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Fantasy or unrealistic? Planners propose 200 mph train from NYC to LI to Boston
A coalition of Long Island planners and lawmakers is lobbying support for a proposed $105 billion high-speed rail system stretching from New York City to Boston, with several stops in Nassau and Suffolk counties and a tunnel across the Long Island Sound.
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Times Square shooting victim says trauma, bullet will last her lifetime
Wendy Magrinat said she was waiting to get inside the Line Friends store in Times Square with her husband, 2-year-old daughter and other relatives when she heard a disturbance. Seconds later, she said, she was shot.
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COVID-19 restrictions continue to loosen, as leaders work to reach vaccine holdouts
The number of new COVID-19 infections across Long Island remains low, according to figures released Sunday, while Sen. Chuck Schumer touted federal funds to educate residents on the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Nassau study to look at impact of COVID-19 on minorities
Nassau County is launching a $450,000 study to examine the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on minority communities, taking aim at what residents experienced while trying to access COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments.
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Will LI parents welcome a COVID vaccine for their kids?
As Pfizer says they are closing in on a vaccine that will be suitable for older children and teens, Newsday's Steve Langford on Sunday spoke with some Long Island parents about whether they might allow their kids to take the vaccine
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Two charged in Freeport machete robbery, Nassau police say
When the victim turned around, police said Johel Castro lifted a large machete over his head as Nelson Castro-Guerra said: "Give me your money."
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These 4 moms work with their daughters on the front lines
"We got through it together," one daughter said of working with her mom.
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Nursing homes face historic vacancies, raising concerns
After more than 15,000 deaths in nursing homes from COVID-19, some families are reluctant to send their relatives to them at the moment.
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Officials: U.S. 'turning the corner' on pandemic
On the Sunday morning talk shows, White House health leaders say if 70% of Americans are vaccinated by July 4, the likelihood lessens of a repeat of outbreaks this fall and winter.
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Forecast: Rain Monday gives way to cool, drier week ahead
Rain will dominate overnight into Monday morning before dry conditions return with temperatures a bit cooler than usual, the National Weather Service says.
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Oyster Bay begins formulating management plan for town harbors and bays
The town recently applied for a federal grant to build an oyster reef within Oyster Bay Harbor, which is included in a draft document showing broad outlines of topics to be explored and to form the basis of policies for Cold Spring Harbor, South Oyster Bay and Hempstead Harbor.
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For Billy Joel's 72nd birthday, 72 reasons why Long Island loves him
The Piano Man's birthday is Sunday.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Parents conflicted over whether to get kids 12 to 15 inoculated
With federal authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 to 15 expected within days, Long Island doctors are getting a barrage of questions from anxious parents who are mulling whether to get their kids inoculated.
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LI mother-daughter nurses share in glory after pandemic duty
Mother Lori Brady and her daughter Carolyn Brady, both nurses, had two things happen on Friday: they were featured on the Today show and Molloy College in Rockville Centre, where both had graduated, announced the Brady Legacy Grant in their honor.
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Cuomo: Nearly 60% of NY adults have gotten at least 1 COVID-19 shot
More than a million vaccine doses were administered in New York in the past week, the governor's office said. Hospitalizations and the state's seven-day positivity rate continue to fall.
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States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes
States asked the federal government this week to withhold staggering amounts of COVID-19 vaccine amid plummeting demand for the shots, contributing to a growing U.S. stockpile of doses.
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NYC still storing COVID-19 victims in refrigerated trucks
The city's medical examiner's office said today that 750 bodies are being kept in long-term storage in refrigerated trailers at a Brooklyn pier while family members sort out plans for their final resting places.
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Pfizer aims for full FDA approval of vaccine
Drugmaker Pfizer has begun the process to earn full U.S. regulatory approval for its COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 16 and older.
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Garden City mourns family killed in house fire
Gail Madigan was a PTA fixture. Molly Madigan planned on attending NYU, and 'her voice was one of an angel.' A fire Thursday killed the mother and daughter, and a man who police haven't identified.
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Suffolk's top cop Geraldine Hart leaves job after 3-year-tenure
Hart, the first woman to lead the 2,400-officer department, walked out of police headquarters after a brief ceremony Friday.
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Top 100 LI softball players for 2021
See Newsday's annual list of the top softball players from all across Long Island high schools.
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A vision for Hempstead Village
New mayor can lead village's rebirth.
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Pay for police
Is police salary too high or is the rest of Long Island's pay too low?
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“The Office” for day laborers in Freeport
Day laborers have gathered in a Freeport parking lot as usual throughout the pandemic, looking for work in what has ...
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11 LI eateries offering Mother's Day specials
This year, celebrate Mother's Day at a restaurant with an open-air garden, porch or deck.
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The best places for brunch on Long Island
You may be in the mood for eggs or pancakes or chicken and waffles. Others may prefer to surf a raw bar or dig into an extravagant burger. The only thing we know for sure about brunch is where you should eat it.
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Amusement parks great for families on Long Island
Take a look at the many amusement parks and fun centers for kids to play in Nassau and Suffolk.
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Botanical gardens, arboretums on LI to explore
Discover the beauty of nature and plant life at arboretums and botanical gardens.
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New arcade with 40-plus pinball machines opens in LI mall
A 29-year-old opened the arcade with pinball machines from the last 50 years.
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Plan a Mother's Day weekend getaway in NYC
Plan something special for Mother's Day this year in the Big Apple.
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Mother-daughter duo behind one-of-a-kind purse shop in Merrick
Customers can create a personalized look for any occasion.
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Meet animals at LI aquariums, farms and other preserves
Here's our list of several places you can take the family to get a closer peek at nature.
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