Trial of Derek Chauvin
In the wake of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd, Long Island activists felt relief and cautious optimism for enduring change, but said there's much more to be done to address racial injustice.
Top Stories
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Nassau police: Suspect in fatal Stop & Shop shooting captured
A West Hempstead supermarket employee who fatally shot a manager and wounded two co-workers was captured hours later after a massive manhunt across Nassau County, authorities said.
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Reward offered in 'vicious' attack on South Asian woman caught on video
Police said the woman, a 21-year-old Hofstra University student, was doused with a liquid that caused serious injuries last month.
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Singh says he didn't deny bribing Edward Mangano in civil case
Harendra Singh testified Tuesday that he gave a deposition in a civil case "under duress" but hadn't denied bribing Edward Mangano in connection with Oyster Bay-backed loans.
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H.S. Sports Spotlight: Gymnastics, football and plays of the week
Looking at Connetquot gymnastics; Whitman's 30-6 win over Longwood and Bellport's 20-6 win over Half Hollow Hills East in football; and the plays of the week in the latest episode of the High School Sports Spotlight.
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Teacher released after being charged with having sex with student
Veronica Pezdan, 28, of Holbrook, will be on supervised release with GPS monitoring after her arraignment on charges she had sex with a male student.
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State: NY's COVID cases continuing to decline
The state registered lowest seven-day average in virus positivity since Nov. 12. The number of coronavirus positives also tracked lower on Long Island.
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Cops: One dead, several hurt in Mount Sinai crash
The crash occured Tuesday night on Route 25A near West Gate Drive, police said.
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LIRR: Man fatally struck by train near Greenlawn
Service between Huntington and Port Jefferson had been suspended and was later restored, an LIRR spokeswoman said.
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Suffolk lawmakers approve pact with detective investigators
The six-year contract will provide detective investigators with annual raises totaling 11.25%, boosting county salary costs by $1.99 million through 2024.
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Data: More unemployed workers hopping back into labor force
Combined with the March job creation figures released last week, the recent unemployment rate points to broad improvements in the job market, an LI labor market analyst said.
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Shea: NYPD needs 'tools in the toolbox' to fight crime
Because of bills passed to address criminal justice issues and police funding, cops on the street have fewer resources to confront more crime, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea says.
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Eliminate tax on grants for septic upgrades, pols say
Rep. Tom Suozzi and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand are pressing lawmakers to include in a $2 trillion infrastructure plan a bill to eliminate the federal tax Long Islanders owe on grants used to upgrade septic systems.
Tracking the coronavirus
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NY expanding capacity for museums, zoos, movie theaters and large arenas
Museums and zoos will be able to allow up to 50% capacity starting on Monday, April 26, Gov. Cuomo announced. Movie theaters will be able to go to 33% capacity on the same day.
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New state grants available to small businesses
$800 million in grant money is part of New York's new budget, which includes $1 billion in help for small businesses, overall.
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NY to nursing home operators: Offer vaccine to staff
Executives at nursing homes on Long Island have said they've been pushing for vaccinations but have fought an uphill battle to get some to commit.
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Experts: Prepare dogs, cats to be home alone when you go back to work
Home alone may come as a shock to four-paw companions adopted during the pandemic whose owners may be returning to the office, experts said.
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Staffing agency deploys medical workers in new workplaces
Factories and TV production sets are among the workplaces ATC Healthcare Services sent medical workers wielding COVID testing swabs.
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Differences in key COVID-19 statistics tracked to how agencies record them
New York computes coronavirus data differently than other states, New York City and health care groups, leading to lower positivity rates and lower COVID-19 death numbers for Long Island and the rest of the state, experts say.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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10 years ago, they were valedictorians. Where are they now?
They've overcome burnout, written fantasy novels and even went from being laid off to becoming the CEO. See what 12 of LI's 2011 valedictorians are doing now.
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LI community colleges see marked enrollment drop
The enrollment losses have been straining these schools' finances, thwarting people's ability to reach their chosen career, and potentially hampering Long Island's ability to sustain a well-trained workforce, school officials and education experts said.
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3 new Long Island ice cream shops you need to try
There's a new sweep of spots to get your fix with cereal toppings, wild flavors and more.
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Chauvin verdict must lead to change
Can we make it a turning point?
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A new LI chapter in America's sad story of gun violence
From the pain and grief must come an end to the carnage.
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Burr family cemetery hangs on in middle of Commack parking lot
Newsday Opinion's Mark Chiusano checks out the history behind a lonely little cemetery in the middle of a Commack parking lot.
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Mini-golf pop-up opens at the Vanderbilt
The nighttime experience features animated light shows on the course.
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Play games at a pinball arcade, more things to do this weekend on LI
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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Nassau County PAL brings back boxing class after 15 years
Children are already being placed on a waitlist for the spring program.
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Watch 'PJ Masks' and dress up in character at the movies
The April showings are dubbed "PJ Masks Heroes Forever."
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Spring event schedules at Old Westbury Gardens and more
Programs include yoga, horticulture and classes on raising chickens.
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LI parks great for bike riding: Mileage, trails and more
Get a handle on the best parks to go biking this season.
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LI's best Mexican restaurants
Street tacos and made-to-order guacamole are only the beginning of the draws at LI's venerable Mexican taquerias and eateries.
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Where to hike with your dog this spring
Share the great outdoors with him or her at these hiking trails that welcome dogs.
