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Pressure mounting for Gov. Cuomo to resign as Jacobs, allies abandon him
More key supporters, including state Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs, are calling on the governor to quit in the wake of the AG report that concluded he sexually harassed 11 women.
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More people have died of COVID-19 in NY than state publicly reports, fed data shows
The gap, in the thousands, is rooted in New York’s continuing exclusion of many COVID-19 deaths from its publicly released totals, even though the state is aware of those additional deaths and reports them to the CDC.
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'Sensitive' videos on race, sex, to be restricted in Smithtown schools
There are 34 such videos — among hundreds available online from the company BrainPOP also teaching math, science and other traditional topics — that are covered by the new policy, the superintendent said.
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Canceled by COVID again: New York Auto Show
The $300 million event, a huge economic driver, was scheduled to be a big launch point to show off new electric vehicles.
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Number of COVID-19 patients in LI hospitals on rise
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the Northwell Health system has more than doubled in about three weeks, officials said. The Catholic Health system on Long Island says its number of COVID-19 patients has increased fivefold in less than a month,
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Forecasters: 15 to 21 named storms expected this Atlantic hurricane season
The NOAA forecast says there is a 70% probability that there could be three to five major hurricanes this Atlantic hurricane season.
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Official: Swimming delayed at LI beaches due to shark reports
Swimming at Jones Beach was allowed Wednesday afternoon after a delay but still banned at Robert Moses state parks due to reports of sharks. Two Islip beaches reopened after closures due to "dangerous marine life," officials said.
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Nassau police to crack down this month on reckless driving
Police plan to step up enforcement on county roads through the end of August — the most dangerous month nationwide for motor vehicle crashes and fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Sini: Calverton camp driver had a blood alcohol level of more than 3 times the legal limit
Police also found an empty beer bottle near the driver's seat of the bus after Diane Juergens was arrested on July 13, prosecutors said during her arraignment in Riverhead.
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LI bar requiring workers and customers to be vaccinated
"This is the one area where I can be proactive, where I can exercise some level of control," says owner Vincent Minutella.
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Obamas send condolence letter to Biz Markie's widow
"Like others who admired him, he holds a special place in our hearts as one of rap's most innovative stylists and as a great man," the Obamas wrote of the LI-raised rapper who died last month.
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Long Beach Road flooding 'a problem for 30 to 60 years'
Nassau County is spending $400,000 for repaving and adding 10 drainage basins on Long Beach Road under the Southern State Parkway overpass.
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Find twilight discounts at theme parks, golf courses and beyond
Visit these popular Long Island spots at the end of the day for a discount.
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Take a little trip to Egypt at new Selden market
Homemade baklava, dried melon seeds, date pulp, frozen falafel mix and hot Egyptian food are among treasures you'll find here.
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Hidden retailers on Long Island worth the hunt
Find these shops tucked away on Long Island for discounts.
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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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Go sock skating at LI children's museum
"Slip & Slide Sock Skating" offers a summer alternative to ice skating.
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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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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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More LI colleges, universities moving toward mandatory COVID-19 shots
As infections rise with the spread of the delta variant, the local schools are now among the more than 600 nationwide that will require most students to get vaccinated or stay home.
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LI school start dates range from Aug. 26 to Sept. 10
Several holidays are impacting the school calendar this year. Labor Day falls on Sept. 6. Most systems are off Sept. 7 and 8 for Rosh Hashanah and some districts have added other days off throughout the school year.
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Seeking a 'New England' feel for hamlet's blighted downtown
Brookhaven has launched a search for a master developer to prepare a plan that includes housing, retail stores and restaurants that will rejuvenate the community and give it "a sense of place," officials said.
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Trump is wrong about Congress and his tax returns
His tenure became an exhibit of why new disclosure and ethics rules needed to be crafted for the presidency.
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As the next variants arrive, think of the kids first
The vaccine slouches among us adults should finally bare arms to build a firewall around the young.
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It's not 'prejudice' against anti-vaxxers
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Forgotten 1960s LI band remembered in new film
A documentary recalls the Tuneful Trolley, a pop-rock band of LI high-schoolers who made it to the cusp of stardom in 1968.
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Engeman, Gateway theaters to require proof of vaccination
"We know there might be some kickback, but it's for the good of the community," said Scot Allan, Gateway's director of development and public relations.
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Man killed after he drives into Elmont home
The 22-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and it careened into an Elmont home, killing him and damaging the house.
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New Caribbean restaurants open on Nautical Mile
Caribbean Island and Puerto Plata Seafood on the Water are bringing tropical flavors and music to Nassau's South Shore.
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Faculty union at Stony Brook U. appeals for universal mask mandates
A union representing faculty and staff at Stony Brook University wants universal mask mandates in the fall, as concerns grow about rising infection rates from the delta variant and about the large number of commuter students who are not, as yet, required to get vaccinated.
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Board votes against bringing back South Side girls soccer coaches
Jennifer Abgarian and assistant Chris Aloisi won the Nassau Class A championship this past season.
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Ex-Nassau employee charged with smuggling contraband to suspect in MS-13 killings
Court records show police arrested Elena Santana, a former youth group worker aide at the detention center, on charges of official misconduct and promoting prison contraband in December.
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Casas' 3rd homer, Kazmir help US beat Dominicans 3-1
Triston Casas hit his third home run of the Olympics and the United States beat the Dominican Republic 3-1 to stay in gold medal contention
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Fun and fantastic photos from the Tokyo Olympics
Scenes from around Japan as Tokyo hosts the 2020 Summer Olympics from July 20 to Aug. 8, 2021. ...
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McLaughlin edges Muhammad in battle of world-record hurdlers
Sydney McLaughlin of the United States broke her world record Wednesday and won the Olympic 400-meter-hurdles gold
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Breanna Stewart leads USA to Olympic semis with win over Australia
Breanna Stewart scored 20 of her 23 points in the first half to help the U.S. beat Australia 79-55 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals
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CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until October 3, as the Biden administration sought to quell intensifying criticism from progressives that it was allowing vulnerable renters to lose their homes during a pandemic.
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Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon
A Pentagon police officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit center outside the building, and a suspect was shot by law enforcement and died at the scene, officials said.
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$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Monday, promising that Democrats would work with Republicans to put together amendments. GOP senators cautioned that they needed time to digest the massive bill.
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Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19
Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is "very glad" he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be "far worse."
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U.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers.
