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Long Island lacks three key indicators for reopening
Long Island achieved four of seven coronavirus metrics that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has established before reopening the economy. Read more
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See updates from officials, Newsday reporters and more on coronavirus.
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Nassau and Suffolk counties were meeting five of seven categories toward bringing back economic activity, but their performance dropped to four of seven categories, according to the state.
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Desiree Mohammodi, 7, had saved up $52.65 in her piggy bank. Worried about health care workers during the pandemic, she sent it to Northwell Health instead.
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Check the latest numbers on how coronavirus has spread in your community and in communities across LI, NYC and the state.
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Kindness these days inspires so many, but Newsday's Steve Langford has the story of a middle school in Merrick where a tradition of charity has been extended to a remarkable new length.
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Meanwhile, a group of state senators is calling for the state to develop a plan to safely reopen beaches.
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The two sisters agreed that they will continue making bracelets “until this is over.”
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62 public companies, including 3 from LI, repaid pandemic relief loans by the deadline; federal officials have ruled out legal penalties for those who keep loans.
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A group of Jericho High School juniors hope their new website helps others locate sites that test for the coronavirus.
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At a sometimes heated hearing with NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea, a council member called distancing enforcement "stop and frisk 2.0."
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New protocols call for marking courtrooms and other areas in the buildings to help people maintain social distancing standards.
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Local eateries are showing appreciation for health care workers on the front lines.
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A Long Islander created an outdoor design service that assists DIYers.
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Scavenger hunts have become the entertainment of the moment.
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We're cooped up without our favorite colorists, haircutters, facialists, lash and brow experts.
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Biking is a great way to get your wheels turning on Long Island.
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Social distancing has altered various behaviors on courses, but golfers seem to be enjoying the overall experience.
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"Too Solid Flesh," a virtual drama about the pandemic starring Adelphi students and alumni, will be presented on Zoom May 17 to 24.
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The Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville is working on a plan to put on drive-in concerts from the venue's parking lot.
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Lawyer: Shannan Gilbert 911 tape different than what cops described
Attorney John Ray said parts of Shannan Gilbert's 911 tape to the state police are "utterly inconsistent" with what Suffolk police have said publicly about the case. Read more
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The victim's aunt said Christopher Curro had grown up with the NYPD cop police say shot him. No charges have been filed in the case.
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Eat your way around LI with these itineraries (at a safe social distance, of course).
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Forecast: Sunny and very warm, rain tonight
Today should be dry and unusually warm, but there could be downpours and even a few thunderstorms tonight, the National Weather Service said.
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It also lowers its projections for increases in natural gas demand.
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All you need to get dinner delivered.
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Safety requires that we adopt rules and that we all follow them.
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$3 trillion bill must include the needed break.
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Increasing food stamp benefits becomes Washington's latest partisan flashpoint.
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