Tracking the coronavirus
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Long Island hits over 1,000 daily COVID-19 cases, highest since spring
Gov. Cuomo said travel and gatherings for Thanksgiving can be "an added accelerant" as the virus continues to spread and drive up hospitalization levels in New York. Read more
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The former United States senator from New York had been hospitalized since Nov. 20 after testing positive for the coronavirus.
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With the Thanksgiving holiday about here, health experts worry a negative result may give people a false sense of security during the coronavirus pandemic.
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With COVID-19 cases surging nationwide, Biden called on Americans to take precautions to try to stem the tide of the virus, by wearing masks and practicing social distancing.
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Even with double-digits declines in air, train and road travel, there are still hundreds of thousands in the region forecast to defy public health guidelines and travel, officials say.
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A new map of sample results near the old Grumman property show chemical detection near the edge of the Navy-owned property slated for cleanup.
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The alleged ringleader would recruit women using social media and websites and require them to engage in daily sex work, Suffolk DA Timothy Sini said.
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Farms on Long Island, such as Kerber's Farm in Huntington, have seen an increase in sales this year during the pandemic and ahead of Thanksgiving. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.
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General Michael T. Flynn is the second Trump associate convicted in the Russia probe to be granted clemency by the president. Trump commuted the sentence of longtime confidant Roger Stone.
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James Colon spent six months in the hospital fighting the coronavirus. He will celebrate Thanksgiving with his sister in Massapequa
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NYPD investigators were looking into why the suspect who wounded the two officers had guns when he had a history of domestic violence complaints against him.
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The ruling by the state's highest court, upholding a regulation requiring New York employers to include abortion access in health insurance, is a violation of religious freedom, says Albany Roman Catholic Diocese Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger.
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The number of initial jobless claims is rising as unemployment benefits for many creep closer to their expiration dates
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A grand jury indicted both men last week. But attorneys for both defendants said Wednesday that the actions of each of their clients were justified.
Editors' Picks
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At many LI private schools, in-person learning still the norm
Some are seeing record demand for spots from parents who want their kids in school every day and are willing to pay for the opportunity. Read more
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A formal resolution and ceremony have made the pit bull mix the twon's official first dog, after it came to the shelter in 2015 and according to staff was not likely to be adopted because of medical issues.
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If you're not cooking, these spots are serving socially distanced meals or offering takeout dinners to eat at home.
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The heroes around us
On Thanksgiving, remember all of COVID-19's essential workers.
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Do your part to curb the spread of COVID-19
Use caution on Thanksgiving.
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Biden's Homeland Security pick is no border softie
Biden's choice of Alejandro Mayorkas to lead his Department of Homeland Security indicates the new administration won't be embracing open borders.
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Trump is refusing to concede, even though Pennsylvania certified Biden as the winner in the state and as the formal transition process has begun.
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Declaring "America is back," President-elect Joe Biden introduced his national security team, his first substantive offering of how he'll shift from Trump-era "America First" policies by relying on experts from the Democratic establishment to be some of his most important advisers.
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As President-elect Joe Biden started rolling out his administrative team, one voice has been notably silent: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Pennsylvania's results show Biden and Harris with 3.46 million votes, Trump and Pence with 3.38 million, and Libertarian Jo Jorgensen with 79,000.
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Local toy stores offering curbside pickup for the holidays
You can browse the shelves without leaving your house. Read more
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The best dessert to visit upon a gathering of family and friends? A homemade pie. The second best? A store-bought pie that you can pretend is homemade without tipping them off.
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From seasoned vegetables to creamy potatoes, these delicious sides will go great with your Thanksgiving turkey.
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Thanksgiving looks different this year. Bring the family together, near or far, with these 50 fun talking prompts.
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Santa's famous helper will have a socially distanced holiday season on LI.
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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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Sip hot chocolate, make your own lantern and see animals dressed in their holiday best.
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Gifts that boast local pride.
