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Grieving wife's dilemma: How to tell her children their dad is gone
Since the head-on crash that killed her husband and four others, Hifsa Ahmad, of Bay Shore, said she's been peppered with questions from the couple's children about his whereabouts, and she is still searching for the right answer.
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State targeting 21 LI ZIP codes with low COVID vaccination rates
The state will spend $15 million to fund community-based organizations to pursue on-the-ground vaccine outreach in 117 ZIP codes across New York — including parts of Wyandanch, Calverton and Elmont, among other areas on Long Island.
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No sale? Homes that defy the seller's market
Some homes are simply not selling. But there are ways to get things moving.
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These LI dogs have jobs of their own
Wish you could bring your dog to work? These pups are on the job.
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US star Simone Biles exits; ROC wins women's gymnastics
The Russian Olympic Committee has won the gold medal in women’s gymnastics after U.S. star Simone Biles exited with a medical issue
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New LI dessert spot serves coffee imprinted with your photo
Besides Instagram-ready lattes, you'll find crepes and elegant pastries.
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Glen Cove IDA failed to collect $250G in late fees, state audit says
"The [IDA] Board and officials did not properly approve and monitor projects or take action when goals were not met," according to an audit by the state comptroller's office.
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Judge stays release of Levy pact until at least Aug. 2
A Suffolk judge had ordered it released July 26; the new order also temporarily blocks release of investigative material in the 2011 Steve Levy probe.
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Jones Beach lifeguard reports being bitten by shark
Swimming was suspended and a state police drone was brought in to search the ocean for the shark, the local state parks agency director said, but none was found, and swimming resumed.
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Bellone: Suffolk Police Department to discipline two officers involved in misconduct
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and acting Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron on Monday said the police department would discipline two officers involved in misconduct in the detective promotional process.
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What to know before you go back to a Jones Beach concert
There are new rules and regulations to note before the concert season begins at Jones Beach.
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Tax breaks on pollution-control equipment available to Nassau firms
Environmental justice is a motive behind the initiative, which could improve air and water quality in poor communities that have been disproportionately hurt by industrial pollution.
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Try something new: Recent LI restaurant openings
The latest restaurants to open on Long Island.
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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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5 affordable, mini family road trips in NYS
Here are five easy to access and inexpensive in-state mini-vacation suggestions that offer summer fun.
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Husband-and-wife team designs custom wood home pieces
R.E.N. Design Company artisan wood shop also hosts DIY classes.
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Tour the bay houses for a look at Long Island's past
The houses were built by fishermen, baymen and duck hunters.
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Wineries, restaurants and more to explore on the North Fork
The North Fork is bustling with classic spots and new opportunities to dine and unwind this summer.
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5 coastal destinations in the Northeast for LIers to visit this summer
Travel to five places no more than five hours away from LI that provide their own takes on life near the Atlantic Ocean.
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Activities your teen will want to try this summer on LI
Teens are all about making up for what they may have missed out on last summer.
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Cops say their efforts at LGBTQ outreach, inclusion are nothing new
As in Nassau, Suffolk officials and police brass have embraced a new fraternal organization advocating for LGBTQ causes, supporters on the force say. But there has been a longtime effort by police in both counties to bridge divides.
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LI's Suozzi living his dream as Mets farmhand near where he grew up
The son of Rep. Tom Suozzi recently was promoted to the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones.
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New seafood eatery opens with plans to open offshore fish farm
You'll find lobster rolls, but also smoked bluefish dip and trout carbonara.
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Marshall: Pandemic tests college admissions
COVID-19 has complicated matters but it's also a chance to improve the process
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Editorial: LI's deadly roads spare no one
Vehicles can be weapons in the hands of the heedless.
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Making waves
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Adelphi says all students must take COVID-19 jab by fall
All students will be required to show proof of vaccination for "the well-being of our community and to enable our return to a full academic experience this year," says a post on Adelphi's website.
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Forecast: Hot today, with some haze from wildfires
Highs in the upper 80s are expected today and some haze may start to move in from the wildfires out West later in the day. There is also a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, the National Weather Service said.
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Searchers: No sightings, but bull probably hasn't left area
The 1,500-pound bull remains elusive and in hiding, last seen Friday, according to his pursuers, who have been searching for him since he escaped from a fenced-in farm in Moriches last Tuesday.
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Laborers' union seeks 200 apprentices
The recruitment is being done online and ends Aug. 5 or when 2,000 applications have been distributed.
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Opioid trial expert: Treatment, therapy, counseling can help addicts
There is hope for people who struggle with opioid addiction, a New York state drug treatment specialist testified Monday at Touro College in Central Islip.
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Sebastian Maniscalco will be 1st comedian to play UBS Arena
Maniscalco is bringing his "Nobody Does This Tour" to UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont on Dec. 27.
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Officials: 4 separate car crashes within 2 hours in North Babylon
Three of the crashes early Sunday occurred within 100 feet of each other on the Southern State Parkway, officials said.
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USA loses to Japan in Olympic softball final
A sixth-inning double play by Japan helped the host country to the gold medal as USA takes silver.
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USA women's soccer advances to Olympics quarterfinals
The United States made it through to the quarterfinals of the women's Olympic soccer competition after a 0-0 draw with Australia
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Olympic women's soccer: USA vs. Australia
The U.S. women made it through to the quarterfinals of the women's soccer tournament at the Tokyo Olympics after a ...
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'A bit much': Naomi Osaka cites pressure in Olympic loss
The host country’s superstar is out of the Tokyo Olympics
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USA loses to Japan in Olympic softball final
A sixth-inning double play by Japan helped the host country to the gold medal as USA takes silver.
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USA women's soccer advances to Olympics quarterfinals
The United States made it through to the quarterfinals of the women's Olympic soccer competition after a 0-0 draw with Australia
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At first Jan. 6 hearing, police to detail violence, injuries
Democrats are launching their investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection Tuesday with a focus on the law enforcement officers who were attacked and beaten as the rioters broke into the building — an effort to put a human face on the violence of the day.
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Koreas restore communication channels, agree to improve ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached the agreement during several exchanges of letters since April, the presidential office in Seoul said.
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First, the Tokyo Olympics faced a pandemic. Then extreme heat. Next up, a typhoon.
The Tokyo Olympics have been delayed by the pandemic and then opened under oppressive heat, and now a typhoon is on the way
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Best-selling author Megan Miranda talks about her new mystery novel
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