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Long Islanders look to New York City for tap water
Members of the Island's delegation to the State Legislature and local officials want to explore purchasing city water to service residents of western Nassau County.
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The Long Island City event marks his return to the campaign trail after a heart attack.
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More than 150,000 people are expected to attend the 36th annual Oyster Festival, which runs through Sunday in Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park.
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More than 100 people were at a park for patients and their caregivers Saturday, raising money and awareness in the Alzheimer's fight.
"Looking back, I understand that he was trying to say, 'You have the will to do it, but now you have to work on your heart.'"
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A worker's secret recording of conversations in Hempstead's sanitation department leads to investigation of pay-to-play allegations.
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The property sold for close to the asking price of $1.9 million, says the listing agent.
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It was the last of the chain's restaurants to shutter on Long Island -- and in all of New York state.
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The driver was taken to Nassau University Medical Center, where he was treated for serious injuries, Suffolk police said.
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In a major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.K. lawmakers voted Saturday to postpone a decision on whether to back his Brexit deal with the EU.
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Homeowner: Mail carrier upset by Halloween noose
The Postal Service suspended service to the Brentwood home for a day. Another carrier is now delivering the homeowner's mail.
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The space looks like a horror movie set--with selfie stations
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These Halloween happenings are toned-down versions just for kids.
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Looking for things to do on Long Island? We've rounded up the best concerts, fairs, festivals, parties and cultural events going on in Nassau and Suffolk.
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Everything you need to plan fun-filled family weekends this fall.
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College life can be hard, but finding cheap food and fun things to do shouldn't be.
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Here's a roundup of some standout starters on Long Island, from cheesy to spicy and everything in between.
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Amateur gamers have a chance to win a $50,000 shopping spree.
Editors' Picks
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Seven months after the death of Michael Maroni, his singular Northport restaurant celebrates his legacy with his wife and partner, Maria, at the helm.
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While inventory in the $250,000-to-$350,000 price range is up, it still can't keep pace with the number of interested buyers, prompting bidding wars between younger buyers, downsizing retirees and investors.
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Frank Cutinella, whose son, Tom, died in 2014 after a hit to the head on the football field, says not enough is being done to make the game safe.
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Newsday's editorial board endorses candidates for the Nov. 5 election.
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OPINION
Opinion: The staggering toll of horse racingIt's time to outlaw a cruel sport.
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OPINION
Opinion: Bernie Sanders still sees Democrats as the problemSanders has long reserved his strongest critiques for Democrats who don't conform to his worldview.
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LIRR turning to laser to clean tracks
The railroad's new train, equipped with a high-powered laser, aims to incinerate leaf residue, and just about anything else on the rails.
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Our picks for what to see and do in the city.
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Spending time among gravestones is not new.
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Drugs and alcohol abuse were seen as the biggest concern in Suffolk. In Nassau, cancer topped the list.
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A longtime Huntington resident, an educator and member of the town's Hispanic Task Force, was the keynote speaker.
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A federal appeals court ruled against former Hempstead Superintendent Shimon Waronker's efforts to return to the $265,000-a-year job he lost.
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The money was shared by six local Republican candidates in 2011 -- around the time the firms signed an agreement with the county on a tax system overhaul.
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A new survey reports 89 percent of millennials who are not yet a homeowner wish to be one.
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Investigations
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A mom trains her kids to go quiet when someone knocks. A sexually abused teen holds back on telling police. Why? Fear of deportation.
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Tons of contaminants were illegally deposited at Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood and West Hills County Park in Melville. The "mastermind" in one crime got jail. In the other, no one has had to do much more than clean it up.
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Suffolk police said her missing son was a runaway, but Carlota Moran knew better.
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Two immigrants fell in love and rebuilt their lives on LI. He was deported, which she saw as “the end of our story.” But he had other plans.
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The decline means encouraging more reverse commuters to travel from New York City to LI jobs will be critical to filling hiring needs, the study says.
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Colleges and universities in New York provided full-time freshmen an average of $12,379 in aid, according to data analysis.
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The reason those between the ages of 18 and 34 cited most for leaving? The cost of living.
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HRs by LeMahieu, Hicks help Yanks remain alive
James Paxton holds Astros in check as Yankees force ALCS Game 6 in Houston on Saturday night.
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After allowing a run in the first inning, he allows none over the next five in Game 5 of ALCS.
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Quinn said: "When the game is over, are you evaluating yourself and asking yourself, 'did I play good defense tonight, and was I committed to playing good defense tonight?'''
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In a desperate situation, the Yankees found their way early in Game 5 to earn a trip to Houston.
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Aaron Hicks homered in the first to end the Yankees' quick rally, but Verlander then retired 20 of 21 batters before leaving the game.
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Rangers coach David Quinn moved his forward combinations around, but the Capitals were still too much.
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The eighth-year guard said he needs surgery, but the team has not authorized it and he's expected to be back at practice.
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Three LI communities have significantly higher-than-expected rates of four types of cancer, an official said.
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Robbie Donno was called to action in December 1973, when he read an article in Rotarian Magazine about a young Ugandan woman whose face was severely disfigured by a hyena attack.
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The drug vincristine is a key reason most children survive cancer, a LI pediatric oncologist said.
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School nurses are a far cry from the mythic lady in a white uniform wielding a thermometer, ice pack and students' home numbers.
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The Feinstein Institute's $4.6 million grant is to be used, in part, to increase Latino participation in its clinical trials.
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It happened on Sept. 17 when a teammate was injured and he asked his coach to win the game for him.
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"I was thrilled it was happening," Annie Raleigh said. "It's fun competing against all these schools and everyone is so good."
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Christian Capuano had three TD passes and Jaden AlfanoStJohn finished with 149 yards on 20 carries, including a 35-yard TD, and caught five passes for 59 yards.
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Freeport's senior quarterback marched the team down for his 11-yard touchdown run and then next time he touched the ball, he took a punt 61 yards for another score.
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The senior outside hitter had 10 digs, three kills and three blocks in a 3-1 win over perennial power Connetquot on Thursday.
