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As the utility struggled to restore power, its communication system broke down. But it wasn't just the inability to field calls early in the crisis that has drawn criticism.
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"After this week's fiasco, Long Islanders are sure of one thing: Our utilities are not prepared for the next storm," Kaminsky said.
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Trump accused Democrats of loading up their rescue bill with priorities unrelated to the coronavirus. "We've had it," he said.
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The president will be holding a roundtable at a supporter's home in Southampton and an event at a private home in Water Mill.
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Oyster Bay Town is suing the owner of the former Hampton Inn, alleging that converting the property at 120 Jericho Tpke. into a shelter would violate zoning codes and a special-use permit.
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You can eat your ice cream with an ocean view.
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Sending children into New York classrooms this fall should be relatively safe — if infections rates remain low, safety protocols are strictly enforced, and family circumstances don't put them at higher risk, doctors and public health experts said.
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The program at Premm Learning Center, serving 44 students, is giving students, staff, parents and educators a peek at what the fall session could look like in Long Island schools.
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Officials are trying to minimize problems resulting from mail-in voting because of the pandemic.
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Police: Two killed when truck catches fire in crash
Two people in a pickup truck died in a fire after rear-ending a tractor-trailer on the Long Island Expressway in New Hyde Park, Nassau police said.
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There were 116 new cases reported Saturday on Long Island, where the positive testing rate was 0.9%. Long Island did not report any deaths.
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As many as 3,000 people attended the July 25 Chainsmokers concert at Nova's Ark Project in Water Mill, where video showed concertgoers failing to adhere to coronavirus rules.
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The LIRR's storm-related shutdown resulted in a steady buildup of commuters waiting for the resumption of service at Penn Station.
Editors' Picks
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LI homeowners renting out their pools by the hour
They're doing it through Swimply, an app co-founded by a Long Islander who says business has seen rapid growth during the pandemic. Read more
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Most on the Island worry that the COVID-19 crisis will severely damage their finances, meaning they could spend less at restaurants and in stores, the nextLI survey finds.
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LI sports administrators awaiting guidelines for the safe return of fall season after Gov. Cuomo says schools can open.
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Rising heat on nursing homes
State must be forthright about COVID-19 deaths and set new safety rules for residents and staff.
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On Long Island, wary yet optimistic
Survey by nextLI reveals some silver linings about COVID-19.
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PSEG's bout against Isaias
A post-storm post mortem is necessary.
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Chiusano: Pete Hamill, a New York classic
Hamill was one of the greats at channeling that nostalgia and sometimes loss.
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You can eat your way through a trail of homemade ice cream shops--with like-minded company.
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Here are five cool-season crops to plant now to extend your growing season.
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If you’re looking to bring Spot to a spot, these places have made the declaration “Yes, dogs allowed.”
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Clams, crabs and other shellfish rank high on the list of seafood delights Long Islanders enjoy.
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It's an active summer pastime with built-in social distancing.
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Find fun eats like tacos, macaroni and cheese fritters and empanadas.
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The village is loaded with shopping and dining opportunities.
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Exercising inside facilities remains off-limits, but you can still try a class in the great outdoors.
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Joe Biden's controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspired by his Democratic rival.
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MTV says it is ditching plans for indoor performances for its upcoming Video Music Awards, opting for outdoor shows spread throughout New York City instead.
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Trying to energize religious conservatives, Trump claimed the practicing Catholic is "against God." Biden said his faith is his "guiding light" and called the attack "shameful."
