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Cuomo: It's all 'our families' affected; 75,000 coronavirus cases in NY
Deaths linked to the COVID-19 virus rose again, with 1,550 casualties statewide. Nassau's confirmed cases shot up by 1,200 and Suffolk's by 922, with 24 new deaths on Long Island. Gov. Cuomo said his brother, CNN news talk show host Chris Cuomo, has coronavirus.
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Get updates from officials, Newsday reporters and more on the coronavirus.
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President Trump warns of a 'very tough two weeks' ahead for nation.
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Laid-off workers, hospitals and small businesses are among those who can receive aid from the $2T package.
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The tests reduce the wait for results from days to under 15 minutes, and Abbott Laboratories has provided assurances that sufficient test supplies will be available.
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Because of the financial fallout from the coronavirus, cuts may total $2B.
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The agreement will allow Huntington Hospital to use a portion of the town senior center to accommodate patients who do not have coronavirus.
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Local groups and governments seeking to promote 2020 census participation have turned to online communication instead of public gatherings.
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Enforcers target businesses, scammers amid pandemic
The state attorney general has received about 9,000 complains so far.
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Officials also voted to grant extra time off for union employees deemed essential working through the coronavirus outbreak.
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The coronavirus has swept at varying speeds across Long Island communities, according to a Newsday analysis of data from the state, Nassau and Suffolk.
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For high school seniors looking forward to prom, sports and graduation, coronavirus has forced a change of plans.
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Many tenants who've lost their jobs to the virus shutdown are unable to pay, putting landlords in a financial crunch, too.
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Kevin Meyer, 31, allegedly kicked and punched firefighters who rescued him after he barricaded himself inside the home, police said.
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University faculty members sent a letter to the LIU president and the chairman of the board of trustees asking them to call off the layoffs and restore the wages of more than 100 staffers.
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The department received more than 8 million phone calls last week from New Yorkers looking to file unemployment claims amid the coronavirus crisis, compared to a typical week's 50,000.
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Meet Newsday's All-Long Island boys basketball first team for the 2019-20 winter season.
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Patchogue hires consultant to aid in finding downtown parking
Officials say the firm will map out space in the village that could be converted into parking spots, including an employees-only lot.
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College plans on hold for some Long Island juniors
Some high school juniors said their plans for college have been threatened with the cancellation of SAT and ACT exams through May.
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Andrew M. Cuomo, right now, is a hot commodity
His handling of the coronavirus outbreak is creating a political paradigm shift. But why?
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Newsday's coronavirus editorials and commentary
We have created this reference page to provide our readers an array of opinions and views on the outbreak.
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Podcast: Life Under Coronavirus
Listen to upbeat stories about how Long Islanders are getting by — and helping each other — during the coronavirus pandemic.
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"A lot of people have home bars and don't know what to do with them."
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The uncertainty may drive people to cancel travel plans immediately, but that may not be the best route to take for getting your money back, especially when it comes to airfare.
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While their doors are closed, Long Island museums are offering online tours, music programs, artist talks and more.
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We're here to help you stay happy and healthy while social distancing, with streaming recommendations, a restaurant takeout guide, spring-cleaning tips and much more.
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Some hidden gems, forgotten favorites and older classics that should hit the sweet spot.
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Parents are taking turns reading books to children on Facebook Live.
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Weather & Wellness
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How weather affects seasonal flu
While coronavirus dominates the headlines, let's not forget the seasonal flu. Meteorologist Bonnie Schneider explains how weather may influence transmission of the influenza virus.
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