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Protests decrying the death in Minnesota of George Floyd in police custody continued for a fifth day across Long Island on Thursday. Credit: Newsday, Charles Eckert, Randee Daddona / Shelby Knowles, Thomas A. Ferrara
For fifth day, Long Islanders protest Floyd killingThough the marches were largely peaceful, in Merrick the crowd swelled to more than 4,000, and the demonstration closed Sunrise Highway and the Southern State Parkway.
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Cuomo: Long Island enters next reopening phase Wednesday; urges caution
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said the progress made over the last weeks could be lost if state residents are not careful about avoiding COVID-19 exposure. Medical schools to reopen June 22. Read more
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See the latest updates from officials, Newsday reporters and more on coronavirus.
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It's the first testing data since May 25 from the county, which attributed the decline to removing from previous counts the results of antibody tests.
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A retraction in the journal Lancet involved a May 22 report on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine.
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Check the latest numbers on how coronavirus has spread in your community.
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Last week, 9,886 LIers filed for unemployment, raising the total to 350,000 who have filed over the past 11 weeks.
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The violations could lead the state to revoke Dublin Deck's liquor license.
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Under the plan, 22 teams will begin preparations to head to Orlando to resume the season, and the NBA will conduct an abbreviated finish to the regular season to determine the playoff picture.
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School budget votes come at a time of uncertain funding
Albany is hoping for another round of federal stimulus money or it may have to cut school aid.
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Though some clergy returned to Suffolk jails, Nassau officials continue to prohibit chaplains and other visitors due to inmates who tested positive for COVID-19.
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Doctors from Good Samaritan and MS Family Medicine Health are answering your questions about the coronavirus and what to expect as the economy reopens.
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Hotel experts say solutions to 6-foot social distancing should include new furniture arrangements, signs or other ways to keep guests apart.
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Finding a fashion face mask on LI
Wearing a pretty mask "makes my day sparkle a little bit," one Long Islander says. Read more
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Their kids' homework helped these parents learn trivia-worthy facts.
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Biking is a great way to get your wheels turning on Long Island.
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The shop gives brides the option of buying something new and "previously owned," too.
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Disco Unlimited's "Saturday Night Drive-In Fever" show will be held in the parking lot of the East Farmingdale amusement park.
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Even if you've eaten your fill of ice cream, there's always room for gelato.
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You can hit the sand at these spots with reduced capacity and other safety measures.
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You don't have to go far from home for the outdoor movie experience.
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De Blasio, Shea decry violence on NYPD officers
The two city leaders raised concerns Thursday over attacks on cops during protests. Demonstrations again continued late into the night in defiance of an 8 p.m. citywide curfew. Read more
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"People are starting to take things into their own hands," one shop owner says about the spike in sales.
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William Johnson, who is retiring as superintendent of Rockville Centre schools after 40 years in that system, will take on his Hempstead assignment July 1.
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Valerie Cincinelli's attorney had argued that a $1.5 million bond, along with having her live with her father, a retired NYPD lieutenant, would be sufficient for her release.
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They're bound for the Ivy League, Annapolis and elsewhere to study fashion merchandising, guitar performance and more. Meet the 2020 salutatorians.
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By Saturday, this year's crop will be ready for early picking.
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The site offers the store's entire inventory of bagels, as well as mini bagels, bagel chips, black and white cookies and more.
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Keep military out of domestic matters.
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Result must be lasting police reforms.
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On July 1, Johnson will take on the roll of state monitor for the Hempstead School District.
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