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These Long Islanders are willing to be fired rather than get vaccinated
"It's not that I'm against vaccines, but I'm for having the choice of whether I want to put something in my body or not," said one, who's willing to lose his NYC teaching job over it.
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Police: Boyfriend 'person of interest' in woman's disappearance; report says they had recent altercation
Police in Florida will hold a press conference today to discuss the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito, 22, a former Blue Point woman who went missing while traveling on a cross-country road trip.
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Hochul believes court will uphold denial of 'religious exemption' to vaccine mandate
New York's denial of a "religious exemption" allowing people to avoid mandated COVID-19 vaccines will be upheld in court, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Hauppauge residents to vote on proposed sale of shuttered school
A developer plans to build a luxury senior living community at the now-closed Whiporwil School. The sale requires approval by district residents in an Oct. 21 referendum.
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'AGT' finale: How did Northwell Health Nurse Choir fare?
The troupe of mostly Long Island health care professionals learned its fate on Wednesday's season-16 finale of the competition show.
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What to eat (or not) at LI's first Top Golf
From wings to cheesy macaroni bites, what's worth the calories?
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Top 25 girls swimmers for fall 2021
A look at the top girls swimmers and divers across Long Island high schools this season.
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Residents concerned over progress of Coindre Hall's restoration plans
As phase I of the restoration project continues, some residents say they are not happy with the progress and the possible direction of plans for the historic property in Huntington.
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Businesses are trying not to pass rising costs on to you. Here's how.
Some restaurants have added hours, some have turned to catering, and some retailers are limiting inventory or turning to local manufacturers.
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Sini: Suffolk cop failed to respond to emergency calls
A Suffolk County police officer accused of failing to respond to six calls for police assistance and falsifying reports last year was arrested, the district attorney said.
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No more peak fares on the LIRR for the rest of '21, MTA says
The measure to lure riders back comes as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority sees big gains in ridership in recent days.
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Cluster of COVID-19 cases found in spectators to Randall's Island music festival
The New York City Health Department is asking anyone who attended the festival over Labor Day weekend to get tested for COVID-19.
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Long Island's top 100 restaurants of 2021
From Italian to Thai to soul food, the Long Island dining scene has never been more vibrant.
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Fall fairs and festivals to keep on your radar
Apple festivals, street fairs and more events have returned.
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5 classes to try at NY Fit Fest in Long Beach
This year's roster features more than 60 vendors and several classes.
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Pet-friendly spots to take your pup on LI
Dogs are welcome to have their day at a number of Long Island destinations with outdoor spaces.
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Local artists to play music festival at LI brewery
Pine Barrens Jam music fest comes to Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue on Sept. 18.
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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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Disney on Ice is coming to the new UBS Arena this winter
"Let's Celebrate" will highlight 14 classic and modern Disney stories.
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Don't want to travel to the East End? Check out central fall fun on LI
Fall fun doesn't have to mean a trip out east. Here are some spots west of Riverhead to try this fall.
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Home prices jump 17.6% in Suffolk to new high, 13% in Nassau
Sellers still have the upper hand in Long Island's housing market, with buyers paying a median price of $535,000 in Suffolk and $670,000 in Nassau last month.
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Top 50 field hockey players for fall 2021
A look at the top field hockey players across Long Island high schools this season.
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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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Drawing the lines
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Filibuster will cost us, tick prevention
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Filler: Let us all show some manners
We can disagree with one another, but we should do so courteously and politely.
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Amazon plans a last-mile warehouse in Hauppauge
Consultants said the space would be for a 64,000-square-foot facility with space for 186 "sprinter" delivery vans at 49 Wireless Blvd.
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Forecast: Cloudy and warm, with chance of storms
Highs should be in the upper 70s today and there is a 50% chance of showers and storms.
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6 ways to budget using your bank account
Keeping two sets of books isn't necessarily a bad thing. Financial planners say keeping two separate checkbooks and accounts is one way to discipline yourself of budgeting and spending.
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Beach fun doesn't end come fall. Try these offseason activities.
The water is off-limits, but there's plenty of fun to be had still at Long Island's beaches.
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Check out these birding and Audubon societies on LI
Enjoy fresh air and seeing feathered friends with these bird clubs.
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Rep. Kathleen Rice votes against drug-price control bill
Rice and two other moderate House Democrats made good on their threat to vote against the measure as a key committee debated its part of a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill.
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LI marathon returns with new course, and now, live music
The 48th annual marathon includes fewer road closures than in previous years, lessening impact on the surrounding community, County Executive Laura Curran says.
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U.S. unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
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Chauvin to be arraigned for alleged civil rights violation
A former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday for allegedly violating the civil rights of a teenager in a separate case that involved a restraint similar to the one used on Floyd.
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SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip
SpaceX's first private flight blasted off Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism.
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Nicholas crawls into Louisiana from Texas, dumping rain
Nicholas weakened to a tropical depression as it crawled from Texas into southern Louisiana on Wednesday, unleashing heavy rain across a landscape where Hurricane Ida destroyed thousands of rooftops now covered with flimsy tarps.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom beats back GOP-led recall
Despite warnings the race would be close, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decisively defeated efforts to kick him out of office, a win the Democrat cast as an endorsement of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his party's liberal values.
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