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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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Out of sight but center stage, jurors weigh Chauvin's fate
The jurors who sat quietly off-camera through three weeks of draining testimony in Derek Chauvin's murder trial in George Floyd's death moved into the spotlight Tuesday, still out of sight but now in control of verdicts awaited by a skittish city.
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Officials on LI and NYC preparing for possible protests following Chauvin verdict
Law-enforcement officials on Long Island and in New York City are preparing in the event of protests after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial is announced by beefing up security, sharing intelligence and coordinating resources.
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Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at 93
Mondale, a liberal icon who served under Jimmy Carter, later lost a presidential race to Ronald Reagan.
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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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Cops: High school teacher had sex with student
Veronica Pezdan, 28, of Holbrook, faces two counts of third-degree rape and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, police said.
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Disbarred attorney sentenced for theft of nearly $1M in 9/11 funds
Gustavo Vila pleaded guilty last fall to the theft of nearly $1 million owed to John Ferreyra, 59, a retired NYPD officer who contracted non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma from his work at Ground Zero.
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LI's Chuck Schilling, who played for Red Sox, dies at 83
The New Hyde Park native and St. Mary's graduate was playing second base for Boston when Yankees great Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the 1961 season.
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AG investigating Cuomo's use of aides on book
Comptroller DiNapoli formally sent a referral to AG James regarding reports that Cuomo aides worked on "American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic."
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NYPD citizen panel to help look for hate, bias in attacks
The NYPD Hate Crime Review Panel, forming amid a spike in crimes allegedly targeting Asian Americans, will advise cops on cases where bias may have fueled an attack, police say.
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Seth Meyers, more headed to Westhampton Beach
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center announces outdoor summer shows starring Seth Meyers, Purple Xperience and Jefferson Starship.
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Bethpage Air Show ticket sales halted after website crashes
The state Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation said sales of parking tickets for the annual Jones Beach show were temporarily halted "due to technical difficulties associated with overwhelming demand."
Tracking the coronavirus
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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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Fauci: Decision likely Friday on resuming J&J vaccine
If the Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumes, federal agencies might include warnings or apply restrictions, the nation's top infectious disease expert said, but it's unlikely there will be an outright ban of the vaccine.
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COVID-19 rate falls as eateries, bars to extend last calls
As the state's positivity rate falls to 2.35%, Lindenhurst village commemorated the one-year anniversary of its first COVID-19 case.
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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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LIRR needs batteries
Can the power source replace diesel?
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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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How the pandemic revealed the power of live video
Livestreaming has unlocked creativity and collaboration of a type and scale never realized before.
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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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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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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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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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Where to hike with your dog this spring
Share the great outdoors with him or her at these hiking trails that welcome dogs.
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The ABCs of returning to school and COVID-19 vaccines
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