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The Cuomo administration asked AG Letitia James and New York Chief Judge Janet DiFiore to select a special investigator to probe sexual harassment allegations against the governor. But James won't accept the proposal.
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His bruising style may have gotten things done, but it also made enemies looking to settle scores, they say.
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Pop-up vaccine sites and an ongoing drop in cases are among the cautious signs of hope on Long Island and statewide.
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Newsday interviewed eight activists—icons who played key roles in the turbulent U.S. civil rights movement, and those of a new generation of advocates and community leaders lending their voices to the current racial reckoning and push for social justice and equality.
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The nation's top infectious disease specialist on Sunday brushed aside concerns about studies suggesting the newly FDA-approved vaccine might be somewhat less effective than its Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna counterparts.
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Newsday's "Long Island Divided" housing investigation found evidence of unequal treatment of racial minorities in the housing market.
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Highs in the 40s are forecast for Sunday with rain continuing through Monday night when temperatures dip into the teens with a chance of snow showers, the National Weather Service says.
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Aides say Trump will use the speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference to blast his successor, President Joe Biden, and try to cement his status as the party's undisputed leader going forward despite his loss in November.
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The show, postponed two months from its usual early-January perch, will have little of what makes the Globes one of the frothiest and glitziest events of the year.
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Police: Man stabbed while walking in Hicksville
The victim is in stable condition at a hospital after the Saturday night attack on Old Country Road, police say.
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This year, most events on the Island will be held virtually. Events planned in-person will follow face mask and social distancing restrictions.
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He faces both criminal and civil probes into his finances as well as into his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Advocates step up COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Latino communities
The coordinated effort comes amid an uptick of vaccines arriving on the Island. Community organizers and clergy are also combating misinformation and jitters among some immigrants. Read more
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There's much researchers don't know about helping the human body battle COVID-19, but medical experts have built an arsenal of treatments and therapies to give patients a fighting chance.
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The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Shipments of a few million doses to be divided among states could begin as early as Monday.
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That first year of high school on Long Island is a rite of passage into a wider world of more mature experiences, but the coronavirus pandemic has rewritten the script.
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The county set up the site, and local elected officials and community leaders helped identify people who were eligible for vaccines.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York also have dropped to the lowest level since Dec. 12, the governor said, and the seven-day average positivity rate decreased to 3.18%, the lowest since Nov. 26.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Tax sticker shock for owners of new Nassau homes
Owners of new homes or those with extensive new construction must pay taxes based on new valuations right away. Most others get to phase-in tax hikes over five years.
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The fiberglass animal stands outside a St. James antiques store. After an apologetic teen and her mom returned its head Friday, the store's owner was in a forgiving mood.
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From McDonald's classic Filet-O-Fish to Popeye's new Cajun flounder sandwich, see who's doing it right.
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The United States needs a humane immigration system
We must be welcoming while still enforcing the nation's laws.
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What the LIA needs in a new leader
The group should break with the past.
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We can improve nursing home care
Change that embraces smaller facilities and a resident-centered model is a good start.
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Pop-up campsite opens at LI brewery
Roast s'mores while you enjoy brewpub bites and beer outside. Read more
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Embracing the novelty of eating alfresco in the cold can be freeing--bundle up and order strategically.
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Kamala Harris' pearls have a Long Island connection.
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If your car has been spending extra time in the driveway this winter, here's what you'll need to know to avoid a trip to the mechanic.
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The series starts April 9 at Westfield South Shore Mall.
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Thinking about adopting a pet? These Long Island shelter dogs are looking for forever homes.
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You'll need few ingredients, and lots of elbow grease.
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A One-on-One with the Nassau County Executive
Mar 05
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What to make of COVID-19 variant findings
Mar 03
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Should school districts relax regulations to get kids back into the classroom?
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