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'He had his whole life ahead of him': Brother remembers fallen NYPD officer from LI
"My brother was an amazing guy," Teddy Tsakos, 42, said in a phone interview with Newsday as he prepared to board a plane to New York from North Carolina. "He had his whole life ahead of him. It was cut short."
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All NYers 16 and older can walk in for COVID shots at state-run sites, starting Thursday
Gov. Cuomo said that in New York State, the "demand is reducing, fewer people are asking for appointments," while the supply of vaccine has increased.
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I got my COVID-19 vaccine — what can and can't I do?
More than a third of Long Islanders are now fully vaccinated. So, what can you do now that you're vaccinated that you couldn't do before? And what won't change?
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Officials: NY Legislature will, for first time, repeal some Cuomo pandemic mandates
The Senate and Assembly plan to vote Wednesday to repeal a Cuomo mandate requiring a food purchase when ordering an alcoholic beverage in restaurants and taverns.
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Former first mate of fishing charter boat admits to intentionally destroying vessel
Thomas Jordan, who pleaded guilty Tuesday, and vessel owner Timothy Juettner, 53, allegedly sank the fishing vessel because it needed major repairs Juettner couldn't afford, sources previously told Newsday.
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State funds for Nassau grants to replace septic systems
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran says the $2 million in state funds will help pay for up to $10,000 in grants to homeowners and businesses.
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Biden speech to Congress: Expect a stripped-down event
The speech Wednesday will be scaled back dramatically due to COVID-19 concerns. The event "won't look, or feel, or sound like it has in the past," Biden's press secretary said.
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LI places 20 high schools on U.S. News & World Report's annual list
There are 15 Nassau schools on the list, including nine in the top 500. In Suffolk, five high schools made the list, with two in the top 500.
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Singas: Pair charged in $436G investor-fraud scheme
Peter Quartararo, of Glen Cove, and his business partner, Paul Casella of East Meadow, took funds from investors and spent the money on "personal luxury items and travel," says Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
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GOP candidate for Nassau County executive has COVID-19
Hempstead Town Council Member Bruce Blakeman, who plans to attend next week's town board meeting, says he's feeling better after testing positive nine days ago.
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Northport-East Northport district considering closing two schools
The school board will hold a special hearing Tuesday night to discuss the impact of closing Bellerose Avenue and Dickinson Avenue elementaries, with a vote scheduled for Thursday evening.
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Village judge barred for life from bench for sexist language, favoritism
The state Commission on Judicial Conduct investigated Peter Gallanter over allegations that he "dismissed or reduced tickets in multiple cases for defendants with whom he had personal relationships" and "repeatedly described female litigants and lawyers in demeaning and sexist terms."
Tracking the coronavirus
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CDC: Those fully vaccinated don't need to wear masks outside, unless in big crowds
The guidance, which also added that unvaccinated people can go without a face covering outside in some cases, too, came Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Cuomo: New York allowing more people to return to offices, gyms, casinos and outdoor stadiums
The changes, to become effective next month, are the result of continued progress on reducing virus positivity and increasing the level of vaccinations in the state, Gov. Cuomo said.
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In fight against virus, Biden looks for path back to normal
President Joe Biden spent his first 100 days in office encouraging Americans to mask up and stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. His task for the next 100 days will be to lay out the path back to normal.
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EU finalizing plans to allow U.S. tourists back this summer
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said Monday.
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Biden expanding summer food program for up to 34M schoolchildren
The agriculture secretary called the summer benefits a "first-of-its-kind, game-changing intervention to reduce child hunger in the United States."
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NY lawmakers to OK bill to extend eviction ban until Aug. 31
Currently, the moratorium is slated to end Saturday. The extension would cover residential and commercial tenants, according to the bill.
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Attorneys: Prominent figures left out of diocese list on abuse allegations
The list was issued April 15 and includes the names of accused priests and deacons, the years and locations they served, and the places where the alleged abuse occurred.
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When summer venues, beachside restaurants will reopen this season
You don't have to wait until Memorial Day weekend for summer fun.
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Number of county workers who make $200,000-plus spiked in 2020
The number of county employees paid more than $200,000 jumped by 13% in Nassau County and 26% in Suffolk, according to payroll data obtained and analyzed by Newsday.
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Time for U.S. to share vaccines
Aiding other nations helps us, too.
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Gun case could be culture shock
New York law is in the bull's-eye.
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LI town officials collaborate with builders to ease backlog of building permits
Today's edition of The Point discusses efforts to make building permits easier to obtain, activity surrounding the upcoming race for CD1 and more.
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A picnic party in your backyard and more rental fun
Set up an archery area, a picnic tent and more.
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New food truck serving fried birria tacos opens
"There isn't a day that goes by when they're not the number one seller," said co-owner Rich Zoob, of the birria tacos.
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Explore a field of 500,000 tulips at LI farm this weekend
The flowers should remain in bloom for about a month.
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LI spots packed to the gills with freshwater fish
Find bass, carp, perch, eel and more freshwater fish in these Long Island waters.
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Par 3 courses where you can get a taste of golf on LI
Practice your short game at these courses.
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The rumors are true: Your skinny jeans are out of style, LIers say
The purported demise of a favorite style reaps cheers and tears.
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Nassau County PAL brings back boxing class after 15 years
Children are already being placed on a waitlist for the spring program.
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Long, scenic and family-friendly bike trails
Biking is a great way to get your wheels turning on Long Island.
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