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Cops say they believe triple killing in Farmingville was a targeted attack
The case remained under investigation Saturday while police searched for suspects and did not reveal a motive in the shootings.
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Cuomo team assails investigators as probe hits pivot point
A key legislator in response warns that such tactics could be viewed as an attempt to intimidate witnesses.
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Feds won't probe public nursing homes over COVID-19 handling
The review included only the couple dozen state-owned or operated nursing homes, not the more than 600 privately operated ones.
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Search enters fifth day for escaped bull
A FedEx driver spotted the 1,500-pound animal, which fled from a Moriches farm on Tuesday, on Friday but so far it has managed to evade rescuers.
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Police: Motorcyclist killed on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Police said the 56-year-old Bellmore man hit two yellow barrier barrels and then crashed into a barrier truck.
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Going to the chapel, but first a detour to LI for that marriage license
Couples unable to get appointments in New York City and upstate search east for wedded bliss, leading to a surge in licenses and ceremonies performed compared to 2019.
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New seafood eatery opens with plans to open offshore fish farm
You'll find lobster rolls, but also smoked bluefish dip and trout carbonara.
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Cops say their efforts at LGBTQ outreach, inclusion are nothing new
As in Nassau, Suffolk officials and police brass have embraced a new fraternal organization advocating for LGBTQ causes, supporters on the force say. But there has been a longtime effort by police in both counties to bridge divides.
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'Gray divorce' opened up a new life to these Long Islanders
According to the Pew Research Center, the 50-plus age group doubled its divorce rate between 1990 and 2010, led by baby boomers, with that rate currently remaining steady.
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More than 300 new COVID-19 cases on LI, state figures show
In test results from Thursday, Nassau County registered 167 new cases and Suffolk County had 152, for a total of 319, state data shows. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said he would encourage private employers to impose vaccination mandates.
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Biden pushing back on GOP claims that he wants to defund police
Biden has laid out a plan to combat an uptick in violent crimes and has meet with local leaders from across the country, to discuss crime prevention strategies.
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Shark sightings prompt Nassau to step up beach patrols
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on Friday announced increased helicopter and marine patrols in case these predators — for the second year in a row — visit Long Island's cleaner seas more often.
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Tour the bay houses for a look at Long Island's past
The houses were built by fishermen, baymen and duck hunters.
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Long Island restaurants with luxe outdoor patios
Fine dining restaurants are sprucing up their outdoor spaces for the summer.
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2 new pedal boats hit the water on Long Island
You can pedal your way through the water with friends.
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Olympic fever for judo builds on LI
Take a judo class on Long Island as you watch the Olympics.
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Nominate a hardworking teacher for a back-to-school makeover
We’re looking for teachers who deserve it most — whether that be one notable educator, or a pair who worked together throughout the pandemic.
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LI Honeybee Festival takes you straight to the hive
Honey hayrides will take visitors to see as many as eight active hives.
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Beach resorts, more to explore along the Delmarva Peninsula this summer
Delmarva offers an abundance of inherently safe-distanced, outdoor activities and spectacular scenery.
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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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This is why your mail is late on LI
Trump-era changes to traditional mail delivery along with the pandemic are behind a postal slowdown on Long Island, experts say, while consumers face delays receiving monthly checks like Social Security or late fees for bills marked late by creditors.
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MTA official says budget deficit could hit $600M by 2025
The MTA will have to find new ways to generate revenue now that it has nixed a planned fare increase this year, and that could impact future service for Long Island Rail Road riders, agency officials said Wednesday.
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Tennis champ John McEnroe's former Gold Coast estate lists for $6.75M
The 10,000-square-foot home, where McEnroe lived with wife Tatum O'Neal, was later owned by Grammy-winning record producer Ric Wake. It features a 12-seat movie theater, pool and carriage house.
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Shoplifting is on the rise at LI groceries
Supermarkets are making changes to stop the pilferage, but they see the plastic bag ban, economic hardship and masks as feeding the increase in shoplifting.
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Forecast: Warm and sunny today, chance of storms tomorrow
Today's forecast is just about ideal, with clear skies, highs in the low 80s and calm breezes predicted. But tomorrow could bring showers and thunderstorms to Long Island.
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Police name boy, 9, killed in head-on crash
The 9-year-old boy who was killed in a head-on crash in Manorville has been identified as Jack Giusto, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
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LI weekly water quality report: More sites rated poor
Eight sites were deemed to have poor water quality in this week's Long Island Water Quality Report, up from seven last week and five the week before that.
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Abandoned black swans scooped up in Southold
The pair of swans, with their midnight plumage and red, white-tipped beaks, were caught by kayaking volunteers and neighbors.
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Ken Dickman, longtime News 12 Long Island editor, dies at 74
Before James Earl Jones became the voice of the network, announcing "This is CNN," Dickman with his deep baritone pipes did voice-over work for the fledging cable news channel.
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School administrator criticized for equity efforts steps down
A district spokesman said Jennifer Bradshaw's departure "did not have anything to do" with outside pressure. Bradshaw, assistant superintendent for instruction and administration will leave for a job at an education foundation.
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USA women's soccer rebounds with huge win
The Americans rebounded from their opening loss to Sweden with a 6-1 rout of New Zealand in front of the First Lady in the women’s soccer tournament at the Tokyo Olympics
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NBC's Olympics TV schedule for Tokyo games
Find out which day and channel your favorite Olympic sports will be on. Events start on July 20.
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'This can be me': Black participation rising in gymnastics
The success of Olympic gymnastics champions Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles has created a spike in interest in the sport in Black communities
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Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium
The Tokyo Games have arrived at last, after a yearlong delay
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After vandalism, cleaned Floyd statue will move to Manhattan
A statue of George Floyd that was defaced in Brooklyn has been cleaned and is headed for Manhattan's Union Square.
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Biden pushing back on GOP claims that he wants to defund police
Biden has laid out a plan to combat an uptick in violent crimes and has meet with local leaders from across the country, to discuss crime prevention strategies.
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Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium
The Tokyo Games have arrived at last, after a yearlong delay
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Search for bodies concludes at Florida condo collapse site
Although forensic scientists are still at work, including examining the debris at the warehouse, there are no more bodies to be found where the building once stood.
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See the Opening Ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics
See photos from the Opening Ceremonies at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
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Cryptocurrency 101: What you need to know
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Best-selling author Megan Miranda talks about her new mystery novel
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