Cuomo investigation
The findings, released by State Attorney General Letitia James, renewed widespread calls for the governor to resign — including from President Joe Biden, a longtime Cuomo ally.
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Sini: Calverton camp driver had a blood alcohol level of more than 3 times the legal limit
Police also found an empty beer bottle near the driver's seat of the bus after Diane Juergens was arrested on July 13, prosecutors said during her arraignment in Riverhead.
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'Sensitive' videos on race, sex, to be restricted in Smithtown schools
There are 34 such videos — among hundreds available from the company BrainPOP also covering math, science and other traditional topics — to be restricted by the new policy, the superintendent said.
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Faculty union at Stony Brook U. appeals for universal mask mandates
The union wants universal mask mandates in the fall, as concerns grow about rising infection rates from the delta variant and about the large number of commuter students who are not, as yet, required to get vaccinated.
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New Caribbean restaurants open on Nautical Mile
Caribbean Island and Puerto Plata Seafood on the Water are bringing tropical flavors and music to Nassau's South Shore.
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Brown: Cuomo adopts the 'Shaggy' defense
Cuomo is asking New Yorkers to believe, basically, that he's the victim, and that allegations of sexual harassment are distorted and politically motivated.
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Biden: Cuomo should resign
Biden was the most prominent in a long line of officials who called for Cuomo to resign after a report found he had sexually harassed multiple women.
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Cuomo also facing probes into COVID-19 in nursing homes, book deal
Another issue being probed is whether Cuomo family members and other influential people were given priority access to COVID-19 testing.
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Long Beach Road flooding 'a problem for 30 to 60 years'
Nassau County is spending $400,000 for repaving and adding 10 drainage basins on Long Beach Road under the Southern State Parkway overpass.
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Forgotten 1960s LI band remembered in new film
A documentary recalls the Tuneful Trolley, a pop-rock band of LI high-schoolers who made it to the cusp of stardom in 1968.
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Pandemic-deferred employer tax payments coming due
Then-President Donald Trump last August allowed businesses to put off paying both their and employees' shares of Social Security taxes. But the time has come to start ponying up.
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Man killed after he drives into Elmont home
The 22-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and it careened into an Elmont home, killing him and damaging the house.
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LI COVID-19 cases top 600 as Nassau launches 'traveling vaccine' program
Nassau County will institute a new "traveling" vaccination program to bring the vaccine directly to county businesses so employees and their families can join the ranks of the vaccinated, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said Tuesday.
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Find twilight discounts at theme parks, golf courses and beyond
Visit these popular Long Island spots at the end of the day for a discount.
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Take a little trip to Egypt at new Selden market
Homemade baklava, dried melon seeds, date pulp, frozen falafel mix and hot Egyptian food are among treasures you'll find here.
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Hidden retailers on Long Island worth the hunt
Find these shops tucked away on Long Island for discounts.
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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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Go sock skating at LI children's museum
"Slip & Slide Sock Skating" offers a summer alternative to ice skating.
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5 coastal destinations in the Northeast for LIers to visit this summer
Travel to five places no more than five hours away from LI that provide their own takes on life near the Atlantic Ocean.
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LI winery finder: Plan your getaway now
Winery Finder will give you everything you need to know about LI’s wine country.
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More LI colleges, universities moving toward mandatory COVID-19 shots
As infections rise with the spread of the delta variant, the local schools are now among the more than 600 nationwide that will require most students to get vaccinated or stay home.
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LI school start dates range from Aug. 26 to Sept. 10
Several holidays are impacting the school calendar this year. Labor Day falls on Sept. 6. Most systems are off Sept. 7 and 8 for Rosh Hashanah and some districts have added other days off throughout the school year.
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Seeking a 'New England' feel for hamlet's blighted downtown
Brookhaven has launched a search for a master developer to prepare a plan that includes housing, retail stores and restaurants that will rejuvenate the community and give it "a sense of place," officials said.
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It's time for Cuomo to resign
The governor has not yet credibly refuted harassment charges.
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Cuomo's road to deep danger
If the subject of this very report was someone other than himself, what would Cuomo's response have been?
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A unanimous call to resign
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Board votes against bringing back South Side girls soccer coaches
Jennifer Abgarian and assistant Chris Aloisi won the Nassau Class A championship this past season.
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Forecast: Cloudy and cooler, with chance of showers
Highs in the 70s are predicted, with rain possible today and tomorrow. Then an "overall warming trend" is expected to start on Friday, the National Weather Service said.
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LI bar requiring workers and customers to be vaccinated
"This is the one area where I can be proactive, where I can exercise some level of control," says owner Vincent Minutella.
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Ex-Nassau employee charged with smuggling contraband to suspect in MS-13 killings
Court records show police arrested Elena Santana, a former youth group worker aide at the detention center, on charges of official misconduct and promoting prison contraband in December.
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LI communities turn out for National Night Out Against Crime
Police departments across the Island hosted gatherings designed to strengthen neighborhood relations, heighten drug prevention awareness and generate support for anti-crime programs.
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Scam Alert: How to spot a bogus job offer
You'll think you had a great interview and are on the cusp of landing a job, but the party on the other end may have been an identify thief posing as a recruiter for a real company.
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How LIers can deal with 4 common basement headaches
How to prevent basement floods, mold and other problems.
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McLaughlin edges Muhammad in battle of world-record hurdlers
Sydney McLaughlin of the United States broke her world record Wednesday and won the Olympic 400-meter-hurdles gold
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Casas' 3rd homer, Kazmir help US beat Dominicans 3-1
Triston Casas hit his third home run of the Olympics and the United States beat the Dominican Republic 3-1 to stay in gold medal contention
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Breanna Stewart leads USA to Olympic semis with win over Australia
Breanna Stewart scored 20 of her 23 points in the first half to help the U.S. beat Australia 79-55 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals
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Punching out of it: USA Boxing has Olympic revival in Tokyo
American boxers are heading home from Tokyo with four medals
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CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until October 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism from progressives that it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic.
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Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon
A Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit center outside the building, and a suspect was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene, officials said.
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$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Monday, promising that Democrats would work with Republicans to put together amendments. GOP senators cautioned that they needed time to digest the massive bill.
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Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19
Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is "very glad" he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be "far worse."
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U.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers.
