Tracking the coronavirus
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Cuomo: COVID-19 vaccine 'is the weapon that is going to win the war'
One day after announcing that New York will receive its first batch of vaccine to counter COVID-19, the governor showed off a box, explaining how it will soon be shipped. Read more
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Americans couldn't resist the urge to gather for Thanksgiving, driving only slightly less than a year ago, data from roadways and airports shows.
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The number of new child COVID-19 cases for the week ending Nov. 26 was close to 154,000 — the highest weekly increase since the pandemic started in March, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Suffolk's police chief has vowed to prosecute whoever is responsible for holding the planned party, which drew between 300 to 400 people but was broken up before it could begin, authorities say.
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The defendants claimed to have worked "almost physically impossible amounts of overtime," the Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney said in a statement announcing the arrests.
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John Ferreyra, who was bilked out of more than $900,000 due to him after he became ill while working at Ground Zero, was compensated Thursday for a portion of the stolen money through a state fund to pay back clients ripped off by their lawyers.
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NYPD: Three U.S. Marshals shot in the Bronx
A suspect was also shot, the NYPD said.
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Three years after the original owner's death, it's back with new partners, a new look, and the very same menu.
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The eagle was taken some time between 5 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 13, police said.
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A county spokesman would not discuss terms of the tentative agreement, but said it "addresses the use of body cameras by our police officers."
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After months of low prices, the prospect of an improving economy with a COVID vaccine on the horizon could be contributing to the increase.
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The Center Moriches teenager had been missing since Nov. 6 when he was swept into the water while fishing, police say.
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Benefits for gig workers and the self-employed will expire at the end of the year unless Congress acts.
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Justin Carey limped away with a bruised knee and strained Achilles tendon after stopping to remove what he thought were pieces of wood on Rte. 111 that was actually a 300-pound manhole cover that had split in two.
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Curran: Nassau to freeze property values for 2022-23
Values will be held at the previous year's level in an effort to avoid sharp changes in assessments after volatility in the housing market caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
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One coyote couple lives in a municipal park, while the other lives on a northwest Nassau estate. The precise locations of their dens are not being revealed to protect them.
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"Farmingdale's Main Street is becoming a destination location where people are coming to shop ... and it's a full-day experience," said one merchant.
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The pain from Washington's inaction
Congressional Republicans dragging their feet on a much-needed stimulus plan.
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Virus vaccines are close
But we must remain vigilant.
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Filler: Blame con artists, not their victims
Many of Trump's supporters had reasons to believe.
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For a man obsessed with winning, President Donald Trump is losing a lot.
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President-elect Joe Biden is adjusting the scope of his agenda to meet the challenges of governing with a narrowly divided Congress and the complications of legislating during a raging pandemic.
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Biden won in Nassau by nearly 70,000 votes, while Trump won Suffolk by 232 votes.
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In the president-elect, Fauci gets to work for a leader who's not only in sync with the urgency to fight the coronavirus but one who respects his expertise.
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Yes, you can eat outdoors and stay warm. Long Island restaurants are serving meals to those willing to brave the elements.
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Thinking about adopting a pet? These Long Island shelter dogs are looking for forever homes.
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The one-stop shopping atmosphere has a throwback feel.
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The popular Airstream Christmas village has also been expanded this year.
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Sip hot chocolate, make your own lantern and see animals dressed in their holiday best.
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Visit one of these Long Island Christmas tree farms where you can cut down your own evergreen with the family.
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Here are seven small-to-medium-sized resorts within 125 miles of Long Island.
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Sip on cocktails such as "Blitzen's Boozy Hot Cocoa Bomb."
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LI doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19 vaccine development
Posted December 2, 2020
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Equity, resource gaps in our schools exposed by remote learning
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