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NYC residents, workers 50 and older can now get COVID vaccine without appointment
The announcement expands a service, now at 31 city-run locations, that has been offered since late March to those 75 and older.
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Music producer, youth football coach Alvin Toney mourned at funeral
"He was a master at coaching people to greatness," a daughter remembered. Toney, 54, of Wyandanch, died unexpectedly April 8 at his home.
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LI community colleges see marked declines in enrollment
The enrollment losses have been straining these schools' finances, thwarting people's ability to reach their chosen career, and potentially hampering Long Island's ability to sustain a well-trained workforce, school officials and education experts said.
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Former Malverne employee files civil rights lawsuit over racial discrimination
The Public Works employee says he endured a decade of bigotry and harassment from his white co-workers.
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Locust Valley street renamed for fallen hometown Marine
Community leaders and old friends recalled Sgt. Robert Hendriks — his courage, his good nature and his sacrifice — during a street-renaming ceremony Saturday in honor of the Marine who was killed in action two years ago.
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Prince Philip is laid to rest as somber queen sits alone
As military bands played and a procession of royals escorted his coffin to the church, Prince Philip was laid to rest Saturday in a funeral ceremony that honored his lifetime of service to the U.K., the crown and his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Rescuers save 3 men from sinking boat in Sound, police say
A mayday call from a sinking boat in Huntington sent town, county and federal rescuers to the Long Island Sound — and three men from New Jersey were helped to safety, Suffolk police said.
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Police officers help dog break out
The dog got his head stuck in the circular hole "designed for his view and was starting to display signs of distress," police said
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Brown: Jumping the shark on Nassau reassessments
Who ruined the Nassau County assessment system? It's a debate that apparently will never die.
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Cops: Man dies after being found lying on Sunrise Highway
The unidentified man was found in the eastbound right lane of the highway near Exit 43 at about 1 a.m. by officers responding to an emergency call.
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Tiny cemetery surrounded by parking lot
Newsday Opinion's Mark Chiusano checks out the history behind a lonely little cemetery in the middle of a Commack parking lot.
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GOP path to victory remains unclear for NY governor's race
"You can only plan the best you can, but you know you need a crystal ball to know what the political ground is going to look like in November of 2022," said a pollster and political consultant who works mainly with Republicans.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Differences in key COVID-19 statistics tracked to how agencies record them
New York computes coronavirus data differently than other states, New York City and health care groups, leading to lower positivity rates and lower COVID-19 death numbers for Long Island and the rest of the state, experts say.
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A third Pfizer shot? It's 'likely,' says CEO
The makers of the two other COVID-19 shots authorized in the United States — Johnson & Johnson and Moderna — have made similar predictions
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COVID-19 continues to spread as people socialize more
February's winter weather slowed infections but since March "there's been much more social activity," Suffolk County Health Commissioner Gregson Piggott said
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For LI's vulnerable homeless population, a place to get vaccinated
More than 75 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were distributed at the Long island Coalition for the Homeless on Friday, during a first-of-its-kind vaccination pod for the region's homeless population.
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Polls: Staffing, COVID precautions are hurdles to firms' growth
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York found a shortage of employees was the major constraint to future growth by service firms while raw materials was a challenge for factories.
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Should kids get a shot? Long Island parents differ on COVID-19 vaccine
Long Island public health experts said they expect young children to eventually become eligible for vaccines, and that herd immunity cannot be achieved without inoculating some of them.
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NY seeks to suspend or revoke licenses of 18 LI real estate agents cited in Newsday investigation
The state has already revoked the license of one agent amid a housing bias probe stemming from the Long Island Divided project, in what records and interviews show is the first such instance in more than 20 years.
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Suffolk's top cop leaving after 3-year tenure
Geraldine Hart, who took the helm of the Suffolk County Police Department after a series of corruption and misconduct scandals and as it contended with MS-13 violence, will become Hofstra's director of public safety.
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Mac-and-cheese chain opens Hauppauge location
The customizable mac-and-cheese spot meets various dietary restrictions, from gluten-free to vegan.
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Tracking our shots
Vaccine passports: safety prescription or privacy invasion?
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Conservatives have long embraced 'cancel culture'
Boycotting businesses that don't agree with conservative politics has been baked into the mission of the Young Americans for Freedom for decades.
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Instead of rental vouchers, give people a shot at owning a home
Helping people buy a home is a less costly approach than one might think and in many ways less expensive than most rental programs.
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Owner of Tex-Mex food truck opens new eatery in East Setauket
The menu features grilled fish tacos dressed with mango salsa, signature burritos and more.
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Walking paths on LI that are stroller friendly
A list of parks, preserves and beachfront favorites that welcome strollers.
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4 activities for dogs and their owners this spring
Stroll in the garden, head to brunch and take a dive with your dog this spring.
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Visit Adventureland, more things to do this weekend on LI
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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What are popping toys? Latest fad in fidget toys popular with LI kids
The popping toys are selling out across Long Island.
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Playgrounds worth the drive on LI
Once you and your little ones are prepped to play at a social distance—consider these places for a day of fun.
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Butterfly greenhouse pops up in LI village
More than 100 butterflies can be spotted inside the greenhouse.
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Tips for getting your motorcycle ready to ride
Get your motorcycle road ready for the spring season and learn how to learn to ride.
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The ABCs of returning to school and COVID-19 vaccines
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