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Cop: Five dead, one critical after Quogue head-on crash
Quogue police say a Nissan Maxima hit a Toyota Prius heading the opposite direction Saturday night on Montauk Highway.
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Cops say they believe triple killing in Farmingville was targeted attack
Police continued to search for suspects and did not reveal a motive in the slayings.
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Full rate impact of green-energy transition remains unclear
Billions in new investments are planned for the grid, while old plants will be retired. How will those costs balance out, and will customers pay more?
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Runaway bull still on the run, Suffolk police say
The search continued overnight and into Sunday but the 1,500 pound bull still had eluded capture.
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Cops: Jeep is struck, knocked off overpass in DWI crash
The Jeep landed on its roof on the road below, and the driver suffered minor injuries, while the operator of the car that caused the Farmingville accident was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said.
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U.S. loses to France 83-76, 25-game Olympic win streak ends
The U.S. had won 25 consecutive Olympic games, last losing at the Athens Games 17 years ago and settling for a bronze medal there.
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Forecast: Rainy Sunday and a hot week ahead
There's a 70% chance of showers Sunday with gusts of up to 30 mph before the heat returns Monday and remains for the rest of the week, the National Weather Service says.
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LIRR labor leaders fault MTA plan for operation of East Side Access
The labor leaders are balking at an MTA proposal to hire outside contractors to run the LIRR's new East Side Access terminal in Manhattan — a plan they say would deny jobs to LIRR union workers and create a new layer of bureaucracy at the financially troubled transit agency.
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Cuomo team assails investigators as probe hits pivot point
A key legislator in response warns that such tactics could be viewed as an attempt to intimidate witnesses.
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School administrator criticized for equity efforts steps down
A district spokesman said Jennifer Bradshaw's departure "did not have anything to do" with outside pressure. Bradshaw, assistant superintendent for instruction and administration will leave for a job at an education foundation.
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Browns River dredging 'long overdue,' State Senator says
Sen. Alexis Weik says the $2-million project for Browns River, a key waterway for boaters and businesses, is awaiting funding and permit approvals from several agencies.
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Cops: Motorcyclist killed in Holtsville crash
The 28-year-old man was riding a Ducati motorcycle on Country Road 83 when he collided with an SUV making a left turn onto the roadway from Fairview Avenue, police say.
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Snap the perfect selfie at one of these sunflower fields
If you're a fan of the sunflower, this is your chance to get up close and personal to thousands of them.
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Self-serve wine bar opens in Port Jefferson
To go with the wine, you'll find charcuterie boxes, savory dips and chips, and fondue featuring cheese, chocolate and doughnuts.
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Who's playing Jones Beach this summer, fall
From the Jonas Brothers to Alanis Morissette, Jimmy Buffett to Zac Brown Band, there's a show for everyone this season.
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Set sail with these boat cruises from Oyster Bay to Montauk
You can see the sunset, relax with a glass of wine or take a swim on these boats that offer public tours and private charters.
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LI winery finder: Plan your getaway now
Winery Finder will give you everything you need to know about LI’s wine country.
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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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Make your own style at these LI events and classes
A jewelry pop-up, a flower crown class and more events.
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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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She went into labor while making an egg sandwich in her bake shop
At Hometown Bake Shop, family influences items across the menu, including the Bubbe, Buela and Nonna. "My food, every aspect of it, is a thankfulness to them," says owner Danna Abrams.
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Check out 11 Long Island downtowns then and now
While Long Island's downtowns have evolved over the years, many of the shops have retained a vintage feel, and landmarks remind communities of their deep histories.
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This is why your mail is late on LI
Trump-era changes to traditional mail delivery along with the pandemic are behind a postal slowdown on Long Island, experts say, while consumers face delays receiving monthly checks like Social Security or late fees for bills marked late by creditors.
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LI's 7-day positivity rate above 2%, data shows
The 2.08% seven-day positivity rate for Long Island was the highest since April 28, state health department data shows. Less than a month ago, on June 29, the seven-day rate was 0.35%.
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School for severely disabled 'hopeful they all come back'
Educators at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson are planning — if the state approves — for nearly all students to be on-site this fall and for them to resume their after-school activities.
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10 items to toss from your garage
Say goodbye to that old paint, tech and furniture.
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Nonprofit graduates newest class of Latina leaders
The 10 graduates of SEPA Mujer — who come from Central and South America — are the fourth group to complete the program that aims to educate and empower women to become leaders in their communities.
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Honors for a longtime LI firefighter who helps kids find a spark
Louis Valentino has spent decades mentoring teens and local youths who eventually became firefighters themselves. He was recognized for his efforts at a ceremony in East Patchogue.
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Going to the chapel, but first a detour to LI for that marriage license
Couples unable to get appointments in New York City and upstate search east for wedded bliss, leading to a surge in licenses and ceremonies performed compared to 2019.
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'Gray divorce' opened up a new life to these Long Islanders
According to the Pew Research Center, the 50-plus age group doubled its divorce rate between 1990 and 2010, led by baby boomers, with that rate currently remaining steady.
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USA’s Olympic men’s basketball win streak stopped at 25
France dealt the U.S. a major blow in basketball once again
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U.S. loses to France 83-76, 25-game Olympic win streak ends
The U.S. had won 25 consecutive Olympic games, last losing at the Athens Games 17 years ago and settling for a bronze medal there.
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Kalisz wins first American gold medal of Tokyo Games
Chase Kalisz won the first American medal of the Tokyo Games with a gold in the men’s 400-meter individual medley
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LI's O'Brien helps U.S. women's eight boat win heat
O'Brien's boat edged Romania to win the heat and advance directly to Friday morning's 10:05 final, which will be 9:05 Thursday night back on Long Island.
Nation/world
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WWII vet who help build barracks on Okinawa honored
William Gomez, a former resident of Brentwood and Bay Shore who served in the Navy Seabees, received a commemorative pin on the deck of the museum aircraft carrier USS Midway.
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What to watch for in the drive to pass a $4T infrastructure package
Schumer is pursuing two tracks: $579B for bridges, roads and other traditional infrastructure and $3.5T for social infrastructure.
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Biden pushing back on GOP claims that he wants to defund police
Biden has laid out a plan to combat an uptick in violent crimes, and has met with local leaders from across the country to discuss crime prevention strategies.
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After vandalism, cleaned Floyd statue will move to Manhattan
A statue of George Floyd that was defaced in Brooklyn has been cleaned and is headed for Manhattan's Union Square.
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Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium
The Tokyo Games have arrived at last, after a yearlong delay
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Cryptocurrency 101: What you need to know
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Best-selling author Megan Miranda talks about her new mystery novel
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