Class of 2021
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Top Stories
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Reopening of New York set for major step forward this week
Beginning Wednesday, businesses ranging from retail stores to hair salons, fitness centers and family entertainment centers will no longer have to operate on a percentage of capacity. However, they will have to maintain the social distancing requirement of six feet.
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Study: Visitors using East Hampton's airport responsible for just 1 to 3% of spending in town
The study looks at the economic impacts of three options: keeping the status quo, modifying which operations are allowed at the airport, and closing the facility.
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LI school elections: See candidates, propositions and budgets
School district residents go to the polls on Tuesday to vote on budgets and members of their local boards for the coming school year. Here are the details on the ballots in 124 districts.
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High school sweethearts open LI's first arepa eatery
She ordered an Uber, he was the driver. Now they've rekindled their love with the help of South American street food.
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Forecast: Sunny, temps in the mid-to-upper 70s today — and all week
We're in for sunny and mostly sunny skies all week, with daytime temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s most days, perhaps even soaring into the 80s Wednesday and Thursday, the National Weather Service said
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MTA, lawmakers want Amtrak to find quicker fix for East River Tunnels
Repairs to the Sandy-damaged tunnels used by the LIRR may not begin until 2024, despite growing calls to consider an alternative method that would allow the work to begin faster, and with less impact on riders.
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Syosset rally calls for end to attacks on Asian-Americans, celebrates their heritage
"Our community has experienced a lot of hurt in the past few months," said Elizabeth Huang, 18, an organizer of the student-led rally at the Syosset train station.
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Jason Aldean coming to Jones Beach in August
The country star will play Northwell Health Theater at Jones Beach on Aug. 7.
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Dispute in Long Beach over placement of Pride flag
The president of the Long Island-based LGBT Network demanded the resignation of the city's police commissioner and City Council president over an order that a food stand remove a rainbow Pride flag from the boardwalk. City officials are demanding an apology and threatening legal action.
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Farmingdale touts accessibility, sees brisk homes sales
Homes priced between $450,000 and $600,000 are selling the fastest, says Larry Theodore of Coldwell Banker American Homes.
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New Yorkers to decide on same-day voter registration
State lawmakers act on several proposals aimed at easing access to voting.
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Israel says Gaza tunnels destroyed in heavy airstrikes
The Israeli military unleashed a wave of heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Monday, saying it destroyed nine miles of militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
Tracking the coronavirus
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How the COVID-19 pandemic changed Long Island's towns
Municipalities in Nassau and Suffolk adapted to social distancing restrictions, offered services to homebound residents and kept the lights on. What they did to adapt could affect how they operate going forward.
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Snowstorm closures used to scare him. No more.
His bowling alley, The All Star, shut down for months, and owner Chris Keller struggled under the financial strain. Then he made a video that helped a lot.
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NY now one of 18 states with half of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The state's rate is slightly higher than the nation's, as tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Doctors disagree on whether Cuomo's decision to lift restrictions is wise
Vaccinations and warmer weather should help limit COVID-19's spread as the state moves toward further loosening restrictions, but the virus will continue to kill and make people sick for years to come, public health experts predict.
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Some aren't ready to give up masks despite new CDC guidance
With cases on the decline and with more than a third of the U.S. population fully vaccinated, millions are deciding whether to continue wearing face masks.
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COVID grants for restaurants nearly gone: SBA
Agency chief Isabella Casillas Guzman tells Newsday the Restaurant Revitalization Fund has received applications for $65 billion but only has $29 billion.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Long Island towns and cities getting into the weeds on NY marijuana law
Under the state's marijuana law, which passed in March, municipalities cannot prohibit residents from consuming or growing marijuana, but they have local control on sales and sites for consumption.
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Dogs rescued from breeders readied for new lives in LI homes
Many of the more than 50 dogs looked afraid, some shaking, as volunteers and employees of North Shore Animal League America carried them into a Port Washington shelter building, where they'd be readied for new homes.
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LIers react to new CDC mask guidelines
Long Islanders react to the latest guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that vaccinated people can generally stop using masks. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
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New Asian takeout spot opens in Huntington
The spot is devoted to egg noodles, zucchini noodles or rice flash-cooked with pulled pork, or steak or chicken, or shrimp and bacon.
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Playgrounds worth the drive on LI
Once you and your little ones are prepped to play at a social distance—consider these places for a day of fun.
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New play place for kids opens in Syosset
The play space has a jungle gym and hosts group classes.
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Explore Huntington's bars, restaurants, shops and more
Huntington has a vibrant downtown, a nationally-recognized working farm, a castle and more.
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LI grooms are getting tuxedo rental boxes delivered to their doors
Everything needed to complete a tux or wedding suit can be rented virtually.
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New taco Airstream trailer will come to your house for parties
The Long Island Airstream Experience offers themed trailer parties throughout Nassau and Suffolk.
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Teen clothing boutique opens in Wantagh
The shop also carries toys and accessories for children.
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Botanical gardens, arboretums on LI to explore
Discover the beauty of nature and plant life at arboretums and botanical gardens.
