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Cuomo: New York adopting CDC mask guidance for vaccinated people
The guidelines, unveiled last week, say fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks except on public transportation, in schools and in health care facilities, among other settings.
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Long Islanders react to new mask guidance
Gov. Cuomo said New York will be adopting the CDC's new guidance and regulations on masks and social distancing for vaccinated people. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd spoke with some Long Islanders for the local reaction.
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Voting begins: Islanders decide on board candidates, budgets
Masked Long Island voters showed up at school polling sites Tuesday starting at 6 a.m., weighing in on proposed budgets often featuring tax breaks and spending totaling nearly $14 billion regionwide.
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LI school elections: See candidates, propositions and budgets
School district residents go to the polls today to vote on budgets and members of their local boards for the coming school year. Here are the details on the ballots in 124 districts.
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Meet 142 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.
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Great places to get ice cream on LI
No food sums up summer like homemade ice cream, whether it's a cone on the run, or a sit-down feast of a banana split.
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Homebuyers explore LI's walkable communities
As the urban exodus to Long Island continues this spring, many city dwellers are finding the best of both worlds in homes and apartments in or near Long Island's walkable downtowns.
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Survey: Millennials of color unsure if Long Island can meet their expectations
Many of the respondents said that if Long Island continues to ignore young peoples' needs they see themselves leaving the region.
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Housekeeper testifies for the defense about day Thomas Valva died
The housekeeper at the Center Moriches home, Tyrene Rodriguez, testified for the defense about what she observed on the day 8-year-old Thomas died after, prosecutors say, he was forced to sleep in an unheated garage.
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Curran proposes $375 payments for Nassau property owners
Curran, who is seeking reelection, said funds for the payments would come from $100 million in federal pandemic aid, and from a $43 million surplus Nassau ran last year.
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Cops: Homeless man robs four 7-Elevens in five days
The man robbed the first store Thursday, say police, who are looking for a second suspect in a stolen getaway car.
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Cuomo's book deal during pandemic was worth $5.12M
The governor received $3.1 million in advance for the book on his leadership during the COVID-19 crisis.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Biden boosting world vaccine sharing commitment by 20M doses
That would add to 60M doses previously approved as the president announced that new COVID-19 cases have declined in all 50 states.
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LI landlords call for more COVID-19 grants for eateries
The developers' group Association for a Better Long Island wants Congress and Biden to allocate more money to the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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How the COVID-19 pandemic changed Long Island's towns
Municipalities in Nassau and Suffolk adapted to social distancing restrictions, offered services to homebound residents and kept the lights on. What they did to adapt could affect how they operate going forward.
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Snowstorm closures used to scare him. No more.
His bowling alley, The All Star, shut down for months, and owner Chris Keller struggled under the financial strain. Then he made a video that helped a lot.
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NY now one of 18 states with half of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The state's rate is slightly higher than the nation's, as tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Doctors disagree on whether Cuomo's decision to lift restrictions is wise
Vaccinations and warmer weather should help limit COVID-19's spread as the state moves toward further loosening restrictions, but the virus will continue to kill and make people sick for years to come, public health experts predict.
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Excelsior Pass a hot ticket — if you can get one from the state
While some Long Islanders easily have obtained a COVID-19 Excelsior Pass with a few clicks online, others said they can't get one even though they've completed the vaccine process several weeks or months ago.
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Rep. Zeldin: I won't call Biden election 'illegitimate'
The front-runner for the Republican nomination for New York governor says he has a $2.5 million campaign account and support from more than half of the GOP county chairs.
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Explore Huntington's bars, restaurants, shops and more
Huntington has a vibrant downtown, a nationally-recognized working farm, a castle and more.
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Vaccines in, masks out
New state guidance is good progress.
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O'Reilly: A reality check for NY Republicans
Supporting Zeldin for governor is risky, since he is anathema to Democrats.
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Endorsement from Bellone, early school district elections voting, Quick Points
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Where to try authentic Latin American cuisine on LI
Many vibrant cuisines have made their way from Latin America to Long Island. Exploring five of them—from Mexico, El Salvador, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru—is a winding journey full of flavor.
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Gone fishing: How to get started at LI's freshwater lakes and ponds
Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, April trout are a spring delight.
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LI drive-in movie, concert schedule for the spring and summer
Drive-in movies and concerts are springing up around Long Island again this season.
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Doggie day care and indoor dog parks on LI
Here are some venues that your fury friend can head to for fun and fitness during the day.
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Outdoor workout classes in unique locations to try on LI
Do yoga in the vines or a workout on a paddleboard this summer.
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Things to do this Memorial Day weekend on LI
The Bethpage Air Show returns, Splish Splash reopens and summer fun begins Memorial Day weekend.
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Horseback riding for beginners on LI: Where to go, what to bring
Class options for adults, kids and more are being offered this summer.
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New arcade with 40-plus pinball machines opens in LI mall
A 29-year-old opened the arcade with pinball machines from the last 50 years.
