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One year after New York found its first COVID-19 case, the level of new infections is on the decline while a vaccination effort continues. The statewide seven-day average was 3.08%, while daily positivity was 3.58% from Sunday test results.
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The report of a third woman coming forward prompted more politicians to call for Cuomo's resignation - this time from one of his allies, Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City) who wrote on Twitter: "The time has come. The governor must resign."
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The Suffolk County IDA board gave final approval for $2 million in tax breaks for Perfume Worldwide Inc. but said the company must adhere to federal wage laws.
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Food critic Scott Vogel tries everything from dip clips to French fry holders.
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A wind advisory remains in effect through 4 p.m. for Long Island, with gusts up to 50 mph possible. Highs will be in the 30s but the wind chill will make it feel much colder, the National Weather Service said.
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Amid a pandemic and piles of snow, more than a dozen Long Island school districts have chosen to provide remote online lessons for students during winter storms, rather than shutting down for a day or two.
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With COVID not yet in the rearview mirror, many people are forgoing travel and locking in houses much earlier, an expert says.
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Two witnesses picked out Tyler Flach in photo arrays as the assailant who stabbed 16-year-old Oceanside High School senior Khaseen Morris during a deadly after-school brawl in 2019, according to police testimony.
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Owners of B.B. and G.G. Farm, one of the last significant agricultural parcels in Smithtown, did not respond to Suffolk County's offer to buy development rights.
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Sgt. Keith Allison, a 25-year veteran of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, died of COVID-19 in December. "This is very touching for us," said his wife, Brenda. "I miss his smile every single day."
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A state suggestion that Regents history exams could be scratched in June, even as other exams are administered, would amount to "educational malpractice," the Long Island Council for the Social Studies said.
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Christopher Anderson, 25, opened fire in December on a Hempstead police officer and three detectives but missed and was taken into custody the next day, prosecutors say.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Hints of hope in Long Island's pandemic fight
A steady drop in new COVID-19 cases, an FDA-approved single-shot dose, and more pop-up vaccine centers — like one in Lawrence on Sunday where 60 Holocaust survivors were inoculated — are fueling cautious optimism. Read more
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Small business owners and their supporters held a news conference in Hicksville, calling for people to apply before the deadline for firms with fewer than 20 employees.
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State Attorney Genral Letitia James said the types of complaints reported to the Office of the Attorney General in 2020 "reflected great consumer harm" caused by the pandemic, including scammers who prey on the vulnerable.
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His company's international reach made him aware of COVID before it was widely recognized in the U.S.
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Suffolk County officials flew 257 Moderna doses from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma to Elizabeth Field Airport to ensure the shots stayed cold enough.
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The nation's top infectious disease specialist brushed aside concerns about studies suggesting the newly FDA-approved vaccine might be somewhat less effective than its Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna counterparts.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Black activists to the younger generation: ‘This is your time’
Newsday interviewed eight activists—icons who played key roles in the turbulent U.S. civil rights movement, and those of a new generation of advocates and community leaders lending their voices to the current racial reckoning and push for social justice and equality.
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The retailers would rent two adjacent buildings in Melville that had been used by bankrupt Rubie's Costume Co., documents show.
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With limited supplies and constantly changing conditions, it can be difficult for Long Islanders to make an appointment for a vaccine. The resources here might help.
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Relief needed from huge Nassau tax bills
Assessment tangles home buys and renovations.
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Swiftly probe women's claims against Cuomo
An independent, thorough and expedited investigation must begin quickly.
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The polite brand of anti-Asian bias
Both the physical attacks and the widespread stereotyping must stop.
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Get into these 3 state parks for free this winter
Here are three parks where there's plenty to do and experience — all free of charge until spring. Read more
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Cozy, comfortable, familiar--yet inventive. That's what you'll find at Long Island's best bistros
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More Long Islanders are swapping clothing shopping for home décor.
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You'll need few ingredients, and lots of elbow grease.
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Roast s'mores while you enjoy brewpub bites and beer outside.
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The store's virtual home styling service is complimentary.
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It's ideal for those who can't commit to a team but still want to be active.
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From amenities to park tips, everything you need to know before you take Fido out for an afternoon of outdoor fun.
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What to make of COVID-19 variant findings
Mar 03
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Should school districts relax regulations to get kids back into the classroom?
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Posted February 25, 2021
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RUN-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels talks about his life and music
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Posted February 24, 2021
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