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Police: NYPD officer from LI shot in Brooklyn
The officer was shot three times, but is expected to live after his bulletproof vest protected his body, according to Police Commissioner Dermot Shea.
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Huntington Shopping Center revamp to include Whole Foods
The nearly 60-year-old center south of Walt Whitman Shops will be reconfigured, bringing in Whole Foods and other new tenants, and adding new facades and landscaping.
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Smithtown district defends equity efforts amid accusations of anti-white bias
Parents and others in recent months have questioned the district's stance on "critical race theory" and "white privilege." The school district explained its equity efforts in a written statement to the community.
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Savory new food truck opens in Copiague
The menu features popcorn chicken, Philly cheesesteaks and more stuffed in warm waffles.
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Teacher suspended over alleged racist comment
The Amityville Board of Education voted to suspended the teacher, pending a hearing, for allegedly using racially insensitive stereotypes in reference to a Black member of the football team.
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Oyster Bay may confiscate food trucks over code violations
The local ordinance allows the town to temporarily seize the trucks and equipment if operators violate town code, and even to sell them and keep the proceeds.
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Woman files lawsuit against Suffolk PD alleging sexual abuse cover-up
Annemarie Albate said in a lawsuit that "her complaints were not properly investigated and were buried on multiple occasions under the blue wall of silence" after the abuse between 1992 and 1995.
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Hempstead to distribute $22.7M in rental assistance funds
The program will dispense federal Economic Relief funds for up to one year to help about 1,500 residents stay in their homes by helping them pay owed rent, overdue utility bills and future rent.
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Twisted Sister, Sundance and more: When hard rock and metal ruled LI
Take a trip on our headbangers' time machine with our nostalgic look back at the late '70s to mid-'90s hard rock and heavy metal scene on Long Island.
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Foes of building plan seek Suffolk chair's resignation
Opponents of plans for the Gyrodyne property say Planning Commission Chairwoman Jennifer Casey should quit or step aside after denying them a chance to speak on the issue at a meeting. Casey says she was following commission rules.
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Resurrection House homeless shelter could close without county funds
The four-unit shelter housing people in need since 1982 was told last month that the county's Department of Social Services will terminate its contract, amid decreasing homelessness.
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Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida
The man suspected of shooting three bystanders, including a 4-year-old girl toy shopping, was arrested Wednesday while eating lunch in a McDonald's parking lot near Jacksonville.
Tracking the coronavirus
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NY will offer Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up immediately
A federal health advisory committee endorsed it, the CDC quickly accepted the recommendation and New York State's vaccine advisory panel authorized its use late Wednesday.
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Cuomo considers lifting capacity limits at beaches by July Fourth
Beach and pools across New York State could open at 100% capacity by July Fourth if COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Wednesday.
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The reinvention of LI's college career centers
The search for jobs and internships was transformed by the pandemic, and LI's colleges and universities have stepped up.
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Extra $300 not to blame for hiring challenges, panelists say
'Most Americans would rather be working,' labor secretary says, but many business owners say the unemployment supplement discourages return to work.
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'Hamilton,' 'Lion King,' 'Wicked' coming back
The three long-running productions will be the first Broadway shows to reopen on Sept. 14.
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Franchises touted as a post-pandemic opportunity
Consultants for the industry sound bullish. They cited pent-up consumer demand and desires after emerging from work-from-home not to resume old work routines.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Meet Newsday's All-Long Island football team
Gregg Sarra reveals the players named to the Newsday All-Long Island football team for the 2020 fall season, which was played in March and April of 2021.
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Bills aimed at police misconduct advance in Albany
One bill would require officers to try to stop other officers from using excessive force. Another would subject officers to civil penalties for failing to intervene in excessive force incidents.
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East End hotels, inns for summer getaways
From the North Fork to the South Fork to Shelter Island, consider these rooms, suites and cottages at hotels and inns on the East End.
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Brooklyn, Manhattan: Walking across NY bridges and stops along the way
For some it's a route to work or a path among boroughs, but around the world the bridges in New York City are iconic landmarks.
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The best places for brunch on Long Island
You may be in the mood for eggs or pancakes or chicken and waffles. Others may prefer to surf a raw bar or dig into an extravagant burger. The only thing we know for sure about brunch is where you should eat it.
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Planning a trip to Fire Island? Things to know before you go
Here's what you need to know about spending the day on Fire Island.
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A cherry blossom festival blooms in Greenport
The self-guided event includes cherry blossom-themed drinks and small bites from local eateries.
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Reserve a cabin or tent at these LI parks
Glamp in grand style in a cabin or tent at some state parks.
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Tour the Fire Island Lighthouse, more things to do this weekend
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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What is letterboxing? The hobby is picking up steam on LI
The hobby turns an outing into a treasure hunt.
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Driving ranges to perfect your swing on LI
Where you can drive balls by the bucket.
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I Have A Vaccine Card. Now What?
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Broadway and TV star Tovah Feldshuh talks new memoir, ‘Lilyville’
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Posted May 6, 2021
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