The emphasis so far is on those who served in the Obama administration, when Biden was vice president — and a sharp change from the Trump administration's "America First" policies that disparaged international alliances.

Dinkins, who served as mayor from 1990 to 1993, died six weeks after the death of his wife, Joyce.

The 2 1/2 mile route down Broadway is canceled — a COVID-19 victim — but the televised parade will feature floats, giant balloons, Broadway showstoppers, musical stars, marching bands and Santa Claus, Macy's says.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time as investors were encouraged by progress on coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S. to Biden will finally begin.

Over-the-top bidding wars have been breaking records across Long Island as the market recovers in gangbusters style from the spring coronavirus lockdown.

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Visit one of these Long Island Christmas tree farms where you can cut down your own evergreen with the family.

Shinnecock Nation Warriors of the Sunrise, on day 23 of their 26-day protest, demand the state relent in its battle to topple the tribe's 61-foot Sunrise Highway billboard.

Pastor Meint Ploegman of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Bohemia was remembered as a gentle man who exemplified faith and love.

Now it has more of a focus on shareable plates such as raw oysters, fondue, cheese plates and charcuterie.