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He called on lawmakers to increase direct payments for most Americans from $600 to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for couples.
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Some may be wary of getting a coronavirus vaccine shot, but experts say side effects such as a sore arm, fatigue or headache are far easier to deal with than getting sick with COVID-19.
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The completion of the project comes before a Dec. 31 deadline and follows years of delays in getting PTC up and running. The improvements mean the railroad is now "safer than ever," LIRR president Phillip Eng said.
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Do these additions deserve inclusion in your arsenal of coping mechanisms, or might they somehow make things even worse? Here's what food critic Scott Vogel has to say.
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A proposed guideline would concentrate commercial and residential building in downtowns and away from heavily traveled corridors, such as Routes 25 and 347.
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Barter networks help business owners save cash by connecting them to others who want to trade their services.
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Mary Ann Borrello, longtime professor of anthropology at Suffolk County Community College who notably started the school's food pantry in 1976, is retiring in January.
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"I felt happy that I was doing this because a lot of people in nursing homes don't have many people to spend the holidays with," said 13-year-old Emma Azzaretto.
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The county will provide up to 900 renters who lost wages with assistance of as much as $3,700 per month to cover up to three consecutive months of unpaid rent.
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"I go into New York and work a little bit and come back and have to quarantine here for a few days. It's not a lot of fun," the actor noted.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Knowing if the new variant of the coronavirus has made it to New York can help guide the state's response to pursue contact tracing and isolate those cases, Cuomo said.
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Parents should talk with and listen to their children and acknowledge that 2020 has been anything but easy or ordinary — but that this will pass, experts said at a Newsday Live webinar.
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Birx has faced criticism from public health experts and Democratic lawmakers for not speaking out forcefully against Trump when he contradicted advice from medical advisers and scientists about how to fight the virus.
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This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths expected to top 3 million for the first time — due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic.
Editors' Picks
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Here are the top holiday gifts of 2020.
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A phase-in exemption should have been applied to these properties but wasn't.
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An Army veteran had a coop in his West Babylon backyard that he said used to house 50-60 birds, but town officials have now hired Nassau-based Bye Bye Birdie to remove them after residents complained.
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COVID-19 relief plan is far from perfect
More help is needed to blunt the impact of the pandemic.
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Tell us one word that captures your feelings heading into 2021
After an unprecedented year that upended our lives, please share the one word that describes your hope or fear for 2021.
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A new front in the war against COVID-19
Prudent to shut down United Kingdom-U.S. travel as new virus strain has emerged.
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Take your holiday hunt to small Long Island shops.
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From basic sugar cookies to iconic gingerbred men, this year we want nostalgic favorites on our cookie trays.
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Quick trips you can take within driving distance that are focused on relaxation and wellness.
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The store stocks vintage games, console and more, mostly from the '80s and '90s.
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These rentable RVs, trucks and more are ideal for smaller groups.
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Take a digital detox at these outdoor spots that offer peace and quiet.
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Thinking about adopting a pet? These Long Island shelter dogs are looking for forever homes.
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Avoid those long post-holiday return lines with these tips.
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Here's how businesses can get through the second wave of COVID-19
Posted December 18, 2020
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COVID and senior citizens: Doctors' tips for protecting them
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Posted December 17, 2020
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Who gets the COVID-19 vaccine first?
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Posted December 16, 2020
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