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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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Mayor: All NYC employees, including NYPD, must be COVID vaccinated or test weekly
The mayor issued the mandate as the number of new COVID-19 cases and positivity levels are rising sharply amid the spread of the delta variant, while a substantial segment of the population remains unvaccinated against the deadly virus.
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Speed probed as factor in head-on Quogue crash that killed 5
Both drivers died, as well as three former Manhasset lacrosse players — two of them brothers — in the collision on Montauk Highway. A sixth person was critically injured.
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Searchers: No weekend bull sightings, but he likely hasn't left the area
The 1,500-pound bull remains elusive and in hiding, last seen Friday, according to his pursuers, who've been actively searching for him since he escaped from a fenced-in farm in Moriches last week.
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Sebastian Maniscalco will be first 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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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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James Beard-trained chef creates must-try vegan ice cream at LI shop
Try flavors like vanilla raspberry chip and chai matcha green tea.
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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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Bankrupt senior community granted more IDA help
Port Washington's Amsterdam at Harborside filed for bankruptcy last month, saying it was unable to pay entrance-fee refunds owed to 33 families of deceased residents.
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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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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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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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Why the delta variant threatens the economic recovery
Even a fairly substantial percent of vaccinated Americans won't be enough to protect the unvaccinated.
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Merrick Garland's elitist caution threatens Democrats' future
The fear is that Democrats will get discouraged over the growing number of times Team Biden seems to shy away from a fight.
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Public support for nonprofit LIPA
Reader letters to Newsday.
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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: Hot and humid with overcast skies
Expect today to be hot and humid with overcast skies and temperatures approaching 90 degrees, forecasters at the National Weather Service said.
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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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Cops: Jeep struck, knocked off overpass in DWI crash
The Jeep landed on its roof on the road below, and the driver suffered minor injuries, while the operator of the car that caused the Farmingville accident was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said.
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LIRR labor leaders fault MTA plan for East Side Access
The labor leaders are balking at an MTA proposal to hire outside contractors to run the LIRR's new East Side Access terminal in Manhattan — a plan they say would deny jobs to LIRR union workers and create a new layer of bureaucracy.
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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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LI-raised 'Glee' star Jenna Ushkowitz says 'I do' in L.A.
The Tony Award-winning Broadway producer married boyfriend of three years David Stanley in Los Angeles.
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Olympic broadcasters curb sexual images of female athletes
Each Olympics aims to set the highest level of television standards
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Zolotic hopes her gold heralds new era for US taekwondo
After Anastasija Zolotic became the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in taekwondo, she gave praise and credit to USA Taekwondo
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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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Stewart's walk-off HR lifts US over Japan 2-1 for 5-0 record
Kelsey Stewart homered leading off the seventh inning to cap a late rally that gave the United States a 2-1 victory over Japan to win the group stage at the Olympics and the right to bat last in the gold medal game
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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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WWII vet who helped build barracks on Okinawa honored
William Gomez, 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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Fauci: U.S. going in 'wrong direction' as COVID-19 rates increase
Should the federal government encourage Americans to resume wearing masks, even if vaccinated? Dr. Anthony Fauci said the question is under "active consideration" but said for now the CDC will defer to local officials.
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Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee
Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, as the two committee's Republicans, both selected by the leader of the opposition party. Kinzinger and Cheney were among the 10 House Republicans to vote for Trump's second impeachment.
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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
Posted July 21, 2021
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