Republican Convention
The GOP convention is a crucial moment for Trump, who is trailing in national and battleground state polls and under intense pressure to turn the race around.
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De Blasio: City schools can reopen safely using outdoor spaces
The outdoor learning program will prioritize the 27 communities hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Read more
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Counties use motels to isolate homeless with coronavirus
As the pandemic spread, county officials scrambled to house homeless people with the virus, crafting a safety net program with little precedent — on the fly.
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Scientists: Hong Kong man got coronavirus for second time
The man had mild symptoms the first time and none the second time, doctors said.
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See which jobs Amazon is hiring for at its new LI facilities
Amazon will soon have three distribution centers on Long Island to make “last mile” deliveries to customers.
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School nurses ready for first kids, first cough
In the battle against the coronavirus, school nurses could become the new front-line medics, standing between the children and their possible spread of the disease.
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Nassau, developer reach deal on Coliseum lease
The county says the agreement sets the stage for the potential reopening of the arena.
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Homeless plan merits support
Compassion is needed in Jericho response.
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Filler: Port Washington School District's hybrid plan draws ire
The district is embracing a hybrid model in which kids would learn in-person two days a week.
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Are Republicans the party of Reagan or Trump?
The conservative movement is at a crossroads
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For PSEG LI customers, it's the same old game
The providers change but customers are still left in the dark.
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10 things you should know before returning to the gym on LI
"Family" rooms and bring-your-own policies may become the new gym norm. Gyms are set to reopen today in New York. Read more
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Food lovers guide to LI: Everything you need to try this summer
Each of the following treasures is worth a special trip, and remember: No food pilgrimage goes unrewarded.
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Vintage sailboat club keeps 1930s vessels cruising
Maybe you've seen the small sailboats on the Great South Bay near Amityville. Here's their back story.
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Weight loss in quarantine? 5 reasons LIers are shedding pounds
Gone were the social obligations, commutes and excuses.
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5 affordable mini-family vacations in NY state
Here are five relatively easy to access and inexpensive (roughly $500 for a family of four based on two nights' accommodations) in-state mini-vacation ideas.
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Places pets are welcome on Long Island
Many food restaurants have outdoor patios and courtyard where you can bring your pet.
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Must-have school supplies for 2020
The new back-to-school essentials: Uncertainty breeds a new comfortable, casual vibe with added safety measures.
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Discover tons of hidden fun on LI this summer
Long Island boasts a wealth of beautiful and un-crowded outdoor attractions.
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RNC underway after Trump's renomination
The GOP convention is a crucial moment for Trump, who is trailing in national and battleground state polls and under intense pressure to turn the race around. Read more
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Trump questions election integrity as he's renominated
President Donald Trump turned a surprise opening-day appearance at his party's scaled-down national convention into an opportunity to question the integrity of the fall election, even as his aides promised a positive and uplifting message once the evening program shifted back to Washington, D.C. for prime time.
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Postal chief: Trump attacks on mail-in ballots 'not helpful'
"I am not engaged in sabotaging the election," Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said, adding that, like Trump, he personally plans to vote by mail.
