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Suffolk Legis. William Spencer arrested on drug charges, officials say
Spencer, who is also a doctor, was arrested and accused of trying to trade drugs for sexual favors, prosecutors said. Read more
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Looking to prevent a repeat of last month's disorderly debate, the Commission for Presidential Debates announced changes to cut down on interruptions.
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The median price for homes, excluding the East End, rose to $500,000 in the July-through-September period, up 6.6% from a year earlier, according to a report.
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You can follow your falafel pita or kofte platter with a baklava milkshake.
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A third man has been charged in connection with the 2016 killing of an 18-year-old man, whose mutilated body was found in a Greenlawn park on Aug. 20, 2016.
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The new $453.5 million plan does not raise taxes, but officials said dipping into a rainy-day fund was necessary to manage a decrease in revenue during the pandemic.
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Store owners say they'll be launching holiday sales early in hopes of luring still-wary customers to spend.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate as Republicans powered past Democrats' boycott of the session.
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Originally named Jerusalem, the community's past lives in its streets, cemeteries and church names, and the past is something its people take seriously.
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Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and some board members declined to comment at a budget hearing when questioned by residents.
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Cuomo: NY will ease restrictions around COVID-19 zones showing improvement
The state will apply restrictions in decreasing levels of severity for coronavirus cluster zones. Several Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods were moved to lesser "yellow" restrictions. Meanwhile, Hampton Bays closed a school, and Lawrence extended closures. Read more
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Nassau County fire marshals found unsafe conditions at the haunted attraction over the weekend.
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The state now has protections in place for residential and commercial tenants until Jan. 1, 2021.
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Bellone: Unequal enforcement of traffic laws 'unacceptable'
Commissioner Geraldine Hart called the differing experiences of Black, Hispanic and white drivers "very concerning for this department." Read more
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Sources say Carton, the former morning show host before serving time on federal fraud charges, could be returning to WFAN in the afternoon sooner than later.
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The aquarium is celebrating with treats and penguins dressed in costume.
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Spencer should resign from Suffolk legislature
Spencer was caught in a law enforcement sting operation after he allegedly arranged to meet a prostitute to give her narcotics in exchange for sex.
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Newsday endorses Kaminsky in 9th Senate District
This district covers Long Beach island and much of Hempstead Town.
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Newsday endorses Brooks in 8th Senate District
This district covers western Babylon Town, southern Oyster Bay Town and southeast Hempstead Town.
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Newsday endorses Kaplan for 7th Senate District
This district covers North Hempstead, parts of northwest Hempstead Town and western Oyster Bay Town.
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Young LI voters on race and policing ahead of 2020 election
Newsday's Faith Jessie talks to young Long Islanders about race and policing, two hot-button political issues on the docket of this year's presidential election.
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Meet the candidates and see where they stand on issues, whether you're voting by mail, voting early or voting on Election Day.
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Zeldin, a Republican who's seeking a fourth term, will face Goroff, a Democrat and a Stony Brook University scientist, on Nov. 3 in the 1st Congressional District.
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"He hasn't shown any interest in doing the work or helping anybody but himself and his friends," Obama said at a drive-in rally of about 300 cars. "This is not a reality show. This is reality."
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LI food writer gets taste of NYC, on a roll
While traffic has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in Manhattan, a bike remains the foodie tourist's best friend, thanks to New York's 1,250-plus miles of paths. Read more
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The "Drive 'N Drag Halloween" show features "RuPaul's Drag Race" stars.
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Corn mazes now come complete with trivia games, haunted characters and more.
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The experience features witchcraft-themed cocktails.
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Celebrate spooky season with younger revelers.
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Is there anything more fitting than a full moon on Halloween?
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Johnnie's Car Wash on Oak is mixing scares with suds.
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Stuffed with candy bars or topped with treats, giant cookies are having a moment, largely fueled by Instagram.
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Question swirled about the origins of Pope Francis' bombshell comments endorsing same-sex civil unions, with all evidence suggesting he made them in a 2019 interview that was never broadcast in its entirety.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate as Republicans powered past Democrats' boycott of the session.
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The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
