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State lawmakers approve anti-housing discrimination bills
The bills, spurred by Newsday's "Long Island Divided" series, would increase fines for violating housing discrimination laws and mandate more anti-bias training for Realtors.
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Thousands gather for Long Island Pride Festival
"It is important for me to be here as a gay mom and a queer person, especially after COVID and Black Lives Matter," said Geeta Citygirl of Westbury
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21-year-old entrepreneur takes on ubiquitous red Solo cups
The Albertson college junior has launched his own brand of disposable cups, made from a corn-based material that he says is better for the environment.
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Bird in the wires means firefighters to the rescue
An Osprey became entangled in a nest — and was hanging upside down 30-feet above ground and unable to fly out on its own, when firefighters arrived at the scene and eventually pulled the hawk to safety, officials say.
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Judge orders temporary closure of Northport fish market
Village has cited the building on Fort Salonga Road for alleged building and fire code violations.
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Knesset approves new coalition, ending Netanyahu's long rule
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister, presiding over a diverse and fragile coalition comprised of eight parties with deep ideological differences.
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Budget revotes set for Tuesday in 4 LI school districts
Three districts — Bridgehampton, Three Village and Wantagh — still seek to override their state-assigned tax caps. A fourth, Northport-East Northport, is struggling to overcome resistance to a recent decision to close two elementary schools.
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Forecast: Mostly clear Sunday before rain returns
After mostly sunny skies Sunday, periods of rain are likely before dry conditions and plenty of sun through Friday, the National Weather Service says.
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Join this summer cocktail tour to find LI's best drink
Each ticket includes a spirit tasting and full cocktail (when you order food) at each of 10 bars and restaurants taking part.
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Blinken: Biden meeting a test for Putin, Russia
The two leaders' meeting this week is an early check on whether Russia wants "a more stable and predictable relationship," with the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
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Truck Beach off limits for drivers in East Hampton Town
The popular 4,000-foot stretch of beach east of Napeague Lane in Amagansett and west of Napeague State Park has been determined by a state Supreme Court ruling to be private property, and only those using it for fishing are allowed access.
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Massive task in tracking $5 trillion in stimulus money
Guarding against abuse of more than $5 trillion in coronavirus stimulus funding will require one of the largest oversight efforts in U.S. history.
Tracking the coronavirus
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COVID-19 cases keep dropping in New York
Of the 383 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported on Saturday, 23 were in Nassau County and 30 were in Suffolk. Just a month ago, the state reported 2,000 positive tests.
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LI winner of NY vaccine scholarship 'so happy' about her lucky shot
She was one of two new Long Island winners. The state has issued the scholarships in a bid to encourage younger New Yorkers to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Virus positivity numbers remained low in the state.
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FDA: Some J&J vaccine doses can be used, but many must be tossed
The FDA is allowing the release of about 10 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine from a troubled Baltimore factory, but many more doses can't be used and must be thrown out.
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'Seize the day': Pent-up demand will lead to a post-pandemic spending spree, experts say
After a year of enforced austerity, researchers and business owners say shoppers are gearing up for some ‘revenge’ spending.
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Newsday experts: Masking policies in workplaces, businesses still fluid
Employees could be subject to dismissal or legal action in some cases if they don't follow masking policies, the Newsday expert panel said.
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G-7 nations gather to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world
World leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations are set to commit at their summit to share at least 1 billion coronavirus shots with struggling countries around the world — half the doses coming from the U.S. and 100 million from the U.K.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Meet 145 of LI's 2021 valedictorians
Get to know more than 100 of the top seniors from high schools across LI. See who had a 120 GPA, who worked with penguins and who’s going abroad.
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LI seniors show us the images that defined their school year
From singing with Kelly Clarkson to caring for a three-legged dog, LI's high school seniors found unique ways to express themselves and find meaning during a pandemic.
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Nassau, PBA sign agreement on police body cameras
Nassau County has reached an agreement with the county's largest police union that will clear the way for the police department's patrol officers to wear body cameras beginning this fall and receive $3,000 a year each for doing so.
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33 years later, I get my 1988 diploma
Perhaps my story can make a positive difference for others who have been discriminated against for simply being themselves.
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Brooding on Brood X
By now, they should have emerged on Long Island.
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Using flag as a weapon, Holocaust education, guns
Reader letters to Newsday.
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The ultimate guide to outdoor dining on LI
Our best picks for eating beachside, on a rooftop or with a water view.
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LI bra boutique looks to help you find the perfect fit
Three women opened the store in Rockville Centre.
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Pet-friendly spots to take your pup on LI
Dogs are welcome to have their day at a number of Long Island destinations with outdoor spaces.
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What's new and hot in the East End shopping scene this summer
A new mobile flower truck, traveling nail salon and other shops are popping up out east.
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A new cruise ship is sailing the Great South Bay
The boat is based in Bay Shore Marina but can pick up and drop off passengers from different locations within 15 miles.
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Parks, performing arts centers offering live entertainment this summer
Parks and performing arts in the Northeast offering live entertainment, exercise classes, comedy shows and more this season.
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LI party boats that offer half- or full-day fishing trips
They've got all you need to go fishing — bait, tackle — and they'll clean your catch, too.
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Horseback riding for beginners on LI: Where to go, what to bring
Class options for adults, kids and more are being offered this summer.
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Westbury opening features master artist of disaster
Francisco Poblet will debut his latest work, depicting the coronavirus pandemic, as well as other pieces from his collection dating to the 1960s, as Westbury Arts opens the Schenck Avenue studio.
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A letter from the publisher
Newsday Charities is committed to making a difference for children -- and we need your help.
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Riverhead Town updating its land preservation plans
If the town board approves the plan, Riverhead would be in a position to use Community Preservation Funds to acquire nearly 8,300 acres of both farmland and open space that have not yet been marked as protected.
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12 boys, young men from Nassau become Eagle Scouts
Some had to wait months for the ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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LI's 113-year-old duck farm invests millions to modernize hatchery
For Crescent Duck Farm, the $3 million investment came amid one of the worst sales drops in the company's history and tested its commitment to the future.
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Plaque honors LI transportation workers lost to COVID-19
"In those early, dark days . . . these transportation workers were out there every day, helping us get through this pandemic," said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.
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Hauppauge school board to huddle on looming mask fight
The Cuomo administration on Saturday reiterated that schools are required to follow the state's mask mandate to stay open. The Hauppauge school board and its teachers union planned to review the legal issues with district lawyers on Sunday. The district superintendent opposes dropping the mask rules.
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What's the outlook for school in September? Get insight from LI educators.
Posted June 11, 2021
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