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The vaccines were stored at the wrong temperature, State Department of Health spokeswoman Jill Montag said, adding that there was no harm in receiving the ineffective shots and "an extremely small number of individuals were impacted."
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The state is also enlisting the help of faith leaders to convince Blacks and Latinos to take the vaccine and "to dispel rumors and myths about the vaccine itself."
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A statement from the school district said it already faces increased demands for instructional space in each of the district's seven buildings.
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Residents brought up the need to hire more African American and female officers. The Amityville Village department has 25 sworn members, and all are male and 91.3% are white, according to police data.
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The three-dozen main dishes on the menu combine Mexican, Tex-Mex and Mediterranean influences.
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It's a significant defeat for Trump, as the Supreme Court declined to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.
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Yankees outfielder reports to spring training with a nod to the 1996 champs.
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Forecast: Afternoon rain for LI, high of 41
Long Islanders will finally catch a break today from the on-again, off-again snow patterns.
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The UBS Arena project, set to open later this year, will also have a 250-room hotel and 350,000 square feet of retail space, according to Newsday reports.
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A lawyer uses the COVID slowdown to buy pet stores and grooming outlets on Long Island and in Queens.
Tracking the coronavirus
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nextLI survey: 92% of Islanders concerned about their downtowns
The survey found 3 out of 4 had visited their downtown at least once a month before the coronavirus pandemic, and that 96% said having vibrant downtowns is important to the quality of life. Read more
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Just one year ago, America had no idea. Life in February 2020 still felt normal. Concern was building about a mystery respiratory illness that had just been named COVID-19.
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Nursing homes of the near future may look less like hospital complexes and more like small, cozy homes with eight or 10 residents, which will include sanitized "safe rooms" for family visits and employ robotics and indoor drones to serve residents, experts say.
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The plan includes $1,400 economic impact checks, enhanced unemployment benefits of $400 a week and $350 billion for state and local governments.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 vaccines are shipping again after bad weather delays and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said the state has received word the shipments should arrive this week.
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Thanks to the pandemic, entertainers from classical musicians to Broadway actors have had to endure the longest intermission of their careers: 11 months and still counting.
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The planned expansion could come at the expense of more than 200 residents and 9,000 employees who would have to be relocated, according to the report on the Empire Station Complex.
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Jury selection for both criminal and civil trials in Nassau and Suffolk can begin March 22, according to memos from the top judge in each county.
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With limited supplies and constantly changing conditions, it can be difficult for Long Islanders to make an appointment for a vaccine. The resources here might help.
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The lurking danger of child abuse
Given the pandemic's chaos, we must be especially vigilant.
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Using the 'war on terror' as a model against white nationalists will backfire
If the U.S. were to use similarly militarized tactics at home, it could turn an already bad situation into an outright catastrophe.
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Kids need to play this summer, not catch up on school
Children need to do self-initiated activities that are rewarding for their own sake, not spend the summer inside studying.
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Instagram-friendly sweets range from custom cakes to brownies and decorated pastries.
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Here are some spots in Nassau, Suffolk and on the East End that offer plenty of fun things to do this spring break.
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The series starts April 9 at Westfield South Shore Mall.
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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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Kamala Harris' pearls have a Long Island connection.
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There's a chill in the air, but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside. Browse our guide to Long Island's outdoor activities this winter.
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Here are eleven older dogs that are looking for forever homes on Long Island.
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"Kids learn in different ways. Not everyone is pen-and-pencil."
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Newsday Live Music Series: Darryl McDaniels of Run–DMC
Feb 24
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I'm vaccinated, now what?
Feb 24
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Expert tips for businesses: How to hang on until COVID-19 vaccines are widely in use
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Posted February 16, 2021
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