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NY seeks to suspend or revoke licenses of 18 LI real estate agents cited in Newsday investigation
The state has already revoked the license of one agent amid a housing bias probe stemming from the Long Island Divided project, in what records and interviews show is the first such instance in more than 20 years.
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Quick-thinking by fellow cops, ex-Marine helped save Suffolk officer after Patchogue stabbing, SCPD says
A Centereach man is in custody on multiple charges after stabbing the officer, who is in critical but stable condition with a severe leg wound.
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Ambulance dedicated to EMT who fell to COVID-19
Valley Stream volunteer firefighter and EMT Michael Field died a year ago of COVID-19 that he got on his last call, officials said.
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Projected fatal drug overdoses increased on LI during the pandemic, statistics show
Projected fatal drug overdoses increased 34% in Nassau and nearly 12% in Suffolk during 2020, which experts say is linked to social isolation, financial anxieties and mental health challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Adventureland opens its doors again after 18 months of being closed
For over a year Adventureland in Farmingdale, has been closed due to the pandemic. On Friday the park opened to a warm welcome. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.
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Cops: Woman crossing street struck and killed by SUV
A 29-year-old man driving the SUV stayed at the scene after the vehicle struck the victim, Nassau police say.
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Arrest in deadly hit-run of LI federal judge in Florida
Judge Sandra J. Feuerstein was on a sidewalk in Boca Raton when she was struck. The driver then hit a 6-year-old boy before she drove away and crashed in Delray Beach, according to an affidavit.
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Both sides willing to negotiate infrastructure details
Congressional Republicans and Biden administration officials remained largely entrenched in their positions on what the size and scope of the final plan should look like, but both sides said there was room for negotiation.
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Online instruction has been liberating, and vexing, for students with disabilities
Some college students have experienced easier access to classes, extracurriculars and appointments, but for others — with a complex array of disabilities — the COVID-19 pandemic has posed new obstacles and a need for new accommodations.
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Mac-and-cheese chain opens Hauppauge location
The customizable mac-and-cheese spot meets various dietary restrictions, from gluten-free to vegan.
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Forecast: Wet, cloudy week ahead
There is a chance of rain every day this workweek until Friday, when its expected to be partly sunny and warmer.
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Babylon's proposed Oak Beach water system comes with $4.2M bill for residents
The project to replace privately-owned wells with a public utility for homes on the barrier island had been delayed due to difficulties finding a location and higher-than-anticipated cost estimates.
Tracking the coronavirus
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NY health officials: Students can be 3 feet apart in classrooms
The new recommendations, released quietly Friday by the state Department of Health, leave the decision on whether to reduce the distance between kids from 6 feet to 3 to school districts.
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Pubs, hairdressers set to reopen as UK eases virus lockdown
Nationwide restrictions have been in place in England since early January, and similar rules in the other parts of the U.K., to suppress a surge in coronavirus infections.
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Pfizer asks U.S. to allow more kids to get vaccine
New York-based Pfizer and BioNTech SE of Germany have asked the FDA to expand emergency use authorization for their vaccine to include adolescents ages 12 through 15.
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Despite vaccination effort, Long Island COVID-19 cases reach recent highs
Both counties reported relatively high number of test results that could have contributed to the spikes, but the levels of new positives from Wednesday had not been registered in each county since February.
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Tech issues shut down grant portal for theaters, other venues, SBA says
The application portal for a federal grant program to help hard-hit independent movie theaters, concert halls and other live performance spaces was closed hours after it opened Thursday for the first time.
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When will life get back to normal? Medical experts weigh in.
It could happen late this year or in early 2022, but it depends on how many people get vaccinated against the coronavirus — and booster shots could be necessary, some health experts say.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Shinnecock tribe to launch marijuana cultivation, eyes recreational sales this summer
The Shinnecock Nation is setting regulations for a recreational marijuana sales as soon as this summer — but only after the full tribe approves the concept.
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State budget fallout: A weakened Cuomo, emboldened lawmakers
Lawmakers won significant victories on school aid and recreational marijuana, but also bickered among themselves.
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A growing passion: Shelter Island couple's four-season garden
Plantings are a celebration of nature's diversity and impermanence.
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Butterfly greenhouse pops up in LI village
More than 100 butterflies can be spotted inside the greenhouse.
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Try something new: Recent LI restaurant openings
The latest restaurants to open on Long Island.
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Road trips to take in NYS this spring
Check out an amusement park, go wine tasting or try whitewater rafting this season.
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Doggie day care and indoor dog parks on LI
Here are some venues that your fury friend can head to for fun and fitness during the day.
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Axe-throwing range with digital targets opens on LI
Game play changes the targets on demand.
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Explore a field of 500,000 tulips at LI farm
The flowers should remain in bloom for about a month.
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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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LIer opens new online boutique selling nautical-themed apparel
A percentage of sales is donated to Save the Great South Bay.
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