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Cuomo: New York adopting CDC mask guidance for vaccinated people
The guidelines, unveiled last week, say fully vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks except on public transportation, in schools and in health care facilities, among other settings.
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Long Islanders react to new mask guidance
Gov. Cuomo said the state will be adopting the CDC's new guidance and regulations on masks and social distancing for vaccinated people. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd spoke with some Long Islanders for the local reaction.
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Housekeeper testifies for the defense about day Thomas Valva died
The housekeeper at the Center Moriches home, Tyrene Rodriguez, testified for the defense about what she observed on the day 8-year-old Thomas died after, prosecutors say, he was forced to sleep in an unheated garage.
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Curran proposes $375 payments for Nassau property owners
Curran, who is seeking reelection, said funds for the payments would come from $100 million in federal pandemic aid, and from a $43 million surplus Nassau ran last year.
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LI school elections: See candidates, propositions and budgets
School district residents go to the polls on Tuesday to vote on budgets and members of their local boards for the coming school year. Here are the details on the ballots in 124 districts.
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Modest tax breaks up for vote; 5 districts look to pierce cap
Many Long Island school districts holding budget votes on Tuesday are asking for small tax increases, while at the same time calling for expanded spending on staffing and student services.
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Cuomo's book deal during pandemic was worth $5.12M
The governor received $3.1 million in advance for the book on his leadership during the COVID-19 crisis.
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National Grid seeks 2-year rate hike of $5.35 a month
The rate hike, agreed to in a proposal with the state, could take effect this summer and be less than an amount previously sought by the company before a pandemic-caused delay.
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Cops: Man charged after pointing air gun at detectives
Nassau detectives initially believed the air gun to be a revolver but "they were able to not shoot," says Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.
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NYRA suspends Baffert pending Kentucky Derby probe
Bob Baffert has been temporarily suspended from entering horses at New York racetracks pending an investigation of the failed drug test by Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit
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Developer proposes new extended stay hotel for Route 110 in Melville
The zoning change would be for a 3.1-acre parcel at 500 Broadhollow Road, which will go from light industry to planned motel district on the west side of Broadhollow Road just south of the south service road of the LIE.
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Israel strikes Gaza tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive
The Israeli military unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, saying it destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Biden boosting world vaccine sharing commitment by 20M doses
That would add to 60M doses previously approved as the president announced that new COVID-19 cases have declined in all 50 states.
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LI landlords call for more COVID-19 grants for eateries
The developers' group Association for a Better Long Island wants Congress and Biden to allocate more money to the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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How the COVID-19 pandemic changed Long Island's towns
Municipalities in Nassau and Suffolk adapted to social distancing restrictions, offered services to homebound residents and kept the lights on. What they did to adapt could affect how they operate going forward.
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Snowstorm closures used to scare him. No more.
His bowling alley, The All Star, shut down for months, and owner Chris Keller struggled under the financial strain. Then he made a video that helped a lot.
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NY now one of 18 states with half of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The state's rate is slightly higher than the nation's, as tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Doctors disagree on whether Cuomo's decision to lift restrictions is wise
Vaccinations and warmer weather should help limit COVID-19's spread as the state moves toward further loosening restrictions, but the virus will continue to kill and make people sick for years to come, public health experts predict.
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LI towns, cities get into weeds on new marijuana law
Under the state's marijuana law, which passed in March, municipalities cannot prohibit residents from consuming or growing marijuana, but they have local control on sales and sites for consumption.
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Dogs rescued from breeders readied for new lives in LI homes
Many of the more than 50 dogs looked afraid, some shaking, as volunteers and employees of North Shore Animal League America carried them into a Port Washington shelter building, where they'd be readied for new homes.
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LGBT Network rallies to support restaurant that was ordered to move Pride flag
Riptides 11561, a food stand on the Long Beach boardwalk, was recently ordered by the city's police commisioner to remove a Pride flag from public property.
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Vaccines in, masks out
New state guidance is good progress.
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O'Reilly: A reality check for NY Republicans
Supporting Zeldin for governor is risky, since he is anathema to Democrats.
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Endorsement from Bellone, early school district elections voting, Quick Points
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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New Asian takeout spot opens in Huntington
The spot is devoted to egg noodles, zucchini noodles or rice flash-cooked with pulled pork, or steak or chicken, or shrimp and bacon.
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Playgrounds worth the drive on LI
Once you and your little ones are prepped to play at a social distance—consider these places for a day of fun.
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Explore Huntington's bars, restaurants, shops and more
Huntington has a vibrant downtown, a nationally-recognized working farm, a castle and more.
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LI grooms are getting tuxedo rental boxes delivered to their doors
Everything needed to complete a tux or wedding suit can be rented virtually.
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New taco Airstream trailer will come to your house for parties
The Long Island Airstream Experience offers themed trailer parties throughout Nassau and Suffolk.
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Botanical gardens, arboretums on LI to explore
Discover the beauty of nature and plant life at arboretums and botanical gardens.
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New play place for kids opens in Syosset
The play space has a jungle gym and hosts group classes.
