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In Syosset nurses' suit, judge refuses to temporarily block state's vaccine mandate
The nurses — Diane Bono of Seaford and Michelle Melendez of Wheatley Heights, who both work at Syosset Hospital, and a third plaintiff in Syracuse — had sought a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the mandate, which goes into effect on Sept. 27, on religious-freedom grounds.
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'You have to be extraordinarily careful': Health experts urge caution as delta variant spreads
What began as a summer of freedom for vaccinated Long Islanders ended with increased apprehension and the dialing back of social activities. Now, what to do and where to go depends on a number of factors, experts say.
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How a Massapequa Park woman found siblings who lived blocks away
Caryn McCabe knew she was adopted, but she took a DNA test to find out how Irish she is, and along the way discovered she has five younger sisters and a brother who all live on Long Island and whose children went to the same schools and played sports together.
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Foundation pays off mortgages for 20 first responders who died of Ground Zero-related illness
One beneficiary was Jen McNamara of Blue Point, whose husband, FDNY firefighter John McNamara, died from 9/11-related cancer in 2006 while she was pregnant with their son, Jack.
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Suffolk shootings increase 23% in 2021, statistics show
Acting Suffolk Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron said the increase in shootings is the result of a number of factors, including gang-related shootings, a flood of illegal weapons in the county and fewer law enforcement gun seizures during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Car crashes into Great Neck salon; 6 with minor injuries
A car ended up flipped on its side inside Salon DeFranco, a hair styling studio and spa.
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Wilson, under constant pressure in debut, shows promise in Jets' loss
The rookie QB was sacked six times but played better in the second half when he threw two TD passes to Corey Davis.
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Thanks to donors, abstract deer to live on in Manorville
The sculpture, described as a 'gatekeeper' to the Hamptons, will be restored after years of vandalism and weather-related damage.
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Nassau's water parks go to the dogs
Nassau's sprinkler pools were transformed into dog parks as part of the county's second annual water bark event. Newsday's Steve Langford reports from Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.
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Senators seek $33M to improve weather forecasting
New York's senators called for the money to boost regional networks of weather stations so that storms can be predicted more precisely.
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It's cider doughnut season. Here's where to find them on LI
If fresh apples and fresh air aren't enough of an enticement to visit a farm during harvest season, the promise of cider doughnuts should seal the deal.
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Apartment proposal delayed by village residents who oppose its size, density
Neighbors in Thomaston said they are worried about increased traffic passing through their streets, impact on their property values and the blockage of sunlight and views if the 75-unit building is constructed.
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These LI beaches are open past Labor Day
It may be the unofficial end of summer, but some beaches are still open to visitors to enjoy lower parking fees, sun and surf.
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Food critic tries Taco Bell's new chicken sandwich taco
Maybe you love tacos and you love chicken sandwiches, but do you love eating them together?
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These 4 LIers in their 20s are already business owners
You might be surprised at who's behind some of those businesses.
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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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5 resurgent NY cities to visit now
These NYS cities have changed for the better over the last 10 years.
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Long Island's first Topgolf has finally arrived. Take a look inside.
Topgolf entertainment complex opened in Holtsville this week.
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4 scenic sunset cruises setting sail from LI harbors
No boat? No problem. You can still enjoy a two- to four-hour mini vacation close to home.
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Fall books preview: 12 great reads
From bestsellers by Jonathan Franzen to a memoir by Carmelo Anthony, these 12 books will provide the perfect escape this fall.
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MTA: Fight with village over permits could delay Third Track project
It's the latest battle in a prolonged feud between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the village, which earlier this year sued the LIRR over the placement of several utility poles installed at the Merillon Avenue station as part of the project.
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Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans
President Biden sharply criticized the roughly 80 million Americans who are not yet vaccinated, despite months of availability and incentives. "We've been patient. But our patience is wearing thin, and your refusal has cost all of us."
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Top 100 girls soccer players on LI
A look at the top girls soccer players across Long Island high schools for the fall 2021 season.
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LI company's tax take-away
The RenTec settlement bolsters the argument for sensibly taxing the superrich.
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The post-9/11 playbook can help us today
Heeding the lessons learned then will help us in the fight against COVID-19.
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Dobie: When we see ourselves in others
Our post-9/11 experience can guide us in solving today's critical problems.
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20 years after 9/11, Long Islanders gather to remember the lost
From the Long Beach waterfront to a memorial fountain in Southampton, Long Islanders took time to mark the anniversary with prayers, music and readings.
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'I didn't run. I was just in awe.' LIers recall where they were on 9/11
That sunny crisp morning Long Islanders, from students to teachers to commuters, began to learn firsthand about the Sept 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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A family's last photo of north tower victim Wayne Saloman
In the picture, Wayne Saloman cradles his just-christened nephew, Jonathan, in Hicksville on July 28, 2001. That nephew is now 20, and on Saturday at Ground Zero, he helped mourn his uncle, who was killed on 9/11.
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Smithtown weighs its options on retail marijuana sales
A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 23 on opting out, but Supervisor Edward Wehrheim and town Councilman Tom Lohmann have already said they see little benefit to allowing dispensaries and cafes for the "gateway drug" in the town, at least for now.
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Smithtown has long list of repairs planned for $5M Rescue Act funding
They include $500,000 in matching grants for Main Street business facade renovations; $700,000 in parking lot repairs at the Smithtown Senior Center; and $400,000 toward paving and other improvements at Celebrate Park in St. James.
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Forecast: Warm and sunny week ahead on Long Island
Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high around 82, but also windy with up to 29 mph gusts possible, according to the National Weather Service.
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LI's Coan dislocates finger, then throws winning TD for Notre Dame
The Sayville native, after having the finger on his throwing hand popped back into place by a trainer, hit Michael Mayer with the game-winning 18-yard touchdown pass with 1:09 left.
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Remembering 9/11: Newsday TV special report
Faith Jessie, Cecilia Dowd and Steve Langford share the personal stories of Long Islanders who have continued to deal with pain and loss for the last 20 years.
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Remembering 497 LIers who died on 9/11
Nearly 500 Long Islanders were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. These are the stories of those who were lost.
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'I didn't run. I was just in awe.' LIers recall where they were on 9/11
That sunny crisp morning Long Islanders, from students to teachers to commuters, began to learn firsthand about the Sept 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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In the wake of 9/11, they changed careers, found new purpose, forged ahead
The events of Sept. 11 that changed America also set many Long Islanders on life-altering paths. Here are the stories of five of them.
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Two decades on, memories of a day still hard to forget
Nearly 1 in 5 who perished after terrorist-hijacked planes hit the World Trade Center were Long Islanders. Across the Island on Saturday, tributes to the nearly 500 victims from Nassau and Suffolk are marking 20 years since the day that changed so much.
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WTC first responders to test device for PTSD
In a clinical study, researchers at Feinstein Institutes will test the impact of an in-the-ear device that stimulates the vagus nerve.
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Senators seek $33M to improve weather forecasting
New York's senators called for the money to boost regional networks of weather stations so that storms can be predicted more precisely.
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About 200 people, including Americans, fly out of Kabul
The Qatar Airways flight to Doha on Thursday marked a breakthrough in the bumpy coordination between the U.S. and Afghanistan's new rulers.
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FBI releases newly declassified record on Sept. 11 attacks
The document released Saturday, on the 20th anniversary of the attacks, is the first investigative record to be disclosed since President Joe Biden ordered a declassification review of materials that for years have remained out of public view.
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In Shanksville, Bush laments collapse of unity Americans felt in wake of 9/11
While extolling the heroism of the passengers on Flight 93, the former president spoke repeatedly of "the nation I know" and implicitly said that the America of today is troubled by division, hate and domestic terrorism.
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Biden, Obama, Clinton mark 9/11 with display of unity
Three American presidents stood somberly side by side on Saturday at the National September 11 Memorial in New York, sharing a moment of silence to mark the anniversary of the nation's worst terrorist attack with a display of unity.
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Could the delta variant disrupt LI teachers’ classroom plans?
Posted August 26, 2021
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