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Grieving wife's dilemma: How to tell her children their dad is gone
Since the head-on crash that killed her husband and four others, Hifsa Ahmad, of Bay Shore, said she's been peppered with questions from the couple's children about his whereabouts, and she is still searching for the right answer.
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Judge stays release of Levy pact until at least Aug. 2
A Suffolk judge had ordered it released July 26; the new order also temporarily blocks release of investigative material in the 2011 Steve Levy probe.
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Jones Beach lifeguard reports being bitten by shark
Swimming was suspended, and a state police drone brought in to search the ocean for the shark, the local state parks agency director said, but none was found, and swimming resumed at about 2:05 p.m.
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State targeting 21 LI ZIP codes with low COVID vaccination rates
The state will spend $15 million to fund community-based organizations to pursue on-the-ground vaccine outreach in 117 ZIP codes across New York — including parts of Wyandanch, Calverton and Elmont, among other areas on Long Island.
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Adelphi says all students must take COVID-19 jab by fall
All students will be required to show proof of vaccination for "the well-being of our community and to enable our return to a full academic experience this year," says a post on Adelphi's website.
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Bellone: Suffolk Police Department to discipline two officers involved in misconduct
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and acting Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron on Monday said the police department would discipline two officers involved in misconduct in the detective promotional process.
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Opioid trial expert: Treatment, therapy, counseling can help addicts
There is hope for people who struggle with opioid addiction, a New York state drug treatment specialist testified Monday at Touro College in Central Islip.
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Searchers: No sightings, but bull probably hasn't left area
The 1,500-pound bull remains elusive and in hiding, last seen Friday, according to his pursuers, who have been searching for him since he escaped from a fenced-in farm in Moriches last Tuesday.
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Sebastian Maniscalco will be 1st comedian to play UBS Arena
Maniscalco is bringing his "Nobody Does This Tour" to UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont on Dec. 27.
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Family: Last victim ID'd in Florida condo building collapse
Estelle Hedaya, an outgoing 54-year-old with a love of travel, was the last victim identified, ending what her relatives described as a torturous four-week wait.
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Officials: 4 separate car crashes within 2 hours in North Babylon
Three of the crashes early Sunday occurred within 100 feet of each other on the Southern State Parkway, officials said.
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NYC primary errors revive concern over election system
Is this vestige of Tammany Hall a proven institution of checks and balances or is it a patronage mill that serves political parties?
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What to know before you go back to a Jones Beach concert
There are new rules and regulations to note before the concert season begins at Jones Beach.
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New seafood eatery opens with plans to open offshore fish farm
You'll find lobster rolls, but also smoked bluefish dip and trout carbonara.
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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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LI candle company opens brick-and-mortar boutique
The products are also sold at Whole Foods.
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What's hot in the Hamptons, Montauk this summer
The East End is once again bursting with new and fun things to do, restaurants to try, spots to explore and favorite summer spots to revisit this season.
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Tropical spots on LI that'll make you feel like you're on vacation
Tiki bars, salt shacks and beach resorts can help you make an escape this summer, if just for a few hours.
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Plan your perfect picnic at these scenic LI spots
It's a gorgeous day, the cooler is loaded up with ice--all you need is the right spot, great food and a gorgeous setting.
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Long, scenic and family-friendly bike trails
Biking is a great way to get your wheels turning on Long Island.
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'Gray divorce' opened up a new life to these Long Islanders
According to the Pew Research Center, the 50-plus age group doubled its divorce rate between 1990 and 2010, led by baby boomers, with that rate currently remaining steady.
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Ken Dickman, longtime News 12 Long Island editor, dies at 74
Before James Earl Jones became the voice of the network, announcing "This is CNN," Dickman with his deep baritone pipes did voice-over work for the fledging cable news channel.
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Shoplifting is on the rise at LI groceries
Supermarkets are making changes to stop the pilferage, but they see the plastic bag ban, economic hardship and masks as feeding the increase in shoplifting.
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Marshall: Pandemic tests college admissions
COVID-19 has complicated matters but it's also a chance to improve the process
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Editorial: LI's deadly roads spare no one
Vehicles can be weapons in the hands of the heedless.
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Making waves
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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15 Nassau beaches closed due to elevated bacteria levels from heavy rain
The advisory will remain in effect until 7 a.m. tomorrow, unless there is additional heavy rainfall or water samples reveal elevated bacterial levels.
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LI firm's move into lacrosse equipment helps it weather pandemic shutdown
Building better lacrosse practice equipment for his kids helped Tom Schaefer diversify his fabrication business, which was hurt in the shutdown.
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NYPD: Copiague mom, daughter killed by drunken driver
The driver who hit the woman and her 10-year-old daughter told the police he was speeding and had consumed some vodka at a beach, according to the Queens District Attorney's Office.
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Budget-friendly Roosevelt touted for its community spirit
The Nassau County hamlet has affordable homes, many with taxes under $10,000, and an easy commute.
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Teens speak up about Riverhead's marijuana sales plans
They suggested the town board consider establishing clear family-friendly zones prohibiting alcohol and marijuana use, training requirements for individuals selling cannabis at retail and on-site locations, and expanding compliance checks to include such locations.
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Forecast: Sunny Tuesday but then rain will arrive
Tuesday should be sunny with a high temperature near 89 degrees but Tuesday night there is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
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Three swimmers rescued from Great South Bay, police say
Suffolk police say the three drifted about a mile from their boat after going swimming but had gone too far to get back.
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What to watch for Tuesday at the Olympics: Ledecky, Biles, more
Simone Biles and Team USA seek their third consecutive gold medal in women's gymnastics in Tuesday's team final
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First, the Tokyo Olympics faced a pandemic. Then extreme heat. Next up, a typhoon.
The Tokyo Olympics have been delayed by the pandemic and then opened under oppressive heat, and now a typhoon is on the way
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Pink backs beach handball team on 'sexist' clothing
Pink has offered to pay a fine given to the Norwegian female beach handball team for wearing shorts instead of the required bikini bottoms.
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Great shots from the Tokyo Olympics
Scenes from around Japan as Tokyo hosts the 2020 Summer Olympics from July 20 to Aug. 8, 2021. ...
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First, the Tokyo Olympics faced a pandemic. Then extreme heat. Next up, a typhoon.
The Tokyo Olympics have been delayed by the pandemic and then opened under oppressive heat, and now a typhoon is on the way
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Family: Last victim ID'd in Florida condo building collapse
Estelle Hedaya, an outgoing 54-year-old with a love of travel, was the last victim identified, ending what her relatives described as a torturous four-week wait.
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VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers
The VA's move came on a day when nearly 60 leading medical and health care organizations issued a call for health care facilities to require their workers to get vaccinated.
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1960s civil rights activist Robert Moses dies at 86
The civil rights activist was shot at and endured beatings and jail while leading Black voter registration drives in the South during the 1960s, and later helped improve minority education in math.
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Bipartisan group says it expects infrastructure bill vote this week
Democrats including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) have been pressing for a larger share of funding for public transportation.
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Cryptocurrency 101: What you need to know
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Best-selling author Megan Miranda talks about her new mystery novel
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