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Sister of missing woman's fiance breaks silence with 'GMA' interview
The sister of Brian Laundrie, labeled by police as a "person of interest" in the disappearance of Blue Point native Gabrielle Petito, broke her silence Friday, telling "Good Morning America" it was "typical" for the couple to fight and then take a break, while a lead investigative agency said they were "working around the clock to solve the mystery."
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Bellone proposes $3.88 billion budget for 2022
The Suffolk County executive's budget would keep property taxes flat and provide funding to hire 220 new police officers and 120 other new county workers.
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FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots
An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra shots for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.
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Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
"The strike was a tragic mistake," Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, told a Pentagon news conference.
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Locals celebrate opening of LGBT senior housing in Bay Shore
Residents have started moving into a new Bay Shore building that community members, elected officials and other advocates celebrated Friday as the nation's first affordable housing complex for LGBT senior citizens constructed outside of urban America.
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NY millionaire Robert Durst guilty of best friend's murder
A jury convicted Robert Durst of murdering his best friend 20 years ago in a case that took on new life after the New York real estate heir participated in a documentary that connected him to the slaying linked to his wife's 1982 disappearance.
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With 2 stores opening this month, Lidl nearly done with Best Market takeover on LI
Discount grocer Lidl is nearly finished putting its stamp on the Best Market supermarkets on Long Island it bought to break into the local market in 2019.
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Curran: Latinos play critical role in Nassau County government
In kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, the Nassau county executive said they have improved collaboration with nonprofits that serve what is now the largest minority group on Long Island.
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Gillibrand to reintroduce federal gun trafficking bill
The measure would amend federal law making trafficking of firearms a federal crime and create fines and penalties for people who "knowingly ship, transport and transfer firearms to an individual not legally allowed to possess a gun," the senator said.
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Confirmed cases of fatal disease in LI deer spread through midges, DEC says
This year, the fatal disease struck deer around the state in late July, instead of the late summer to early autumn, when midges that spread it are plentiful.
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Pioneer in microfilm-document scanning dies at 88
Richard Seery Jr., who lived most of his life in West Hempstead, founded the Universal Microfilm Corp. in 1971, growing it to become one of the metro area leaders in the scanning industry.
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10 new LI restaurants to try this fall
From an influx of Caribbean spots to a raw bar to fresh twist on noodles, here's where to eat right now.
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What to know about the Maritime Festival in Greenport
The first day kicks off with a parade down Main Street
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What to eat (or not) at LI's first Top Golf
From wings to cheesy macaroni bites, what's worth the calories?
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5 fall foliage cruises to take on LI, in NYS
Large cruisers, historic schooners, luxury yachts, and eco-friendly electric boats are among the vessels setting sail this season.
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4 off-roading, ATV adventures to take in NYS, Pennsylvania
Adrenaline junkies looking for a thrill this season should consider an ATV adventure.
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Here are pups of all ages available for adoption from several local shelters.
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Former day care owner opens trendy LI boutique
She opened the shop in June with her daughter and longtime friend.
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Life-size monsters fill new Halloween walk-through attraction
The Long Island Monster Gallery isn't a haunted house — but it's still full of monsters.
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Beach fun doesn't end come fall. Try these offseason activities.
The water is off-limits, but there's plenty of fun to be had still at Long Island's beaches.
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Long Island's top 100 restaurants of 2021
From Italian to Thai to soul food, the Long Island dining scene has never been more vibrant.
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Top 50 girls volleyball players for fall 2021
A look at the top girls volleyball players across Long Island high schools this season.
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Trades: Long Islanders who love their jobs
From barbers, to bakers to violin makers, get an inside look at the careers and lives of these Long Island tradespeople.
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Curtain Up! A behind-the-scenes look at how live theater returned to LI
It's not easy putting on a musical during a pandemic. Find out what challenges the cast and crew faced as we go behind the scenes of "Smokey Joe's Cafe," which opens at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport this weekend.
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'A guy doing his job.' LI Marine killed by suicide bomber in Iraq, other vets to be honored at ceremony
A museum spokesman said the Saturday's event, which will include a parade of armored vehicles, is believed to be the nation's first community tribute of its kind to those deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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LI cops who overcame physical challenges honored
"As he went through therapy, all Darin would say is 'I want to come back to work,' " Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said of Deputy Insp. Darin Costello, who received the Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award.
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19th century Colonial in Baldwin lists for $450,000
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home was built in 1888 when the street was one lane.
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Vegan pop up market comes to LI communities
Find vegan eats, clothing and health products.
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Forecast: Cloudy and warm, with a chance of rain
There is a 20% chance of rain today and highs should be in the 70s. But then Long Islanders can expect clear skies and warm temperatures this weekend, forecasters said.
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Volunteer who delivered meals to seniors honored
"The unveiling of William Ayala Way is special because it was indeed his way of being that positively impacted everyone he encountered," Ayala's niece Sylvia Diaz said.
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FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots
An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans, but it endorsed the extra shots for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease.
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NY millionaire Robert Durst guilty of best friend's murder
A jury convicted Robert Durst of murdering his best friend 20 years ago in a case that took on new life after the New York real estate heir participated in a documentary that connected him to the slaying linked to his wife's 1982 disappearance.
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Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error
"The strike was a tragic mistake," Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, told a Pentagon news conference.
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FDA panel is first key test for Biden COVID-19 booster plan
Scientists have been divided over the need for boosters and who should get them. The WHO has strongly objected to rich nations giving a third round of shots when poor countries don't have enough vaccine for their first.
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Australian PM rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub deal
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian said it was "highly irresponsible" for the U.S. and Britain to export the nuclear technology to Australia.
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LI’s doctors on the science behind masks
Posted September 17, 2021
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CNN’s Keith Boykin talks about his new book, his career and more
Posted September 16, 2021
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