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Cuomo: NY state of emergency for COVID-19 expires tomorrow, won't be renewed
The governor's declaration has been in effect since March 2020. "The emergency is over," Cuomo said, adding, "It's not that we believe COVID is gone."
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Report: PSEG running 'out-of-date' software on 'antiquated' hardware
A new task force report says PSEG's use of an older outage computer system is a setback as this year's storm season gets under way.
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Suffolk judge to decide if DSS records on Thomas Valva case should go to county lawmakers
The legislative committee in April filed suit to obtain DSS records as part of its probe into the case of 8-year-old Thomas, who died after being forced to sleep in an unheated garage in 19-degree weather.
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Retirement community files for bankruptcy again
Among the largest creditors of the Amsterdam at Harborside are 33 families of deceased residents, who are seeking more than $20 million.
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Hundreds of absentee ballots still uncounted in LI primaries
Hundreds of absentee ballots that won't be counted until after primary day still could be a factor in close races with lower turnout.
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Officials: Ban cannabis extract in cookies marketed to kids
Long Beach PTA members and the school district warned parents that cookies designed like Oreos and Chips Ahoy were being sold as "Stoneo" and "Trips Ahoy."
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Should we still be wearing masks? LI’s county health commissioners discuss.
Even with the lifting of most COVID restrictions, many LIers remain cautious. Are we safe from the spread of variants? Should the masks finally come off? The commissioners answer these questions and more.
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Lawsuit: Corrections officers ignored LI man's pleas for help
The family of a Hempstead man who died after being pepper sprayed by about a dozen officers has filed a federal wrongful-death lawsuit alleging his pleas for medical attention were ignored until it was too late.
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Workers to begin dredging project in Sea Dog Creek
Hempstead Town workers will begin a five-week dredging project Thursday to clear a channel for boaters between Point Lookout and Jones Inlet.
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Long Island restaurants with luxe outdoor patios
Fine dining restaurants are sprucing up their outdoor spaces for the summer.
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Antisemitic mail sent to state Sen. Anna Kaplan, Nassau police say
The mail is being investigated as a possible hate crime, Nassau police said.
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Meet 145 of LI's 2021 valedictorians
Get to know more than 100 of the top seniors from high schools across LI. See who had a 120 GPA, who worked with penguins and who’s going abroad.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Can you ask someone if they're vaccinated without sounding judgmental?
The seemingly simple question — Have you gotten the shot? — has Long Islanders grappling with proper etiquette as they wade through the new post-pandemic normal.
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Encouraging COVID shots can be tricky for employers
Federal guidance said mandating COVID-19 vaccines generally doesn't run afoul of anti-discrimination laws, but that doesn't put all legal issues to rest. Encouraging employees to get the shots through incentives can also cause unintended problems.
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Suffolk sees lowest number of COVID-19 positives since pandemic's start
There were 18 new cases Monday in Suffolk and 22 in Nassau, according to the latest state data. The previous low for Suffolk came on March 14, 2020.
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Biden pushes shots for young adults as variant concern grows
More than 70% of Americans age 30 or older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the White House said, even as President Joe Biden is set to fall short of reaching his goal of giving a shot to the same percentage of all American adults by Independence Day.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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'Rampant' fraud cost small firms as much as $79 billion in COVID aid
LI's top federal prosecutor called EIDL grants "catnip for criminals" because they required little documentation from the applicant and were deposited into their bank account within three days.
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For 20 years he's been picking up litter, reluctantly
"It just boggles my mind," he said, recalling the cups, bottles, bags and even dead animals that he has collected and discarded. "The cops, they gotta start ticketing people."
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Selfie studio opens on LI with 15 themed photo stations
Snap a selfie in a vintage VW bus, in front of '90s-themed lockers or at a "bagel shop."
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Can conservatives return to core values?
We must go back to realizing the ideal of respect for all people.
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The key to treating Alzheimer's disease may not be a drug
Multimodal therapies could become central in the fight against Alzheimer's.
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'Long COVID' may help us understand other chronic diseases
Studies of long-haulers might eventually help us understand other illnesses.
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LI parks great for bike riding: Mileage, trails and more
Get a handle on the best parks to go biking this season.
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Cult mushroom supplier opens new gourmet market
The shop also stocks fresh Italian cheese, rice imported from Japan and olive oil from Croatia.
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These 4 LIers in their 20s are already business owners
You might be surprised at who's behind some of those businesses.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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3 moms open new toy store in Long Island village
Argyle Toys will carry many handcrafted items and sustainable toys from women-owned businesses.
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The best ways to see the 'Strawberry Supermoon' on LI
Skywatchers can expect to see a bigger, brighter "supermoon" this month.
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Family-friendly theater productions to catch this summer
"The Little Mermaid, Jr.," a puppet show and other productions return to the stage.
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Splash parks on LI to visit this summer
Cool off and splish splash at Long Island's water parks.
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First look: How wind farm off Jones Beach will appear from shore
The project's 174 turbines, each nearly 1,000 feet tall at the top of the blade, will be clearly visible from 15 miles away.
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Police: Man, 47, fatally struck while crossing road
The man, who suffered "severe head trauma," was pronounced dead at a local hospital, Nassau police said.
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Blakeman calls Curran stimulus plan a 'political stunt'
Curran wants to devote $100M in federal aid to send the money to some 300,000 property owners who qualify for STAR exemptions.
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Customer impact of alleged National Grid kickbacks eyed
Officials have widened an investigation into whether utility customers were put on the hook for wrongful costs to include an LI company implicated for allegedly giving kickbacks to five former National Grid employees.
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Program to combat drug abuse 're-energized,' officials say
"We were winning the battle," Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said. "We were reducing our numbers. And then COVID hit and we lost our way."
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Greenport home on pond lists for $1.525 million
The 0.32-acre property includes a 30-foot dock with a 6-feet deep draft at low tide that can accommodate two large boats, the agent says.
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Nassau cops rescue baby peacock at Milleridge Inn
The baby peacock was not even 2 days old and had fallen in between large containers on the property of the Milleridge Inn in Jericho.
