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Protesters and counter-protesters met in a tense standoff in Merrick. Credit: Newsday, Howard Schnapp, Randee Daddona, and Barry Sloan / Shelby Knowles and Thomas A. Ferrara
Demonstrations against George Floyd killing go on across LIThe gatherings were orderly, similar to those on prior days, and let Long Islanders add their voices to the national outrage over the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd
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Cuomo: NY needs to continue fighting virus, while addressing unrest
Gov. Cuomo said the state has been making steady progress against the coronavirus and asked protesters to be responsible as they return to the streets. Barbershops and hair salons are now expected to reopen sooner. Read more
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See live updates from officials, Newsday reporters and more on coronavirus.
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Officials are concerned that protests might be affecting the coronavirus pandemic, summer day camp has been approved and LI is on track for phase 2. Newsday's Pat Dolan wraps up coronavirus news.
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Expanded Nassau data includes new community infections, average daily infections over seven days and per capita average over one week.
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Check the latest numbers on how coronavirus has spread in your community.
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Supermarket prices have risen at a record rate, and strapped Long Islanders are contending with bigger food bills as stores struggle to stay stocked and profitable.
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Yet as Long Island moves toward a possible second phase of reopening, residents remain wary of patronizing restaurants and riding public transportation.
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Smithtown officials also said tree trunks and branches left on the street by tree removal companies are becoming a problem and are considering fines.
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Many of the machines New Yorkers had used to return containers and redeem the five-cent fee have been closed due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
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In need of more social interaction than with those you have been quarantined with? Newsday food critic Scott Vogel has you covered.
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Businesses with 20 or fewer employees, nonprofits and residential landlords are eligible for loans from New York Forward Loan Fund.
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"These supplies will go out to all of those agencies that continue to burn through them," Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said.
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What advice would you give the class of 2020?
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Now the roller rink can come to you.
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LI markets are opening with new guidelines in place to keep customers and farmers safe.
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Gifts that'll come in handy for college-bound kids.
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The experience reminded me of a method for growing food that requires neither plant nor seed — just kitchen scraps that usually end up in the trash or compost bin.
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Each daily episode is structured like a birthday gathering and has a different theme.
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By Saturday, this year's crop will be ready for early picking.
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Forecast: Thunderstorms, high winds, hail and even 'isolated tornado'
"An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out," the National Weather Service said, while issuing a hazardous weather outlook for southeast New York. Read more
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NYPD: Police shoot, kill man with handgun in Brooklyn
The shooting occurred about 9:30 near Rochester Avenue and Dean Street in Crown Heights.
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Cops: Man arrested after pointing shotgun at group in Kings Park
The dispute happened in a commercial parking lot on Indian Head Road at around 9:15 p.m., police said.
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Her repertoire contains everything from compositions by Beethoven and Bach to tunes made famous by Michael Jackson and Disney.
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The award will be given annually to a football and lacrosse athlete that demonstrates leadership, academic success and community service.
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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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Suddenly popular again, the outdoor screenings are popping up in many neighborhoods.
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Nation must be calmed to progress.
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Trump is wrong to escalate tensions.
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It becomes easy to forget that we can provide justice and opportunity for everyone without snatching those things from anyone.
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