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Cops say they believe triple killing in Farmingville was targeted attack
Police continued to search for suspects and did not reveal a motive in the slayings.
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Cuomo team assails investigators as probe hits pivot point
A key legislator in response warns that such tactics could be viewed as an attempt to intimidate witnesses.
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Bull sightings reported as far as Stony Brook, but rescuer doesn't believe it
There's no way the bull, which escaped from a Moriches farm on Tuesday, could travel so far west so quickly, says the rescuer.
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LI's 7-day positivity rate above 2%, data shows
The 2.08% seven-day positivity rate for Long Island was the highest since April 28, state health department data shows. Less than a month ago, on June 29, the seven-day rate was 0.35%.
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Feds won't probe public nursing homes over COVID-19 handling
The review included only the couple dozen state-owned or operated nursing homes, not the more than 600 privately operated ones.
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Jackie Mason, comic who perfected amused outrage, dies at 93
The rabbi-turned-comedian's feisty brand of standup comedy led him to Catskills nightclubs, West Coast talk shows and Broadway stages.
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WWII vet who help build barracks on Okinawa honored
William Gómez, a former resident of Brentwood and Bay Shore who served in the Navy Seabees, received a commemorative pin on the deck of the museum aircraft carrier USS Midway.
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Police: Motorcyclist killed on Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Police said the 56-year-old Bellmore man hit two yellow barrier barrels and then crashed into a barrier truck.
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LI's Suozzi living his dream as Mets farmhand near where he grew up
The son of Rep. Tom Suozzi recently was promoted to the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones.
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Yankees stun Red Sox by scoring four two-out runs in eighth
"This is a good one," Aaron Boone said. "We've had more than our share of gut punches the last month or so. To the guys' credit, they keep getting off the mat, they keep fighting."
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Honors for a longtime LI firefighter who helps kids find a spark
Louis Valentino has spent decades mentoring teens and local youths who eventually became firefighters themselves. He was recognized for his efforts at a ceremony in East Patchogue.
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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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Tour the bay houses for a look at Long Island's past
The houses were built by fishermen, baymen and duck hunters.
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Long Island restaurants with luxe outdoor patios
Fine dining restaurants are sprucing up their outdoor spaces for the summer.
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2 new pedal boats hit the water on Long Island
You can pedal your way through the water with friends.
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Olympic fever for judo builds on LI
Take a judo class on Long Island as you watch the Olympics.
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Nominate a hardworking teacher for a back-to-school makeover
We’re looking for teachers who deserve it most — whether that be one notable educator, or a pair who worked together throughout the pandemic.
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LI Honeybee Festival takes you straight to the hive
Honey hayrides will take visitors to see as many as eight active hives.
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Beach resorts, more to explore along the Delmarva Peninsula this summer
Delmarva offers an abundance of inherently safe-distanced, outdoor activities and spectacular scenery.
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Hidden retailers on Long Island worth the hunt
Find these shops tucked away on Long Island for discounts.
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This is why your mail is late on LI
Trump-era changes to traditional mail delivery along with the pandemic are behind a postal slowdown on Long Island, experts say, while consumers face delays receiving monthly checks like Social Security or late fees for bills marked late by creditors.
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MTA official says budget deficit could hit $600M by 2025
The MTA will have to find new ways to generate revenue now that it has nixed a planned fare increase this year, and that could impact future service for Long Island Rail Road riders, agency officials said Wednesday.
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Tennis champ John McEnroe's former Gold Coast estate lists for $6.75M
The 10,000-square-foot home, where McEnroe lived with wife Tatum O'Neal, was later owned by Grammy-winning record producer Ric Wake. It features a 12-seat movie theater, pool and carriage house.
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Going to the chapel, but first a detour to LI for that marriage license
Couples unable to get appointments in New York City and upstate search east for wedded bliss, leading to a surge in licenses and ceremonies performed compared to 2019.
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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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Newsday wins 4 awards from NY Press Club
The awards recognized Newsday staff for a documentary on the Grumman Plume, revelations of utility missteps during Tropical Storm Isaias, COVID-19 relief coverage and finding humor during the pandemic.
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Cops say their efforts at LGBTQ outreach, inclusion are nothing new
As in Nassau, Suffolk officials and police brass have embraced a new fraternal organization advocating for LGBTQ causes, supporters on the force say. But there has been a longtime effort by police in both counties to bridge divides.
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Joseph Minerva, longtime Republic Aviation machinist, dies at 92
"He was always even-keeled, and always happy, and always calm and never stressed, ever — I don't know how he did it, it's really a gift," his son Jerome said.
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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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Shark sightings prompt Nassau to step up beach patrols
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on Friday announced increased helicopter and marine patrols in case these predators — for the second year in a row — visit Long Island's cleaner seas more often.
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Kalisz wins first American gold medal of Tokyo Games
Chase Kalisz won the first American medal of the Tokyo Games with a gold in the men’s 400-meter individual medley
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LI's O'Brien helps U.S. women's eight boat win heat
O'Brien's boat edged Romania to win the heat and advance directly to Friday morning's 10:05 final, which will be 9:05 Thursday night back on Long Island.
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NBC's Olympics TV schedule for Tokyo games
Find out which day and channel your favorite Olympic sports will be on.
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Photos: Beach volleyball at the Tokyo Olympics
Scenes from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic men's and women's beach volleyball competitions.
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WWII vet who help build barracks on Okinawa honored
William Gómez, a former resident of Brentwood and Bay Shore who served in the Navy Seabees, received a commemorative pin on the deck of the museum aircraft carrier USS Midway.
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Biden pushing back on GOP claims that he wants to defund police
Biden has laid out a plan to combat an uptick in violent crimes, and has met with local leaders from across the country to discuss crime prevention strategies.
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After vandalism, cleaned Floyd statue will move to Manhattan
A statue of George Floyd that was defaced in Brooklyn has been cleaned and is headed for Manhattan's Union Square.
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Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium
The Tokyo Games have arrived at last, after a yearlong delay
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Search for bodies concludes at Florida condo collapse site
Although forensic scientists are still at work, including examining the debris at the warehouse, there are no more bodies to be found where the building once stood.
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Best-selling author Megan Miranda talks about her new mystery novel
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