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More than 300 new COVID-19 cases on LI, state figures show
In test results from Thursday, Nassau County registered 167 new cases and Suffolk County had 152, for a total of 319, state data shows.
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Cops: Three found shot dead in Farmingville town house
Homicide detectives are investigating after one man and two women were found dead in a Farmingville town house, police said. A baby found in the residence was not harmed, Suffolk police said.
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Rescuer: Escaped bull has been spotted
A FedEx driver saw the 1,500-pound animal, which fled from a Moriches farm on Tuesday, from the side of the road and now a police helicopter was looking for it, one of the animal rescuers involved in the search said.
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Shoplifting is on the rise at LI groceries
Supermarkets are making changes to stop the pilferage, but they see the plastic bag ban, economic hardship and masks as feeding the increase in shoplifting.
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Southampton rejects concert request at site of infamous Chainsmokers show in 2020
The town's emergency management officials denied the application, citing concerns over community impact, public safety and land-use issues on the property, and the police chief said the August concert would have conflicted with the start of the Hampton Classic.
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Police: Woman found fatally stabbed in Holtsville
The victim was found by a resident who had heard a woman calling for help, Suffolk police said.
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25 years after it closed, the Long Island Arena is fondly remembered
The barn-like structure in Commack was home to minor-league hockey, pro basketball, concerts, circuses and more.
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Smithtown schools administrator who steered equity efforts steps down
Jennifer Bradshaw, who helped guide the district's diversity and equity work, will leave for a job at an education foundation.
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Man sentenced to 37 years to life in prison in fatal Hempstead shooting
A judge condemned a 2018 Hempstead shooting ambush that left one person dead and wounded another as "cowardly and senseless" Friday before sending one of the defendants to prison for 37 years to life.
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Cops: Boy, 9, killed in Manorville crash
Police said three people were taken to a hospital, where the boy died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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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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Ex-Water Mill radio manager sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to fraud
The former manager of Long Island Radio Broadcasting was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $302,585.01 in restitution for using a company credit card without authorization to pay for personal luxuries such as boat maintenance and a Caribbean vacation.
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Frosé, lobster tacos and Rocket Fuel: Can you tackle the Fire Island foodie crawl?
Take an epic walk of the barrier island's eateries with food writer Scott Vogel.
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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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Exploring Port Jefferson: Things to do, restaurants, shopping and more
This waterfront community offers an eclectic menu, a wide range of shopping options, and a vibrant downtown strip with activities for all ages.
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Husband-and-wife team designs custom wood home pieces
R.E.N. Design Company artisan wood shop also hosts DIY classes.
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See large-scale model trains ride at Old Westbury Gardens
The Great Pine Railway, a one-of-a-kind, outdoor large-scale model railroad exhibit, is now rolling.
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Dix Hills mom creates new line of Hindu dolls for kids
The dolls represent Hindu deities.
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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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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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Judge tosses suit filed by Hauppauge school district over zoning
Lawyers for the Hauppauge school district had argued the zoning was harmful because district staffers could not know how it would affect busing and student services.
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AG: State reaches $1.1 billion settlement with opioid distributors
The $1.1 billion will go to drug abatement programs in Nassau and Suffolk, Attorney General Letitia James said, not the state's general fund.
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Not cool! Ralph's faces Italian ice shortage on LI
Labor and supply shortages have led to the demise of up to 40 flavors.
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Steering the wrong way
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Think twice, Grandma, before you become the nanny
The biggest losses from taking care of grandchildren are what economists call opportunity, or indirect, costs.
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Vaccine mandates and personal liberty can coexist
One can consider a thing desirable without believing people should be forced to do it.
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Doctors see a summer surge in children's cold, virus symptoms
Pediatricians and urgent care centers around Long Island are seeing the unusual surge in symptoms normally reserved for the fall and winter months. They blame a few factors for the increase.
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Farmingdale offers programs to train wind-energy workers
The college is launching the programs as the state moves toward a goal of more than 9,000 megawatts of wind energy over the next 14 years.
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3 LI restaurants to try this weekend
Book a table with a view, and enjoy grilled oysters with a glass of rosé.
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Islanders to play first game at UBS Arena on Nov. 20
Isles get 13-game road trip to open the season starting on Oct. 14, before finally moving into their state-of-the-art, $1.1 billion new home.
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Investment firm takes 25% stake in Nassau Coliseum operator
Fortress Investment Group's purchase of a 25% stake from majority owner Nicholas Mastroianni II is seen as "a show of confidence" in the venue.
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New farmers market opens in Glen Cove
Not only does the market have a spectacular location, but also one of the best mixes of vendors on LI.
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No bull: The best memes and mentions from Mastic's missing bovine
It's a serious search for the 1,500-pound bull that reportedly escaped from Moriches farmland, but you can't blame Long Islanders for having a little bit of social media fun.
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'This can be me': Black participation rising in gymnastics
The success of Olympic gymnastics champions Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles has created a spike in interest in the sport in Black communities
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See the Opening Ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics
See photos from the Opening Ceremonies at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, July 23, 2021. Given ...
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Bring the pain: Olympic swimming begins with grueling 400 IM
Chase Kalisz knows what’s coming: Pain, and lots of it in the 400-meter individual medley that gets swimming underway at the Tokyo Olympics
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Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
Sue Bird and Eddy Alvarez will carry the flag for Team USA at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
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See the Opening Ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics
See photos from the Opening Ceremonies at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, July 23, 2021. Given ...
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Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
Sue Bird and Eddy Alvarez will carry the flag for Team USA at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
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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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Poll: Most unvaccinated Americans don't want shots
Most Americans who haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots and doubt they would work against the aggressive delta variant despite evidence they do, according to a new poll that underscores the challenges facing public health officials amid soaring infections in some states.
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Pelosi says 'deadly serious' Jan. 6 probe to go without GOP
Unfazed by Republican threats of a boycott, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that a congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will take on its "deadly serious" work whether Republicans participate or not.
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