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Cops ID victims in fatal Garden City fire
Gail Madigan, 60, a longtime volunteer with the village's Parent Teacher Association, and Molly Madigan, 18, a Garden City High School student, died in the fire, which also killed a 62-year-old man whose name was not released.
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Suffolk's top cop Geraldine Hart leaves job after 3-year-tenure
Hart, the first woman to lead the 2,400-officer department, walked out of police headquarters after a brief ceremony Friday.
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Man sentenced on charges related to 2020 shooting outside Americana mall
A reputed Queens gang member pleaded guilty last fall to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm in the incident that didn't cause any injuries but put the posh shopping center on lockdown for an hour on a Saturday afternoon.
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Investigation: Superintendent violated district's sexual harassment policy
Superintendent Vincent Butera, in a virtual meeting Thursday night, said he had "reflected deeply" about "my actions and behavior" and felt "profound regret and sadness." The district did not say whether he had been disciplined.
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IHOP to offer free shakes Monday in Adam Sandler's honor
In response to the TikTok of Adam Sandler leaving an IHOP in Manhasset, the restaurant chain is offering free milkshakes to its customers on "Milkshake Monday."
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Official: Firefighters withdrawn from site of massive Westbury fire
The last firefighters left shortly before dawn this morning, more than 24 hours after the blaze first broke out, the fire official said.
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NYC still storing COVID-19 victims in refrigerated trucks
The city's medical examiner's office said today that 750 bodies are being kept in long-term storage in refrigerated trailers at a Brooklyn pier while family members sort out plans for their final resting places.
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'Database of deals' tracks state business aid
The Empire State Development database contains information on $3.1B in aid offered to New York businesses for 1,074 projects.
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Explore a field of 500,000 tulips at LI farm this weekend
The flowers should remain in bloom for about a month.
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New show featuring LI exec is like 'Shark Tank,' but you're the investor
"The main difference between this new program and ‘Shark Tank’ is suggested by the title: ‘Unicorn Hunters.’ They’re going to let viewers invest."
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Italian steakhouse launches 'Game Night' exotic meat dinner series
Don't mistake this "Game Night" as an invitation to "Friends" trivia night or drag bingo.
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NYCLU files lawsuit against Freeport over police misconduct records
The New York Civil Liberties Union has filed suit against the Village of Freeport and its police department for refusing to release police misconduct records made public last year amid the outrage over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Tracking the coronavirus
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State: COVID-19 positivity rate continues to decline
The seven-day average positivity rate was 1.53% on Thursday, but Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says to "finally defeat this COVID beast for good" people need to still follow virus mitigation measures such as wearing a mask and socially distancing.
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Pfizer aims for full FDA approval of vaccine
Drugmaker Pfizer has begun the process to earn full U.S. regulatory approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 16 and older.
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Local music venues call for clarity on COVID guidelines
Local music venues like Mulcahy's of Wantagh, 89 North of Patchogue and others are calling for clarity on Gov. Cuomo's current COVID restrictions.
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U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs in April as hiring slows
America's employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery strengthens.
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When was the last time you saw a dentist? COVID-19 fears take toll on care
Dentists on Long Island said they are seeing the results of that delayed care in more cavities, inflamed gums and other conditions.
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Student ambassadors encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Student ambassadors in Nassau will be encouraging their peers to get the COVID-19 vaccine this month with the goal of vaccinating 500 students per day. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more.
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Explore the Fire Island Lighthouse, more things to do this weekend
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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Amazon planning another last-mile warehouse on LI
The 235,230-square-foot facility, under construction south of JFK, would be Amazon's second-largest on LI.
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Six Suffolk business owners accused of tax cheating
The accused allegedly filed fraudlent tax returns and failed to remit sales tax revenue to the state. All have been arraigned and released on their own recognizance.
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“The Office” for day laborers in Freeport
Day laborers have gathered in a Freeport parking lot as usual throughout the pandemic, looking for work in what has ...
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Suffolk police need oversight
Politics and nepotism still reign.
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Can Steve Bellone can run for a fourth term?
Today's edition of The Point discusses term limits for politicians, Neil Foley's possible run for CD1 and more.
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6 East End hot spots to visit before the summer crowds come
Plus, the dishes you need to order, including Nutella s'mores doughnuts, fried chicken sandwiches and more.
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Clothes can boost moods — just ask this LI boutique owner, a former psychologist
Over the Edge offers contemporary, trendy clothes and accessories.
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Botanical gardens, arboretums to explore in NYS, more
It's time to get outside and smell the roses — or lilacs, or hyacinths, or gardenias — at a well-tended public garden in New York.
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Here's when summer venues, beachside restaurants will reopen on LI this season
You don't have to wait until Memorial Day weekend for summer fun.
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East End hotels, inns for summer getaways
From the North Fork to the South Fork to Shelter Island, consider these rooms, suites and cottages at hotels and inns on the East End.
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Where to play mini-golf on LI
From pirate-themed courses to ones loaded with windmills, miniature golf is in full swing on Long Island.
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Thinking about adopting a pet? These Long Island shelter dogs are looking for forever homes.
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LI party boats that offer half- or full-day fishing trips
They've got all you need to go fishing — bait, tackle — and they'll clean your catch, too.
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