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A second former aide has come forward with sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who denied that he made advances toward her and called for an independent commission to investigate.
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Owners of new homes or those with extensive new construction must pay taxes based on new valuations right away. Most others get to phase-in tax hikes over five years.
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The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Shipments of a few million doses to be divided among states could begin as early as Monday.
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Kevin Fitzpatrick allegedly used his official fire district email account to forward a video with false claims about COVID-19 vaccinations, said the vice chairman of the district's board of fire commissioners.
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The county set up the site, and local elected officials and community leaders helped identify people who were eligible for vaccines.
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Top targets will be the $15-an-hour minimum wage and $350 billion in aid for state and local governments.
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"Funkmaster" puts himself through torturous workouts with that empty space in row of champions on his gym's wall in mind.
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Roast s'mores while you enjoy brewpub bites and beer outsite.
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Curran said she began a period of COVID-19 quarantine Saturday after being notified that she had contact with a person who tested positive for the virus.
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Black civic leaders, business owners and others were presented with citations from the Nassau County Legislature for their service in improving the lives for African Americans in their local communities.
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His bruising style may have gotten things done, but it also made enemies looking to settle scores, they say.
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Two Stony Brook professors are among handful from LI that played small but critical roles in building the Perseverance probe on the Red Planet.
Tracking the coronavirus
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York also have dropped to the lowest level since Dec. 12, the governor said, and the seven-day average positivity rate decreased to 3.18%, the lowest since Nov. 26.
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The acting head of the FDA said the agency will move quickly to follow the recommendation, which would make J&J's shot the third vaccine authorized for emergency use in the U.S.
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Schanel died of complications from the coronavirus on her 87th birthday in December.
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Dr. Jay Varma, Mayor Bill de Blasio's top adviser on the coronavirus pandemic, said there is no evidence so far that the variant is more infectious, more lethal or otherwise more dangerous than other variants.
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In an effort to allow more students to return in-person full-time, some districts have moved desks closer than the recommended six feet or are considering doing so.
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The state health commissioner defended the state's handling of the pandemic in the homes.
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A horse statue's head had gone missing. The mane thing? It was returned.
The fiberglass animal stands outside a St. James antiques store. After an apologetic teen and her mom returned its head Friday, the store's owner was in a forgiving mood. Read more
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The turtles were caught too far north when winter arrived. Unable to function as their bodies shut down, they floated helplessly until found late last year washed up on beaches, mainly on Cape Cod.
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He's been making the rounds of conservative media criticizing Cuomo's handling of the pandemic.
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The United States needs a humane immigration system
We must be welcoming while still enforcing the nation's laws.
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What the LIA needs in a new leader
The group should break with the past.
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How terrorists became the unspoken architects of the Capitol
Terrorists and criminals have been the unspoken co-signers of every blueprint to enhance security and reduce public access since the 1983 Capitol bombing.
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Mobile party rentals on Long Island bring fun to your front door
These rentable RVs, trucks and more are ideal for smaller groups.
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Long Island takeout has never looked — or tasted — this good. From the best burger deal, to the best deconstructed ramen, here's where to place your next order.
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It's ideal for those who can't commit to a team but still want to be active.
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Here are some spots in Nassau, Suffolk and on the East End that offer plenty of fun things to do this spring break.
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"It's the light at the end of the tunnel that we've been waiting for."
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"Kids learn in different ways. Not everyone is pen-and-pencil."
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Share the great outdoors with him or her at these hiking trails that welcome dogs.
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The store's virtual home styling service is complimentary.
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What to make of COVID-19 variant findings
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Should school districts relax regulations to get kids back into the classroom?
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RUN-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels talks about his life and music
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