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Handgun permit applications surge on Long Island
The increase began around March, when the coronavirus pandemic started to peak on the Island, and continued after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked protests, experts say.
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But customers have little recourse outside the county water authority's own complaint process to field and resolve their disputes.
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The video of the Ronkonkoma real estate agent using racial epithets and brandishing a gun showed he was not trustworthy, a judge ruled.
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Expect to wait in line at the Plainview spot if you want the goods hot from the oven.
“Somebody out there knows something.” It’s been 10 years since police began finding bodies at Gilgo Beach. Long Islanders are still waiting for answers.
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DA: Man indicted on a charge in May hit and run that killed a boy, 7
The Southampton resident was driving a Camry in May when he struck the child and then fled, Suffolk District Attorney Timothy Sini says.
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Outside the Nassau County executive building, a crowd of more than 100 demanded public hearings and police reforms outlined in Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's June executive order.
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The proposed contract would be the first to equip line officers in the Nassau police force with body cameras and follows a similar pact between the county and other Nassau police unions.
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Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry and Busy Philipps were spotted in Plainview on Wednesday shooting scenes for Tina Fey's Peacock series "Girls5Eva."
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Nursing home officials said outstanding questions include whether vaccinated and non-vaccinated residents would be segregated, and whether certain staff members will be vaccinated before other employees.
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Gift list in hand, a reporter ignores the clarion call of TJ Maxx and dedicates this year's holiday shopping to supporting small businesses.
Tracking the coronavirus
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More COVID-19 deaths so far in December than in August through October, Bellone says
The steep increase to 34 dead in a week followed a rise from 6 fatalities in October to 35 in November due to COVID-19, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. Nassau County saw 23 virus deaths in the past seven days. Read more
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During a Newsday webinar, addiction specialists and medical leaders say the pandemic has spurred a dramatic increase in hospital patients seeking help for substance abuse.
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"That was our highlight of the year, considering that most of our senior events were already canceled," one athlete said. "It wasn’t really looking too bright, but that light at the end of the tunnel was sports."
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Hempstead Town Board members unanimously approved a law suspending restrictions at Greenfield Cemetery and waiving fees for anyone seeking to donate their plots for the duration of the pandemic.
Editors' Picks
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Mother takes on rip current education after daughter's drowning
"She didn't know what to do with a rip current. I don't think she even knew what a rip current was." Read more
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It's celebrating the Festival of Lights with cupcakes, doughnuts, macarons, lattes and more.
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Mastroianni says the possible actions will have no impact on arena operations.
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The initial approval of the COVID-19 vaccine is good news, but we can't become complacent.
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Procedures a matter of regulations and law, not union contracts.
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The 2011 withdrawal from Iraq was an error forced by a failure of diplomacy. One would hope Biden learned from this experience.
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President-elect Joe Biden's historically challenging transition to power is suddenly becoming even more complicated.
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Time magazine has named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris its "Person of the Year."
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Trump election lawyer Giuliani spiced up his boss's racially loaded fraud claims with his own observations about the ballot counting in urban areas of Georgia.
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The president-elect is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, giving her broad sway over his administration's approach to immigration, health care and racial inequality.
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Step inside the Christmas Club pop-up bar
Sip on cocktails such as "Blitzen's Boozy Hot Cocoa Bomb." Read more
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Local eateries are showing appreciation for health care workers on the front lines.
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This year, popular ornaments feature mask-wearing family members.
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See decorated boats float by the Nautical Mile.
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It's the season of giving — and not just to friends and family.
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These hotels, within reasonable driving distance, could serve as great places to stay, dine and explore this New Year's Eve.
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Patchogue is getting ready to ramp up the holidays by illuminating Main Street
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Five local families share the unique ways they celebrate the holiday.
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Holidays and the second wave: How to stay safe
Dec 11
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Is the pandemic worsening addiction and hampering recovery?
WATCHNOW
Posted December 10, 2020
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LI doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19 vaccine development
WATCHNOW
Posted December 2, 2020
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