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New York State broke its single-day best for the number of shots administered, with 179,038, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said.
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The department reversed its decision to remove the flag from one of its trucks after "overwhelming community outreach."
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Republican Chad Lupinacci on Friday said he will not run for a second term.
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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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He said he tried to get the multinational e-commerce giant and Suffolk County police to help him resolve the issue, only to be rebuffed, although the police eventually agreed to take the 20 items.
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The finding could escalate pressure on the Biden administration to hold the kingdom accountable for a murder that drew widespread outrage in the U.S. and abroad.
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The 12-year Islip town board member, who is a former News 12 reporter, and Cilmi both must leave their respective posts after this year because of term limits.
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Roast s'mores while you enjoy brewpub bites and beer outsite.
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Income-eligible residents can apply for some of the nearly $1.4 million in available funding.
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DA: Ex-cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in overdose
The former NYPD officer was accused of selling fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose in 2019.
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Customers frustrated by high costs and 'brown' water say during hearing that they want a public takeover of the utility.
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Richard Carranza came to the school system in 2018 with a top priority of addressing racial injustice. He shared that goal with Mayor Bill de Blasio, but the two sometimes disagreed on how to address the issue.
Tracking the coronavirus
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The acting head of the FDA said the agency will move quickly to follow the recommendation, which would make J&J's shot the third vaccine authorized for emergency use in the U.S.
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Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday, despite a setback that means a minimum wage boost is unlikely to be in the final version that reaches President Joe Biden.
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Schanel died of complications from the coronavirus on her 87th birthday in December.
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Dr. Jay Varma, Mayor Bill de Blasio's top adviser on the coronavirus pandemic, said there is no evidence so far that the variant is more infectious, more lethal or otherwise more dangerous than other variants.
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In an effort to allow more students to return in-person full-time, some districts have moved desks closer than the recommended six feet or are considering doing so.
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The state health commissioner defended the state's handling of the pandemic in the homes.
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Newsday's annual look at the top 100 boys basketball players on Long Island for this season, listed alphabetically.
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If you're looking for a getaway not too far from home, the South Fork has tons of fun things to do and spots to explore this winter.
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The railroad, still reeling from declining ridership due to the coronavirus pandemic, will further cut the number of trains it runs, bringing weekday service levels close to those on weekends.
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What the LIA needs in a new leader
The group should break with the past.
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Biden's first military attack should wake up Iran
On Thursday, Biden authorized U.S. air strikes on Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria who were involved in attacks in Iraq.
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Brookhaven's plans for ash thrown in the trash
The Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.
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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 store's virtual home styling service is complimentary.
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Snowy owls, seals and other animals come out the last weeks of winter.
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Rare is the steakhouse that you'll leave hungry — but some satisfy more, with outsized atmospheres to match the fine chops and strips carnivores crave.
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From Jones Beach to Billy Joel, see how well you know Long Island’s iconic people and places.
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Trails remain busy with visitors this season, park officials say.
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You'll need few ingredients, and lots of elbow grease.
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What to make of COVID-19 variant findings
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RUN-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels talks about his life and music
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