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Nassau Police Commissioner Ryder says he won't resign
An emotional Patrick Ryder said he won't resign after growing calls from community activists for him to step down for comments he made in Newsday blaming the so-called "broken homes" of Blacks and Hispanics for the lack of diversity in the police department.
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Four LI men among five ex-National Grid employees charged in kickback scheme
The men accepted bribes and kickbacks, including cash, international travel and an RV, from companies that received millions of dollars in contracts from the London-based energy giant, according to a criminal complaint filed in Brooklyn this week.
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LI civil rights team will focus on 'rooting out discrimination in all its forms'
The new initiative is in response to a directive from President Joe Biden, an executive order that said advancing equity, civil rights, racial justice and equal opportunity "is the responsibility of the whole of our Governent," federal officials said.
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State starting to shut down some mass vaccination sites
Five vaccination sites on Long Island will continue to operate for now, but starting Monday sites in Corning, Oneonta, Potsdam and York College in Jamaica, Queens, will start to close.
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AG: No criminal charges against Nassau police in shooting death of alleged carjacker
State Attorney General Letitia James announced Friday no criminal charges would be filed against Nassau police officers who fatally shot a 19-year-old carjacking suspect near his family's home in Queens, saying the officers' decision to fire their weapons "did not appear to be objectively unreasonable."
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Juneteenth 2021: A time to reflect, a time to hope
Long Islanders will mark Juneteenth with parades, pageants and discussions about the ongoing quest for equality.
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Town of Hempstead pools set to reopen
Town of Hempstead officials say all 22 pools will reopen this weekend. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
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Hempstead man arrested in May arrested again on drug charges
Romaine Robinson, 25, who was arrested Thursday in Hempstead, was arrested May 1 in Oceanside after police said he intentionally rammed his car into detectives who were seeking to question him in a drug investigation.
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Commack School District removes novel from must-read list
Commack High School students are no longer required to read "Persepolis," an award-winning graphic novel about an Iranian girl's coming of age during that country's 1978 revolution, after school district officials said it was not age-appropriate.
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Heat wave sees temps above 115 in Phoenix, elsewhere across western U.S.
Extreme temperatures like the ones blistering the American West this week aren't just annoying, they're deadly.
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The Mattituck Strawberry Festival and more: What's up on LI this weekend
The Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival returns, an ice cream tour kicks off in Nassau County and WWII Encampment weekend comes to Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Newsday's Faith Jessie shares what's up on Long Island this weekend.
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3 LI restaurants to try this weekend
Surely you can think beyond steak and barbecue this weekend.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Easing restrictions may make it harder to persuade LIers to get shots
State data show Long Islanders getting vaccinated dropped sharply since the governor's reopening announcement: from 8,129 people receiving first doses in the 24 hours ending 11 a.m. Tuesday to 4,057 in the 24 hours through Wednesday morning, and 4,428 through Thursday morning.
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State starting to shut down some mass vaccination sites
Five vaccination sites on Long Island will continue to operate for now, but starting Monday sites in Corning, Oneonta, Potsdam and York College in Jamaica, Queens, will start to close.
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Long Island teens who won vaccine scholarship welcome the boost
Four Long Island teenagers are among latest winners of college scholarships for getting vaccinated for COVID-19. The lottery is among numerous attempts officials are making to get more people inoculated against the virus.
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Poll: Many Americans resuming pre-virus activities
Many Americans are relaxing precautions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and resuming everyday activities, even as some worry that coronavirus-related restrictions were hastily lifted, a new poll shows.
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Not all are ready to drop safety measures despite NY reopening
Though Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo gave the go-ahead for many establishments to drop social distancing, masking and cleaning requirements, some establishments are being cautious about returning to business as usual.
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These 7 sons share the same career paths as their fathers
The bond is strong for these Long Island fathers and sons who share career paths.
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A top Suffolk police official is retiring, the department says
Suffolk County's First Deputy Police Commissioner James Skopek is the third top Suffolk police official to put in their retirement papers in the last few months.
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LI drive-in movie, concert schedule for the summer
Drive-in movies and concerts are springing up around Long Island again this season.
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Wartime tanks roll out for WWII encampment weekend
This marks the museum's first interactive event since the pandemic.
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4 winery getaways to take this summer on LI
Here are four East End winery adventures to take this season.
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Your guide to LI beaches to visit this summer
There's sun, sand, surf and so much more at Long Island's many beaches.
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Ranking this summer's hottest hard seltzers
Long Island's breweries have entered the hard seltzer and canned cocktail game. See how they stack up.
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U-pick strawberry fields open on LI for the season
This time of year, happiness comes in the shape of a bright-red, juicy strawberry.
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'Floating concert' boat the Salty B bringing live music to the water
Paddle up or dock a boat nearby to hear live music this summer on the Great South Bay.
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How well do you know LI's iconic summer venues?
From Jones Beach to Billy Joel, see how well you know Long Island's iconic people and places.
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Voters’ guide: See who’s running and where to vote
Early voting is underway for primaries on June 22. Read all about the candidates who are looking for your vote and where they stand on the issues.
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LIPA accelerating efforts to lower taxes on its power plants
LIPA expects to go to trial to reduce taxes on plants in Island Park and Glenwood Landing, and is in a dispute with Brookhaven Town over its tax settlement.
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Police: Man found on hiking trail was fatally stabbed
Police said the man's body was found early this morning.
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Pop-ups get the red carpet treatment
Perks for new tenants, like discounted (or free) rent and short-term leases, lure online companies to brick and mortar stores, as malls fight to fill storefronts.
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Police: Five hurt in four-vehicle crash on LIE
All eastbound lanes of the expressway were temporarily closed between Exits 34 and 37 after the crash, officials said.
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Condo once owned by famous boxing referee asks $799G
Arthur Mercante Sr. was the "third man in the ring" for Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's iconic 1971 "Fight of the Century" in Madison Square Garden.
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3 moms open new toy store in Long Island village
Argyle Toys will carry many handcrafted items and sustainable toys from women-owned businesses.
