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Suffolk Legis. William Spencer arrested on drug charges, officials say
Suffolk County Legis. William Spencer has been arrested on charges he tried to trade drugs for sexual favors, law enforcement officials say. Read more
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Residents complained that police ignored their phone calls reporting that party guests were not following social distancing protocols, which at the time limited gatherings to 10 people.
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Two industrial-size containers, including one filled with hundreds of bags marked "Danger, Contains Asbestos Fibers," block the entrance to an Islip Terrace garage.
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Looking to prevent a repeat of last month's disorderly debate, the Commission for Presidential Debates, a bipartisan panel that organizes the events, announced changes to cut down on interruptions.
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The Zoom hearing is set for Thursday night and follows Newsday's "Long Island Divided" investigation that found widerspread discrimination against Black and Hispanic prospective homebuyers on Long Island.
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All westbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway reopened Wednesday afternoon at Exit 31 in North Massapequa, state police said, several hours after the collision.
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"From the get-go, she introduced and passed a bill to keep guns out of classrooms and passed important common sense gun legislation to keep our communities safe," Cuomo said of Griffin in a statement released by her campaign.
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A town councilman said ethics are called into question after two Community Development Agency employees ranked near the top of a list for homes.
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NYS is 48th in business tax climate for third year
New York ranks 48th in the country because of high levies on personal income, property and purchases, according to a report.
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Options include chocolate-chip-walnut and oatmeal-raisin.
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Cuomo: NY will ease restrictions around COVID-19 zones showing improvement
The state will apply restrictions in decreasing levels of severity for coronavirus cluster zones. Several Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods were moved to lesser "yellow" restrictions. Hampton Bays closed a school and Lawrence extended closures. Read more
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Nassau County fire marshals found unsafe conditions at the haunted attraction over the weekend.
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The state now has protections in place for residential and commercial tenants until Jan. 1, 2021.
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School systems across LI are offering free meals to more children this school year, after a federal program that provides breakfast and lunch was extended and offered to all districts — and all students.
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The defensive back went from a Hansen Award winner at Newfield to Army captain before landing a spot with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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It's a pandemic-era way to mark the holiday, with built-in social distancing and an element of surprise.
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Newsday endorses Thomas in 6th Senate District
This district covers Northeast Hempstead and central Oyster Bay.
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Newsday endorses Smyth in 5th Senate District
The district covers Glen Cove, much of northern Oyster Bay Town and most of Huntington Town.
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Newsday endorses Boyle in 4th Senate District
This district covers Eastern Babylon and most of Islip.
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The news media shouldn't declare a winner on election night
The reporting done on election night 2018 offers a cautionary tale for the news media as we approach Nov. 3.
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Young LI voters on race and policing ahead of 2020 election
Newsday's Faith Jessie talks to young Long Islanders about race and policing, two hot-button political issues on the docket of this year's presidential election.
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Meet the candidates and see where they stand on issues, whether you're voting by mail, voting early or voting on Election Day.
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Zeldin, a Republican who's seeking a fourth term, will face Goroff, a Democrat and a Stony Brook University scientist, on Nov. 3 in the 1st Congressional District.
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Both the Trump and Biden campaigns are focusing on winning over this important voting bloc.
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LI restaurants offer football brunch, other creative viewing options
Businesses are getting creative to draw football fans back out for the game. Read more
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The aquarium is celebrating with treats and penguins dressed in costume.
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Kayaks offer a waterside view of fall foliage.
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Owners and dogs are encouraged to dress in costume.
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Virtual concerts, film discussions, drive-in movies and more.
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Here are some East End hotels that are taking precautions to keep guests safe and are only a short trip from home.
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The event encourages shopping local — and dressing as your favorite witch.
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You'll find an eclectic mix of crystals, candles, handcrafted jewelry and signs.
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Purdue Pharma will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges as part of a settlement of more than $8 billion, Justice Department officials announced.
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Looking to prevent a repeat of last month's disorderly debate, the Commission for Presidential Debates, a bipartisan panel that organizes the events, announced changes to cut down on interruptions.
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Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary "Francesco," which had its premiere at the Rome Film Festival.
