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NY expanding capacity for museums, zoos, movie theaters and large arenas
Museums and zoos will be able to allow up to 50% capacity starting on Monday, April 26, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced. Movie theaters will be able to go to 33% capacity on the same day. And large indoor arenas will be allowed to go to 25% capacity on May 19, which Cuomo said was timed to happen before the NBA playoffs begin.
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AG gets authority to investigate reports about Cuomo book
Comptroller DiNapoli formally sent the referral to AG James regarding reports that Cuomo aides worked on "American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic."
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Bethpage Air Show website crashes on first day of ticket sales
Howard Knepple of Merrick, who has gone to the show for the past decade, kept trying to get tickets Monday but kept getting kicked off the website.
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LIRR paying $860G for feasibility study on battery-operated commuter trains
The railroad's vision is for its electric trains to run on third-rail power, where available, then seamlessly switch to battery power where it's not.
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Zeldin woos GOP leaders for possible gubernatorial run
He was among several potential candidates who addressed county GOP leaders at a meeting in Albany.
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Prosecutor: Chauvin 'had to know' Floyd's life was in danger
The closing argument by Derek Chauvin's attorney took about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
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Police: Stalker arrested at Swift's NYC building
Hanks Johnson, 52, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. Saturday after a 911 caller reported he was inside Swift's TriBeCa building without permission, an NYPD spokesperson said.
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Upscale Greek restaurant opens in Roslyn
The menu is largely composed of almost 40 small plates divided into "the sea," "the land," and "the harvest (and cheese)."
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EU estimates 150,000 Russian troops near Ukraine's borders
"It is the highest military deployment of the Russian army on the Ukrainian borders ever," the European Union's foreign policy chief said.
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Barker: Rose manages to bloom again with the Knicks
His late-game heroics Sunday show he still possesses skills that can help Knicks in the playoff race.
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Cops: Raid turns up guns, drugs at Bay Shore day care
Magodeiry Landron, 50, owner of Channel Day Care, faces several felony charges relating to alleged possession of firearms and drugs, as well as child endangerment.
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Small banquet halls now eligible for grants
Nassau County is expanding its $2.3 million Restaurant Recovery Grant Program because $530,000 has gone unused.
Tracking the coronavirus
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NY to nursing home operators: Offer vaccine to staff
Executives at nursing homes on Long Island have said they've been pushing for vaccinations but have fought an uphill battle to get some to commit.
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Fauci: Decision likely Friday on resuming J&J vaccine
If the Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumes, federal agencies might include warnings or apply restrictions, the nation's top infectious disease expert said, but it's unlikely there will be an outright ban of the vaccine.
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COVID-19 rate falls as eateries, bars to extend last calls
As the state's positivity rate falls to 2.35%, Lindenhurst village commemorated the one-year anniversary of its first COVID-19 case.
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Experts: Prepare dogs, cats to be home alone when you go back to work
Home alone may come as a shock to four-paw companions adopted during the pandemic whose owners may be returning to the office, experts said.
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Staffing agency deploys medical workers in new workplaces
Factories and TV production sets are among the workplaces ATC Healthcare Services sent medical workers wielding COVID testing swabs.
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Differences in key COVID-19 statistics tracked to how agencies record them
New York computes coronavirus data differently than other states, New York City and health care groups, leading to lower positivity rates and lower COVID-19 death numbers for Long Island and the rest of the state, experts say.
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LI homebuyers with low, moderate incomes can apply for grants
The grants are available to families with incomes up to about $113,000 for a family of four. Income limits vary according to family size.
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This recession — aka 'she-cession' — is hitting women especially hard
Women, especially women of color, are being hit harder than men on the job front, savings front and home front during the COVID pandemic.
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COVID-19 continues to spread as people socialize more
February's winter weather slowed infections but since March "there's been much more social activity," Suffolk County Health Commissioner Gregson Piggott said.
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Housing bias is put to the test
Newsday probe spurs state discipline.
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Burr family cemetery hangs on in middle of Commack parking lot
Newsday Opinion's Mark Chiusano checks out the history behind a lonely little cemetery in the middle of a Commack parking lot.
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How the pandemic revealed the power of live video
Livestreaming has unlocked creativity and collaboration of a type and scale never realized before.
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The rumors are true: Your skinny jeans are out of style, LIers say
The purported demise of a favorite style reaps cheers and tears.
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3 new Long Island ice cream shops you need to try
There's a new sweep of spots to get your fix with cereal toppings, wild flavors and more.
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They're celebrating a 2nd pandemic birthday, but it's brighter than the first
Long Island parents are warming up to the return of parties, play places and more.
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10 hiking trails to try this season on LI
If you want to take a hike, these are the 10 best trails to set foot on.
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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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Road trips to take in NYS this spring
Check out an amusement park, go wine tasting or try whitewater rafting this season.
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Exploring the North Fork: Getaways for couples, friends and families
Long Island's North Fork is a year-round spot loaded with unique opportunities for everyone.
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The ABCs of returning to school and COVID-19 vaccines
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