First 100 days
The president used his first full day in office to unveil a 200-page national strategy and to sign 10 executive orders aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 and meeting his pledge to deliver 100 million vaccine shots in his first 100 days in office.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Some 96,000 people were vaccinated in the state in the last 24 hours, but the state has the capacity to inoculate far more, state officials have said.
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The Long Island experts say what's needed right now is a better process for getting teachers and staff vaccinated against the coronavirus and making schools safe again for live, in-person learning for students.
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Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who visited the Jones Beach vaccination center Thursday, said the state has the means to deliver the vaccines to the public, but that the supply isn't there.
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Starting Sunday, a partial day of work by someone collecting unemployment will not eliminate a full day's jobless benefit.
Top Stories
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Two Nassau students named finalists in Regeneron competition
Lucy Zha, of The Wheatley School, was honored for her research on the impact of plant-based chemicals on cancer cells. Justin Shen, of Jericho High School, focused on how amino acid in green tea can reduce toxicity in water pollutants. Read more
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"It was very hurtful, very painful, for all of us," says Habeeb Ahmed, chairman of the Westbury Mosque, Islamic Center of Long Island.
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A federal judge has delayed a hearing into whether the convictions of former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and his wife, Linda, should be overturned because of a defense claim that a key government witness in the case committed perjury.
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The veteran Nassau detective was known for his wide smile, street smarts and having an arsenal of confidential informants who could help make cases, his colleagues said.
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The leisure and hospitality sector was down a whopping 38,200 jobs from December 2019 to last month, leading the way as the sector with the largest year-over-year declines.
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Probe of white supremacist materials at LIRR station
Stickers and at least one flyer with racist themes were discovered Wednesday at the station and removed immediately, an MTA spokesman says.
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Brooklyn man accused of killing 3 elderly women
The homicides took place between 2015 and this week at the Woodson Houses, a senior housing facility in Brooklyn, police said.
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From Jones Beach to Billy Joel, see how well you know Long Island’s iconic people and places.
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A video posted on Instagram appears to show a masked Rosati outside the Capitol, surrounded by police and protesters. MTA chairman Patrick Foye said his conduct "ought to be investigated, and is being investigated."
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The New York City Police Department and the Civilian Complaint Review Board have agreed to use a disciplinary "matrix" to govern how police officers found guilty of misconduct will be punished, the latest in an effort to increase and bring transparency in policing, officials said Thursday.
Editors' Picks
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The home of the Borghese family is now up for sale, along with 1680-era barns and 66 acres of partially planted land.
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Side hustles range from painting to delivering food.
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David's Cookies has been operating as a mail-order company since 1987, but now it's back with two local storefronts.
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New York needs budget help from Washington
Getting enough money from D.C. to avoid cuts and new taxes will require leadership from Biden, Pelosi and Schumer.
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Shabby use of Trump's pardon power
We should reform the presidential perk.
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Education & COVID-19: What do schools need now?
Educators discuss what resources schools need in order to ensure the safety, health and well-being of staff and students.
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5 nostalgia-packed stores to shop on Long Island
Turn back time with Sugar Babies, Spaldeens, Silly Putty and more. Read more
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While winter isn't typically the best time of year for food shopping, the COVID-19 pandemic has actually widened the options for procuring produce.
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Virtual concerts, film discussions, drive-in movies and more.
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"I learned what it takes to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange," Shane says. "[We learned] about stocks and IPOs and bonds and the beginning steps of trading."
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The store sells clothes made specifically to help the wearer make light of a bad breakup.
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Pet owners are dressing like their dogs, or conversely, dogs are starting to dress like their people.
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Sales are virtual, so you won't see Scouts outside the grocery store.
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Here are some local places to shop, play and hang while accompanied by your pooch this winter.
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Business & COVID-19: The new economic aid act & PPP loans
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Education & COVID-19: What do schools need now?
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COVID-19 vaccines: Answers to your most-asked questions
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