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Cuomo pushes local governments for action on vaccines, masks
The governor is encouraging local governments to mandate vaccinations for public-facing workers in government-run hospitals; to follow new CDC guidelines on wearing masks in indoor public settings; and to mandate vaccinations for teachers if positive tests continue to rise amid the spread of the delta variant.
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MTA employees must be vaccinated or tested weekly, Cuomo says
All MTA employees as well as Port Authority of New York and New Jersey workers in New York will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested weekly by Labor Day, the governor announced.
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Suffolk officer who almost died promoted to detective
"It's definitely a miracle," injured police officer Christopher Racioppo said of his survival. "There were so many pieces that kind of fell into place."
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Bronze for Biles in her return to Olympics
Simone Biles delivered during the women's balance beam final.
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New ramen bar opens in Stony Brook
The chefs behind this ramen spot reach way beyond noodles, building almost everything from scratch.
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X-Golf to swing into Samanea New York in Westbury
Samanea New York's efforts to reposition the itself have led to a long-term lease with X-Golf, a combination indoor golf simulator, restaurant and bar venue. Its opening at the Westbury mall is set for November.
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LI's Capobianco reaches second Olympic diving finals
Already a medal winner, Capobianco has a chance for another in 3-meter springboard event.
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It's Farmers Market Week all over the land, LI included
Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone anoounced that county officials have approved a $25,000 grant for SNAP recipients to spend at participating farmers markets and other stores on locally grown fruits and vegetables.
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Nassau bill targeting bias against first responders OKd
The Nassau County Legislature voted 12-6 for a bill to protect police and other first responders under the county Human Rights Law.
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Family rescued after boat capsizes in Huntington Bay, officials say
Life jackets were key to the good outcome, officials said, and the owner of the 16-foot boat was issued a summons for overcrowding.
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Fans, family mourn hip-hop star Biz Markie at LI memorial
Biz Markie's cousin, Vaughan Lee, known as DJ Cool V, said Markie touched so many people through his music. "He wanted to put Long Island on the map," Lee said, holding back tears.
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Witness says he was berated for questioning opioid sales orders
The compliance officer testified that he was verbally bullied by an executive in charge of opioid sales for potentially jeopardizing sales and the company's relationship with a large retailer.
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This women's fishing club is big on catches and bigger on empowerment
"We want to support and empower women who want to hunt and fish and have a safe place to do it."
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4 LI marina restaurants to check out this summer
A summer getaway doesn't have to be elaborate. Find your way to a marina, where Long Island's boatbuilding past meets superlative food and easy vibes.
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New water trampoline debuts in Montauk
MTK Cruises has added a water trampoline to its offshore options.
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Ride the new Ocean Parkway bike path, from start to finish
Pace yourself with these must-see stops along the way.
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5 boating excursions to take this summer on LI, NYS
Here are five adventures that can get you out onto the water this season.
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Long Island's first Topgolf has finally arrived. Take a look inside.
Topgolf entertainment complex opened in Holtsville this week.
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Make your own style at these LI events and classes
A jewelry pop-up, a flower crown class and more events.
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A new camp lets teens design their own clothing
Students use their own sewing machines and supplies to bring their creations to life.
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It will take just over 2 weeks for all LI schools to welcome back students
Jericho will be the first district to start classes on Aug. 26, but many superintendents said they're ready to return to full classroom instruction as they await state guidance on remote learning options and mask mandates.
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Some LIPA employees file claims of harassment, bullying
The complaint cited problems during the high-pressure months after Tropical Storm Isaias. LIPA says it investigated and found the complaint to be "without merit."
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Take a little trip to Egypt at new Selden market
Homemade baklava, dried melon seeds, date pulp, frozen falafel mix and hot Egyptian food are among treasures you'll find here.
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False choices on policing
For Nassau County and New York City, local-law proposals are not supposed to be divisive instruments of pandering.
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See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
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Want creative, happy kids? Put them on 'kairos time'
Creativity arises from long periods of freedom, followed by moments of surprise, wonder and inspiration.
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Suffolk promotes first Hispanic chief in department's history
Suffolk County's police department named Milagros Soto as its first Hispanic chief, a historic promotion in the largely white department that has struggled to diversify despite a federal mandate to do so.
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Forecast: Cloudy today, with rain possible mid-week
Highs will be near 80 degrees today. There is a chance of rain tomorrow afternoon and then again on Thursday, the National Weather Service said.
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Improved prospects for Suffolk bond ratings
S&P Global and Fitch Ratings cite more than $570 million in federal pandemic aid that helped stabilize Suffolk's finances.
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Shark sightings reported at eastern end of Fire Island
The sightings, which prompted the closing of Davis Park Beach, would be furthest east a shark has been seen on Long Island this summer.
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Foundation gifts nearly $400G for Montauk Lighthouse repairs
The grant will allow the Montauk Historical Society to boost its fundraising goal to $1.86 million and expand the project's scope to include an overhaul of the 1860 building that houses the museum and lighthouse keeper's quarters.
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COVID-19 'long haulers' use music as therapy for lingering health issues
While health experts are still learning about the long-term effects of COVID-19, rehabilitation centers are looking for new ways to help patients who survived their bout with the disease but still face a lengthy recovery process.
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Riverhead — bustling, but still bucolic
The gateway to the North Fork and the Hamptons is revitalizing its downtown while keeping its small-town appeal.
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USA reaches medal round behind KD's 29 points
Team USA beat Spain in the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics.
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No second Olympic diving medal for LI's Capobianco
Wantagh-raised diver, already a silver medalist in synchro, is top American diver with 10th place finish in individual springboard.
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Best race ever? Warholm wins record-setting hurdles race
Karsten Warholm of Norway obliterated his own world record in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles Tuesday, finishing in 45.94 to crack the old mark by
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Bronze for Biles in her return to Olympics
Simone Biles delivered during the women's balance beam final.
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$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Monday, promising that Democrats would work with Republicans to put together amendments. GOP senators cautioned that they needed time to digest the massive bill.
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Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19
Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is "very glad" he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be "far worse."
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U.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers.
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Biles to return for Olympics balance beam final
American star will compete Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to focus on her mental health.
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Evictions expected to spike as federal moratorium ends
Parts of the South and other regions with weaker tenant protections will likely see the largest spikes and communities of color where vaccination rates are sometimes lower will be hit hardest. But advocates say this crisis is likely to have a wider impact than pre-pandemic evictions.
