Tracking the coronavirus
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With vaccine, a challenge: Convincing the skeptics
Ending the pandemic this spring means immunizing 75% to 80% of the public. Government officials and disease-control experts on Long Island and beyond are strategizing how to overcome a common reaction to the vaccination: No thanks. Read more
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The pandemic has caused many LIers to take extra precautions this holiday season.
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Cloudscann prides itself on staying nimble, and the Garden City company is solving workplace issues related to the pandemic.
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Meanwhile, the Connetquot, Farmingdale and Port Washington public school districts announced closures of in-person learning this week due to positive tests in their communities.
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Forecast: Rain-snow mix today before major snowstorm Wednesday
While trace amounts of snow are expected today, some areas of Long Island could see up to a foot of snow Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Read more
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The new facility in Riverhead will allow East End residents to get care without driving to Northwell centers in western Suffolk, Northwell said.
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The gunman fired in the vicinity of the the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine just after a choir group finished its performance on the outside steps.
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These spots are offering special menus and dinner to-go packages for Christmas and Christmas Eve.
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The 11-acre tract in East Patchogue was a former horse farm and nursery owned by the Avery family, all of whom have since left Long Island.
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The survey, which drew responses from 62 school districts representing more than 230,000 students across Nassau and Suffolk counties, covered what districts already have spent and what they anticipate spending this school year.
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Lindsey Boylan, a former aide to the governor, accused him of sexual harassment in a series of tweets Sunday, saying he made inappropriate comments about her appearance.
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A new county analysis shows 214,000 Nassau homeowners are paying higher school taxes this year, while 115,000 got reductions,
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A report said the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades.
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Recent updates to the home include a new boiler, electric, heating and air conditioning systems, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
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High-risk winter sports canceled in Suffolk, paused in Nassau
Section XI executive director Tom Combs said the 2020-21 high school seasons for high-risk winter sports in Suffolk County would be canceled as a safety precaution in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Newsday's Gregg Sarra reports.
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Schiavoni's Market and Emporium True Value Hardware Store mingle with high-end clothing and jewelry boutiques, galleries, and home décor and interior design shops.
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The 2018 first-round pick is playing in the Russian KHL and the Rangers aren't likely to bring him over until his playoff run is over.
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Encouraging news about voter turnout
We hope this extends to next year's New York races.
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Finally, some climate change momentum
Biden is right to move away from denialism and return America to a leadership role on the environment.
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Vaccine a reason to hope, but we can't let our guard down
The initial approval of the COVID-19 vaccine is good news, but we can't become complacent.
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Here are the unofficial results for all the races in each Long Island election district, made available by the Nassau and Suffolk election boards.
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After social media hit his White House for offering some officials early access, Trump tweeted that most staffers should get the shots "somewhat later."
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Thousands of Trump supporters gathered in Washington for rallies to back his desperate efforts to subvert the election that he lost.
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President Trump lost a federal lawsuit while his attorney was arguing his case before a skeptical Wisconsin Supreme Court in another suit that liberal justices said "smacks of racism."
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Each show will take place on the First and South patio.
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Those with an appetite for festive flair can have their fill at these restaurants.
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You can have a real Christmas tree delivered to your door from a local farm.
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Elevate your gifts with these creative wrapping ideas from local stylists.
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Santa is still coming to town.
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You can browse the shelves without leaving your house.
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This year, popular ornaments feature mask-wearing family members.
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Santa's famous helper will have a socially distanced holiday season on LI.
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Planes, trains and COVID: Can I travel safely for the holidays?
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