"We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal," said Biden, a Democrat. "We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts."
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Joe Biden was sworn in as 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Following the midday ceremony, Biden joined former presidents at Arlington National Cemetery before he and Vice President Harris walked to the White House. Here are photos of all of the day's events.
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Long Islanders and some of the politicians that represent them weighed in on the beginning of the BIden-Harris administration. Cecilia Dowd reports.
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Newsday asked girls what they think President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris can do to help women and girls. Twenty-four responded with their ideas.
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President Joe Biden assailed "a rise of political extremism, white supremacy, domestic terrorism, that we must confront and we will defeat."
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The rules would govern the use of parcels in the American Venice neighborhood of Lindenhurst, whose residents said nonresident owners have placed fences, sheds, unregistered boats and debris on the strips of land.
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Side hustles range from painting to delivering food.
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Aside from wings, it offers buttermilk fried-chicken sandwiches, mac-and-cheese, giant pretzels and more.
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Shabby use of Trump's pardon power
We should reform the presidential perk.
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Read what NY's representatives thought of the inauguration
The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.
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O'Reilly: Biden inauguration a testament to the promise of America
The transfer of American power took place peaceably on Wednesday and it was glorious.
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"I learned what it takes to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange," Shane says. "[We learned] about stocks and IPOs and bonds and the beginning steps of trading." Read more
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He's out to redefine what we think of when we think of soup, trying favorites from Greece, Portugal, Peru and the Philippines.
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Families comfortable taking a quick trip can find socially distanced diversions for the winter break.
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It's extra screentime some parents say they don't mind.
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Thinking about adopting a pet? These Long Island shelter dogs are looking for forever homes.
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The store sells new pieces from brands described as "modern with a vintage edge."
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Pet owners are dressing like their dogs, or conversely, dogs are starting to dress like their people.
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Temperatures might be going down, but Long Island's restaurants are just starting to heat up.
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