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Fauci: Decision likely Friday on resuming J&J vaccine
If the Johnson & Johnson vaccine resumes, federal agencies may include warnings or apply restrictions, the nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday, but it's unlikely there will be an outright ban of the vaccine.
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COVID-19 rate falls as eateries, bars to extend last calls
Of 243,171 COVID-19 tests results reported to the state Saturday, 5,704 were positive for a daily positivity rate of 2.35%, the lowest in five months, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says.
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Demonstrators protest closing of Catholic schools
The protesters said parish and Diocese of Rockville Centre leaders should work with them to find solutions to problems forcing the closure of the schools in Baldwin, East Rockaway and West Hempstead.
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NY weighs making sexual harassment a crime
The bills would elevate sexual harassment to a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and would be a national first.
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Marchers in Valley Stream protest police killings
"We're tired of seeing people being killed by the police for no reason — for stupid reasons, for traffic stops," said marcher Robin Costa, 63, of Hempstead.
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Longtime high school friends open 3rd clam shack
At this waterview spot, you'll find New England-style clam chowder, conch fritters and grilled hot dogs, among other items.
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Pew report: Foreign-born Black population on Long Island tops 80,000
The Pew Research Center report highlights changes in racial identity and educational and economic trends among Blacks nationally as well as on Long Island.
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Forecast: Sunny week with a Wednesday break for rain
Monday's forecast looks nearly identical to Sunday while Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day of the week under mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.
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Standardized tests return for students across LI, state
The federally mandated standardized tests in past years have fueled a boycott among thousands of Long Island parents and some educators who feel they don't accurately measure student achievement and unduly shape classroom instruction.
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Officials: U.S. will keep watch after troops leave Afghanistan
The United States has met its objective to "make sure that Afghanistan would not again become a haven for terrorism directed at the United States or any of our allies and partners," Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
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Cops: Raid turns up guns, drugs at Bay Shore day care
Magodeiry Landron, 50, owner of Channel Day Care, faces several felony charges relating to alleged possession of firearms and drugs, as well as child endangerment.
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Costly police retirements spur proposed 1.8% tax hike in Amityville
The largest surge in the village's proposed $18.45 million budget is in police department spending, which would increase from $8 million to $9.3 million, more than half of the entire 2021-22 budget, with most of the additional $1.3 million allocated for retirement payouts.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Differences in key COVID-19 statistics tracked to how agencies record them
New York computes coronavirus data differently than other states, New York City and health care groups, leading to lower positivity rates and lower COVID-19 death numbers for Long Island and the rest of the state, experts say.
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NYC residents, workers 50 and older can now get COVID vaccine without appointment
The announcement expands a service, now at 31 city-run locations, that has been offered since late March to those 75 and older.
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A third Pfizer shot? It's 'likely,' says CEO
The makers of the two other COVID-19 shots authorized in the United States — Johnson & Johnson and Moderna — have made similar predictions.
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COVID-19 continues to spread as people socialize more
February's winter weather slowed infections but since March "there's been much more social activity," Suffolk County Health Commissioner Gregson Piggott said.
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For LI's vulnerable homeless population, a place to get vaccinated
More than 75 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were distributed at the Long island Coalition for the Homeless on Friday, during a first-of-its-kind vaccination pod for the region's homeless population.
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Polls: Staffing, COVID precautions are hurdles to firms' growth
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York found a shortage of employees was the major constraint to future growth by service firms while raw materials was a challenge for factories.
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Feds: Spota and McPartland should serve 8 years in prison for Burke cover-up
"Their sentences should also reflect the immeasurable damage their conduct caused to the [Suffolk County District Attorney's Office], to the balance of law and order in Suffolk County, and to the public trust," prosecutors wrote.
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Former Malverne employee files civil rights lawsuit over racial discrimination
Franklin Feliz, a former public works employee, says he endured a decade of bigotry and harassment from his white co-workers.
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3 new Long Island ice cream shops you need to try
There's a new sweep of spots to get your fix with cereal toppings, wild flavors and more.
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LI's best sushi restaurants
Venture to these spots for rare imported fish, Japanese bar food and more.
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Where to hike with your dog this spring
Share the great outdoors with him or her at these hiking trails that welcome dogs.
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LI winery and brewery tours by trolley, bus and bicycle
Buses and trolleys are ready to transport you to Long Island's breweries and wineries for a day of tastings--or you can take a group pedaling.
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The 'Alice in Wonderland' of home décor is right here in Huntington
The owner describes her store as "Alice in Wonderland" meets "Architectural Digest."
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10-plus campsites to visit on LI
Starry nights and fun-filled days await you at these camp grounds.
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Discover all the fun LI state parks have to offer
New York State has 215 state parks, welcoming more than 70 million visitors a year. Some of the best are right here on Long Island.
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Driving ranges to perfect your swing on LI
Where you can drive balls by the bucket.
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Explore Huntington's bars, restaurants, shops and more
Huntington has a vibrant downtown, a nationally-recognized working farm, a castle and more.
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