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State senator: Governor's office trying to help Huntington avoid school bus delays
The potential delays on school bus routes in the coming days have apparently drawn the attention of the governor's office, which has secured emergency assistance "to ensure there is no interruption in service for any students Thursday or Friday," said State Sen. James Gaughran.
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FBI seizes new Laundrie cellphone, LI attorney says
Steven Bertolino said Brian Laundrie bought a new cellphone at an AT&T store near their North Port, Florida, home on Sept. 4 - days after Laundrie returned home without Gabrielle Petito from a cross-country road trip.
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SBU, former coach reach settlement in discrimination lawsuit
Former coach had accused the university in the November 2019 lawsuit of holding her to "higher standards" than coaches who are white men.
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NYC chef opens intimate Italian market-cafe on LI
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, catering, cooking classes — Mercato Cucina does it all.
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MTA acting chairman wants to end agency's cost-cutting plan
Janno Lieber told the state Senate the MTA's consolidation effort that begun two years ago has resulted in the loss of many front-line workers who now must be replaced.
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Heckscher art museum adds diversity to its collection as it turns 100
Museum officials have acquired 36 works by 14 different American artists whose work spans multiple media.
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LI teacher stays alive on 'Survivor'
Tiffany Seely was not voted off the island, despite being at the center of a dramatic arc.
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Is a new job the right financial move?
A boost in salary doesn't always add up to better compensation.
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'We just want him to get better': Retired FDNY firefighter needs donor for bone-marrow transplant
Brian Kevan, 52, of Bethpage, is battling 9/11-related cancer. His doctors told him he needs a bone-marrow transplant to save his life.
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Staging a comeback: The rebirth of LI theater
The opening of Plaza's Broadway Long Island in Elmont, Nassau's first professional theater company, is one example of how local theater is enjoying a resurgence since the pandemic.
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'90s-inspired Halloween pop-up trail to open this weekend
Nostalgia and a good scare make a perfect pair.
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Jonas Brothers at Jones Beach and more: Here's what's up on LI this weekend
The Jonas Brothers' "Remember This" tour will be at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Oct. 2. Here's what's up on Long Island this weekend. Newsday's Faith Jessie reports.
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The 'Hocus Pocus'-inspired Halloween pop-up is back
This season's event comes with some changes, including new menu items.
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Where to get Asian street food on LI
From Chinese soup dumplings to Thai sticky rice, you can get a taste of authentic street food from across the Asian continent closer to home.
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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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Banksy art, James Bond exhibit, Halloween fun: Things to do in NYC this fall
Here are 10 exciting things to try in NYC this fall.
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NYC's scariest haunt brings a haunted dining pop-up to LI
Get ready for NYC's Blood Manor on Long Island.
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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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Hiking, kayaking more: 4 LI parks to explore this fall
Many parks across Long Island offer a wide variety of activities and amenities in addition to the traditional playgrounds.
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Beach fun doesn't end come fall. Try these offseason activities.
The water is off-limits, but there's plenty of fun to be had still at Long Island's beaches.
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Rustic is in demand for LI weddings
A nod to nature has become a popular go-to for Long Island parties.
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East Meadow vet puts his heart before his wallet
Dr. Tomas Infernuso says his Animal Surgical Center's mission is to save as many animals as possible and that his center will turn away none in need of care. Marissa Sarbak reports.
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LI couple opens hand-rolled ice cream shop
Hand-rolled ice cream is served in a cup or "taco" at this new spot.
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The Border Patrol is the wrong solution for the problems at the border
It's the wrong organization to ask to do the whole job.
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Other missing victims of violence, no vax, SALT and more
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Protests must observe bounds
Our public discourse should not descend to a place where anything goes.
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State agency calls for further probe of Harbes Vineyard
After neighbors' complaints, the state Liquor Authority said it will review the matter and consider 'additional charges.'
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Speakers take aim at congestion pricing at public hearing
The hearings are part of an environmental review process in the first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan.
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Man allegedly assaulted by Suffolk cops pleads guilty to larceny charge
Christopher Cruz of Long Beach acknowledged that he had entered a vehicle parked in Port Jefferson Station in February and drove off without the owner's permission.
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There are now 21 Lidls on LI. Here's what you should be buying there.
Our food critic takes a look at what to look for — and what you won't find — at the German-based chain's supermarkets.
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Forecast: Sunny and cool
With highs in the 60s predicted, the National Weather Service said today will be not only the coldest day this week but also have "the coolest air we've seen since May."
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Prosecutors: Bloods street gang member pleads guilty to opening fire at East Patchogue bar
Adonis Pamphile admitted to opening fire in an East Patchogue bar last year, striking two bystanders and seriously injuring one of them, prosecutors say.
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Popular taco spot closes Patchogue location
A year and a half into the pandemic, the surf-and-sun-themed spot can't staff two locations.
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Woman who survived 1918 flu, world war dies of COVID
She lived a life of adventure that spanned two continents. She fell in love with a World War II fighter pilot, barely escaped Europe ahead of Benito Mussolini's fascists, ground steel for the U.S. war effort and advocated for her disabled daughter in a far less enlightened time. She was, her daughter said, someone who didn't make a habit of giving up.
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Congress moves to avert partial government shutdown
Congress is moving to avert one crisis while putting off another with the Senate poised to approve legislation that would fund the federal government into early December.
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Biden can't budge fellow Dems with big overhaul at stake
His government overhaul plans at stake, President Joe Biden appeared unable to swiftly strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators trying to trim back his potentially historic $3.5 trillion measure that will collapse without their support.
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Judge suspends Britney Spears' father from conservatorship
Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny agreed with a petition from Spears and her attorney, Mathew Rosengart, that James Spears needs to give up his role as conservator.
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House panel subpoenas organizers of Jan. 6 Trump rally
The announcement follows a first round of subpoenas last week that targeted former White House and administration officials who were in contact with Trump before and during the insurrection.
