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'Catnip for criminals': Lax oversight cost billions
As much as $79 billion in aid meant for small businesses was stolen by fraudsters in the past year, the SBA inspector general says.
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Max Temkin, Holocaust survivor, dies at age 99
At 17, he saw his parents and siblings for the last time. After liberation from Buchenwald, he built a life in Queens and Long Island, where as a retiree he helped youths learn about the Holocaust.
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Isles to host Game 5 watch party at Nassau Coliseum
Tickets, which went on sale to season-ticket subscribers on Sunday, are $10 each and parking will be $5 with a limit of four tickets per purchaser.
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Voters' guide: See who's running and where to vote
Early voting is underway for primaries on June 22. Read all about the candidates who are looking for your vote, and get stances on the issues.
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Large vaccination centers on LI see drop in activity
The number of COVID-19 cases in New York remained low Sunday as officials continue to encourage people to get their shots as soon as possible.
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WWII re-enactment highlighted by appearances by Stalin, Churchill, FDR
A World War II re-enactment on Sunday at Old Bethpage Village Restoration featured a simulated tactical assault with volunteers from the Museum of American Armor and a whimsical appearance by actors portraying Stalin, FDR and Churchill. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
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Schumer: Add dental, hearing, vision to Medicare
The senator says millions of senior citizens are forced to do without critical but often expensive components of quality health care.
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Police: Good Samaritans, officers aid man who fell in water
Two Good Samaritans who were at the Whitehall Beach in Port Jefferson performed CPR until Marine Bureau officers arrived on scene, Suffolk County police said.
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In COVID-19 clinical trials, LIers help to move medicine forward
Nassau and Suffolk residents have joined research projects linked to medical institutions in the region to try to grow understanding about the deadly coronavirus, and best ways to treat it. That effort continues.
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Forecast: Workweek to start with warm summer weather
Monday should be partly sunny with a high near 82 degrees, the National Weather Service said.
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Nassau Hub project could start by March
According to an "aggressive" new timeline, a project to redevelop the 72-acre Hub property surrounding Nassau Coliseum could break ground as early as March.
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Democrats moving quickly to fill judicial openings
That includes nine in New York's four district courts — one in the Northern District, four in the Southern District and four in the Eastern District courts, which cover Long Island.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Cuomo: More people vaccinated, as rate of COVID-19 cases declines
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said New Yorkers are "getting back to living, not just surviving" after more than a year of COVID-19 deaths, school and business closures and mandates on masks and social distancing.
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90,000 New Yorkers apply for rent relief in two weeks
The aid may cover up to 12 months of unpaid rent and utility bills for tenants who have suffered a financial hardship because of COVID-19.
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Easing restrictions may make it harder to persuade LIers to get shots
State data show Long Islanders getting vaccinated dropped sharply since the governor's reopening announcement: from 8,129 people receiving first doses in the 24 hours ending 11 a.m. Tuesday to 4,057 in the 24 hours through Wednesday morning, and 4,428 through Thursday morning.
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LI seniors, cut off amid COVID-19, are back on the road to normalcy
Lost in the tumult of the pandemic were the retirees and elderly, wrenched from routines built around volunteer work, adult education and senior centers. Now, with restrictions ending, a more normal life is coming back within reach.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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She went into labor while making an egg sandwich in her bake shop
At Hometown Bake Shop, family influences items across the menu, including the Bubbe, Buela and Nonna. "My food, every aspect of it, is a thankfulness to them," says owner Danna Abrams.
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Nassau Police Commissioner Ryder says he won't resign
An emotional Patrick Ryder said he won't resign after growing calls from community activists for him to step down for comments he made in Newsday blaming the so-called "broken homes" of Blacks and Hispanics for the lack of diversity in the police department.
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Low vaccination rates may be linked to college students
The Long Island ZIP codes that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo singled out as among those with the state's lowest vaccination rates includes student housing at Hofstra University and LIU Post.
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Mandate the shot
Should vaccines be required for workers in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities?
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Permit backlog must be eased
The failure of the State Legislature to approve a bill that would jump-start the Long Island economy by easing a ...
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O say, can those Islanders fans sing!
Who could forget Whitney Houston’s legendary rendition of the national anthem before the 1991 Super Bowl? Or Lady Gaga’s rousing ...
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These 7 sons share the same career paths as their fathers
The bond is strong for these Long Island fathers and sons who share career paths.
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Bread bakery chain opens first NY location in Woodbury
You'll find fresh-milled breads sold by the loaf or starring in housemade sandwiches.
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What's hot in the Hamptons, Montauk this summer
The East End is once again bursting with new and fun things to do, restaurants to try, spots to explore and favorite summer spots to revisit this season.
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5 new things to do on Fire Island this summer
Not known for changing often, there are new things to try on Fire Island.
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Live music on Main Street returns to LI towns this summer
Dine, listen to music and more at these neighborhood evening events.
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Under-the-radar spots to play Skee-Ball, retro arcade games
Where to find retro video game cabinets throughout Nassau and Suffolk.
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'Floating concert' boat the Salty B bringing live music to the water
Paddle up or dock a boat nearby to hear live music this summer on the Great South Bay.
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Take an animal road trip around LI to see baby animals
There's a new baby seal at the aquarium, baby goats at the Game Farm and a zebra on the way.
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For dad with new heart, the Father's Day gift is just being here
"I'm just so grateful every morning I wake up, being able to play with my boys," said Christopher Frey of Miller Place. "Knowing there was this idea, how afraid I was over the idea, of never seeing them again."
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John Gallagher, former Suffolk police commissioner, dies at 83
Acting Suffolk Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron, who worked under Gallagher's leadership, called him "a true gentleman and an outstanding leader," who led the department during the 9/11 attacks.
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Elementary school students raise funds for Ronald McDonald House
Park View Elementary School students raised $2,452 at a car wash that cleaned about 150 cars at $10 a pop and by collecting coins in quart-sized jars in each classroom.
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New Jamaican takeout spot opens in Hicksville
Try the juicy jerk-spiced fried chicken, or loaded jerk chicken fries, topped with diced meat and drizzled with spiced Cheddar cheese.
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Riverhead civic groups press DEC to weigh in on drag racing events
The EPCAL Watch coalition wrote a letter to the state agency expressing concerns about pollution at environmentally sensitive areas at the Enterprise Park at Calverton for events scheduled for August and September.
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Warren defeats predecessor to win second mayoral term in Southampton Village
Fewer than 900 people voted in the 2019 election when Jesse Warren beat Michael Irving by less than 50 votes, but this time around, the incumbent garnered 1,064 votes to his challenger's 604.
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Cops: Man arrested for shooting 2 in Port Jefferson
The two men, 22 and 20, were shot about 1:56 a.m. Saturday outside Tommy's Place Restaurant and Bar. Both were taken to a hospital with serious injuries, Suffolk police said.
