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Pressure mounting for Gov. Cuomo to resign as Jacobs, allies abandon him
More key supporters, including state Democratic chairman Jay Jacobs, are calling on the governor to quit in the wake of the AG report that concluded he sexually harassed 11 women.
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More people have died of COVID-19 in NY than state publicly reports, fed data shows
The gap, in the thousands, is rooted in New York’s continuing exclusion of many COVID-19 deaths from its publicly released totals, even though the state is aware of those additional deaths and reports them to the CDC.
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Curran seeks AG opinion on protection for police, first responders
She seeks "guidance" on whether the human rights bill "strikes the proper legal balance" between protecting uniformed personnel and not interfering with people's ability to exercise their civil rights.
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$33M in FEMA funding to allow drainage construction to begin in Island Park
The project on Suffolk, Hastings, Warwick, Deal, Radcliffe and Quebec roads will shore up the village's defenses against flooding and help protect its 1,144 homes, as well as 118 businesses, five public properties and four schools or nonprofits, officials said.
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Number of COVID-19 patients in LI hospitals on rise
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the Northwell Health system has more than doubled in about three weeks, officials said. The Catholic Health system on Long Island says its number of COVID-19 patients has increased fivefold in less than a month.
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Marist poll: 59% of NYers say Cuomo should resign
The overnight poll follows the release Tuesday of a report by state Attorney General Letitia James that concluded that Cuomo violated state and federal laws by sexually harassing multiple women.
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Canceled by COVID again: New York Auto Show
The $300 million event, a huge economic driver, was scheduled to be a big launch point to show off new electric vehicles. They'll try again next spring,
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'Sensitive' videos on race, sex, to be restricted in Smithtown schools
There are 34 such videos — among hundreds available online from the company BrainPOP also teaching math, science and other traditional topics — that are covered by the new policy, the superintendent said.
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Landlord RXR to mandate staff get vaccinated
Scott Rechler, CEO of the firm, said RXR believes the company must do what it can to protect "life and livelihood."
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Devout LIer who taught his children that nothing was unattainable dies at 88
His life was sculpted by faith and devoted to his three children. "He is my strength," said Macy George, one of two daughters.
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Official: LI beaches temporarily prohibit swimming due to shark reports
Swimming at Jones Beach was allowed Wednesday afternoon after a delay but still banned at Robert Moses state parks due to reports of sharks. Two Islip beaches reopened after closures due to "dangerous marine life," officials said.
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Slurs sprayed on Sikh temple in Floral Park, cops say
Nassau police say a ladder was found outside the Floral Park temple, which the vandal used to enter the building through a window.
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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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Wineries, restaurants and more to explore on the North Fork
The North Fork is bustling with classic spots and new opportunities to dine and unwind this summer.
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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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Dems looking ahead
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Young: The indecency of GOP excuses for Jan. 6
A congressional probe of such an event is certainly worth conducting.
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Filler: Andrew Cuomo's star turn is fading
It is time for the governor to put New York first and roll the credits.
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Nassau police to crack down this month on reckless driving
Police plan to step up enforcement on county roads through the end of August — the most dangerous month nationwide for motor vehicle crashes and fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Forecast: Flash flood watch issued for eastern LI
The overnight Flash Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service covers eastern Long Island and extends into Thursday morning.
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Obamas send condolence letter to Biz Markie's widow
"Like others who admired him, he holds a special place in our hearts as one of rap's most innovative stylists and as a great man," the Obamas wrote of the LI-raised rapper who died last month.
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Forecasters: 15 to 21 named storms expected this Atlantic hurricane season
The NOAA forecast says there is a 70% probability that there could be three to five major hurricanes this Atlantic hurricane season.
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Bellone proposes $100 million to preserve farmland
The Suffolk County executive said the program, to be funded with county capital money, is designed to protect farms that otherwise might be developed.
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Forgotten 1960s LI band remembered in new film
The Tuneful Trolley, a pop-rock band of LI high-schoolers who made it to the cusp of stardom in 1968 are featured in a new documentary.
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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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Not again! US men's team gone after another messy relay
A slow exchange left the American 4x100-meter relay team out of medal contention at the Olympics
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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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Fun and fantastic photos from the Tokyo Olympics
Scenes from around Japan as Tokyo hosts the 2020 Summer Olympics from July 20 to Aug. 8, 2021. ...
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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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U.S. plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers
No timeline has yet been determined, as interagency working groups study how and when to safely move toward resuming normal travel.
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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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Social policy expert Heather McGhee talks about her best-selling book, 'The Sum of Us'
Posted July 29, 2021
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