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Suffolk lawmakers: Bellone budget to pass without vote
The Suffolk Legislature is expected to let the Suffolk County executive's budget pass by default, sparing lawmakers from having to vote for major cuts.
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Appellate court overturns conviction in death of woman
Judges said no physical evidence beyond DNA was presented showing that the defendant had a sexual encounter with the woman found in Froehlich Farm Nature Preserve.
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Police: 2 hurt in Huntington Station house fire
A man inside the home suffered from smoke inhalation and his wife had minor burns, Suffolk police said.
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New Japanese spot opens in Plainview
This fast-food eatery is part of a trend by restaurateurs toward lower price points.
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Cuomo bet the budget on D.C. bailout — Will that happen?
Some wonder if the state will have to make more spending cuts and/or raising taxes.
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'It's an honor:' LI poll workers reflect on election
The pay is modest — typically $13 an hour — and the pressure, particularly in a year like this, is considerable.
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East Northport house with apartment asks $849,900
What makes the house special is the large three-bedroom, two-bathroom legal apartment added to the back of the house.
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Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives; lighting Dec. 2
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived at Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
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Trump thrills protesting supporters with motorcade drive-by
President Donald Trump delighted supporters gathered near the White House with a slow motorcade drive-by through downtown Washington on the way to his Virginia golf club.
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See which companies ranked as Long Island's Top Workplaces
More than 11,000 employees at 82 LI companies were polled on everything from pay to benefits to leadership. After analyzing all the results, 66 companies were selected as top Long Island workplaces.
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Suffolk's first Tim Hortons store would close a car repair shop
A Bolla gas station is seeking a variance to open a popular Canadian coffee shop, but the mechanics who lease there say business was finally starting to "bloom." Read more
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Pink Floyd to release box set from '88 Coliseum concerts
Fans have been waiting for the re-mastered audio release of the full 23-song show complete with a concert film on DVD and Blu-ray.
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Get fried chicken to go at these new LI 'ghost kitchens'
Halloween may have come and gone, but the tide of new ghost kitchens continues apace.
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We need to rediscover our fear of COVID-19
To triumph over the deadly COVID-19, we must regain our fear of it.
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For GOP, time to accept reality
Donald Trump and his enablers must recognize Joe Biden's win.
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How Trump's peace talks failed in Afghanistan
It has been a grave mistake to involve Pakistan in the U.S.-led negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
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Biden faces tough choice of whether to back virus lockdowns
Joe Biden faces a decision unlike any other incoming president: whether to back a short-term national lockdown to finally arrest a raging pandemic.
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GOP leaders in 4 states quash dubious Trump bid on electors
Republican leaders in four critical states won by President-elect Joe Biden say they won't participate in a legally dubious scheme to flip their state's electors to vote for President Donald Trump.
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Trump wins N. Carolina, hits 232 electoral votes
President Donald Trump has won North Carolina and its 15 electoral votes, staving off a hard-fought challenge by Democratic nominee Joe Biden and holding the battleground state for Republicans. Biden, who was declared the winner of the election on Nov. 7, has 290 electoral votes.
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Top officials: Nov. 3 election most secure in U.S. history
A coalition of federal and state officials found no evidence that votes were compromised or altered in last week's presidential election, rejecting unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud advanced by President Donald Trump and many of his supporters.
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LI sports leagues help restart social scene
"Everyone was itching to get back," a league member says. Read more
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LI restaurants offering takeout family meal deals
Get family taco packs with Mexican street corn, chips and guac, or a four-person tapas dinner with your choice of small plates.
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Dressing for Diwali: LIers pull out bright styles for 'a night to shine'
"It's a time to wear the fanciest clothes you can find."
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Virtual turkey trots on Long Island this fall
The actual in-person Thanksgiving Turkey Trots may have been canceled but virtual Turkey Trots are taking place across Long Island.
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Best spots to take engagement and family photos on LI
The pandemic is inspired more families to take outdoor portraits, local photographers say.
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11 unique Long Island experiences to give as gifts
Holiday gifts don't always have to come wrapped in boxes.
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Scenic spots for fall bike rides on LI
Hit the paved paths at these scenic spots.
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7 ski resorts for beginners near LI, NYC
Here are seven small-to-medium-sized resorts within 125 miles of Long Island.
Newsday Live
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LI doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19 vaccine development
Posted November 11, 2020
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Teaching and COVID-19: The struggles and stresses for educators
WATCHNOW
Posted November 10, 2020
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Pulitzer Prize winner Les Payne's family discusses his new Malcolm X biography
WATCHNOW
Posted October 29, 2020

