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More LI colleges, universities moving toward mandatory COVID-19 shots
As infections rise with the spread of the delta variant, the local schools are now among the more than 600 nationwide that will require most students to get vaccinated or stay home.
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Staff shortages threaten services to vulnerable populations
Jobs at nonprofits are going unfilled, and the staff that's left is dealing with burnout and a reduction of services for the people they help.
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Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Biden's big priority.
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65-year-old fulfills lifelong dream of opening restaurant
With the help of his family, chef Patrick Walters is running a Jamaican takeout spot serving must-try jerk chicken.
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4-year-old boy shot by stray bullet, police say
The boy was inside a home in North Bay Shore when he was shot in the leg, police say.
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Barney the Bull rescuers to public: Call 911, don't try anything yourselves
Animal rescuers plastered signs around the Mastic area urging residents to call 911 should they spot the escaped bull around town.
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It will take just over 2 weeks for all LI schools to welcome back students
Jericho will be the first district to start classes on Aug. 26, but many superintendents said they're ready to return to full classroom instruction as they await state guidance on remote learning options and mask mandates.
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Why are so many older workers having trouble finding jobs?
It's taking a lot longer for older workers to get rehired — twice as long for certain age groups.
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Ex-COVID patients make music on road to recovery
While health experts are still learning about the long-term effects of COVID-19, rehabilitation centers are looking for new ways to help patients who survived their bout with the disease but still face a lengthy recovery process.
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Biles to return for Olympics balance beam finals
American star will compete Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
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Riverhead — bustling, but still bucolic
The gateway to the North Fork and the Hamptons is revitalizing its downtown while keeping its small-town appeal.
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Seeking a 'New England' feel for hamlet's blighted downtown
Brookhaven has launched a search for a master developer to prepare a plan that includes housing, retail stores and restaurants that will rejuvenate the community and give it "a sense of place," officials said.
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You can reserve an Instagram-worthy picnic in the park
Picnic companies are taking care of the elaborate set-ups for you.
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New LI dessert spot serves coffee imprinted with your photo
Besides Instagram-ready lattes, you'll find crepes and elegant pastries.
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LI merch is 'really trendy.' Shop local pride at these boutiques.
Some boutiques say their Long Island sections are "top-selling."
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Family carnivals are back: Put these dates in your calendar
The Feast of St. Rocco is the first up.
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Intimidated by home design? This LI designer wants to help
Keith Baltimore owns The Baltimore Design Center, where he says advice is always offered.
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Tropical spots on LI that'll make you feel like you're on vacation
Tiki bars, salt shacks and beach resorts can help you make an escape this summer, if just for a few hours.
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Exploring Port Jefferson: Things to do, restaurants, shopping and more
This waterfront community offers an eclectic menu, a wide range of shopping options, and a vibrant downtown strip with activities for all ages.
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These dogs have jobs and they’re doggone good at them
From looking for explosives, providing therapy and greeting customers, some dogs get to go to work. Meet five of Long Island's working canines.
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Curran bill would provide $375 payments to Nassau residents
The plan would give one-time payments to Nassau households with maximum incomes of $168,900 — or that demonstrate negative impact from COVID-19 pandemic.
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Issuance of minor summons turns into dangerous struggle
A Suffolk officer said a man struggled and tried to take his baton and pepper spray and was only subdued with the help of two Good Samaritans.
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Ride the new Ocean Parkway bike path, from start to finish
Pace yourself with these must-see stops along the way.
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NY joins push to end child marriage
Nearly 5,000 minors were issued a license to get married in NY over the past 20 years
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Dobie: Reading the tea leaves of infrastructure
Is this blush of bipartisanship real or an illusion of convenience?
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Capitol riot probe should out truth
The nation deserves a full reckoning of how this happened and why, and how to prevent its recurrence.
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Some LIPA employees file claims of harassment, bullying
The complaint cited problems during the high-pressure months after Tropical Storm Isaias. LIPA says it investigated and found the complaint to be "without merit."
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Forecast: Sunny today on LI with highs in the low 80s
The National Weather Service said Long Island is in for sunny skies today, with temperatures in the low 80s. But don't expect wonderful weather to last long.
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Fast Chat: LI's Adam Pascal, star of 'Rent'
Woodbury-raised Adam Pascal, who's starring in "Rent" and "Pretty Woman" on Broadway, talks about his concert "So Far" in Northport on Aug. 14.
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Sales tax revenue increasing, but analysts are wary
Long Island saw a 60% gain in the second quarter over the same period in 2020, but experts caution that the rise could be fueled by temporary factors.
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Teen seriously injured while biking in North Patchogue
The 14-year-old boy was riding a bicycle northbound when a driver in a 2015 Nissan heading eastbound struck him around 1:25 p.m., police said.
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Woman whose life was filled with 'fun little stories' dies at 97
Eileen Sheldon's list of amusing biographical anecdotes included being selected Miss TWA 1948 during her days as an airline hostess, landing a hole-in-one shot on a Sarasota golf course and allegedly making her way into the background of an iconic photo.
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Riverhead to activate remaining downtown security cameras
The pandemic delayed Optimum — the company contracted to connect the cameras — from activating all of them, Deputy Town Attorney Daniel McCormick told the board at its July 22 work session.
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LI's Capobianco advances to Olympic diving semifinals
Already a medal winner, Capobianco has a chance to dive for a second later tonight.
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Biles to return for Olympics balance beam finals
American star will compete Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
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USA women's soccer loses to Canada in Olympic semifinals
PKin 74th minute lifts Canada, as USA will now play for the bronze medal
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Olympic women's soccer: USA vs. Canada
USA fell to Canada, 1-0, in the women's soccer semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics. ...
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Biles to return for Olympics balance beam finals
American star will compete Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
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Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Biden's big priority.
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Fauci: 'Things are going to get worse' with COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci stopped short of saying sweeping shutdowns will once again be needed to battle the disease, while the NIH's director expressed hope that news of the delta variant's high transmissibility would spur more vaccinations.
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Senate support seen to pass $1.2T infrastructure deal
"Every senator can look at bridges and roads and need for more broadband, waterways in their states, seaports, airports, and see the benefits," said Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).
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Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
Anger and frustration mounted as President Joe Biden showed no signs of reversing plans to allow a nationwide eviction moratorium to expire at midnight Saturday — one Democratic lawmaker even camping outside the Capitol in protest as millions of Americans were about to be forced from their homes.
