Tracking the coronavirus
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Port Washington nurse becomes first in nation to receive vaccine
The initial batch of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in New York, as Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, made history Monday as the first person in the U.S. to be inoculated. Read more
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Five city hospitals will begin administering the vaccine Monday, followed by 37 more on Tuesday and two more facilities on Wednesday, health officials said.
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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.
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The pandemic has caused many LIers to take extra precautions this holiday season.
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In Suffolk County, prices rose by 18.4% in November compared to last year, and in Nassau County, prices jumped 11.9%.
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While trace amounts of snow are expected today, some areas of Long Island could see up to a foot of snow beginning late Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
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All 29 electoral votes were cast for President-elect Joe Biden.
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Bolivar Rodriguez was one of four people shot inside La Vaquita Deli on Saturday night, and the second to die. Alleged shooter Dionicio Calderon-Oseguera is scheduled for arraignment today.
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Long Island Rail Road managers' failure to comply with their own procedures have led to several major infrastructure projects falling years behind schedule and millions of dollars over budget, according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
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Brian Staley served as an officer in the hamlet's police district for 32 years and will in January join a three-person board that makes policies, approves contracts and oversees the district's $24 million 2021 budget.
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He said the increase would be needed to offset revunues losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Because of risk related to COVID-19, boys and girls basketball, wrestling and competitive cheerleading won't have a start date until granted permission by Gov. Cuomo.
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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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Michael Bloomberg: The world needs Biden to lead on climate reporting
Biden needs to endorse a mandatory standard for global businesses to measure and report the risks they face from climate change.
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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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Those with an appetite for festive flair can have their fill at these restaurants.
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Each show will take place on the First and South patio.
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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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Planes, trains and COVID: Can I travel safely for the holidays?
Dec 15
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LI doctors talk about how to safely celebrate holidays during COVID’s second wave
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Posted December 11, 2020
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Who gets the COVID-19 vaccine first?
Dec 16
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