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MTA employees must be vaccinated or tested weekly, Cuomo says
All MTA employees as well as Port Authority of New York and New Jersey workers in New York will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly by Labor Day, the governor announced.
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Fans, family mourn hip-hop star Biz Markie
Markie's cousin, Vaughan Lee, known as "DJ Cool V," said Markie touched so many people through his music. "He wanted to put Long Island on the map," Lee said, holding back tears.
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Officials: Family rescued after boat capsized in Huntington Bay
The owner of the 16-foot boat was issued a summons for overcrowding. There were eight aboard the vessel, but its capacity is six passengers, officials said.
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Suffolk promotes first Hispanic chief in department's history
Suffolk County's police department promoted Milagros Soto as its first Hispanic chief, a historic promotion in the largely white department which has struggled to diversify despite a federal mandate to do so.
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Cuomo pushes local governments for action on vaccines, masks
The governor is encouraging local governments to mandate vaccinations for public-facing workers in government-run hospitals; to follow new CDC guidelines on wearing masks in indoor public settings; and to mandate vaccinations for teachers if positive tests continue to rise amid the spread of the delta variant.
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$70M Hicksville project would move downtown closer to transit-oriented reality
"It does exactly what the community wanted — remove blighted properties," Vision Long Island director Eric Alexander said of the proposed Fieldstone at North Broadway.
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Police: Man fatally shot outside Central Islip restaurant
Suffolk police identified the victim as a Bay Shore man who had known the alleged shooter, who has been charged with second-degree murder.
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Newsday, Suffolk County seek release of Levy agreement
Steve Levy had appealed to the Appellate Division to keep secret the 2011 agreement that ended his political career.
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65-year-old fulfills lifelong dream of opening restaurant
With the help of his family, chef Patrick Walters is running a Jamaican takeout spot serving must-try jerk chicken.
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4-year-old boy shot by stray bullet, police say
The boy was inside a home in North Bay Shore when he was struck in the leg, police say.
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Staff shortages threaten services to vulnerable populations
Jobs at nonprofits are going unfilled, and the staff that's left is dealing with burnout and a reduction of services for the people they help.
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Fast Chat: LI's Adam Pascal, star of 'Rent'
Woodbury-raised Adam Pascal, who has starred in "Rent" and "Pretty Woman" on Broadway, talks about his concert "So Far" in Northport on Aug. 14.
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You can reserve an Instagram-worthy picnic in the park
Picnic companies are taking care of the elaborate set-ups for you.
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New LI dessert spot serves coffee imprinted with your photo
Besides Instagram-ready lattes, you'll find crepes and elegant pastries.
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LI merch is 'really trendy.' Shop local pride at these boutiques.
Some boutiques say their Long Island sections are "top-selling."
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Family carnivals are back: Put these dates in your calendar
The Feast of St. Rocco is the first up.
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Intimidated by home design? This LI designer wants to help
Keith Baltimore owns The Baltimore Design Center, where he says advice is always offered.
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Tropical spots on LI that'll make you feel like you're on vacation
Tiki bars, salt shacks and beach resorts can help you make an escape this summer, if just for a few hours.
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Exploring Port Jefferson: Things to do, restaurants, shopping and more
This waterfront community offers an eclectic menu, a wide range of shopping options, and a vibrant downtown strip with activities for all ages.
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These dogs have jobs and they’re doggone good at them
From looking for explosives, providing therapy and greeting customers, some dogs get to go to work. Meet five of Long Island's working canines.
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Issuance of minor summons turns into dangerous struggle
A Suffolk officer said a man struggled and tried to take his baton and pepper spray and was only subdued with the help of two Good Samaritans.
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Curran bill would provide $375 payments to Nassau residents
The plan would give one-time payments to Nassau households with maximum incomes of $168,900 — or that demonstrate negative impact from COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ride the new Ocean Parkway bike path, from start to finish
Pace yourself with these must-see stops along the way.
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NY joins push to end child marriage
Nearly 5,000 minors were issued a license to get married in NY over the past 20 years
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Want creative, happy kids? Put them on 'kairos time'
Creativity arises from long periods of freedom, followed by moments of surprise, wonder and inspiration.
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The future will be weirder than we think
One complicating factor will be different forms of genetic engineering.
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Foundation gifts nearly $400G for Montauk Lighthouse repairs
The grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation will allow the Montauk Historical Society to boost its fundraising goal from $1.1 million to $1.86 million and expand the project's scope to include an overhaul of the 1860 building that houses the museum and lighthouse keeper's quarters.
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It will take just over 2 weeks for all LI schools to welcome back students
Jericho will be the first district to start classes on Aug. 26, but many superintendents said they're ready to return to full classroom instruction as they await state guidance on remote learning options and mask mandates.
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COVID-19 'long haulers' use music as therapy for lingering health issues
While health experts are still learning about the long-term effects of COVID-19, rehabilitation centers are looking for new ways to help patients who survived their bout with the disease but still face a lengthy recovery process.
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Riverhead — bustling, but still bucolic
The gateway to the North Fork and the Hamptons is revitalizing its downtown while keeping its small-town appeal.
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Seeking a 'New England' feel for hamlet's blighted downtown
Brookhaven has launched a search for a master developer to prepare a plan that includes housing, retail stores and restaurants that will rejuvenate the community and give it "a sense of place," officials said.
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Barney the Bull rescuers to public: Call 911, don't try anything yourselves
Animal rescuers plastered signs around the Mastic area urging residents to call 911 should they spot the escaped bull around town.
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Forecast: Sunny today on LI with highs in the low 80s
The National Weather Service said Long Island is in for sunny skies today, with temperatures in the low 80s. But don't expect wonderful weather to last long.
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USA women's soccer loses to Canada in Olympic semifinals
PK in 74th minute lifts Canada and USA will now play for the bronze medal
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No keeping her down: After a fall, busy Hassan gets a gold
Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands started her bid to win three medals at the Tokyo Games by earning gold in the 5,000 meters
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Jade Carey's long road to the Olympics ends with gold
American gymnast Jade Carey's long road to the Olympics ended with gold
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U.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers.
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Infrastructure fight finally set: T's crossed, i's dotted
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said the bill showed "we can put aside our own political differences for the good of the country."
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Evictions expected to spike as federal moratorium ends
Parts of the South and other regions with weaker tenant protections will likely see the largest spikes and communities of color where vaccination rates are sometimes lower will be hit hardest. But advocates say this crisis is likely to have a wider impact than pre-pandemic evictions.
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Biles to return for Olympics balance beam finals
American star will compete Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
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Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Biden's big priority.
