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Three family members die in Garden City blaze, officials say
The victims were a 62-year-old man, a 60-year-old woman and an 18-year-old woman, according to the Nassau County Police Department. The 18-year-old was a student at Garden City High School, the district superintendent said in a public letter.
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Massive fire met with massive response
More than 300 firefighters from across Nassau and Suffolk fought through flames and billowing smoke to battle what some fire officials said was the largest blaze in recent history.
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Apple co-founder, LI exec launch new show, want audience to invest in 'unicorns' with them
"The main difference between this new program and ‘Shark Tank’ is suggested by the title: ‘Unicorn Hunters.’ They’re going to let viewers invest."
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Italian steakhouse launches 'Game Night' exotic meat dinner series
Don't mistake this "Game Night" as an invitation to "Friends" trivia night or drag bingo.
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River otters returning to Long Island but they face danger
The otters are swimming in from the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut but because dams often block them from ponds and wetlands they often venture out on roads, experts say.
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Police: Propane tanks burst, one person hurt in fire
The fire broke out in an East Meadow home around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nassau police said.
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Dee Snider to film a concert in Patchogue
The lead singer of Twisted Sister, who grew up in Baldwin, returns to Long Island for a one-time concert event on June 11, which will be filmed for a future release.
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Senate passes bill requiring LIPA/PSEG disclose lobbying activities
Its sponsor says ratepayers need a fuller picture of the expenditures, and shouldn't be footing the cost for corporate image-building.
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Long Beach man sues police, city for $25M over Trump, Biden flags
The man is suing city and police officials for $25 million on claims his free speech was violated over citations he's received for flying pro-Trump and anti-Biden flags at his home and on his car.
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Huntington records center named for longest serving town clerk
From now on Huntington's documents will be housed in the Jo-Ann Raia Records Center and Archives in town hall. Raia retired in 2019 after working as town clerk for 38 years.
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LI leaders seek more than $5 billion from American Jobs Plan to rebuild infrastructure
The list of $5.5 billion in projects will be submitted to the state's congressional delegation as they negotiate terms of President Joe Biden's proposed $2 trillion American Jobs Plan.
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DA: Texas man stalked East Islip woman he met online
Adil Khan, 25, of Austin, Texas was arrested during a sting operation in which he believed he was meeting the victim, Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. Police said he had a loaded 9 mm handgun in his vehicle.
Tracking the coronavirus
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State: Virus positivity rate at 1.27%, the lowest since Oct. 22
"As we make progress defeating the COVID beast and the numbers continue to come down, we are incrementally reopening our economy based on the science and the data," Cuomo said.
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Local music venues call for clarity on COVID guidelines
Local music venues like Mulcahy's of Wantagh, 89 North of Patchogue and others are calling for clarity on Gov. Cuomo's current COVID restrictions.
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U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs in April as hiring slows
America's employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers as the economic recovery strengthens.
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When was the last time you saw a dentist? COVID-19 fears take toll on care
Dentists on Long Island said they are seeing the results of that delayed care in more cavities, inflamed gums and other conditions.
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Student ambassadors encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Student ambassadors in Nassau will be encouraging their peers to get the COVID-19 vaccine this month with the goal of vaccinating 500 students per day. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more.
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U.S. unemployment claims fall to a pandemic low of 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market's growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Amazon planning another last-mile warehouse on LI
The 235,230-square-foot facility, under construction south of JFK, would be Amazon's second-largest on LI.
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These 4 moms work with their daughters on the front lines
"We got through it together," one daughter said of working with her mom. "She’s really been my rock mentally. We were always really close, but this year brought us closer."
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LI Girl Scout co-hosts virtual event featuring Michelle Obama
The Girl Scouts announced a new "Becoming Me" program with Michelle Obama.
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Suffolk police need oversight
Politics and nepotism still reign.
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Janison: Party wars and the enemies within
After a polarized national election, NY politicians stage their own drama.
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The IRS needs more than cash to stop tax cheats
It will take far more than a dramatic one-time infusion of money to cure what ails the nation's revenue arm.
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6 East End hot spots to visit before the summer crowds come
Plus, the dishes you need to order, including Nutella s'mores doughnuts, fried chicken sandwiches and more.
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Botanical gardens, arboretums to explore in NYS, more
It's time to get outside and smell the roses — or lilacs, or hyacinths, or gardenias — at a well-tended public garden in New York.
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Here's when summer venues, beachside restaurants will reopen on LI this season
You don't have to wait until Memorial Day weekend for summer fun.
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East End hotels, inns for summer getaways
From the North Fork to the South Fork to Shelter Island, consider these rooms, suites and cottages at hotels and inns on the East End.
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Where to play mini-golf on LI
From pirate-themed courses to ones loaded with windmills, miniature golf is in full swing on Long Island.
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Clothes can boost moods — just ask this LI boutique owner, a former psychologist
"People walk in, they feel crappy. And, they walk out, they feel great."
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Thinking about adopting a pet? These Long Island shelter dogs are looking for forever homes.
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LI party boats that offer half- or full-day fishing trips
They've got all you need to go fishing — bait, tackle — and they'll clean your catch, too.
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Pregnancy & COVID-19 vaccines: LI doctors answer your questions
Posted May 5, 2021
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