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CDC eases guidance on indoor mask-wearing for vaccinated people
The new guidance still calls for wearing masks in settings such as buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.
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Excelsior Pass a hot ticket — if you can get one from the state
While some Long Islanders easily have obtained a COVID-19 Excelsior Pass with a few clicks online, others said they can't get one even though they've completed the vaccine process several weeks or months ago.
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$4.7B plan to bring Metro-North to Penn Station revived
The MTA plan involving the Manhattan hub, which already hosts the LIRR, Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and six subway lines, was put on hold for the last year because of COVID-19-related funding shortfalls.
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Why Sayville may be LI's next 'it' restaurant destination
There's a foodie vibe in Sayville these days with new places to eat and drink — from brisket nachos to oat-milk soft serve.
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Witness: Couple agreed to talk to police after Thomas Valva's death
Suffolk Det. Norberto Flores made the assertions during a pre-trial hearing to help a judge determine whether video surveillance and other evidence in the murder case against Michael Valva and Angela Pollina will be admissible at their trial.
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Police: Employee refuses to pay would-be robber, chases him off
Police said the man who attempted to rob a Ralph's Italian Ices location was located a short time later and arrested.
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Pioneering Ch. 5 anchor, Bill McCreary dies at 87
Also a former WNYW/5 exec, McCreary was a trailblazing New York-based journalist who helped change news coverage of and for Black Americans.
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Reward offered for arrest in soccer field vandalism
Police said more than $38,000 in damage has been done to the facility, including multiple light poles knocked over, since December.
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LI company vies to power Army augmented reality goggles
The U.S. Army has selected a Long Island company to compete for a $1.3-billion battery contract to power soldiers' augmented reality goggles.
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Activists: Cuomo must reject Nassau police reform plan
Members of Long Island Advocates for Police Accountability and other activists want the governor to withhold state funds for Nassau police until the county amends its plan to include reforms that address what they said is structural racial bias in the department.
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This Harvard grad from Brentwood co-stars in new Angelina Jolie thriller
Medina Senghore has a degree in chemical engineering, a law degree from Harvard University, a master of fine arts degree from The Juilliard School and now stars opposite Jolie in "Those Who Wish Me Dead," out today.
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Cops: CVS worker stole vaccine cards from Levittown store
Nassau police found in the worker in possession of eight pre-filled vaccination cards and 54 blank vaccination cards he intended to sell to unvaccinated friends, Commissioner Patrick Ryder says.
Tracking the coronavirus
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COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 12 to 15 begin on LI
Long Island kicked into high gear Thursday with COVID-19 vaccinations for the newest eligible group — children ages 12 to 15.
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Q&A: What the new mask guidance means to you
The CDC's move left many questions about enforcement and specific situations. Experts weigh in with some answers.
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Businesses, workers must deal with vaccine etiquette
Asking customers about their vaccination status can go either way, offending some, but also offering a comforting option for those who only want to patronize businesses with vaccination protocols, a business lawyer said.
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Office-occupancy gains lag in NYC, on LI
The New York metropolitan area, which includes Long Island, is lagging: Its office occupancy rate was 16.3%, second-lowest of the 10 major cities, ahead of only San Francisco.
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Regal reopening 2 more LI theaters
Regal theaters in Ronkonkoma and Farmingdale will be reopening on May 14.
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NY to distribute building grants more quickly
Up to $150 million will be distributed for major construction projects on a rolling basis this year, Cuomo says.
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LI to start receiving $841M in federal stimulus funds
Nassau County is set to receive $385 million and Suffolk County, $286.8 million, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.
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New Asian takeout spot opens in Huntington
The spot is devoted to egg noodles, zucchini noodles or rice flash-cooked with pulled pork, or steak or chicken, or shrimp and bacon.
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Police: Off-duty NYPD cop killed in LIE crash
Police said the single-vehicle crash occurred just west of Exit 53 and involved a 30-year-old off-duty NYPD officer from Hicksville who had been on the force since 2015.
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5 must-visit attractions in Montauk if you only have a day
You can conquer The End in a single day — if you have to.
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5 new LI breweries to check out this spring
From Sand City's new tasting room in Lindenhurst, to a tiny new brewery in Massapequa Park, these spots are paving the way toward brighter times.
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Teen clothing boutique opens in Wantagh
The shop also carries toys and accessories for children.
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Take a foodie tour of the North Fork this season
Stop and smell the lavender or pick up a fresh fruit pie--you can spend an entire afternoon making pit stops on the North Fork.
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Your summer guide to Jones Beach: Know before you go
Here's a guide to fun beyond the beach at one of the nation's premier public recreational facilities.
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LI partyboat cruises for sightseeing, live entertainment
Go to a live music jam on the water or take a sunset cruise.
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LI drive-in movie, concert schedule for the spring and summer
Drive-in movies and concerts are springing up around Long Island again this season.
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