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Memorial visitation for Gabrielle Petito set for Sunday, family's attorney says
Petito's father, Joe Petito, tweeted the details of the visitation Friday morning for "our sweet Gabby" and added: "Thanks to all for your support and love."
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King Kullen systems hacked, affecting electronic payments
The breach affected the chain's ability to process debit and some credit card payments, and EBT payments, which allow participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to pay for food with special debit cards.
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Vaccination or negative test required for Isles games at UBS Arena
The Islanders open their new arena on Nov. 20, and they are following state guidelines for fans at indoor venues.
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Doctors predict active flu season, urge getting shot
While COVID-19 has overshadowed flu concerns, doctors say it remains a serious annual health issue, especially as more people return to work, schools conduct in-person instruction and restrictions are relaxed.
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Oyster Bay deputy supervisor 'may have violated' town's ethics code, DA says
The district attorney's office said in a letter that Oyster Bay Deptuy Town Supervisor Gregory Carman, Jr. solicited political contributions from town employees based on salary information in possible violation of the town ethics code, but it did not find sufficient evidence to charge him with a crime.
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Afghans coming to U.S. are being screened, Homeland chief says
More than 1,000 will be relocated to New York state over the next six months, mainly upstate.
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LI districts off to bumpy start due to shortage of bus drivers
In recent weeks, school districts have combined routes, and bus companies have stepped up their recruitment efforts by flashing sign-on bonuses in the thousands of dollars to lure new drivers.
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Gov. Hochul open to changing economic development program
Hochul wouldn't say if she would reduce or increase the awards distributed in late fall through the Regional Economic Development Councils.
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Police: Paramedic 'inappropriately' touched boy, 13
Police said the paramedic has been charged with second-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child
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Popular Salvadoran restaurant opens second LI location
The menu features pupusas, tacos, empanadas and more.
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Hempstead Village touts 'major impact' of police bike patrols
Police said the anti-crime unit and bike patrol has led to more than 150 arrests and 450 appearance tickets since the spring.
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CDC leader adds people with risky jobs to COVID booster list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19.
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Bring your dog to these pet-friendly fall events
Long Islanders can take their best friends to the farm, the brewery and more when they head out this fall.
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Fire pits, pizza gardens and more: The ultimate guide to fall dining on LI
As summer's beachside eateries wind down, fall's cozy heated patios, beer gardens and private dining igloos kick back up.
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Amtrak travel from NYC: 3 trips to take this fall
Head to New York City and catch an Amtrak to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Boston this season.
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5 fall foliage cruises to take on LI, in NYS
Large cruisers, historic schooners, luxury yachts, and eco-friendly electric boats are among the vessels setting sail this season.
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Go apple picking at these LI farms this fall
From Honeycrisp to Golden Delicious, there are all kinds of apples waiting to be picked at Long Island orchards this fall.
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Kids can take at-home activity lessons in their own backyards
Kids are taking private lessons at home for music, chess and more.
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New and old come together at boutique and consignment shop
Shoppers will find a mix of affordable and higher priced items to choose from.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-thru attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
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Six 'exemplary' LI high schools achieve Blue Ribbon status
Blue ribbons recognize schools with superior graduation rates and test scores, and those with exemplary records in closing achievement gaps between students of different races, ethnicities and economic backgrounds.
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Higher-income New Yorkers now eligible for rent relief
The state's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has begun accepting applications from New Yorkers who earn up to 120% of their area's median income, up from the prior 80% limit.
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Gourmet grilled cheese spot closes after 5 years
The Bay Shore restaurant will be replaced by the second LI location of The Hero Joint.
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Regime change at the PBA, for now
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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It's dangerous to allow losers to rewrite history
So far, the Jan. 6 lost cause has not achieved anywhere near a historic impact but there are alarming trend lines.
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America's murder crisis isn't a 'crime' issue: It's far worse
Homicides across the nation spiked by nearly 30% in the pandemic-plagued year of 2020.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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Suozzi acknowledges failing to file stock transaction reports
His spokesman said the problem was the result of a misunderstanding and the transactions were reported on the representative's annual financial disclosures.
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Police: Man, 67, dies of injuries sustained in house fire
Police said the man was found unconscious in his home by firefighters responding to the blaze.
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5 spots where home prices haven't skyrocketed
Downtowns are at the heart of these Long Island communities, where prices have risen 10% or less - or even declined - in the past year.
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Uncork an adventure at wineries with rare tasting experiences
Dine in the cellar or ride through the vines in a Moke.
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Bull found after two months on the run goes to sanctuary, SPCA official says
The bull was captured when he went far enough into the corral set up with a feeding trough to lure him in by the New Jersey sanctuary founder who spent weeks on his trail.
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Prosecutors: Copiague man sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking
A Copiague man, who trafficked large amounts of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $300,000, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, prosecutors said.
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What happened to Gabby Petito? Key developments in the case
A timeline of events leading up to and following the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito, the Blue Point native reported missing while on a cross-country road trip with her fiance, Brian Laundrie.
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Former ABC News executive says Chris Cuomo harassed her
A veteran TV news executive says CNN anchor Chris Cuomo sexually harassed her by squeezing her buttocks at a party in 2005.
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CDC leader adds people with risky jobs to COVID booster list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19.
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Suozzi acknowledges failing to file stock transaction reports
His spokesman said the problem was the result of a misunderstanding and the transactions were reported on the representative's annual financial disclosures.
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Arizona Republicans to show 2020 recount results
Ten months after Donald Trump lost his 2020 reelection bid in Arizona, supporters hired by Arizona Senate Republicans were preparing to deliver the results of an unprecedented partisan election review that is the climax of a bizarre quest to find evidence supporting the former president's false claim that he lost because of fraud.
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Fox News’ Jesse Watters talks new book, ‘How I Saved the World’
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