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Garden City mourns family killed in house fire
Gail Madigan was a PTA fixture. Molly Madigan planned on attending NYU, and 'her voice was one of an angel.' A fire Thursday killed the mother and daughter, and a man who police haven't identified.
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Four Suffolk towns tied to vendor that didn't properly store waste from S.T.O.P. events
Hazardous household waste collected from four Long Island towns ended up among refuse found at a Georgia warehouse that stored the material so poorly the facility posed an "immediate threat to life and health," Georgia state officials said.
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Superintendent violated district's sexual harassment policy, investigation finds
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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Top BBQ spot opens 2nd location, in Huntington Station
It's almost twice the size of the Levittown original, and the menu includes many more Peruvian dishes.
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Police: Man found dead in Hempstead
The man had an apparent gunshot wound, Nassau police said.
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Nursing homes face historic vacancies, raising concerns
After more than 15,000 deaths in nursing homes from COVID-19, some families are reluctant to send their relatives to them at the moment.
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Four LI districts heading to polls early because of Jewish holiday
Great Neck, Lawrence, Hewlett-Woodmere and West Hempstead received permission from the state to hold the voting Tuesday, a week before the statewide date of May 18.
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Bills aimed at police misconduct advance in Albany
One bill would require officers to try to stop other officers from using excessive force. Another would subject officers to civil penalties for failing to intervene in excessive force incidents.
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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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Joe Smith Jr., the people's champion
It's been a laborious road for the Mastic Beach light heavyweight to seize the WBO belt.
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'Robinhood investors' have other options for no-fee trading
Robinhood says it snapped up more than half of all new brokerage accounts opened last year, but check out these alternatives.
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Creating space: Cutchogue guild fosters art in the community
In its 73rd year, the Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild offers area artists and artisans a place to display their wares, share artistic tips and sell their wares.
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 keep following virus mitigation measures such as wearing a mask and socially distancing.
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States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes
States asked the federal government this week to withhold staggering amounts of COVID-19 vaccine amid plummeting demand for the shots, contributing to a growing U.S. stockpile of doses.
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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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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.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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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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SBA: PPP has run out of money but outstanding applications will be processed
The federal agency said it would only continue accepting applications from Community Development Financial Institutions that serve poor neighborhoods, not banks.
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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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Pay for police
Is police salary too high or is the rest of Long Island's pay too low?
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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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Weekly farmers markets to visit this season
See when Long Island markets are reopening with locally grown produce and provisions.
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Outdoor workout classes in unique locations to try on LI
Do yoga in the vines or a workout on a paddleboard this summer.
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Playgrounds worth the drive on LI
Once you and your little ones are prepped to play at a social distance—consider these places for a day of fun.
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LI parks great for bike riding: Mileage, trails and more
Get a handle on the best parks to go biking this season.
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Where to hike with your dog this spring
Share the great outdoors with him or her at these hiking trails that welcome dogs.
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Things to do this Memorial Day weekend on LI
The Bethpage Air Show returns, Splish Splash reopens and summer fun begins Memorial Day weekend.
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Take a foodie tour of the North Fork this season
Stop and smell the lavender or pick up a fresh fruit pie--you can spend an entire afternoon making pit stops on the North Fork.
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Reserve a cabin or tent at these LI parks
Glamp in grand style in a cabin or tent at some state parks.
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