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Valva case: Prosecutors say video, audio evidence was legally obtained
Defense attorneys for Michael Valva, 42, and Angela Pollina, 43, who have both pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and child endangerment charges in connection with Thomas' hypothermia death, said the video was obtained without permission or a search warrant and therefore should be excluded.
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Cops seek drivers, family seeks answers after fatal crash
State police say Richard A. Riggs lost control of his vehicle in a collision after a pair of SUVs, one stolen, attempted to pass him and another vehicle near Exit 38. His family spoke with Newsday about their devastation.
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AG James: Firm that touted 'underperforming' investments will pay restitution
TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services agreed to pay $97 million in restitution to clients they "fraudulently misled" into investing in more expensive accounts with often lower rates of return.
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77 former patients sue ex-LI doctor over alleged abuse
The claims against Stuart Copperman were filed a month before the expiration of a look-back window provided by the state to allow child victims of sexual assault to file lawsuits.
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LI's oldest FDNY firefighter honored
Chester Moscicki, the oldest member of the FDNY Fire Association, described the day as "overwhelming."
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Manfred sees eventual end of modified extra innings, doubleheaders
Manfred also suggested there is momentum within the industry to regulate the frequent defensive shifts, which could result in a push to mandate having two infielders on each side of second base.
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Lawyers for opioid makers challenge addiction expert's testimony
Under cross-examination, Dr. Anna Lembke acknowledged that she has been paid hundreds of thousands of dollars as an expert witness for plaintiffs suing opioid makers.
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Poll: 68% of New Yorkers feel the worst of COVID is behind us
A new Siena College poll found that 68% of New Yorkers feel that the worst of COVID is behind us. But some Long Islanders aren't ready to celebrate just yet. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.
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Oyster Bay officials acknowledge lawsuit threat if town proceeds with eminent domain
"We expect and anticipate that there will be some litigation," Councilman Steven Labriola said during a hearing on the potential condemnation of the Peninsula Golf Club in East Massapequa that a Florida buyer has already agreed to purchase for the $4.4M asking price.
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'I am a miracle': Wyandanch grandmother shares story of COVID-19 recovery, hope
Doctors said Alisa White, 61, who had overcome COVID-19 and a severe bout of potentially life-threatening pancreatitis, had a 10% chance of survival.
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Three Village school officials OK $220M contingency budget
The contingency plan freezes property taxes for a year. Earlier budget plans were rejected twice by voters in the district.
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Former Amityville superintendent leaves with $230G settlement
The Amityville Board of Education agreed to pay former Superintendent Mary Kelly a $114,000 lump sum and contribute to her retirement account as part of a settlement agreement that called for Kelly to resign, according to documents obtained by Newsday.
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2 new pedal boats hit the water on Long Island
You can pedal your way through the water with friends.
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The ultimate guide to outdoor dining on LI
Our best picks for eating beachside, on a rooftop or with a water view.
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What's hot in the Hamptons, Montauk this summer
The East End is once again bursting with new and fun things to do, restaurants to try, spots to explore and favorite summer spots to revisit this season.
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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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New water trampoline debuts in Montauk
MTK Cruises has added a water trampoline to its offshore options.
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5 boating excursions to take this summer on LI, NYS
Here are five adventures that can get you out onto the water this season.
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More than just the beach: What to do beyond the surf and sand at 5 LI locales
Grab a towel and some sunblock, and follow the sound of the waves.
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Update your outdoor spaces this summer with these 15 products
Take the color scheme from the indoors and bring it outside.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Catching up with former News 12 anchor Stone Grissom
"I don't regret leaving [News 12] but I do miss on a daily basis not getting to tell Long Island stories [and] I do miss Long Island," says Grissom, a News 12 fixture from 2011-2020.
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SEC charges 3 with Long Island Iced Tea insider trading
A New Zealand businessman who secretly controlled the company profited from insider information when the firm changed its name to Long Blockchain, the SEC charges.
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Gross: Isles GM Lamoriello has to make more than hockey decisions
The salary cap impacts what Lamoriello can do with the expansion draft looming and the need to sign his restricted free agents.
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Haiti crisis calls for U.S. caution
Besides the question of force, the U.S. has decisions to make as to whom it ought to help and prod and to what end.
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Kids deserve the vaccine, too
Sustainable control of COVID-19 will certainly require vaccinating children.
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Biden administration pushes for the right to repair
Local repair businesses have been shut out from servicing the products we all depend on.
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Suffolk accepts $21.5M opioid settlement; Nassau gives preliminary OK
The settlement with four pharmacy chains and one manufacturer will mean about $28.3M for Nassau.
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NY: Beware of text phishing, text telemarketer scams
The phishing texts tell recipients they are required to update their driver's license data and are designed to steal personal information, while Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has signed legislation expanding the definition of telemarketing to include text messages.
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Officials: Eatons Neck beach closed due to bacteria levels
Valley Grove Beach will reopen once the bacterial levels are found to have subsided, the Suffolk health department says.
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New Chinese restaurant opens in Syosset
The shop offers authentic Chinese hand-pulled noodles.
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Remains of LI native found in Surfside condo collapse
Judy Spiegel's children posted a message on Instagram confirming their mother's death. Her son Josh remembered her as an "amazing mother and grandmother" who doted on the entire family.
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Feds: LI woman pleads guilty in $30 million prize scheme
Lorraine Chalavoutis, 64, pleaded guilty in federal court in Central Islip to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in a scheme that prosecutors said included many elderly victims.
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Cops seek drivers, family seeks answers after fatal crash
State police say Richard A. Riggs lost control of his vehicle in a collision after a pair of SUVs, one stolen, attempted to pass him and another vehicle near Exit 38. His family spoke with Newsday about their devastation.
Nation/world
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GOP state voting restrictions 'un-American,' Biden declares
President Joe Biden declared that preserving voting rights is "a test of our time" Tuesday as Texas Democrats took dramatic action to stymie their state's latest effort in a nationwide Republican push to tighten ballot restrictions.
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Remains of LI native found in Surfside condo collapse
Judy Spiegel's children posted a message on Instagram confirming their mother's death. Her son Josh remembered her as an "amazing mother and grandmother" who doted on the entire family.
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FDA adds warning about rare reaction to J&J vaccine
The FDA announced the new warning, flagging reports of Guillain-Barre syndrome, an immune system disorder that can causes muscle weakness and occasionally paralysis.
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Police patrol Havana in large numbers after rare protests
Large contingents of Cuban police patrolled the capital of Havana following rare protests around the island nation against food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Wildfires rage as West grapples with heat wave, drought
Firefighters were working in extreme temperatures across the U.S. West and struggling to contain wildfires as another heat wave baked the region, straining power grids.
