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'Massive' fire at Westbury facility suspends LIRR service on 2 branches, railroad says
Service has been suspended on the Huntington/Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma branches east of Mineola due to damage caused by a "massive" fire overnight, the LIRR said.
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Amityville school district probes racist comment allegedly made by staffer at football game
Community members and representatives of the Central Long Island NAACP branch attended a special Board of Education meeting Wednesday night with the intention of telling members the staffer should be fired.
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When was the last time you saw a dentist? COVID-19 fears take toll on care
Dentists on Long Island said they are seeing the results of that delayed care in more cavities, inflamed gums and other conditions.
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Fishers Island Lemonade debuts vodka-spiked ice pops
It was one of the original canned cocktails. Will it lead the boozy ice pop charge?
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Attorney: Jo-Jo Wright's family plans to sue over crash that killed basketball star
The family of late Uniondale High School basketball star Jomani "Jo-Jo" Wright is planning to sue several government entities alleging the 15-year-old's death in a January crash resulted from a failure to fix dangerous road conditions in communities of color.
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LI seniors compete in Wii Bowling Championship
Married couple Louise and Mario Mangieri, residents at The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove, competed in the National Senior League of Wii Bowling National Championship against a team from Florida. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
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Nassau GOP: Error caused tax spike for 95-year-old woman
County officials said an oversight caused Ann Mazze to be stripped of two property tax exemptions, boosting her tax bill by more than $5,200
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'You can almost watch it grow': The promise of a new LI cash crop
Kelp, which can be used as food or fertilizer, is an economic and environmental powerhouse being tested by Long Island's aqua farmers.
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LI Girl Scout to co-host virtual event featuring Michelle Obama
The Girl Scouts will announce a new "Becoming Me" program with Michelle Obama.
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Teen creates art kits for mental health center
Art helped 17-year-old Gwen Jones get through the pandemic. Now, she's offering the same chance for children at the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights.
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LI's Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley look forward to Broadway's return
Broadway star and Long Island native Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, discuss their pandemic project, "Stars in the House," and what they are looking forward to when Broadway reopens in September.
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These two LI friends are also 'High School Musical' castmates
Woodmere's Andrew Barth Feldman joins his pal, Islip's Larry Saperstein, on the new season of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series."
Tracking the coronavirus
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Vaccinated NY baseball fans to enjoy normal seating; Broadway returns in September, Cuomo says
Gov. Cuomo cast the entire population of New York as a team that needs to play together to defeat the virus, announcing normal seating for vaccinated people at stadiums and outdoor venues, and a full return of Broadway shows.
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Student ambassadors encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Student ambassadors in Nassau will be encouraging their peers to get the COVID-19 vaccine this month with the goal of vaccinating 500 students per day. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more.
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Lawmakers OK minimum staff levels for nursing homes, hospitals
The bills are in response to the critical shortages seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Support grows for IP waiver on virus vaccines; snags remain
France joined the United States on Thursday in supporting an easing of patent and other protections on COVID-19 vaccines that could help poorer countries get more doses and speed the end of the pandemic.
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Amid pandemic, hair donations on the rise, charities say
"I think people were sitting at home feeling helpless, they wanted to do something to help," says the co-founder of a Long Island-based charity that makes wigs for ill people.
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Curran urges Nassau to help with India COVID-19 crisis
Curran and members of the Indian American community urged county residents to donate whatever they can, whether it's money or personal protective equipment.
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These 4 moms work with their daughters on the front lines
"We got through it together," one daughter said of working with her mom. "She’s really been my rock mentally. We were always really close, but this year brought us closer."
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Suffolk police investigate alleged misconduct in promotion process
Commissioner Geraldine Hart confirmed the investigation in response to Newsday's questions about apparently selective distribution of information that could help a sergeant correctly answer questions during an interview with the department's brass.
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New arcade with 40-plus pinball machines opens in LI mall
A 29-year-old opened the arcade with pinball machines from the last 50 years.
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Trump ruling outs Facebook
Clear rules must guide online actions.
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O'Reilly: The GOP reckoning with Liz Cheney
A political death warrant from a party that no longer cares about the truth
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Filler: Tempering addiction with humor
The 'Dopey' podcast also offers help and connection at a time of deeper need.
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A cherry blossom festival blooms in Greenport
The self-guided event includes cherry blossom-themed drinks and small bites from local eateries.
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11 LI eateries offering Mother's Day specials
This year, celebrate Mother's Day at a restaurant with an open-air garden, porch or deck.
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LI lighthouses you can visit, cruises to take this season
Climb the towers or snap a selfie--these beacons are a big part of LI's history.
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Baby, wedding shower gift ideas from LI shops
Shower season is in full swing.
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Discover all the fun LI state parks have to offer
Explore some of the best LI state parks.
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LI winery and brewery tours by trolley, bus and bicycle
Buses and trolleys are ready to transport you to Long Island's breweries and wineries for a day of tastings--or you can take a group pedaling.
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Memorial Day weekend getaways on LI: Montauk, Fire Island more
Soak up the sun on a Fire Island beach or charter a boat in Montauk, there are plenty of fun things to do this season on Long Island.
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LI parks great for bike riding: Mileage, trails and more
Get a handle on the best parks to go biking this season.
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Pregnancy & COVID-19 vaccines: LI doctors answer your questions
Posted May 5, 2021
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