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The bill would increase the cap on federal deductibility of state and local taxes.
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"It's very important to keep this alive," said David Marshall, a 95-year-old Army veteran from Baldwin.
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The fans stood and applauded when he came onto the field for the first time. They chanted his name at various points in the game, more than they had in years. Maybe ever.
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Reconstruction at the airport is needed to attract more airlines that can offer flights to more destinations, officials said.
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"I'm not trying to hide the fact that I have disdain for the accusations in the process, so I don't need any witnesses," Sen. Lindsey Graham said.
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With its soulful dark eyes and large ears, the character has become a cultural phenomenon since "The Mandalorian" launched.
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Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the park.
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Southampton Town officials are calling for immediate emergency assistance for Dune Road as a man-made sand berm has almost all been washed away.
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The image has drawn plenty of comment online about the performance of German railways.
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The Hallmark Channel, reversing what it called a "wrong decision," said it will reinstate same-sex marriage commercials it had pulled after a complaint from a conservative group.
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Whether you’re shopping for Christmas or Hanukkah, looking for a gift for a kid who wants everything or the person who has everything, we’ve got your back. Here are the top holiday gifts of 2019.
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What you can enjoy at several of these steak spots goes well beyond beef.
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Elf on the Shelf has become a holiday tradition for many LI families.
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Here are a few places Long Islanders on a budget can fly to in a pinch this fall from MacArthur Airport.
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As 2019 comes to a close, here's where to celebrate New Year's Eve on Long Island.
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College life can be hard, but finding cheap food and fun things to do shouldn't be.
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If you have a list and are checking it twice, it's time to put it to good use at New York City's holiday markets.
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The 14,000-square-foot restaurant comes from Anthony Scotto, the man behind steakhouses Insignia, Rare650 and Blackstone.
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How high rents are driving away LI's millennials
One by one, Natalie Sparaccio has seen her friends leave in search of better jobs, apartments they can afford and a nightlife.
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Disappearing bluefish lead regulators to take drastic action
The state plans a 64% reduction in the commercial take of bluefish for 2020.
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LETTER
Newsday's letters to the editor of 2019A sampling of views from our readers throughout the year.
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COLUMN
Dobie: Slow and steady really does winGnawing problems often resist instant fixes. But grinding persistence can generate change.
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OPINION
Family Hanukkah traditions live on for generationsMy earliest Hanukkah memories go back to my childhood in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, in the 1960s.
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In a traditional Parranda, performers travel from home to home to play music.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer says approval of the legislation could prevent thousands of scam phone calls Long Islanders routinely receive.
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Official: 6 treated after carbon monoxide leak
Four children and two adults were taken to the hospital as a "precautionary measure," a fire official said. The home also serves as a day care.
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The total snow accumulation for Long Island before it changes to rain is expected to be between a half inch and an inch, forecasters said.
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Jay Mauro is the lead singer of a musical group of about a dozen recovering drug addicts from Long Island.
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Bayville property owners would be legally liable for injuries occurring on their sidewalks, rather than the municipality, under a proposed amendment to the village code.
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Canine Companions for Independence in Medford provides trained dogs free of charge.
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Nassau's rank was boosted by factors including low smoking rates and greater wealth, according to a study.
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The developers of Levittown prohibited people of color from moving in through contract clauses, a common practice at the time. The U.S. Supreme Court struck racial covenants down in 1948, but William Levitt kept them.
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Merrick, Levittown and Rockville Centre emerged in our testing as places that real estate agents overwhelmingly chose for the white customers but not for their matching, paired minority home seekers.
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It began in sync with overtly racist government policies from the early 20th century through the 1960s, evolved through the strife of the civil rights era and often continues today through practices both subtle and insidious.
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Serving as gatekeepers to homes, schools and communities, some real estate agents made the key to the front door easier to reach for whites than for minorities.
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Millennials: The old rules for building wealth are obsolete
Young people are skeptical of traditional financial advisers and many might not seek their help.
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According to an AARP survey, 76 percent of Americans age 50 and over said that they would like to remain in their homes.
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The decline means encouraging more reverse commuters to travel from New York City to LI jobs will be critical to filling hiring needs, the study says.
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The fans stood and applauded when he came onto the field for the first time. They chanted his name at various points in the game, more than they had in years. Maybe ever.
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Late 16-2 run by Denver erases Knicks' five-point lead.
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Even though Eli still may start this season, Sunday's game certainly felt like one last chance to see the two-time Super Bowl MVP play for the franchise.
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Spencer Dinwiddie scores 24 to lead the Nets to a fairly easy win over the second-best team in the Eastern Conference.
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After returning from an ankle injury, the winger had just two assists in nine games, but he's put together a three-game point streak, including a goal in Saturday's overtime win over the Sabres.
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The son of Archie Manning who didn't seem to like football all that much has shown that he didn't feel that way at all.
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He ran for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the Giants' victory over the Dolphins.
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Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies or 311 for city services.
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2019 study finds a 1-point increase in the employment rate correlates with a 16% rise in flu-related doctor visits.
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The New York senator said federal departments are not doing enough to prevent the suicides of veterans and active-duty service members.
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Applying sunscreen before skiing, winter surfing and shoveling snow can go a long way toward helping ward off skin cancer.
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In 2017, 131 black and Latino residents of Long Island were newly diagnosed with HIV -- more than three times the 41 new white HIV diagnoses.
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Sophomores Todd and Brisbane lift Westbury over Hills East
The two totalled 33 points to lead the Green Dragons to the non-league victory.
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The senior had to re-adjust to wrestling after helping the Pirates football team reach the Nassau II semifinals Dec. 7 at the MacArthur Holiday Tournament pinning two opponents and earning a technical fall in winning the 195-pound bracket.
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Horton used a pair of first-period takedowns to build a three-point advantage and hung on for a tough 5-2 decision over Bay Shore's Keon Ayala, who was fifth in Suffolk at 152 last season.
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He had three three-pointers as the host Musketeers opened the second half with a 20-2 run.
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The Golden Flashes' Jenna Harclerode (14 points, 12 rebounds) said zone and crashing the boards were key in wearing down the Mustangs.
