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Blacks, Hispanics drive down virus infection rates
The infection-rate decline among Long Island's minority communities contrasts sharply with racial and ethnic disparities that persist in other areas of the United States.
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The town is criticized for running deficits in some funds while having surpluses in others, which can create an uneven tax burden, the state comptroller's report said.
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Invoices show that Babylon Village taxpayers have footed the bill of more than $54,000 in two years of litigation over the matter.
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The owner of a popular Floral Park restaurant just starting to recover from the COVID-19 shutdown says he'll rebuild after it was severely damaged in the fire.
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The 'Tunnel to Towers Run' was canceled in Manhattan because of the pandemic, but event organizers gathered to honor loved ones who died ...
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The Port Washington Police District will sell the Derby Road house officials bought for $780G in March and considered turning into a parking lot.
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The homemade pastas and pesto and sauces found on the menu are now ready to be cooked at home, along with other items.
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Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett as the court prepares to hear arguments in a lawsuit aimed at invalidating the Affordable Care Act.
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Both victims were shot after a disturbance inside D'Ambiance Bar and Lounge on Grand Avenue spilled into the parking lot, police say.
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NYPD: Four arrested after crowd disrupts traffic
The large crowd had gathered for a Black Lives Matter protest, according to published reports and video taken at the scene.
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Statewide, the infection rate was 1.02% Saturday with Long Island at 1%. Eight Suffolk establishments were cited for not complying with coronavirus safety requirements, the governor says.
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School officials say fewer younger people are going into the field, and retired teachers who have served as substitutes in the past may be sitting this year out due to fear of contracting COVID-19.
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Nassau and Suffolk residents under age 30 account for the largest share of new coronavirus cases since June, data show.
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Report: LI drivers spend extra 81 hours a year in traffic
The average Long Island driver spends 81 extra hours a year stuck in traffic a report by TRIP, a nonprofit transportation research group shows.
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But critics say its disruption of the old facility and natural scrubland is inconsistent with its environmental promise.
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At a Newsday virtual forum, private and parochial school educators say enrollment is at record levels but the coronavirus has led them to make adjustments in how they teach and keep students safe.
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Furious fires, fateful floods
Ignoring the causes of the destruction won't help us prevent the devastation.
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A friendship with RBG stitched through fashion
I will always remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg's kindness, generosity and calm, as well as her unique sense of style.
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Crossing the protest line
Personal boundaries do matter.
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Politics not a litmus test for friendship
We must recognize the humanity of those with whom we disagree.
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Long Island restaurateurs have been preparing for this moment for months.
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Kayaks offer a waterside view of fall foliage.
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Discover the beauty of nature and plant life at arboretums and botanical gardens.
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Farm stands, breweries and more offer the sights of the season while staying west of Riverhead.
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Fall is ripe for fun at local farms, cider houses and more.
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Double features include family friendly Halloween flicks followed by R-rated horror films.
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Carefully choosing native plantings will beef up the food chain, feeding insects that birds, in turn, will use to feed their chicks come spring.
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Hit the paved paths at these scenic spots.
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Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett as the court prepares to hear arguments in a lawsuit aimed at invalidating the Affordable Care Act.
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In remarks on Sunday, the former vice president sidestepped any talk of expanding the court to counter conservative gains should he defeat President Donald Trump in November
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Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period last year.
