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Curran announces guidelines for return of high-risk high school sports
Protocols won't require testing of athletes and coaches and will allow some fans at games. Read more
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"He was the best. A different kind of kid. He was funny and playful and full of life," coach Tom Diana said. "And he might have been one of the most-talented players to ever walk the halls at our school. He had a great future."
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Some LI real estate brokers say they support tougher enforcement of fair housing law.
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Trading the Long Island lefty clears space for the Mets to potentially sign star pitcher Trevor Bauer.
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Two Roslyn teens are helping the elderly sign up online for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.
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Police: Man had sexual contact with a child 20 years ago
Pablo Aguilar, 42, is accused in the two-decades-old case of engaging "in sexual acts with a child, under the age of 11, over the course of approximately one year, in the town of Southampton," New York State Police say.
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A team of assessment officials has begun reaching out to some 5,000 homeowners to notify them that they were overtaxed.
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It's still uncertain whether the Republican-controlled Nassau Legislature will sign on to a proposed agreement for power plant properties in Island Park and Glenwood Landing.
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Cops: Two charged in fatal shooting of Hempstead man
The North Carolina residents, a 31-year-old man and a 16-year-old juvenile, are accused in the Jan. 12 killing of Ricardo Cardona in Hempstead, Nassau police say.
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Leachman's depth of talent brought her an Oscar for "The Last Picture Show" and Emmys for her comedic work in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and other TV series.
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By the end of 2020, some 2,600 NYPD cops had retired, an increase of 72% over 2019, according to NYPD data.
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Political activist Luis A. Miranda, Jr. discusses his HBO documentary, "Siempre, Luis," and how his life's work inspired his son, "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Cuomo: NY lifting restrictions in former 'hot spots,' including on LI
The state is removing restrictions on businesses and gatherings in "microclusters" throughout areas that had seen higher spread of the coronavirus, including parts of Nassau and Suffolk. Read more
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State and federal officials have said residents in nursing homes and assisted-living residences are a priority for the first rounds of vaccinations. The virus' positivity level dropped statewide.
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While state officials have asked for federal waivers for some standardized tests, educators say exams remain an important barometer of learning, especially during the pandemic.
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State inspectors noted a crowded bar, food service after 10 p.m. and a party of 28 people seated at one table.
Editors' Picks
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Districts finding ways to keep students in classrooms
School districts saw an uptick of positive COVID-19 cases after the holiday break, but not all of them closed their buildings and pivoted to remote instruction. Read more
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Even though the governor's office had said online testing would be universally available by last fall, showing up in person is still the only choice — with fewer seats in the exam room, due to social distancing.
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The Democratic Nassau County executive, who is seeking reelection in November, raised $834,903 between July 11, 2020, and Jan. 12.
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New York is right to seek testing waiver for students
Standardized exams taken in impossible conditions won't reliably tell us what students have learned.
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We must fight back against the frightful surge of anti-Semitism
We must remember hate to root it out.
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We want to hear about your experiences with the COVID-19 vaccine
We want to be a stronger voice for you.
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There's a chill in the air, but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside. Browse our guide to Long Island's outdoor activities this winter.
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Parking lots, backroads, empty streets: Tell us where you learned to drive -- or where you're teaching your child to drive.
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Play spaces are allowing families to rent out venues for affordable prices.
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The winter installment begins Sunday and will largely focus on the latter.
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You can practice your spins, jumps and crossovers on local ice — or just attempt to stay upright — at indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks around Long Island.
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The store sells clothes made specifically to help the wearer make light of a bad breakup.
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Here are some local places to shop, play and hang while accompanied by your pooch this winter.
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Families comfortable taking a quick trip can find socially distanced diversions for the winter break.
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Education & COVID-19: What's next for standardized tests?
Jan 27
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COVID-19 vaccines: Answers to your most-asked questions
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Posted January 19, 2021
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Education & COVID-19: What do schools need now?
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Posted January 21, 2021
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