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Police resume search for Brian Laundrie, 'person of interest' in fiancée's disappearance
A man who called 911 to report a physical altercation in Utah last month between Gabrielle Petito — the Blue Point native who went missing while on a cross-country road trip — and Laundrie said he saw a man "slapping" a woman, according to the 911 recording.
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LI tops 1,000 COVID-19 cases as Moderna booster trial begins locally
Researchers at Manhasset's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research administered COVID-19 booster shots to the first group of liver and kidney transplant recipients who are part of a nationwide clinical trial.
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Police: Remains of missing teenager found, Uniondale man charged
Nassau County police said that they were able to find the remains and make an arrest in the case due to information developed during the investigation of MS-13 gang-related cases.
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Six 'exemplary' LI high schools achieve Blue Ribbon status
Blue ribbons recognize schools with superior graduation rates and test scores; and those with exemplary records in closing achievement gaps between students of different races, ethnicities and economic backgrounds.
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Papers: Feds oppose bail for Spota, McPartland during appeal process
"The defendants are not entitled to bail pending appeal, as they have utterly failed to raise a substantial question of law or fact for appeal," prosecutors said in the court papers
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Officials: Morning fire breaks out at East Setauket farm complex
Firefighters from 16 fire departments including a fleet of ladder trucks and bulldozers responded just after 10 a.m. to the Spy Coast Farm.
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LIPA: 1 failed power cable restored; another may be by mid-October, NYPA says
One of three major power lines to Long Island that experienced an outage during the peak summer season was restored to service yesterday, LIPA said.
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Gourmet grilled cheese spot closes after 5 years
The Bay Shore restaurant will be replaced by the second LI location of The Hero Joint.
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Free safety checks for car seats, boosters at 2 LI sites this week
Nearly half of car seats, 46%, are not installed properly in fatal crashes, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, citing federal statistics.
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Biden, at U.N., promises 'relentless diplomacy' to skeptical allies
In his first address before the U.N. General Assembly today, President Biden decried military conflict and insisted the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
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Police: Driver hit school bus, charged with DWI
Police said the driver also lunged at officers trying to arrest him.
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The joys of living in a small house
There's much to love about a living in a house 1,200 square feet or smaller, these LIers say.
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Uncork an adventure at wineries with rare tasting experiences
Dine in the cellar or ride through the vines in a Moke.
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Casual Greek spot opens second LI location
Chicken, pork and beef-lamb gyros are so stuffed with shaved meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki that they're a challenge to maneuver.
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Disney on Ice is coming to the new UBS Arena this winter
"Let's Celebrate" will highlight 14 classic and modern Disney stories.
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Hiking, kayaking more: 4 LI parks to explore this fall
Many parks across Long Island offer a wide variety of activities and amenities in addition to the traditional playgrounds.
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Go apple picking at these LI farms this fall
From Honeycrisp to Golden Delicious, there are all kinds of apples waiting to be picked at Long Island orchards this fall.
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Families can paint outside together at 'Draw Out' at LI park
You don't have to be an artist to participate in the fun.
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6 reasons to escape to Fire Island this fall
The beach is quieter, the ferries less crowded but the sun still warm and inviting.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-thru attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Rep. Lee Zeldin says he has responded well to leukemia treatment
Zeldin, who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor, said he was diagnosed with an early stage chronic myeloid leukemia and "immediately started treatment which I responded well to without side effects."
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With 2 stores opening this month, Lidl nearly done with Best Market takeover on LI
Discount grocer Lidl is nearly finished putting its stamp on the Best Market supermarkets on Long Island it bought to break into the local market in 2019.
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10 new LI restaurants to try this fall
From an influx of Caribbean spots to a raw bar to fresh twist on noodles, here's where to eat right now.
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With climate change, there may be no best place to live
It's only human to wonder where the higher, safer ground might be: No one really knows.
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The myth of 'open borders'
A battle is playing out between states and the federal government about who has the power to control immigration.
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Gymnasts' sex-abuse complaints, LIRR staff vaccines and more
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Nassau DA will retry man whose murder conviction was thrown out
Christopher Ellis' defense attorney, Ilann M. Maazel, said he and his client were "extremely surprised and disappointed" by the DA's decision to retry Ellis "for a crime he did not commit."
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Sneaker shortage, other supply-chain issues slow back-to-school sales
The delays in getting merchandise into stores and the resulting rising prices that consumers are paying aren't going away anytime soon, retail experts said.
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Police: Boy, 13, saw man expose himself near school
The boy told police that he witnessed a man "exposing and inappropriately touching himself" yesterday afternoon.
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LI SNAP recipients whose food was spoiled by Ida floods eligible for hot, prepared goods
The waiver of the usual prohibition on buying hot or prepared foods with the federal benefits lasts through Oct. 3, but request forms must be submitted by Oct. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement on Monday.
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Hundreds say goodbye to officer who died from COVID-19
"You lose a 52-year-old young man like this, it brings the attention to that vaccine and the importance of getting it done," Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said before funeral services for Officer Charles "Chuck" Vroom.
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Proposed Huntington budget calls for 2.45% spending hike
Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci says his operating budget for 2022 maintains current levels of service, has no layoffs and gives raises only to union employees under a contractual agreement.
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Stony Brook unveils new speech program, facility on Southampton campus
Renee Fabus, the program's associate professor and chair, said data from the 2020 census and the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics illustrates a growing need in the field of speech-language pathology, particularly in East End communities.
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Biden, at U.N., promises 'relentless diplomacy' to skeptical allies
In his first address before the U.N. General Assembly today, President Biden decried military conflict and insisted the U.S. is not seeking "a new Cold War" with China.
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What happened to Gabby Petito? Key developments in the case
A timeline of events leading up to and following the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito, the Blue Point native reported missing while on a cross-country road trip with her fiance, Brian Laundrie.
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J&J says booster dose of its COVID vaccine prompts strong response
Johnson & Johnson released data showing that a booster dose to its one-shot coronavirus vaccine provides a strong immune response months after people receive a first dose.
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Trudeau's Liberals win Canadian election, but miss majority
Canadians gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party a victory in the parliamentary elections, but his gamble to win a majority of seats failed.
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Texas doctor who defied state's new abortion ban is sued
A doctor who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law all but dared supporters of the state's near-total ban on the procedure to try making an early example of him by filing a lawsuit — and by Monday two people obliged.
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A Chat with Jesse Watters
Sep 23
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LI’s doctors on the science behind masks
Posted September 17, 2021
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