Coronavirus Tracking LI's Recovery
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Cuomo unveils guidelines for schools reopening
Schools can reopen if the regional coronavirus infection level is 5% or lower by the first week in August, but will remain closed if the level rises to 9% or greater before school opens. Read more
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Travelers from states with high infection levels will need to tell officials where they arrived from and where they're headed before they leave the airport or face a $2,000 fine.
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Lawmakers set hearings on COVID-19 nursing home deaths
The state Assembly and Senate said it will hold forums on Aug. 3 for upstate nursing homes and Aug. 10 for downstate.
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Seventy percent of residents polled prefer the government's priority be containing the spread of the virus even if it hurts the economy, according to a new Siena College poll.
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Cops investigating allegations of racial harassment
A Black Valley Stream woman's accusations of being targeted by a neighbor due to her race has caught the attention of elected officials, activists and residents. Read more
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Under a new policy adopted last week, developers of apartment buildings could get more tax breaks if they increase the number of affordable units.
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Hempstead Town makes Woodmere Golf Club a conservation district, which preserves a majority of the property as open space.
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Acting State Supreme Court Justice Robert Bogle wore a face mask and presided in the nonjury trial from a bench topped by a clear plastic barrier resembling a bank teller window.
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Panel would study ways for police to deal with the mentally ill
A commission would explore whether to create a "mental health unit" in the Nassau County police department staffed with mental health specialists.
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Fair housing advocates say the surveys are needed as part of regulations that help pressure localities to end residential discrimination and segregation.
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"He was a ferocious litigator with an incredible desire to succeed for his clients," said his son, John Rivkin, 64, of Westhampton Beach, a retired partner at the law firm his father founded.
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The Lynbrook company, Trade Off LLC/Trade Off Plus LLC, subjected its workers to "retaliation, harassment, discrimination and intimidation," including demands for sex in exchange for increased pay, according to NY's attorney general.
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One Harry Potter-inspired beverage involves light, smoke and sound.
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A 1-year-old was among the recent victims, and a former chief of detectives suggested the NYPD revive anti-crime units that focused on guns and enlist federal help.
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Some are cautiously optimistic about playing in the fall, others are not sure. There is uncertainty while summer training is in a holding pattern for now.
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"She always wanted to learn things on her own. She asked me to teach her how to use Venmo a month before her passing," Wai Fong Leung's daughter said.
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They are concerned about health and safety as industry analysts say fitness centers are at a tipping point and the film business cannot survive on streaming alone amid the pandemic.
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Striking a balance for fall classes
Extreme positions likely won't help NY decide the best path forward for students, parents and teachers.
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Tell us: What should the school experience be like in the fall?
Share your thoughts about how the upcoming school year should be changed because of coronavirus concerns
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Listen: Inside the Bronx Zoo as COVID-19 hit
For months, the zoo has had no visitors, just animals and essential workers in the wide green expanse. And some of the animals noticed the lack of people, says the zoo's director.
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Marshall: Spot the Town of Hempstead mailer problems
Addressed to "Garden City neighbor," the mailer calls the placement of utility poles on the south side of the Long Island Rail Road tracks a "sneaky switcheroo."
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Iconic North Fork restaurant reopens after major renovation
While the menu carries on the original mission of honoring local ingredients with refined technique, the restaurant has been completely — and lavishly — upgraded. Read more
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The aquarium, Long Island Game Farm and other spots have reopened their doors.
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When guests check into the Baker House 1650 in East Hampton this summer, they will be greeted, from a distance.
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"There's lots to see on the trails, so open your senses because it's a relaxing thing to do in a stressful time."
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They're destinations for fun amid summer breezes and the sounds of nature.
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Family fun doesn't have to mean traveling far.
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LI groomer shares some simple tips and tricks for pet owners on how to properly care for cats and dogs from home.
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Now that playgrounds across Long Island are reopening, consider these places for a day of fun.
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Trump suggests "lying" conspirators are out to get him about the coronavirus. Health experts say the victims of his suspicion are the confused public.
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These topical queries likely won't yield full and clear answers by a president not wildly devoted to explaining his administration's actions.
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No timetable on when the team will announce a new name and logo.
