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Customers call report on PSEG failures 'alarming,' 'unacceptable'
The latest revelations rekindled memories of a difficult and frustrating week after Isaias, and they reinforced ratepayers' conviction that the system was broken.
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LIPA: PSEG LI knew computers had problems before Isaias, couldn't get N.J. bosses to fix them
Officials knew they had computer problems before the storm, but a combination of "mismanagement" and the lack of the autonomy from its New Jersey parent stifled their ability to fix them — even to this day, according to the report.
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Panel reserves decision on whether to grant bail to NYPD oficer accused of being Chinese agent
The dispute before a three-judge appeals court panel in Manhattan revolved around whether the officer, Baimadajie Angwang, 33, a native of Tibet and resident of Williston Park, was likely to flee because he was less devoted to his citizenship and roots in the United States than to his native China.
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County to audit Oceanside Sanitation District finances
Comptroller Jack Schnirman said the review is unrelated to calls for a commissioner to resign over racist and anti-Semitic social media posts.
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Suozzi declares win in 3rd Congressional District
The two-term incumbent says his opponent has called to concede.
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Two months in, some students still need computers
Some Long Island students without technology are poor, some are immigrants, and still others are just caught in the backup of computer orders that stretches around the world.
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NYC wing chain opens 1st LI location, in Garden City Park
It's surprising how many wing places don't bother to marinate chicken parts before frying. That mistake doesn't happen here, though.
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Warehouse project awarded $16.8M in tax breaks
Hartz Mountain Industries, the developer of two warehouses on the site of the old Newsday headquarters, drew union protest for hiring an out-of-town demolition contractor.
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Police: Man hit, killed by school bus
Several students were on the bus when it hit a 78-year-old man Monday evening in Great Neck, police said.
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LI teen heads to next round on 'The Voice'
Shoreham's Carter Rubin edged out fellow teen singer Larriah Jackson in the one-on-one battle round to advance to the knockout round.
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Report: LI schools have highest COVID-19-related expenses in state
Island school districts spent an average of more than $1.1 million on coronavirus-related expenses to reopen this fall. The average spending per student on the Island topped $370, while the statewide average was $209.
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Honan helps Chaminade take back CHSAA crown
Flyers senior forward had a goal and assist to lead No. 1 Chaminade to a 2-0 win over St. Anthony's in the CHSAA Class AA boys soccer final.
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Bring your workout indoors this winter with 7 tips from LI trainers
Traveling Long Island trainers are sharing tips outside of the gym.
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Schools on LI aren't spreading COVID-19
Shutting down to control a problem schools aren't contributing to makes little sense.
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It's wrong to assume race should dictate voting patterns
Racial and ethnic politics are far more subtle, complex and confounding than most of us have ever been willing to admit.
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'Strategic' bias holds back women and candidates of color
Strategic discrimination is driven by concerns about other people's views.
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Biden filling out top White House team with campaign vets
President-elect Joe Biden is drawing from the senior ranks of his campaign to fill out an increasingly diverse White House leadership team.
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Murphy's choice: Fed official has say on transition launch
When Emily Murphy, the head of the General Services Administration, does ascertain that Biden won, it will free up money for the transition and clear the way for Biden's team to begin placing transition personnel at federal agencies.
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Suffolk begins counting 169,000 mailed ballots
The outcome could determine a number of federal and state races.
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Giuliani shows at Trump camp lawsuit hearing in Pennsylvania
A hearing on the Trump campaign's lawsuit seeking to prevent Pennsylvania officials from certifying the results remains on track after a judge quickly denied the campaign's request for a delay.
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Elf on the Shelf has to quarantine too
Santa's famous helper will have a socially distanced holiday season on LI. Read more
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Eatery hidden in church serves some of LI's best soul food
You have to try the cheesy grits.
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Thanksgiving together, or apart? How LI families will celebrate
Families across Long Island are altering their usual Thanksgiving routines.
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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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'Elf'-themed Christmas pop-up comes to LI village
"Elf'd Up" pop-up starts Dec. 2, complete with Buddy himself.
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No Wi-Fi, no problem: LI spots where you can unplug to recharge
Take a digital detox at these outdoor spots that offer peace and quiet.
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Scenic spots for fall bike rides on LI
Hit the paved paths at these scenic spots.
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Gingerbread house event comes to Adventureland
The event also includes lunch, tickets to kiddie rides and a socially-distanced photo with Santa.
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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
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Posted November 10, 2020
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Pulitzer Prize winner Les Payne's family discusses his new Malcolm X biography
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Posted October 29, 2020
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