Coronavirus
After more than a year of restrictions affecting business and social activities, patrons will now be able to sit shoulder to shoulder in bars or restaurants. Gyms, offices and entertainment venues will also go largely back to normal, Cuomo said. Long Island led in adult vaccinations.
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Suffolk median home price hits a record $500,000
Bidding wars continue to drive prices up as scarce supply and low rates fuel the market; Nassau median price was $635,000 in May, records show.
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Hempstead man pleads guilty in Massapequa Preserve machete killing
Antonio Cullal, 26, pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy charges in the death of Julio Cesar Gonzales-Espantzay, 19, in a plea bargain that includes a sentence of 20 years to life in prison.
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Unmasked people seen at 2 school forums
Video of two Commack school district events shows multiple people unmasked in the Commack High School auditorium, days after Gov. Cuomo and guidance on the district's website said the indoor school mask requirement remained in place.
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Suffolk surplus could total $500 million over two years
The county's general fund surplus could swell to between $492 and $547 million in 2022, due to high sales tax revenues and receipt of federal pandemic aid, according to projections.
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June 15 village elections feature several contested mayoral, trustee races
In Southampton Village, incumbent Mayor Jesse Warren will face off against predecessor Michael Irving in a contentious race that two years ago was decided by fewer than 50 votes.
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Real estate agents give insider tips for buyers in this hot market
Today's home-buying landscape is tough. Real estate experts are sharing tips for how to focus your search, get what you need when you’re ready to buy and come out of a bidding war on top.
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Four Long Island districts back at polls today for budget votes
Polls for the revotes opened at 6 a.m. in Northport-East Northport and Three Village, at 7 a.m. in Wantagh, and at 2 p.m. in Bridgehampton.
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Police: Girl, 12, drowns in backyard pool
It's at least the second time in just over a week that someone in Suffolk County was found unresponsive in a backyard pool and later pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Police: Islip man killed when car strikes tree in Bayport
Erik Schreiber was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.
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PSEG replaces steel pole damaged after crash on East End
PSEG replaced the controversial steel pole damaged after a fatal crash in November but did not disclose the cost to replace the damaged pole.
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Food critic tries Burger King's new chicken sandwich
The meat inside is tender, the bun is, you know, a bun, and there are pickles that many swear are appreciably superior to BK's rivals.
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Ashanti, Ja Rule and Fabolous to headline LI Music Festival
The concert will take place at Farmingville's Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill on Sept. 11.
Tracking the coronavirus
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More evidence suggests COVID-19 was in U.S. by Christmas 2019
A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest that the new coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
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LIers with weakened immune systems still wary of COVID-19
Millions of Americans are immunocompromised, which means they have immune systems that are less able to protect them from infections and diseases such as the coronavirus.
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Northwell requiring new employees to get COVID-19 shots
This comes as employers nationwide grapple with whether to require workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as they reenter the workplace.
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Analysis: LI had 45 times fewer COVID-19 cases last week than in beginning of January
Weekly case totals now range from five or fewer cases per 100,000 people in Glen Cove, East Hampton, Shelter Island and Southold, to 25 cases per 100,000 in Babylon.
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Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
The Novavax vaccine, which is easy to store and transport, is expected to play an important role in boosting vaccine supplies in the developing world.
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Thinner Mints: Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies
The 109-year-old organization says the coronavirus — not thinner demand for Thin Mints — is the main culprit behind the 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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What's hot in the Hamptons, Montauk this summer
The East End is once again bursting with new and fun things to do, restaurants to try, spots to explore and favorite summer spots to revisit this season.
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LI's 113-year-old duck farm invests millions to modernize hatchery
For Crescent Duck Farm, the $3 million investment came amid one of the worst sales drops in the company's history and tested its commitment to the future.
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LI food trucks near you to visit, hire this season
The menus go way beyond hot dogs and pretzels, and joining in on the food-truck boom this year: mobile bars available for hire, too.
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2 new Fire Island restaurants debut in Ocean Beach
Jon Randazzo has opened a hip new taco spot and revamped a second eatery, moving to a larger space and hiring a new chef.
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Live music on Main Street returns to LI towns this summer
Dine, listen to music and more at these neighborhood evening events.
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Parks, performing arts centers offering live entertainment this summer
Parks and performing arts in the Northeast offering live entertainment, exercise classes, comedy shows and more this season.
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LI bra boutique looks to help you find the perfect fit
Three women opened the store in Rockville Centre.
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A new cruise ship is sailing the Great South Bay
The boat is based in Bay Shore Marina but can pick up and drop off passengers from different locations within 15 miles.
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Popping the question is hard. LIers are using wedding proposal packages to help.
Why not have a penguin propose for you?
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Under-the-radar spots to play Skee-Ball, retro arcade games
Where to find retro video game cabinets throughout Nassau and Suffolk.
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LI drive-in movie, concert schedule for the summer
Drive-in movies and concerts are springing up around Long Island again this season.
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Emerging at the top: Meet 13 of LI's extraordinary seniors
One underwent brain surgery and still maintained a 100 average. Another grew up in poverty in Kenya and is headed to Dartmouth. These are some high school seniors who are navigating adversity and helping their communities.
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Voters’ guide: See who’s running and where to vote
Early voting is underway for primaries on June 22. Read all about the candidates who are looking for your vote and where they stand on the issues.
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Oyster Bay considers seizing golf course by eminent domain
The town board will vote to schedule a July 13 hearing on using eminent domain to condemn the Peninsula Golf Club in East Massapequa that has an interested buyer who has agreed to the $4.4 million purchase price.
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Nurse-practitioner comes back to LI to pay it forward
"The importance of having a doctor who understands your culture is huge," said Tia Knight-Forbes, who grew up in Amityville and opened her ITAV-NP Family Health practice in March.
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Setting up a home gym: How to make your space work out
During the pandemic, many Long Islanders decided to bring the gym to their homes, creating or expanding workout spaces.
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Rocky Point High School custodian saves girl choking on french fry
David Cook, a custodian at Rocky Point High School, was at the other end of the cafeteria when he heard there was a medical emergency and came to the rescue of the choking freshman girl.
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Amy Schumer's streaming series films in Malverne parking lot
The Rockville Centre-raised comedy star brought her upcoming Hulu series "Life & Beth" to Malverne, shooting in a parking lot on Hempstead Avenue.
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Real estate agents give insider tips for buyers in this hot market
Posted June 15, 2021
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