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Sister of missing woman's fiance breaks silence with Good Morning America interview
The sister of Brian Laundrie, missing Blue Point native Gabrielle Petito's fiance, spoke to the media for the first time since Petito was reported missing.
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LI surpasses 1,000 new daily cases of COVID-19
Nassau County registered 480 new cases in test results from Wednesday, while Suffolk County logged 595 cases, for a total of 1,075.
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With 2 stores opening this month, Lidl nearly done with Best Market takeover on LI
Discount grocer Lidl is nearly finished putting its stamp on the Best Market supermarkets on Long Island it bought to break into the local market in 2019.
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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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FDA panel is first key test for Biden COVID-19 booster plan
Scientists inside and outside the government have been divided in recent days over the need for boosters and who should get them, and the World Health Organization has strongly objected to rich nations giving a third round of shots when poor countries don't have enough vaccine for their first.
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Local health officials set to give COVID-19 boosters once U.S. OKs them
Plans hinge on what a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has to say about the booster shots at a meeting Friday, followed by a recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Top 50 girls volleyball players for fall 2021
A look at the top girls volleyball players across Long Island high schools this season.
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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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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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NYC's Rikers Island jail spirals into chaos amid pandemic
New York City's notorious Rikers Island jail complex, troubled by years of neglect, has spiraled into turmoil during the coronavirus pandemic. It's not just inmates and advocates saying that. City officials, including the mayor, admit there are serious problems.
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19th century Colonial in Baldwin lists for $450,000
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home was built in 1888 when the street was one lane.
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Vegan pop up market comes to LI communities
Find vegan eats, clothing and health products.
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What to know about the Maritime Festival in Greenport
The first day kicks off with a parade down Main Street
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What to eat (or not) at LI's first Top Golf
From wings to cheesy macaroni bites, what's worth the calories?
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5 fall foliage cruises to take on LI, in NYS
Large cruisers, historic schooners, luxury yachts, and eco-friendly electric boats are among the vessels setting sail this season.
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4 off-roading, ATV adventures to take in NYS, Pennsylvania
Adrenaline junkies looking for a thrill this season should consider an ATV adventure.
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Here are pups of all ages available for adoption from several local shelters.
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Former day care owner opens trendy LI boutique
She opened the shop in June with her daughter and longtime friend.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-through attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
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Beach fun doesn't end come fall. Try these offseason activities.
The water is off-limits, but there's plenty of fun to be had still at Long Island's beaches.
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Long Island's top 100 restaurants of 2021
From Italian to Thai to soul food, the Long Island dining scene has never been more vibrant.
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These Long Islanders are willing to be fired rather than get vaccinated
"It's not that I'm against vaccines, but I'm for having the choice of whether I want to put something in my body or not," said one NYC teacher, who's willing to be placed on unpaid leave to avoid a COVID-19 shot.
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Top 50 Long Island boys volleyball players for fall 2021
A look at the top boys volleyball players across Long Island high schools for the fall 2021 season
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Volunteer who delivered meals to seniors honored
"The unveiling of William Ayala Way is special because it was indeed his way of being that positively impacted everyone he encountered," Ayala's niece Sylvia Diaz said.
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Forecast: Cloudy and warm, with a chance of rain
There is a 20% chance of rain today and highs should be in the 70s. But then Long Islanders can expect clear skies and warm temperatures this weekend, forecasters said.
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Maybe next year: LI jobs recovery could take until end of 2022
The delta variant and inflation "rolled back the timeline" for a return to full employment levels, said economist John A. Rizzo.
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Hochul: Up to 1,143 Afghan refugees likely resettling in NY
The number of refugees is almost double the amount previously estimated to resettle in the state.
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Feds: Tech company employees plead guilty to copyright infringement
Prosecutors say the three defendants used computer programs to activate copies of clients' software without paying a licensing fee.
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Plasterers' union seeks an apprentice
The recruitment period will end on Oct. 1 or when 100 application forms have been distributed, whichever comes first.
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Amagansett's 'Truck Beach' belongs to oceanfront homeowners, appeals court rules
The state Court of Appeals denied East Hampton Town's motion to appeal the case, ending the yearslong lawsuit pitting the access rights of town residents and commercial fishermen against beachfront property owners.
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FDA panel is first key test for Biden COVID-19 booster plan
Scientists inside and outside the government have been divided in recent days over the need for boosters and who should get them, and the World Health Organization has strongly objected to rich nations giving a third round of shots when poor countries don't have enough vaccine for their first.
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Australian PM rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub deal
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian said it was "highly irresponsible" for the U.S. and Britain to export the nuclear technology to Australia.
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Crypto exchange draws SEC ire
Regulatory and privacy concerns are at the root of the SEC's threat to Coinbase's interest plan. Are federal regulations aimed at crypto coming?
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U.S. unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
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Chauvin to be arraigned for alleged civil rights violation
A former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday for allegedly violating the civil rights of a teenager in a separate case that involved a restraint similar to the one used on Floyd.
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