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His bruising style may have gotten things done, but it also made enemies looking to settle scores, they say.
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Owners of new homes or those with extensive new construction must pay taxes based on new valuations right away. Most others get to phase-in tax hikes over five years.
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Two Stony Brook professors are among handful from LI that played small but critical roles in building the Perseverance probe on the Red Planet.
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The Suffolk County term-limit law, which passed via voter referendum, states simply: "No person shall serve as a County Legislator for more than 12 consecutive years."
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The department reversed its decision to remove the flag from one of its trucks after "overwhelming community outreach."
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Top targets will be the $15-an-hour miminum wage and $350B in aid for state and local governments.
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He said he tried to get the multinational e-commerce giant and Suffolk County police to help him resolve the issue, only to be rebuffed, although the police eventually agreed to take the 20 items.
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The fiberglass animal stands outside a St. James antiques store. After an apologetic teen and her mom returned its head Friday, the store's owner was in a forgiving mood.
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Republican Chad Lupinacci on Friday said he will not run for a second term.
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The 12-year Islip town board member, who is a former News 12 reporter, and Cilmi both must leave their respective posts after this year because of term limits.
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Customers frustrated by high costs and 'brown' water say during hearing that they want a public takeover of the utility.
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Richard Carranza's tenure was marked by controversy over proposed diversity programs to eliminate or change certain tests and applications at the most prestigious and competitive schools and classes.
Tracking the coronavirus
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New York State broke its single-day best for the number of shots administered, with 179,038, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said.
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The acting head of the FDA said the agency will move quickly to follow the recommendation, which would make J&J's shot the third vaccine authorized for emergency use in the U.S.
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Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House, despite a setback that means a minimum wage boost is unlikely to be in the final version that reaches President Joe Biden.
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Schanel died of complications from the coronavirus on her 87th birthday in December.
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Dr. Jay Varma, Mayor Bill de Blasio's top adviser on the coronavirus pandemic, said there is no evidence so far that the variant is more infectious, more lethal or otherwise more dangerous than other variants.
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In an effort to allow more students to return in-person full-time, some districts have moved desks closer than the recommended six feet or are considering doing so.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Newsday's annual look at the top 100 boys basketball players on Long Island for this season, listed alphabetically.
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If you're looking for a getaway not too far from home, the South Fork has tons of fun things to do and spots to explore this winter.
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The railroad, still reeling from declining ridership due to the coronavirus pandemic, will further cut the number of trains it runs, bringing weekday service levels close to those on weekends.
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The United States needs a humane immigration system
We must be welcoming while still enforcing the nation's laws.
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What the LIA needs in a new leader
The group should break with the past.
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Biden's first military attack should wake up Iran
On Thursday, Biden authorized U.S. air strikes on Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria who were involved in attacks in Iraq.
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From McDonald's classic Filet-O-Fish to Popeye's new Cajun flounder sandwich, see who's doing it right.
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The store's virtual home styling service is complimentary.
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Snowy owls, seals and other animals come out the last weeks of winter.
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Rare is the steakhouse that you'll leave hungry — but some satisfy more, with outsized atmospheres to match the fine chops and strips carnivores crave.
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From Jones Beach to Billy Joel, see how well you know Long Island’s iconic people and places.
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Trails remain busy with visitors this season, park officials say.
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You'll need few ingredients, and lots of elbow grease.
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What to make of COVID-19 variant findings
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Should school districts relax regulations to get kids back into the classroom?
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RUN-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels talks about his life and music
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