit-down feast of a banana split.
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Exploring Port Jefferson: Things to do, restaurants, shopping and more
This waterfront community offers an eclectic menu, a wide range of shopping options, and a vibrant downtown strip with activities for all ages.
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Set sail with these boat cruises from Oyster Bay to Montauk
You can see the sunset, relax with a glass of wine or take a swim on these boats that offer public tours and private charters.
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What to know before you go back to a Jones Beach concert
There are new rules and regulations to note before the concert season begins at Jones Beach.
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7 summer spots to enjoy outdoor live music on LI
Dance, dine or kick back in the sand while live bands perform.
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Beach resorts, more to explore along the Delmarva Peninsula this summer
Delmarva offers an abundance of inherently safe-distanced, outdoor activities and spectacular scenery.
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Dix Hills mom creates new line of Hindu dolls for kids
The dolls represent Hindu deities.
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LIRR labor leaders fault MTA plan for East Side Access
The labor leaders are balking at an MTA proposal to hire outside contractors to run the LIRR's new East Side Access terminal in Manhattan — a plan they say would deny jobs to LIRR union workers and create a new layer of bureaucracy.
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Full rate impact of green-energy transition remains unclear
Billions in new investments are planned for the grid, while old plants will be retired. How will those costs balance out, and will customers pay more?
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Check out 11 Long Island downtowns then and now
While Long Island's downtowns have evolved over the years, many of the shops have retained a vintage feel, and landmarks remind communities of their deep histories.
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O'Reilly: Biles scores gold for struggling youths
Young people today are raised in a whirlwind of information and with expectations impossible to realize.
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The vaccinated deserve better
Those of us who are acting responsibly shouldn't have to be put at risk by living our lives.
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Riding out COVID
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Four LI hospitals ranked among Top 50 in U.S. in medical specialties
The hospitals — North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Huntington Hospital and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center — were among the Top 50 facilities in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-22 Best Hospital rankings.
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Aurora Music Festival canceled due to rise in COVID cases
The October event, which was just announced two weeks ago, was to be a scaled-back version of the Great South Bay Music Festival.
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Petition seeks to bar nonresidents from speaking at school board meetings
An online petition, which comes amid a debate over whether students should wear masks in class, has received more than 100 virtual signatures since it was posted last week.
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Capobianco's journey from Long Island to the Olympic diving team
Wantagh's Andrew Capobianco was the first seventh-grader to win a Nassau high school diving title. Nine years later, he's an Olympian.
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Suffolk lawmakers accept up to $106M in opioid settlements
The county legislature also approved creating a Fair Housing Advisory Board to combat housing discrimination.
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LI towns praise Cuomo's low-vax ZIP codes plan
Some Long Island towns say they are doing what they can to get shots in arms as they praise a new $15 million program by Gov. Cuomo that targets communities with low vaccination rates but high numbers of new confirmed COVID-19 cases.
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Bellone: Suffolk Police Department to discipline two officers involved in misconduct
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and acting Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron on Monday said the police department would discipline two officers involved in misconduct in the detective promotional process.
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Ledecky runs away with 1,500 gold after failing to medal in 200
The American star bounced back from the worst finish of her brilliant Olympic career to take the first-ever gold medal in the women's 1,500-meter freestyle
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Photos: Katie Ledecky at the Tokyo Olympics
Photos of top American swimmer Katie Ledecky at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. ...
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NBC's Olympics TV schedule for Tokyo games
Find out which day and channel your favorite Olympic sports will be on.
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Barker: Biles displays golden courage in withdrawing
The U.S. gymnastics star is willing to be transparent about her burdens and depression, a rising concern in the world of big-time athletes.
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CDC reverses course on indoor masks for parts of U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.
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Bear cub burned in wildfire heals at California center
An injured bear cub that was rescued after it suffered burns in a California wildfire is being nursed back to health at a wildlife center at Lake Tahoe. Officials have named the young bear "Tamarack."
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'This is how I'm going to die': Officers tell Jan. 6 stories
Police officers detailed the horror of their experiences, their injuries and the lasting trauma as they begged lawmakers to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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USA loses to Japan in Olympic softball final
A sixth-inning double play by Japan helped the host country to the gold medal as USA takes silver.
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USA women's soccer advances to Olympics quarterfinals
The United States made it through to the quarterfinals of the women's Olympic soccer competition after a 0-0 draw with Australia
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Best-selling author Megan Miranda talks about her new mystery novel
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