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Customers call report on PSEG failures 'alarming,' 'unacceptable'
The latest revelations rekindled memories of a difficult and frustrating week after Isaias, and they reinforced ratepayers' conviction that the system was broken. Read more
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Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security
President Donald Trump fired the director of the federal agency that vouched for the reliability of the 2020 election.
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Biden presidency 'positive step' for MTA finances, Foye says
MTA chairman Patrick Foye called Joe Biden's ascension to the White House a "very positive step" for the MTA, because the former vice president has long been known as an "ardent supporter of mass transit."
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LI's Toys for Tots campaign goes on despite pandemic
Toys from communities across Nassau and Suffolk will be collected by individuals, businesses and civic organizations and distributed by the Marines to local underprivileged children.
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Sen. Kevin Thomas celebrates win
Sen. Kevin Thomas (D-Levittown) along with other other Nassau County Democrats gathered on Tuesday to celebrate his win after a count of absentee ballots reversed a lead by Republican Dennis Dunne.
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Flu cases tracking lower despite fear of virus double whammy
Experts warn that influenza season is only beginning, and they say shots are the best way to keep that virus at bay.
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NuHealth trustees defend executives' large salaries
The corporation that runs Nassau University Medical Center is facing budget deficits, but trustees said competitive salaries are necessary to attract top talent.
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Panel reserves decision on granting bail to NYPD cop accused of being Chinese agent
The dispute revolved around whether the officer, a native of Tibet and resident of Williston Park, was likely to flee because he was less devoted to his citizenship and roots in the U.S. than to his native China.
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County to audit Oceanside Sanitation District finances
Comptroller Jack Schnirman said the review is unrelated to calls for a commissioner to resign over racist and anti-Semitic social media posts.
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Suozzi declares win in 3rd Congressional District
Absentee ballots may make a difference in state-level races as well.
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Report: LI schools have highest COVID-19-related expenses in state
Island school districts spent an average of more than $1.1 million on coronavirus-related expenses to reopen this fall. The average spending per student on the Island topped $370, while the statewide average was $209.
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Honan helps Chaminade take back CHSAA crown
Flyers senior forward had a goal and assist to lead No. 1 Chaminade to a 2-0 win over St. Anthony's in the CHSAA Class AA boys soccer final.
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Bring your workout indoors this winter with 7 tips from LI trainers
Traveling Long Island trainers are sharing tips outside of the gym.
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Trump's dangerous stonewalling
His hindrance comes as some allies urge him toward a transition.
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Schools on LI aren't spreading COVID-19
Shutting down to control a problem schools aren't contributing to makes little sense.
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Eyes on the prize
The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.
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Biden filling out top White House team with campaign vets
President-elect Joe Biden is drawing from the senior ranks of his campaign to fill out an increasingly diverse White House leadership team.
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Murphy's choice: Fed official has say on transition launch
When Emily Murphy, the head of the General Services Administration, does ascertain that Biden won, it will free up money for the transition and clear the way for Biden's team to begin placing transition personnel at federal agencies.
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Suffolk begins counting 169,000 mailed ballots
The outcome could determine a number of federal and state races.
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Giuliani shows at Trump camp lawsuit hearing in Pennsylvania
A hearing on the Trump campaign's lawsuit seeking to prevent Pennsylvania officials from certifying the results remains on track after a judge quickly denied the campaign's request for a delay.
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Elf on the Shelf has to quarantine too
Santa's famous helper will have a socially distanced holiday season on LI. Read more
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Eatery hidden in church serves some of LI's best soul food
You have to try the cheesy grits.
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Thanksgiving together, or apart? How LI families will celebrate
Families across Long Island are altering their usual Thanksgiving routines.
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11 unique Long Island experiences to give as gifts
Holiday gifts don't always have to come wrapped in boxes.
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'Elf'-themed Christmas pop-up comes to LI village
"Elf'd Up" pop-up starts Dec. 2, complete with Buddy himself.
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No Wi-Fi, no problem: LI spots where you can unplug to recharge
Take a digital detox at these outdoor spots that offer peace and quiet.
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Scenic spots for fall bike rides on LI
Hit the paved paths at these scenic spots.
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Gingerbread house event comes to Adventureland
The event also includes lunch, tickets to kiddie rides and a socially-distanced photo with Santa.
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LI doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19 vaccine development
Posted November 11, 2020
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Teaching and COVID-19: The struggles and stresses for educators
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Posted November 10, 2020
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Pulitzer Prize winner Les Payne's family discusses his new Malcolm X biography
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Posted October 29, 2020
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