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Northport-East Northport plan could shut 2 schools next fall
Declining enrollment, aging buildings and projected drops in tax revenue in the school district have prompted deliberations over the closures. Parents are divided over the issue.
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Cuomo said out-of-state visitors can show negative tests for COVID-19 before and after arriving in New York, or opt for a 14-day quarantine. Bordering states and essential workers are exempt. New Yorkers who travel out of state are subject to similar rules, he said.
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The push comes after some learned of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's interest in acquiring the 5.2-acre park from the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District.
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Officials say they can't afford the $700,000 bill to fix the HVAC system, keeping them as the only library on the Island to stay closed.
At first glance, the two families behind the Modern Snack Bar in Aquebogue and SagHar in Port Jefferson have nothing in common. But dig a little and you'll find an inspiring, even heroic tale of Long Islanders who have learned to persevere.
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After a historic die-off last year, baymen who have made early trips to harvesting sites say there are none to be found this year.
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The rolling caravan was greeted by cheers from pro-Trump crowds but also by scattered groups that held signs in support of the Democratic challenger.
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Baba Brinkman has been a full-time rap artist since 2004 — "no day job." We talked with him about "Old King Coal," respect from his peers — and "The Rap Canterbury Tales."
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The Lindenhurst native scored in the second and fourth quarters as the Buckeyes improved to 2-0.
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Coast Guard: Man dies after boat capsizes in LI Sound
The man's body was found in Greenport Saturday morning, the Coast Guard said.
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Sunday is the last day for early voting before Election Day. Nassau and Suffolk polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Counties, state credit contact tracers for low positivity rates
Contact tracers are tasked with reaching those who test positive for the coronavirus, then calling their close contacts to ask them to get tested or self-isolate. Read more
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On the day the United Kingdom passed that mark, the prime minister made a sudden about-face and confirmed that stringent restrictions on business and daily life would begin Thursday and last until Dec. 2.
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The political rivals offer starkly different plans for the next steps to deal with the pandemic.
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Even with the increase in daily confirmed cases, the positivity rate that the state has tracked to determine infection levels was still hovering above 1% in the region and statewide.
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After a century of crises, she's far from finished at 104
The East Northport centenarian celebrates her 104th birthday Thursday and says the secret to a long life is simple. "I try to be good to everybody." Read more
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Housing advocates, including some on Long Island, allege Redfin's policies contribute to segregation.
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Tickets are being sold, but there are no guarantees about whether they'll be able to be used.
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The passion and anxiety driving voters to the polls should give way to patience as ballots are tallied.
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Vigilance against the virus worked, and will again.
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Three propositions are up in the county in November.
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My wife and I have front-row seats to see folks enjoy where they live, knowing their quality of life has improved through the efforts of local government.
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Early voting smashes turnout projections statewide
Sunday is the last day for early voting before Election Day. Nassau and Suffolk polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more
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Trump, Biden campaigns reflect tensions over the future of criminal justice.
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On Tuesday, the networks will grapple with what each is describing as the most fraught, logistically complex election night of the television age.
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The national popular vote alone does not guarantee victory.
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Absentee ballots and when states will count them create a big unknown for the reporting of final results.
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Biden leads Trump in all age groups, except voters ages 65 and older, according to the Kalikow Center Poll.
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Newsday's Faith Jessie speaks to Long Island millennials about how the student debt crisis is impacting their vote in the upcoming ...
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Trump, Biden campaigns reflect tensions over the future of criminal justice.
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Connery "defined an era and a style" and the "wit and charm he portrayed on screen could be measured in mega watts," Daniel Craig said.
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The political rivals offer starkly different plans for the next steps to deal with the pandemic.
