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Coalition calls for Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder to resign
The groups called for Ryder's exit over comments he made in a Newsday interview that linked the county's failure to hire more Black and Hispanic police officers to the prospective job candidates coming from "broken homes."
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Commack School District removes novel from must-read list
Commack High School students are no longer required to read "Persepolis," an award-winning graphic novel about an Iranian girl's coming of age during that country's 1978 revolution, after school district officials said it was not age-appropriate.
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Long Island teens who won vaccine scholarship welcome the boost
Four Long Island teenagers are among latest winners of college scholarships for getting vaccinated for COVID-19. The lottery is among numerous attempts officials are making to get more people inoculated against the virus.
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Isles lose a defensive battle in Game 3, Lightning take 2-1 series lead
It was a razor-thin contest at the Coliseum decided by Brayden Point's goal at 19:40 of the second period.
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Amazon Fresh filing shows planned Oceanside store
There are now 14 Amazon Fresh locations in the country, and it looks like at least two of the new-concept stores will be on Long Island.
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Husband-and-wife LIRR conductors stole wages, MTA internal watchdog says
The couple stole $3,400 in wages from the railroad by covering for each other when one would stay home from work, according to a new internal report.
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Southern State closed westbound at Exit 32 after serious crash
A helicopter landed on the Southern State parkway for victims of the serious crash involving a motorcycle at Exit 32 westbound
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School staff honored for getting kids out of the way of alleged drunken driver
Staff members at Rhame Avenue Elementary School in East Rockaway were honored for their quick thinking when an alleged drunken driver crashed through a fence on June 3 and drove through the schoolyard. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.
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Sachem school trustee resigns after incident at high school
James Mancaruso, 51, submitted a letter of resignation that was accepted unanimously by the school board at a meeting Wednesday night.
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Esiason's crusade for cystic fibrosis reaches happy milestone for son
Boomer's son, Gunnar Esiason, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 2. He's now 30 and getting married on the same day his brother-in-law, Matt Martin plays in Game 4 for the Islanders.
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The Mattituck Strawberry Festival and more: What's up on LI this weekend
The Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival returns, an ice cream tour kicks off in Nassau County and WWII Encampment weekend comes to Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Newsday's Faith Jessie shares what's up on Long Island this weekend.
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LI prepares to celebrate Juneteenth
Several Long Island communities began recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday last year amid protests calling for the social justice and recognition of African American heritage.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Not all are ready to drop safety measures despite NY reopening
Though Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo gave the go-ahead for many establishments to drop social distancing, masking and cleaning requirements, some establishments are being cautious about returning to business as usual.
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Hot Tips For a Hot Market: For Sellers
Experts answer your questions and give insider tips to sell your home in a hot market. Get the latest information about listing your home during the pandemic, how to set your price, navigate a bidding war and more.
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LI leisure sector led 1% monthly job gains in May
Long Island still has 10% fewer private sector jobs than it did in May 2019.
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Low vaccination rates may be linked to college students
The Long Island ZIP codes that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo singled out as among those with the state’s lowest vaccination rates includes student housing at Hofstra University and LIU Post.
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Employers can help ease workers' post-pandemic anxiety
For employees, the year of COVID-19 created "a perfect storm of mental, emotional, physical, and financial stressors," says Jessica Moser at MetLife. Many employers recognize this and have sought to become more accommodating to mental health needs.
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Summer camp outlook: Sun, fun and, sometimes, masks
Summer camps expect to operate at 80% to 90% enrollment, and outdoor activities will proceed normally. But masks will be encouraged indoors, such as on rainy days, and buses will operated at reduced capacity.
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Concern rises about sharks in LI waters again this summer
After a flurry of shark sightings on South Shore beaches last year, experts are divided on whether more sharks are swimming in the waters off Long Island or if more people are on the lookout for the predatory fish.
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LIers with weakened immune systems still wary of COVID-19
Millions of Americans are immunocompromised, which means they have immune systems that are less able to protect them from infections and diseases such as the coronavirus.
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Your guide to LI beaches to visit this summer
There's sun, sand, surf and so much more at Long Island's many beaches.
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Juneteenth gets its day
The culmination of a long battle and a bolt of unexpected, even unsought progress.
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See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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In the blink of an Isle
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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What's hot in the Hamptons, Montauk this summer
The East End is once again bursting with new and fun things to do, restaurants to try, spots to explore and favorite summer spots to revisit this season.
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Food critic tries Burger King's new chicken sandwich
The meat inside is tender, the bun is, you know, a bun, and there are pickles that many swear are appreciably superior to BK's rivals.
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A princess celebrates her birthday this weekend and you're invited
The festivities mark the return of the Royal Princess Prep Party Co.'s public events.
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Popping the question is hard. LIers are using wedding proposal packages to help.
Why not have a penguin propose for you?
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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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LI drive-in movie, concert schedule for the summer
Drive-in movies and concerts are springing up around Long Island again this season.
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East End, Fire Island: Fourth of July getaways to take this holiday
It's officially summer and it's time to celebrate with fireworks, getaways and more Long Island fun.
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Suffolk Marathon to return as an in-person race
The race went virtual last fall because of coronavirus-related restrictions.
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Longtime Riverhead leader Irene J. Pendzick has died
Also active in various community groups, she was elected Riverhead tax receiver in 1963 and spent the next 28 years at Town Hall, including as town clerk, before retiring in 1991.
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Police: Man found on hiking trail was fatally stabbed
Police said the man's body was found early this morning.
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Former Head of Harbor judge resigns amid misconduct allegations
Ellen Fishkin was being investigated on misconduct allegations, which included allegedly shoving a prosecutor, when she resigned May 6, according to a commission release.
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Teacher who 'never did anything by halves' dies at 87
The longtime St. James resident left behind a legacy of maternal goodness that extended to family, strangers and pretty much anyone who ever crossed her path, her son Damian said.
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These 7 sons share the same career paths as their fathers
The bond is strong for these Long Island fathers and sons who share career paths.
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Feds to start review for wind farm off South Shore
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announcement says the project will be 15 miles from the coast of Long Island and will publish a notice of intent to begin its review on Friday.
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Summer camp, COVID and vaccines: What parents should know
Posted June 16, 2021
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Real estate agents give insider tips for buyers in this hot market
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