Gabrielle Petito case
The FBI announced it had recovered the remains in Bridger-Teton National Forest, near where police have said she was last seen in late August while on a cross-country camping trip with her fiance.
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Hospitals, nursing homes worried vaccine mandate could affect staffing
Hospital care officials said it's critical that employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. But a report says firing employees who refuse to get the shot could exacerbate existing shortages of nurses and other employees.
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Nassau cop dies of coronavirus — top line-of-duty cause of U.S. cops' deaths
Charles "Chuck" Vroom, who was on the force for 17 years and had been assigned to the Williston Park-based Third Precinct, died Sept. 12.
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Officials: COVID-19 boosters a possibility for general population
The comments came days after a federal panel recommended limiting third shots of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to seniors and others at high risk.
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'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown' win big at the Emmys
Instead of surprises or upsets, there were twists, and not undramatic ones either.
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Cops: 3 die in Long Island crashes Sunday
Eight others were injured in the three crashes, which occurred early Sunday, Nassau and Suffolk police say.
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Mepham's Sofia LaSpina becomes first female to score TD in LI history
A 4-yard TD reception caps a historic day for the junior wide receiver.
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Syosset's Rebecca Margolin is top female finisher in LI Marathon
France native Guillaume Flamarion won the men's race.
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Casual Greek spot opens second LI location
Chicken, pork and beef-lamb gyros are so stuffed with shaved meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki that they're a challenge to maneuver.
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Police: Selden man charged with hate crimes after attacking Hispanic men
Christopher Cella was charged with luring three Hispanic men into coming with him in his car, then attacking two of them. A third was able to escape.
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30 displaced, four firefighters hurt in Lakeview building fire
It took 150 firefighters from 24 departments to battle the early-morning blaze, said Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro.
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Schumer seeks more federal funds to fight mosquitoes
He calls on the Environmental Protection Agency administrator to increase funding for the CDC's Vector-Borne Diseases program by 61%.
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Hochul announces plan to address school bus driver shortage
Gov. Hochul said her plan to recruit school bus drivers includes shortening the commercial driver's license application process and reaching out to the more than 550,000 people in New York who already hold CDLs.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-through attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
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Long Island's top 100 restaurants of 2021
From Italian to Thai to soul food, the Long Island dining scene has never been more vibrant.
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Hiking, kayaking more: 4 LI parks to explore this fall
Many parks across Long Island offer a wide variety of activities and amenities in addition to the traditional playgrounds.
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Go apple picking at these LI farms this fall
From Honeycrisp to Golden Delicious, there are all kinds of apples waiting to be picked at Long Island orchards this fall.
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Farm fun for kids on LI includes animal trains, face-painting, more
Get ready for roasted corn, perfect pumpkins and encounters with friendly ghosts this fall.
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6 reasons to escape to Fire Island this fall
The beach is quieter, the ferries less crowded but the sun still warm and inviting.
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Disney on Ice is coming to the new UBS Arena this winter
"Let's Celebrate" will highlight 14 classic and modern Disney stories.
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Former day care owner opens trendy LI boutique
She opened the shop in June with her daughter and longtime friend.
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Businesses are trying not to pass rising costs on to you. Here's how.
Some restaurants have added hours, some have turned to catering, and some retailers are limiting inventory or turning to local manufacturers.
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No more peak fares on the LIRR for the rest of '21, MTA says
The measure to lure riders back comes as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority sees big gains in ridership in recent days.
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What to eat (or not) at LI's first Top Golf
From wings to cheesy macaroni bites, what's worth the calories?
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Make booster shots available
Data shows they restore resistance to symptomatic infection to 95%, with no more side effects than the second shot.
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Recalling a kid sitting on the dock in the day
Five decades ago, Northport was a fishing village.
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The pursuit of equity in education
We achieve neither excellence nor fairness until we treat all kids as our kids.
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Ancient Order of Hibernians still helping with modern-day problems
The Babylon group is celebrating its 75th anniversary and regularly assists local parishes, veterans' groups and the town's food pantry with clothing, food and blood drives.
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Rep. Lee Zeldin diagnosed, treated for leukemia
Zeldin, who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor, said he was diagnosed with an early stage chronic myeloid leukemia and "immediately started treatment which I responded well to without side effects."
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Marchers in Wyandanch: 'Drop the guns, save our sons'
Mother of teen gunned down in 2016 says, "Our youth are dying every day in this community, and nobody's doing anything about it."
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Riverhead mulls ban on sales of commercially bred pets
Town board members have said the proposed law would protect dogs and cats from being acquired through "puppy mill" operations, but pet store owners say it would harm their businesses.
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Forecast: Sunny, warm and clear through Wednesday
The next chance of showers comes Wednesday night, the National Weather Service says.
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Mom recalls plans Marine son had before being killed in Iraq
Former soldiers, families of soldiers and elected officials gathered at The Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage to pay tribute to soldiers deployed during the War on Terror.
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If you see it, kill it: Why this pretty bug has experts sounding alarms.
The spotted lanternfly may be pleasing to the eye, but this invasive insect, which has turned up on Long Island, can be very destructive. Experts explain why they are asking the public to slay them on sight.
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Human remains consistent with those of missing Blue Point native Gabrielle Petito found
The FBI announced it had recovered the remains in Bridger-Teton National Forest, near where police have said she was last seen in late August while on a cross-country camping trip with her fiance.
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Biden's UN speech: What to expect
The president will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday as he faces continuing criticism on issues including Afghanistan and his treatment of NATO allies.
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What happened to Gabby Petito? Key developments in the case
A timeline of events leading up to and following the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito, the Blue Point native reported missing while on a cross-country road trip with her fiance, Brian Laundrie.
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State readies ban on Styrofoam cups, plates, 'peanuts'
New York is preparing for a statewide ban on the sale and distribution of polystyrene foam products for takeout food and other uses that begins Jan. 1. A public comment period ends Nov. 22.
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Blue Point native Gabrielle Petito 'loved that van life.' Now she's missing.
She left Long Island in early July with her fiance, destined for the West Coast, with plans to go hiking and camping in some of the country's most scenic locales. The search for answers in her disappearance continues.
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LI’s doctors on the science behind masks
Posted September 17, 2021
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CNN’s Keith Boykin talks about his new book, his career and more
Posted September 16, 2021
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