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Two more omicron variant cases detected in Suffolk
New York State now has 12 confirmed cases, including three in Suffolk County, of the COVID-19 variant, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Suffolk approves nearly $7M grant to help in COVID-19 battle
The county will recruit and deploy fellows to investigate COVID-19 clusters, trace cases, staff vaccine pods and test wastewater for coronavirus cases, said Jennifer Culp, a health department official.
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LI's best pizza of 2021
The bar has been raised: Long Island pizza is better than it's ever been.
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Teen killed in single-car crash in Bay Shore, police say
Joel Rodriguez, 17, died after the car he was riding in flipped over on Pine Aire Drive in Bay Shore, while the driver survived, police said
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Poll: Hochul holds big lead over expanding Democratic field
But voters have a negative view of Hochul's job performance since she became governor in August after the resignation of Democrat Andrew M. Cuomo.
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Navigating the ups and downs of being a first-time home seller
From pre-listing consultations with a home inspector to clearing out the kids and pets, these LI sellers share what they learned to get their houses moving.
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Bayport man stole pride flags in Sayville, police say
Suffolk police on Monday arrested a Bayport man - already accused of sending hate-filled, threatening letters to LGBTQ organizations - after he allegedly stole pride flags along Railroad Avenue in Sayville in July.
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Homeowners needing aid to avoid foreclosure can apply in January
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the funds will help New Yorkers hurt by COVID stay in their homes, but will not be enough to help all those in need.
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EI's Derek Burrell named the 62nd recipient of Newsday's Hansen Award
The East Islip QB accounted for 33 total touchdowns and 2,952 all-purpose yards, culminating in the school's first Suffolk title since 2016.
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Man threated to stab woman, punched officer, police say
The woman was unharmed but the officer "suffered substantial pain, swelling, bruising and lacerations to his face and both hands," police said.
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'West Side Story': 4 stars for Spielberg's dazzling update
Steven Spielberg delivers a vibrant, edgy, full-throttle movie that rivals the original.
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Hochul pens letter to feds on disputed $182M plan for Yaphank facility
Hochul asked that residents and the Brookhaven Town Board have a say in discussions and approval of a waste transfer station that would process up to 2,000 tons a day of construction and demolition debris.
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10 fun Long Island experiences to give as gifts this holiday season
It might not fit under a tree, but an experience gift just might open up a whole new world for the recipient.
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How to make your own holiday chocolate bark this season
Impress holiday guests with maple bacon bark with mini marshmallows, or chocolate-mint bark topped with Junior Mints.
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Winter light show illuminates Old Westbury Gardens
Trees, normally bare in the colder months, will appear to be lit up in full foliage.
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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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Christmas party pop-up bars open on LI this season
Enjoy themed drinks, dinners and entertainment at venues decked out for the holidays.
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Decorate your home with unconventional holiday wreaths you can make or buy
Think outside the boughs when it comes to decorating your front door.
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Instagram friends open LI shop that focuses on women-owned businesses
The shop highlights other local women-owned businesses by selling their items and inviting owners to host workshops.
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These cooking classes will take you around the world without leaving LI
Classes that tap into the cuisines of various cultures on Long Island will boost your kitchen skills
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Top 100 boys basketball players for 2021
Newsday's annual look at the top 100 boys basketball players on Long Island for this season, listed alphabetically.
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Mayor: Vaccine mandates to be required for all NYC employers
All New York City employers will have to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers under new rules announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
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COVID-19 vaccination rates reported by NY probably inaccurate, experts say
Double-counting, population shifts and other factors are to blame for some of the percentages reported. But the discrepancies are not just limited to New York.
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Retailers want to avoid too many unhappy returns
Handling returns cost sellers more than half a trillion dollars last year, but they need to take care not to drive away customers with legitimate reasons for sending back a purchase.
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Leave the reindeer alone
Dasher and Dancer are beloved movie characters, but real reindeer want nothing to do with humans.
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A crisis of masculinity as robots replace men
Men, as they lose the roles long thought to be obviously masculine, appear to be at particular risk.
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Parenting issues, transparency, Ronkonkoma Hub and more
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Pearl Harbor attack sparks fresh memories for 2 Long Islanders
As the nation marks 80 years since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Loretta Paskor, 98, and William Kaltsas, 100, recall Dec. 7, 1941 as a day when they and millions of other Americans rose up to fight back.
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Farmingdale State DACA students eligible for aid
Farmingdale State becomes the first college on Long Island and in the SUNY system to team up with TheDream.US National Scholarship Program.
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Sunny and calmer today, and less chance of 'accumulating' snow Wednesday
The winds have calmed compared to Monday but gusts of 21 mph remain possible, forecasters said, and expect more rain than snow on Wednesday.
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Ex-Mangano deputy to be sentenced today for obstruction of justice
Rob Walker pleaded guilty in 2019 after a probe of a $5,000 payment he took from a county contractor.
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New airline to offer flights from LI to Norfolk, Charleston
Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, will be the fourth airline to operate out of the Islip Town-owned airport, joining Southwest, American and Frontier.
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Vietnam vet who made weather vane for Islip station honored
The weather vane stood atop the station as a memorial to the late soldier who made it for more than 30 years, before being removed due to damage. Monday, it was replaced and the veteran honored.
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Democratic plan for Suffolk districts prompts GOP complaints
The proposal by outgoing Democrat Robert Calarco would double the number of majority-minority districts. But four GOP incumbents would be squeezed into two districts, GOP officials said.
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Biden-Putin square off as tension grows on Ukraine border
Face to face for two hours, President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin squared off in a secure video call Tuesday as the U.S. president tried to put Moscow on notice that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would bring enormous harm to the Russian economy.
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Amazon Web Services suffering major outage, users say
Users say Amazon Web Services is suffering a major outage. The company provides cloud computing services to individuals, universities, governments and companies including The Associated Press.
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Biden to warn Putin of economic pain if he invades Ukraine
The U.S. president is seeking a diplomatic solution to deal with the tens of thousands of Russian troops massed near the Ukraine border.
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Bob Dole to lie in state at Capitol as nation honors senator
Sen. Bob Dole's casket will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran who served in Congress for 36 years.
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New airline to offer flights from LI to Norfolk, Charleston
Breeze Airways, a low-cost carrier launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, will be the fourth airline to operate out of the Islip Town-owned airport, joining Southwest, American and Frontier.
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Chef Pati Jinich talks about her new cookbook
Posted December 1, 2021
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How to navigate the holidays, whether you’re vaccinated or not
Posted November 17, 2021
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