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Gov. Cuomo informed the company of his intent to revoke its certificate for downstate New York following a monthslong moratorium on new gas hookups that has left thousands scrambling for service.
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The trial of the longtime Suffolk DA and his former top aide, Christopher McPartland, is expected to last about four weeks.
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MTA to lawmakers: Money in capital plan will be spent wisely
At Tuesday's hearing, several lawmakers noted the agency is predicting significant deficits in future years and is paying $2.7 billion annually in debt costs.
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The frigid temperatures will feel like 5 to 15, the weather service said.
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In mystery of missing sailor, focus turns to Caribbean
Peter Farrell set off from Long Island a month ago, bound for the British Virgin Islands. He hasn't been heard from since -- but he's not technically overdue because we scheduled to arrive Tuesday.
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Eliana Fernández of Patchogue is a plaintiff in a lawsuit over the fate of more than 660,000 "Dreamers" protected from deportation.
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Hofstra unveils $1.3 million cybersecurity center
The Cybersecurity Innovation and Research Center will focus on research and training to help fill a large expected shortfall in workers in the field.
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Chuck Schumer presses for study of school bus cameras
The study could result in the release of federal money to municipalities weighing the cost of the camera program, Schumer said in Great Neck.
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Aside from offering a variety of more than 20 bagels, the shop also turned out omelets, baked goods and more.
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Liuba Grechen-Shirley and Jackie Gordon are interested for Democrats; Tom Cilmi weighs a run for Republicans.
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New fun center and cafe opens in Plainview
It’s different from other play places in that it also serves wine and beer.
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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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There's nothing quite like huffing and puffing with hundreds of others, and pushing yourself to finish.
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When the temperature goes down, the firepits heat up. Here are several spots to consider when looking to get out next to a fire pit.
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Now you can borrow a month's worth of clothing for a set price.
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From the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to the ball drop on New Year's Eve, the holidays come alive in New York City.
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Now's the time to plan a trip to see the changing colors.
Editors' Picks
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Feds: LI firm illegally sold Chinese-made equipment as American-made
Federal prosecutors charged the company with illegally importing and selling Chinese-made surveillance and security equipment.
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What ever happened to: John Johnson, longtime NYC news reporter
Johnson, network TV's first African-American documentary news producer, spent the bulk of his storied career at WABC/7 as reporter and anchor.
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Smithtown official warns of impacts of Watermill hotel plan
The town is requiring an environmental review before a developer can go ahead with a proposal to build a 130-room hotel near the catering facility on Route 347.
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What to expect from Taylor at impeachment hearing
The diplomat I know will recount with great candor the misdeeds he witnessed.
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LETTER
State AG sided with lawmakers beforeReader letters to Newsday about the state Attorney General and more.
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OPINION
Nikki Haley's damning defense of TrumpShe has said that Trump should not be impeached "for asking for a favor that didn't happen."
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A spokeswoman for the NY State Department of Financial Services told the AP the agency will investigate.
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Supervisor Gillen wants the vote postponed, citing ties to GOP chairman Joe Cairo.
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Babylon Village will hold a hearing on a bill that would prohibit permits for rentals occupied for less than 30 nights.
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Four books to help you start — or keep going — on your journey to more mindful spending.
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Republicans have scheduled a veto override vote for Wednesday.
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Here are some spots that offer free or cheap things to do for reasonable rates on Long Island.
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But the final tally could be less as budget number crunching continues.
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Investigations
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Police say the video, involving two detectives and a Spanish-speaking family, will help their probe of the officers' conduct - but the results won't be made public.
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A teen scribbled “503” on paper, he said, out of pride for his home country. It started troubles that landed him in custody for months on evidence a judge found flawed.
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Suffolk police said her missing son was a runaway, but Carlota Moran knew better.
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Thousands of tons of contaminated construction debris were dumped on LI as a sleek college dorm, a hotel and warehouses were built in NYC.
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New York ranked 50, the worst, primarily because of the cost of living, taxes, and health care quality.
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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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First-time home buyers on Long Island are finding creative ways to afford the biggest purchase of their lives.
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Dodges question at GM at meetings in Arizona
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Jets second-year QB starting to put things together, buoyed by three TD drives and no turnovers vs. Giants.
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He's interested in upgrading the rotation, but the cost of signing free agents could be an issue.
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Trotz is unsure what to expect from the home crown when Tavares returns Wednesday, plus an interview with Cole Bardreau, Trotz's take on Wahlstrom and Andrew's Answers.
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Pete Alonso's black cap told the truth, even if the Mets' newly minted Rookie of the Year refused to go there.
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A non-roster invitee to spring training who set a major league rookie record with 53 homers, Alonso received 29 of the 30 first-place votes.
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The coach believed he could get more out of the veteran forward, who is off to a fast start with four goals and seven assists.
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Wife: NYPD officer made difference as donor
Cecilia St. Arromand said she "didn't think twice" when a nurse approached her about donating the organs of her husband Marc.
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U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a "very strong culprit."
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Around 28% of high schoolers and 11% of middle schoolers said they'd used e-cigarettes in the past month, the report says.
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Superstorm Sandy cost Long Islanders dearly with their health. And, seven years later, they're still paying -- both financially and emotionally.
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Levittown fifth graders recently mailed 800 letters to people with cancer, encouraging them, praising their courage and offering friendship.
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Pushed to a fifth set for the first time this season, the Flaming Arrows manage to hold off Smithtown West to win Division I title.
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Kingsmen bounce back after dropping third set to win their ninth straight county crown.
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The Thunderbirds win another Suffolk Class AA girls volleyball title and advance to LI championship on Saturday.
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The top-seeded Hurricanes defeated fiesty No. 3 Hauppauge and will play for the Long Island championship.
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Secure victory after dropping the third set to top-seeded Glenn
