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NY seeks to suspend or revoke licenses of 18 LI real estate agents cited in Newsday investigation
The state has already revoked the license of one agent amid a housing bias probe stemming from the Long Island Divided project, in what records and interviews show is the first such instance in more than 20 years.
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Arrest in deadly hit-run of LI federal judge in Florida
Judge Sandra J. Feuerstein was on a sidewalk in Boca Raton when she was struck. The driver then hit a 6-year-old boy before she drove away and crashed in Delray Beach, according to an affidavit.
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Projected fatal drug overdoses increased on LI during the pandemic, statistics show
Projected fatal drug overdoses increased 34% in Nassau and nearly 12% in Suffolk during 2020, which experts say is linked to social isolation, financial anxieties and mental health challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Online instruction has been liberating, and vexing, for students with disabilities
Some college students have experienced easier access to classes, extracurriculars and appointments, but for others — with a complex array of disabilities — the COVID-19 pandemic has posed new obstacles and a need for new accommodations.
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Mac-and-cheese chain opens Hauppauge location
The customizable mac-and-cheese spot meets various dietary restrictions, from gluten-free to vegan.
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Forecast: Clouds, rain and fog kick off cloudy, damp week
Rain is likely through Monday with a 30% chance of more until Friday when the forecast calls for mostly sun and highs near 60 degrees, the National Weather Service says.
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What will summer look like on Long Island? Here's a preview.
It could look a lot like last summer — but there's hope: The Bethpage Air Show is set to return. The Long Island Ducks might play ball, and shows and concerts are on track to come back. And of course there's the beaches and parks.
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Babylon's proposed Oak Beach water system comes with $4.2M bill for residents
The project to replace privately-owned wells with a public utility for homes on the barrier island had been delayed due to difficulties finding a location and higher-than-anticipated cost estimates.
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Smithtown comptroller to retire after steering through pandemic
Donald Musgnug worked on financing major town projects, such as rebuilding Flynn Memorial Park and upgrading Lake Avenue in St. James.
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Study to examine cost to connect Great Neck homes to public sewer
The report will look at the price tag to convert about 1,000 houses in the Village of Great Neck Estates and the Harbor Hills neighborhood.
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1923 St. James property on private road lists for $739,000
The structure was originally built as twin houses, designed by Lawrence S. Butler, who was the architect for the St. James Fire House and Town Hall.
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Woman killed in house fire, police say
Police said that officers who arrived on the scene saw heavy black smoke "fully engulfing the home."
Tracking the coronavirus
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NY health officials: Students can be 3 feet apart in classrooms
The new recommendations, released quietly Friday by the state Department of Health, leave the decision on whether to reduce the distance between kids from 6 feet to 3 to school districts.
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Pfizer asks U.S. to allow more kids to get vaccine
New York-based Pfizer and BioNTech SE of Germany have asked the FDA to expand emergency use authorization for their vaccine to include adolescents ages 12 through 15.
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Despite vaccination effort, Long Island COVID-19 cases reach recent highs
Both counties reported relatively high number of test results that could have contributed to the spikes, but the levels of new positives from Wednesday had not been registered in each county since February.
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Tech issues shut down grant portal for theaters, other venues, SBA says
The application portal for a federal grant program to help hard-hit independent movie theaters, concert halls and other live performance spaces was closed hours after it opened Thursday for the first time.
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When will life get back to normal? Medical experts weigh in.
It could happen late this year or in early 2022, but it depends on how many people get vaccinated against the coronavirus — and booster shots could be necessary, some health experts say.
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Bay Shore athletes create website to help people schedule vaccine appointments
Will Kurka and Noah Lika, who run track, wanted to make the process easier. "We just really wanted to help people."
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Shinnecock tribe to launch marijuana cultivation, eyes recreational sales this summer
The Shinnecock Nation is setting regulations for a recreational marijuana sales as soon as this summer — but only after the full tribe approves the concept.
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State budget fallout: A weakened Cuomo, emboldened lawmakers
Lawmakers won significant victories on school aid and recreational marijuana, but also bickered among themselves.
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A growing passion: Shelter Island couple's four-season garden
Plantings are a celebration of nature's diversity and impermanence.
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Butterfly greenhouse pops up in LI village
More than 100 butterflies can be spotted inside the greenhouse.
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Try something new: Recent LI restaurant openings
The latest restaurants to open on Long Island.
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Road trips to take in NYS this spring
Check out an amusement park, go wine tasting or try whitewater rafting this season.
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Doggie day care and indoor dog parks on LI
Here are some venues that your fury friend can head to for fun and fitness during the day.
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Axe-throwing range with digital targets opens on LI
Game play changes the targets on demand.
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Explore a field of 500,000 tulips at LI farm
The flowers should remain in bloom for about a month.
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LI parks great for bike riding: Mileage, trails and more
Get a handle on the best parks to go biking this season.
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LIer opens new online boutique selling nautical-themed apparel
A percentage of sales is donated to Save the Great South Bay.
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