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Blue Point native Gabrielle Petito 'loved that van life.' Now she's missing.
She left Long Island in early July with her fiance, destined for the West Coast, with plans to go hiking and camping in some of the country’s most scenic locales. The search for answers in her disappearance continues.
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Rep. Lee Zeldin diagnosed, treated for leukemia
Zeldin, who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor, said he was diagnosed with an early stage chronic myeloid leukemia and "immediately started treatment which I responded well to without side effects."
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Mom recalls plans Marine son had before being killed in Iraq
Former soldiers, families of soldiers and elected officials gathered at The Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage to pay tribute to soldiers deployed during the War on Terror.
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Mepham's Sofia LaSpina becomes first female to score TD in LI history
A 4-yard TD reception caps a historic day for the junior wide receiver.
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Hochul: Slight decline in number of coronavirus hospitalizations
Long Island's seven-day average for positive tests also continued to inch downward, registering 3.92%, down from 4.06% Wednesday and 3.97% Thursday, state figures said.
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Marchers in Wyandanch: 'Drop the guns, save our sons'
Mother of teen gunned down in 2016 says, "Our youth are dying every day in this community, and nobody's doing anything about it."
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If you see it, kill it: Why this pretty bug has experts sounding alarms.
The spotted lanternfly may be pleasing to the eye, but this invasive insect, which has turned up on Long Island, can be very destructive. Experts explain why they are asking the public to slay them on sight.
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10 new LI restaurants to try this fall
From an influx of Caribbean spots to a raw bar to fresh twist on noodles, here's where to eat right now.
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Trailblazing tourist trip to orbit ends with splashdown
Four space tourists ended their trailblazing trip to orbit Saturday with a splashdown in the Atlantic off the Florida coast.
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GOP moves to ban Nassau mailers during election season
The bill sponsored by majority Republicans would ban the county executive, county clerk, county comptroller and all legislators from sending county mailings within 45 days of an election.
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Low COVID-19 positivity rates stir cautious optimism on LI college campuses
In-person classes, clubs and even carnivals are back this semester, and most homecoming and family weekends are on schedule. Fans are back in stadium stands.
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Workforce, middle-class homebuyers shut out on Shelter Island
The only one of the five East End town where no high-density affordable housing developments have been built is working on two new projects to address the need, but there is opposition from those who say "people aren't entitled to live where they want to live."
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Who really invented grandma pizza?
Grandma Pizza was first invented on Long Island. But Umberto's of New Hyde Park, King Umberto's of Elmont and Da Angelo of Albertson, all claim to have made the first pie. Newsday's food critic, Erica Marcus, has some answers.
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9 unique ways to see fall foliage in the Northeast this season
Here are alternative ways to take in this year's autumnal splendor which each activity located in a premier regional fall foliage destination.
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Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to LI
Tickets are now on sale.
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Indoor water parks close to LI to visit this season
If you're looking to make a splash at an indoor water park, there are plenty just a couple of hours away from Long Island.
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Don't want to travel to the East End? Check out central fall fun on LI
Fall fun doesn't have to mean a trip out east. Here are some spots west of Riverhead to try this fall.
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Fall fairs and festivals to keep on your radar
Apple festivals, street fairs and more events have returned.
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4 ways to find fall family fun in Long Island's Wine Country
Here are some must-dos for a day trip to the North Fork.
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How to spend the day in Long Beach this fall
Long Beach has offerings that extend beyond the summer.
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On the trail of a spy: LI historian adds to Nathan Hale story
New research by Claire Bellerjeau, historian at Raynham Hall Museum, has clarified the speed with which British Lt. Col. Robert Rogers caught up to the storied spy.
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Top 50 field hockey players for fall 2021
A look at the top field hockey players across Long Island high schools this season.
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Amazon plans a last-mile warehouse in Hauppauge
Consultants said the space would be for a 64,000-square-foot facility with space for 186 "sprinter" delivery vans at 49 Wireless Blvd.
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LIer eyed for key state development job
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Keep the LIRR's projects on track
Railroad, local officials must work together to keep efforts on time, on budget.
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See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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Curtain Up! A behind-the-scenes look at how live theater returned to LI
It's not easy putting on a musical during a pandemic. Find out what challenges the cast and crew faced as we go behind the scenes of "Smokey Joe's Cafe," which opens at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport this weekend.
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Forecast: Clear to partly clear skies next few days
Sunday will be sunny with a high temperature near 77 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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Local artists to play music festival at LI brewery
Pine Barrens Jam music fest comes to Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue on Sept. 18.
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Growing a place in history: LIer's garden to become part of archive
Like so many immigrants in the United States, Nick Ranieri brought a unique heritage, one of increasing interest to those documenting the history of gardening.
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LI cops who overcame physical challenges honored
"As he went through therapy, all Darin would say is 'I want to come back to work,' " Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said of Deputy Insp. Darin Costello, who received the Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award.
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Vegan pop up market comes to LI communities
Find vegan eats, clothing and health products.
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Blue Point native Gabrielle Petito 'loved that van life.' Now she's missing.
She left Long Island in early July with her fiance, destined for the West Coast, with plans to go hiking and camping in some of the country's most scenic locales. The search for answers in her disappearance continues.
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Trailblazing tourist trip to orbit ends with splashdown
Four space tourists ended their trailblazing trip to orbit Saturday with a splashdown in the Atlantic off the Florida coast.
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In edgy Washington, police outnumber Jan. 6 protesters
In a city still on edge after the Jan. 6 insurrection, law enforcement bore down in large numbers on the Capitol on Saturday over concerns that a rally in support of the jailed rioters would turn violent. It didn't.
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What happened to Gabby Petito? Key developments in the missing person's case
A timeline of events leading up to and following the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito, the Blue Point native reported missing while on a cross-country road trip with her fiance, Brian Laundrie.
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FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots
An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra shots for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.
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LI’s doctors on the science behind masks
Posted September 17, 2021
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CNN’s Keith Boykin talks about his new book, his career and more
Posted September 16, 2021
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