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Brian Laundrie died by suicide, ME and family attorney say
Brian Laundrie, the person of interest in the homicide of Blue Point native Gabby Petito, killed himself with a gunshot wound to the head, a Florida medical examiner's office and the family's attorney said Tuesday.
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Stats: Nearly one-third of eligible LIers have received COVID-19 booster
Additionally, just over one-third of the eligible statewide population has received the shot. One medical expert called the performance on Long Island and statewide "disappointing," but some pharmacists on the Island said they are seeing strong demand for the boosters.
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Anthony Galgano, co-owner of storied Boardy Barn, dies at 78
To most, the Boardy Barn was a must-stop on the Hamptons summer party circuit but less known was how Anthony "Tony" Galgano welcomed the chance to use the bar as a place for charity fundraisers.
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Rally cry: Reopen Long Beach emergency room, now
A group of about 50 gathered outside the closed stand-alone emergency room, the only such facility on the barrier island.
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Historic Gold Coast property sells for $38.4 million
Toll Brothers, the Fort Washington-Pa., homebuilder plans to develop 46 single-family homes in North Hills on a site that was once home to a 72,000-square-foot mansion and later a Jesuit retreat.
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Child is 6th death in Waukesha parade crash; suspect charged
Jackson Sparks, 8, was the first of many injured children to have died. He was walking in the parade with his 12-year-old brother Tucker, who was injured and is being discharged from the hospital, according to his GoFundMe page.
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Thomas Shevlin, veteran Nassau cop, elected PBA president
Thomas Shevlin, a 16-year veteran of the Nassau police department, takes over the largest of the county's three police unions, and the only one without a new contract.
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Report details misconduct of former Suffolk homicide prosecutor
The report, done by the Suffolk DA's office and New York Law School's innocence clinic, said former prosecutor Glenn Kurtzrock engaged in a pattern of "serious misconduct" before he was forced to resign.
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State AG launching investigation into Babylon school district
Attorney General Letitia James plans to look into allegations made in recent weeks of past teacher sexual misconduct in the school district, her office announced Tuesday.
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Blakeman to keep Ryder as Nassau police commissioner
Police union leaders backed Ryder's selection Tuesday, but activists who criticized a police reform plan he was involved in developing said they were disappointed.
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Activists rally on LI and NYC for clemency and changes in parole policies
The advocates called for passage of two state bills that would change the state parole board's discretion in considering eligible inmates 55 and older and those with a record of good conduct.
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Jury convicts man in Floral Park jewelry heist
Jurors found Justice Brunson was one of two masked gunmen who burst into a Woodbine Court jewelry store four years ago before making off with more than $80,000 in valuables.
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New FireBall roller coaster coming to Adventureland this spring
The ride will be a vertical coaster, with curves that make riders feel they are falling off the edge of a cliff, says Steve Gentile, Adventureland co-owner and president.
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Some Hanukkah and Thanksgiving celebrations merge this year on LI
Some plan to celebrate both on the same day, while others are planning a weekend full of fun.
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20 LI restaurants open for Thanksgiving
After many downsized and even canceled Thanksgiving celebrations last year, this may be the year we want to go out to celebrate.
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Where kids can see dinosaurs and fossils on Long Island
Walk a fossil path, see statues or bring home a dinosaur of your own.
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6 children's museums to visit in New York State this winter
Plan a day trip that will provide unique, informative and fun opportunities for the whole family.
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Turkey trots on Long Island this fall
Most annual holiday morning 5k runs and walks are back this year.
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Spending the day at the American Dream amusement center in NJ
Where rollercoasters meet retail.
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Paint on a chocolate canvas at these LI art classes
Paintings come to life on slabs of dark chocolate.
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Holiday Shopping Guide: Long Island's malls have got you covered
Santa and merchants are eager to welcome shoppers the second winter holiday season of the pandemic, with protocols and guidelines to keep everyone merry and safe.
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Opening night for UBS Arena and Islanders' new home gets rave reviews
"It's absolutely beautiful," said Ed Martin, 52, of Plainview, a season ticket holder since 1993. "They did an incredible job."
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Business leaders ask state lawmakers to help end impasse over Third Track project
The Long Island Rail Road and the Village of Garden City have been in a stalemate over the project. In a letter, the business leaders asked the elected officials to step in.
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Thousands of Nassau residents seek $375 pandemic assistance
Officials this week said 43,000 payments have been sent and 20,000 more applications have been filed as part of County Executive Laura Curran's Household Assistance Program.
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High School Spotlight: Whitman and North Shore advance to LICs, plus plays of the week
County football championships, plays of the week and more in this week's Spotlight.
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What to know about Thanksgiving travel
Holiday travel is up this year, despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Here are some tips for planning your trip.
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Court papers: Alleged Stop & Shop shooter planning psychiatric defense
An attorney for Gabriel Wilson filed court paperwork Tuesday indicating he will argue his client was experiencing an extreme emotional disturbance during the April 20 shooting.
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Don't let COVID-19 ruin your holidays: Tips for travel, gatherings and at-home tests
Here's a guide for what you need to know to stay safe if you're planning to travel, join a gathering or host at home. Plus, the latest on at-home rapid tests and booster shots.
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LI's labor force continues its slow rebound
'We did have an increase in the number of employed residents,' said a labor market analyst. 'But more people dropped out.'
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Ruling in Anker-Sweeney race delayed until next week
Judge won't rule on challenged ballots until after a hand recount of ballots is conducted in the Suffolk 6th District legislative race.
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Mount Sinai closes Long Beach ER due to shortage of vaccinated nurses, officials say
The closure of the barrier island's only emergency room could last up to a month and be extended depending on staffing availability, hospital officials said.
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Isles fans get taste of new home with first game at UBS Arena
Passionate Islanders fans packed the seats for the first hockey game at UBS Arena at Belmont Park. Newsday's Steve Langford reports from Elmont.
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Opening night for UBS Arena and Islanders' new home gets rave reviews
"It's absolutely beautiful," said Ed Martin, 52, of Plainview, a season ticket holder since 1993. "They did an incredible job."
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Islanders open UBS Arena with energy but still lose to Flames
With a lineup depleted with six players in COVID-19 protocol, the Islanders put up an energetic effort in their new building, only for Calgary to put it out of reach late.
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Best: Isles fans finally get their turn to celebrate new arena
For a decade and a half, they had watched new or rebuilt sports palaces rise across the region, but now they have their own modern home with the UBS Arena.
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Jury gets case of white men charged in Ahmaud Arbery's death
Jurors deliberated without reaching a verdict as they weighed prosecution arguments that the defendants provoked the fatal confrontation against defense attorneys' insistence that their clients acted in self-defense.
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Child is 6th death in Waukesha parade crash; suspect charged
Jackson Sparks, 8, was the first of many injured children to have died. He was walking in the parade with his 12-year-old brother Tucker, who was injured and is being discharged from the hospital, according to his GoFundMe page.
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Jury awards $26M in damages for Unite the Right violence
A jury ordered 17 white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay damages over violence that erupted during the deadly 2017 rally in Charlottesville.
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Musician Jon Batiste leads Grammy Award nominations with 11
Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R. each came away with the second-most nominations with eight.
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U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs
The White House on Tuesday said it had ordered 50 million barrels of oil released from the strategic reserve to bring down energy costs, in coordination with other countries including China.
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Envy on the Coast’s Ryan Hunter talks life, career
Posted November 18, 2021
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How to navigate the holidays, whether you’re vaccinated or not
Posted November 17, 2021
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