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Hempstead's supervisor said she gave investigators a copy of handwritten notes from a parks department file regarding money a politically connected contractor owed the town.
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A 14-member commission is working on a report that will outline ways to address the problem.
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John Curran has been appointed attorney for the board of directors of the MTA.
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler says the Democrats' impeachment case against President Trump is "rock solid."
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The series costume designer acquired a late LI woman's collection of 30 custom-made designer hats.
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The victim and her son were sitting in car in front of their home at the time of the attack, police say.
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Forecast: Cold and sunny Sunday before possible rain, snow
The week starts off with cold temperatures and plenty of sunshine Sunday before rain and possible light snow by Wednesday, forecasters say.
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Akbar Rogers appeared in Nassau District Court on Friday on charges of second-degree assault and resisting arrest.
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The state's Green Light Law goes into effect Dec. 14 amid controversy.
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The property, off Babylon Turnpike, has been the subject of political wrangling since the state abandoned it in 2011.
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If you have a list and are checking it twice, it's time to put it to good use at New York City's holiday markets.
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It’s the season of giving — and not just to friends and families.
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Hugs and homemade cards are great, but grandma, grandpa and good ol' mom and dad deserve a little something extra this holiday season.
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This weekend's annual event has special attractions and shopping with Victorian-era twists.
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From fashion to barbecue to beer, gifts for the guys in your life can be sporty, fun and memorable.
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Whatever holiday you celebrate, one thing's for sure — there are plenty of events for families all season long.
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Go classic Sinatra with Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti or come home for Christmas with Darlene Love.
Editors' Picks
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A Greenlawn couple has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fight against cancer -- and honored their daughter by taking on her bucket list.
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Nassau spends $43 million - and computer system still is obsolete
After spending $43.4 million to merge outdated computer networks, the county still doesn't have its new computer system in place.
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Newsday's smackdown-winning burger bar expands on LI
The Juicy Lucy burger has now taken up residence in Commack, the third burger restaurant from owner Richard Bedrosian.
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EDITORIAL
Fix New York's broken Medicaid programThe state's bloated spending can't go on. The answer is stronger oversight and efficiency.
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COLUMN
Dobie: Articles of evidence against RussiaWillful ignorance of Russian misbehavior backfires over and over.
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OPINION
Our Christmas trees, real and unrealThe charm of a real tree wears off if you're always sweeping up pine needles.
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The local historical society is seeking grants for repairs and antiques to furnish the Van Bourgondien family home.
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Neighbors have opposed a possible landing site for the cable in Wainscott.
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Bakers inside a Williston Park bagel cafe fled the store after a minivan fire spread to their building, engulfing it in flames, fire official said.
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A Nesconset civic group's concerns over traffic and other impacts are holding up a developer's request for $7.5 million in Suffolk tax breaks for a proposed 180-unit 55-and-over apartment project in the hamlet.
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Investigators seized 29 pit bulls and other dogs earlier this fall from cages, a closet and elsewhere in the men's homes, Manhattan DA's office said.
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Visit one of these LI Christmas tree farms where you can cut down your own evergreen with the family.
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Chef Stephen Rosenbluth also owns and serves as executive chef at Cardoon Mediterranean Grill in Seaford and Anchor Down Seafood Bar & Grill in Merrick.
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Twenty eight percent of Long Island’s population, about 803,000 people, live in hard to count areas.
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Investigations 
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The developers of Levittown prohibited people of color from moving in through contract clauses, a common practice at the time. The U.S. Supreme Court struck racial covenants down in 1948, but William Levitt kept them.
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Merrick, Levittown and Rockville Centre emerged in our testing as places that real estate agents overwhelmingly chose for the white customers but not for their matching, paired minority home seekers.
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Some instructors filled class time with irrelevant material, such as reviews of television shows and descriptions of funeral rituals. One described Rockville Centre as “lily white,” referred to West Islip as “white Islip” and used derogatory racial and religious terms.
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She calls her neighborhood “beautiful” with “stately” homes and “canopies of trees.” So why aren’t real estate agents showing houses there?
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High cost of child care squeezing Long Island parents
Providers say they're caught in a financial squeeze too, as the rising minimum wage pushes their operating expenses up.
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Consumers could save upward of $60 to $80 a month by cutting out the TV piece of their bundled service. But higher streaming costs and a proliferation of options are eating away at some of the savings.
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Long Island ranks third nationally for highest average wedding costs, behind Manhattan and North/Central New Jersey, according to a study by The Knot.
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Thomas Greiss made 34 saves as the Islanders' franchise-record goalie rotation extended to 28 games to start the season.
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Julius Randle missed a free throw with one-tenth of a second left in a 104-103 loss to the Pacers.
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Indications are they are prepared to make a huge offer, regardless of the luxury-tax implications.
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Instead, they got a two-sentence statement. Arrogant? Tone-deaf? Maybe even a little cowardly?
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For the Mets, the next few days might not be so straightforward.
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Taj Gibson: "Guys loved him. Guys respected him. That's what I saw."
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The Nets have gone 8-3 without Irving after going 4-7 with him Irving was averaging 28.5 points but dominating the ball to such an extent that it wasn't moving nearly as well as it is now.
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Medical warning: Sun protection needed even in winter
Applying sunscreen before skiing, winter surfing and shoveling snow can go a long way toward helping ward off skin cancer.
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In 2017, 131 black and Latino residents of Long Island were newly diagnosed with HIV -- more than three times the 41 new white HIV diagnoses.
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The medicine Trikafta, a three-drug combination, was approved in October by the FDA.
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More than 100 students and staffers took part in a "poverty simulation" exercise.
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U.S. health officials told people to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, because of another food poisoning outbreak.
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The reigning Newsday Player of Year went from culture shock to top recruit as he prepares lead to the talented Crusaders in his fourth and final season.
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Star guard is back at Hills East after two outstanding seasons at Portledge.
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The Class A field is deep with the Indians, Manhasset, Wantagh and Floral Park all looking strong, Baldwin looks for a seventh straight AA crown, and Carle Place looks like the class of Class B.
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After winning a LI title last year, Sixsmith believes Long's arrival from Chaminade can take them to a state championship.
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The 5'11 senior guard earned Newsday's Athlete of the Week honor following his fifth 40+ point effort during his time at Glenn.
