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Winter storm watch in effect for LI, cloudy day ahead
Heavy snow of more than six inches is possible on Long Island from Friday night to Saturday night, making travel difficult under near blizzard conditions, the National Weather Service said. There is an unusual amount of uncertainty in snow amounts with the storm about 36 hours away, the service added.
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Masking in LI schools: What happens next
Thousands of students went back to class with their faces covered amid a bruising court battle over whether they must continue to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The next step in the court fight looms on Friday.
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Hundreds protest mask mandate in Hauppauge
Hundreds protested the state mask mandate in Hauppauge Wednesday afternoon. Protesters held signs, waved flags and chanted. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.
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These NY TV commercials drove us crazy back in the day
Local and low-budget, these commercials were unpolished, uninhibited and unstoppable.
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LI homes: Sales fall as inventory has 'collapsed'
The number of houses on the market has plunged, leading to fewer sales and a tough environment for buyers.
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80-unit apartment complex in Lynbrook replaces 'blighted' Capri Motor Inn
About two years after the Capri Motor Inn — which had become notorious for what officials said were frequent robberies, drug busts and prostitution — was torn down, the new apartments on Freer Street were opened on Jan. 20.
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Baby, parents reunited with Suffolk cop who helped with unexpected delivery
"I kept asking can we get there faster," recalled Chelsea Anderson of the birth of her son in an ambulance. "He was not waiting. In the blink of an eye, he was coming. He was ready and I was ready."
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Islip councilman collecting biographies of town veterans for journal
The 2022 edition of the Islip Journal of War Veterans will feature veterans who served from the first Gulf War through the present.
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Indoor farmers markets to visit this winter
Neither snow nor sleet nor cold stops these markets from providing LIers with fresh produce, handmade baked goods and much more — all winter long.
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Beating the odds: Business tips for tough times
5 entrepreneurs who have shown resilience in the face of challenges share some of their hard-won wisdom.
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NYCB: $28B for minority, low-income programs pending merger
New York Community Bancorp Inc. is pledging $28 billion to support minority homeowners and small businesses pending the completion of a merger with a Michigan thrift announced in April.
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Lunar New Year celebrations a sign of courage, strength in 2022
Many events are virtual again this year, though families still plan to keep up traditions at home.
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5 romantic getaways to take this Valentine's Day in NYS, more
At a time when this pandemic has reached an unnerving number of cases, travelers are forced, once again, to avoid airports and stay close to home.
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NYC chef opens Indian eatery in Roslyn Heights
LIers ought to welcome this one with open arms.
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New stretching studio opens in New Hyde Park
Long Islanders are trying out stretch studios.
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5 outdoor activities to try in NYS: Ice biking, snow tubing and more
If you'd like to try some of the winter pursuits that bank on how cold New York State can get, these are options to explore.
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7 spots on LI that offer crocheting, knitting classes
Craft your own one-of-a-kind creations during a workshop at a local specialty shop.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this season.
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Family-friendly activities under $50 on Long Island
Getting out during the week or on the weekend looks more affordable on Long Island thanks to spots offering deals.
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Hochul seeking to speed casino licensing with eye on downstate
The governor's proposal to accelerate the process to create up to three more casinos has support in the State Legislature.
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Yolanda Vega, iconic voice of the New York State Lottery, is retiring
For nearly 32 years with her distinctive delivery, Vega was a fixture on local TV, announcing the day's winning Lottery numbers.
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These tropical restaurants will help fight the winter blues
These eateries offer cuisines that conjure images of sunny climes, either real or imagined.
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Crocheting finds a younger crowd, hooks LI crafters
Local crafters are showing that crochet isn't for grannies — and really never was.
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See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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The Point: Moving away, again?
New York holds the distinction of being the state with the third largest exodus
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The Point: Ins and outs of the MTA board
Wednesday marked the first board meeting without Larry Schwartz, Cuomo's controversial appointee.
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How often is your LIRR branch running on time?
The LIRR's annual on-time performance of 96.3% was the highest since the railroad adopted its record-keeping system nearly 50 years ago.
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Hamptons postmodern on the market for $3.2 million
The six-bedroom house has a wine room, pool and tennis court and is close to Dune Road beaches.
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Pavers' union seeks 10 apprentices, starting on Monday
The union will only distribute 100 applications and they must be returned in-person by Feb. 14.
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Blakeman names Bucaria, Chiang to top Nassau jobs
Bucaria, a state Supreme Court justice since 1995, will head the Nassau Assessment Review Commission. Chiang, a former investment banker, has been appointed county Treasurer.
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Feds: Westbury man pleads guilty in mass-mailing scheme
Between November 2013 and November 2018, Maietta sent "fraudulent prize notification mailings to thousands of consumers" as part of a scheme involving a pair of additional Long Island residents and two others, federal prosecutors said.
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Bellone vetoes Democratic redistricting plan
The move by the Democratic Suffolk County executive rescued his compromise agreement with Republicans to redraw legislative district lines for the next decade.
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Feds file new charges in alleged illegal fishing case
Superseding indictment alleges a commercial trawler captain overharvested and sold $850,000 worth of illegal fish.
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U.S. weekly jobless claims fall for the first time in a month
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week following three straight increases economists blamed on the surge in cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
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Biden to visit NYC to meet with Adams on gun violence
The White House said the president will join the new mayor to discuss the Biden administration's "comprehensive strategy to combat gun crime."
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Justice Breyer to retire, giving Biden first court pick
The retirement of the liberal Supreme Court justice gives President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court.
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Fed plans to raise rates as soon as March to cool inflation
The Federal Reserve signaled that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in reversing its pandemic-era low-rate policies that have fueled hiring and growth but also escalated inflation.
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Blinken: No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine
Wednesday's answer to Russia makes very clear that the U.S. is standing by its principles, the secretary of state said. "There is no change, there will be no change."
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Clearing up confusion about COVID guidelines
Posted January 20, 2022
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Get answers about COVID testing, from LI doctors
Posted January 19, 2022
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