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Hundreds marched in Hempstead to protest the death of George Floyd. Protesters started outside town hall and marched to Hempstead Turnpike. Credit: Newsday / Staff
Long Islanders chant 'I can't breathe' at Floyd protestSome repeated the words George Floyd uttered before he died as Long Islanders took to the streets for a sixth day of protests.
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The news comes as Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said the state saw its lowest daily death toll from the coronavirus to date — 35 people.
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But as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues the reopening of that state's economy, more Floridians are now testing positive for the coronavirus than New Yorkers.
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Amid the outbreak, Long Islanders are making big changes to their plans.
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The law extends from eight weeks to 24 weeks the amount of time available for borrowers to use the coronavirus-relief loans.
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The town sent residents a letter and is coordinating public safety measures ahead of a Sunday protest after "negative" remarks were made on social media.
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Long Island Cares has seen record-breaking demand at its food pantries amid the coronavirus crisis except at one. Organizers have been trying to figure out why, and to get out the word that free food is available.
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Limited in-person transactions will be allowed under Phase 3 of the state's reopening.
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Health officials worry the warm weather, along with months of quarantine, will cause people to stop wearing masks. But they say masks will be key as the state reopens.
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When retail opens to foot traffic, store operators and their customers must wear masks in interactions and when they can't remain at least 6 feet apart.
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Broadway might be dark but actors like SpencerGlass, originally from Merrick, are adapting to the pandemic and getting ready for what comes next.
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Farm stands on Long Island provide the freshest possible produce all summer long.
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James leaves his nice-guy image aside to play a neo-Nazi in the low-budget thriller "Becky."
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Wearing a pretty mask "makes my day sparkle a little bit," one Long Islander says.
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Now the roller rink can come to you.
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Even if you've eaten your fill of ice cream, there's always room for gelato.
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The experience reminded me of a method for growing food that requires neither plant nor seed — just kitchen scraps that usually end up in the trash or compost bin.
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Gifts that'll come in handy for college-bound kids.
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The shop gives brides the option of buying something new and "previously owned," too.
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Long Island districts are proposing an average spending hike of about $242 million regionwide, a relatively low increase reflecting officials' caution in the face of pandemic and economic disruption. Read more
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Prompted by the George Floyd case, lawmakers are weighing changes to the law known as "50-A."
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East End artists will perform in a virtual concert to raise money — more than $700G of the $1M goal has been reached — for local food pantries struggling with rising demand amid the pandemic.
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Several trucks are serving up fare like macaroni and cheese-stuffed grilled cheese, chicken gyros and acai bowls.
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Video of first-grader at Merrick protest march goes viral
Wynta-Amor Rogers told her mom, Lakyia, that she wanted to go march in the protest in Merrick on Wednesday so she could have her voice heard.
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Marty Van Lith and his wife are among the Long Islanders dealing with climate anxiety — a term that has gained prominence as awareness grows about the environmental crisis behind it.
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Officials said opening the pools would be too risky during the pandemic. Some towns will also keep spray parks closed.
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Recovery from virus and search for racial justice can bring LI to a better place.
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Keep military out of domestic matters.
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Frustration is understandable, but there's evidence that Gandhian tactics are changing minds in the U.S.
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Broadway might be dark but actors like SpencerGlass, originally from Merrick, are adapting to the pandemic and getting ready for what comes next.
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