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New York mandating vaccine or testing for state workers, Cuomo says
New York State is mandating that all state employees get vaccinated or tested regularly and that all patient-facing health care workers in state-run hospitals receive the vaccine, as the delta variant continues to spread throughout the nation.
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Mask guidance shift renews questions for schools
LI school officials, teachers and parents offered mixed views after the CDC — citing new data about the infectious power of the delta variant — recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff and students, regardless of vaccination status.
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Village police chief to retire with $774G payout for unused sick time, vacation
Mayor Jesse Warren criticized the package for Thomas Cummings, who will be compensated for 686 unused days at $1,095 per day, plus almost $23,000 in retroactive per diem pay and medical and dental benefits without premium payments for his spouse and other dependents over his lifetime.
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Quogue police: Officer tried to stop speeding motorist moments before crash that killed 5
A village police officer clocked Justin B. Mendez, 22, driving at least 55 mph in a 40 mph zone, put on flashing lights and attempted to pull him over just before the 11:15 p.m. crash on Saturday on Montauk Highway near Quogue Street, said Quogue Police Chief Christopher Isola.
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Flooring store opens in Commack and plans 2 more on LI
A Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center has moved into a space vacated by Target.
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Police: Arrest made in fatal Fourth of July shooting
Police said the shooting occurred during an altercation between two groups at a block party.
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New seafood spot opens in Bayville
At this restaurant opened by a local fisherman, you'll find uber-fresh-caught clams, oysters and more.
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Teen heroes lauded for rescuing family from house fire, explosion
Officials hailed the quick actions of two teens who evacuated neighbors from their home moments before a backyard propane tank exploded.
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Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition
Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title.
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LI's Capobianco on winning silver medal: 'It just feels unreal'
It's the first of two possible medals for Wantagh-raised Andrew Capobianco at the Tokyo Games.
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Alec Baldwin named honorary chairman of Hamptons' Haiti benefit
The fourth annual Hamptons Artists for Haiti Benefit will raise funds to build a school for 400 children in the remote foothills town of Ranquitte.
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Barney the bull update: Searchers employ the waiting game
The search for the bull has gone on for more than a week, and now the rescuers on his trail have eschewed an active search in favor of simply waiting for him to come to them.
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Family carnivals are back: Put these dates in your calendar
The Feast of St. Rocco is the first up.
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Great places to get ice cream on LI
No food sums up summer like homemade ice cream, whether it's a cone on the run, or a sit-down feast of a banana split.
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Exploring Port Jefferson: Things to do, restaurants, shopping and more
This waterfront community offers an eclectic menu, a wide range of shopping options, and a vibrant downtown strip with activities for all ages.
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Set sail with these boat cruises from Oyster Bay to Montauk
You can see the sunset, relax with a glass of wine or take a swim on these boats that offer public tours and private charters.
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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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7 summer spots to enjoy outdoor live music on LI
Dance, dine or kick back in the sand while live bands perform.
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Beach resorts, more to explore along the Delmarva Peninsula this summer
Delmarva offers an abundance of inherently safe-distanced, outdoor activities and spectacular scenery.
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Dix Hills mom creates new line of Hindu dolls for kids
The dolls represent Hindu deities.
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LIRR labor leaders fault MTA plan for East Side Access
The labor leaders are balking at an MTA proposal to hire outside contractors to run the LIRR's new East Side Access terminal in Manhattan — a plan they say would deny jobs to LIRR union workers and create a new layer of bureaucracy.
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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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Check out 11 Long Island downtowns then and now
While Long Island's downtowns have evolved over the years, many of the shops have retained a vintage feel, and landmarks remind communities of their deep histories.
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Stop and frisk, housing costs, Olympics and LI Arena
Reader letters to Newsday.
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O'Reilly: Biles scores gold for struggling youths
Young people today are raised in a whirlwind of information and with expectations impossible to realize.
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The vaccinated deserve better
Those of us who are acting responsibly shouldn't have to be put at risk by living our lives.
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Four LI hospitals ranked among Top 50 in U.S. in medical specialties
The hospitals — North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Huntington Hospital and St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center — were among the Top 50 facilities in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-22 Best Hospital rankings.
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Forecast: Pleasant today, storms tomorrow
Highs should be around 80 degrees with low humidity expected today. But powerful thunderstorms, heavy rain and even an isolated tornado are possible tomorrow, the National Weather Service said.
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Oceanfront Fire Island home on the market for $1.999 million
The 3-bedroom, 2-bath house is in the secluded community of Water Island.
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Newsday files to intervene in Levy appeal of document's release
A judge had previously denied that Newsday request, saying it was moot because he had already ordered the non-prosecution agreement to be turned over.
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NY lawmakers: End privacy protection for highway cameras
To deter bad driving and "apprehend perpetrators" the lawmakers want to reverse a decades-old policy banning recording and use for law enforcement.
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Aurora Music Festival canceled due to rise in COVID cases
The October event, which was just announced two weeks ago, was to be a scaled-back version of the Great South Bay Music Festival.
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Petition seeks to bar nonresidents from speaking at school board meetings
An online petition, which comes amid a debate over whether students should wear masks in class, has received more than 100 virtual signatures since it was posted last week.
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U.S. women's hoops team captures 3-on-3 Olympic gold
The U.S. team of Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young have won the first women’s gold medal in the new Olympic sport of 3-on-3 basketball
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LI's Capobianco on winning silver medal: 'It just feels unreal'
It's the first of two possible medals for Wantagh-raised Andrew Capobianco at the Tokyo Games.
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LIers at the Tokyo Olympics
See Long Island's Olympic athletes competing throughout the Games in Tokyo.
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Watch Capobianco and Hixon's silver-medal winning dives
Wantagh-raised Andrew Capobianco teamed with Michael Hixon to win the silver medal in men's 3-meter synchronized springboard diving at the Olympics ...
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England skips quarantine of vaccinated visitors
Fully vaccinated travelers from the United States and much of Europe can enter England without quarantining starting next week.
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Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers
As a member of the secretive Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Angus King has reason to worry about hackers. At a briefing by security staff this year, he said he got some advice on how to help keep his cellphone secure.
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CDC reverses course on indoor masks for parts of U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.
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Bear cub burned in wildfire heals at California center
An injured bear cub that was rescued after it suffered burns in a California wildfire is being nursed back to health at a wildlife center at Lake Tahoe. Officials have named the young bear "Tamarack."
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'This is how I'm going to die': Officers tell Jan. 6 stories
Police officers detailed the horror of their experiences, their injuries and the lasting trauma as they begged lawmakers to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Cryptocurrency 101: What you need to know
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Best-selling author Megan Miranda talks about her new mystery novel
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