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Police ID 5 people killed, 1 critically injured in Quogue head-on crash
Quogue police say a Nissan Maxima crossed the centerline and hit a Toyota Prius heading the opposite direction Saturday night on Montauk Highway.
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Cops: Jeep struck, knocked off overpass in DWI crash
The Jeep landed on its roof on the road below, and the driver suffered minor injuries, while the operator of the car that caused the Farmingville accident was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said.
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Schumer to state: Release COVID-19 rental assistance funds now
Sen. Chuck Schumer said that if the tenants don't receive rental assistance by Sept. 30, the federal government could withdraw the funds.
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Bipartisan group says it expects infrastructure bill vote this week
Democrats including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) have been pressing for a larger share of funding for public transportation.
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Runaway bull still on the run, Suffolk police say
The search continued overnight and into Sunday but the 1,500-pound bull still had eluded capture.
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NYPD: Copiague mom, daughter killed by drunken driver
A mother and her 10-year-old daughter, both from Copiague, were killed Saturday night in Queens after a speeding, drunken driver collided with their car, according to the NYPD.
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Fauci: U.S. going in 'wrong direction' as COVID-19 rates increase
Should the federal government encourage Americans to resume wearing masks, even if vaccinated? Fauci said the question is under "active consideration" but said for now the CDC will defer to local officials.
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Red Sox end German's no-hit bid, score five in eighth to defeat Yankees
The Yankees were dealt yet another one of the "gut punches" Aaron Boone often tags the brutal losses his club has taken this season.
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Full rate impact of green-energy transition remains unclear
Billions in new investments are planned for the grid, while old plants will be retired. How will those costs balance out, and will customers pay more?
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Three swimmers rescued from Great South Bay, police say
Suffolk police say the three drifted about a mile from their boat after going swimming but had gone too far to get back.
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LIRR labor leaders fault MTA plan for East Side Access
The labor leaders are balking at an MTA proposal to hire outside contractors to run the LIRR's new East Side Access terminal in Manhattan — a plan they say would deny jobs to LIRR union workers and create a new layer of bureaucracy.
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Here's why you need to try Japanese barbecue
Japanese grilling and hot-pot cooking may be new to Long Island, but not for long, if this Bay Shore restaurant has anything at all to say about it.
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Snap the perfect selfie at one of these sunflower fields
If you're a fan of the sunflower, this is your chance to get up close and personal to thousands of them.
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Self-serve wine bar opens in Port Jefferson
To go with the wine, you'll find charcuterie boxes, savory dips and chips, and fondue featuring cheese, chocolate and doughnuts.
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Who's playing Jones Beach this summer, fall
From the Jonas Brothers to Alanis Morissette, Jimmy Buffett to Zac Brown Band, there's a show for everyone this season.
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Set sail with these boat cruises from Oyster Bay to Montauk
You can see the sunset, relax with a glass of wine or take a swim on these boats that offer public tours and private charters.
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LI winery finder: Plan your getaway now
Winery Finder will give you everything you need to know about LI’s wine country.
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New water trampoline debuts in Montauk
MTK Cruises has added a water trampoline to its offshore options.
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Make your own style at these LI events and classes
A jewelry pop-up, a flower crown class and more events.
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Splash parks on LI to visit this summer
Cool off and splish splash at Long Island's water parks.
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She went into labor while making an egg sandwich in her bake shop
At Hometown Bake Shop, family influences items across the menu, including the Bubbe, Buela and Nonna. "My food, every aspect of it, is a thankfulness to them," says owner Danna Abrams.
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Check out 11 Long Island downtowns then and now
While Long Island's downtowns have evolved over the years, many of the shops have retained a vintage feel, and landmarks remind communities of their deep histories.
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This is why your mail is late on LI
Trump-era changes to traditional mail delivery along with the pandemic are behind a postal slowdown on Long Island, experts say, while consumers face delays receiving monthly checks like Social Security or late fees for bills marked late by creditors.
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Life expectancy gains bring hope
People are living close to ten years longer than they did in the 1950s because of improved lifestyles and health care.
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When LI was a visit to 'the country'
What will never be gone are my photographs and memories of what Long Island was like long ago.
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Prosecute those who created opioid problem
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Cops say they believe triple killing in Farmingville was targeted attack
Police continued to search for suspects and did not reveal a motive in the slayings.
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Sanitation worker dies after collision in Cedarhurst
Henry Owens, 66, who worked for Sanitary District 1 in the Town of Hempstead, was thrown from a garbage truck in Cedarhurst when it was hit by a semitractor-trailer, police said.
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Full rate impact of green-energy transition remains unclear
Billions in new investments are planned for the grid, while old plants will be retired. How will those costs balance out, and will customers pay more?
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WWII vet who helped build barracks on Okinawa honored
William Gomez, a former resident of Brentwood and Bay Shore who served in the Navy Seabees, received a commemorative pin on the deck of the museum aircraft carrier USS Midway.
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LI-raised 'Glee' star Jenna Ushkowitz says 'I do' in L.A.
The Tony Award-winning Broadway producer married boyfriend of three years David Stanley Saturday in Los Angeles.
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Browns River dredging 'long overdue,' state senator says
State Sen. Alexis Weik says the $2 million project for Browns River, a key waterway for boaters and businesses, is awaiting funding and permit approvals from several agencies.
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LI's 7-day positivity rate above 2%, data shows
The 2.08% seven-day positivity rate for Long Island was the highest since April 28, state health department data shows. Less than a month ago, on June 29, the seven-day rate was 0.35%.
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Zolotic gives U.S. first gold medal in women's taekwondo
Ulugbek Rashitov won Uzbekistan's first Olympic taekwondo gold medal in taekwondo
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USA’s Olympic men’s basketball win streak stopped at 25
France dealt the U.S. a major blow in basketball once again
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Kalisz wins first American gold medal of Tokyo Games
Chase Kalisz won the first American medal of the Tokyo Games with a gold in the men’s 400-meter individual medley
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LI's O'Brien helps U.S. women's eight boat win heat
O'Brien's boat edged Romania to win the heat and advance directly to Friday morning's 10:05 final, which will be 9:05 Thursday night back on Long Island.
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Bipartisan group says it expects infrastructure bill vote this week
Democrats including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) have been pressing for a larger share of funding for public transportation.
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WWII vet who helped build barracks on Okinawa honored
William Gomez, a former resident of Brentwood and Bay Shore who served in the Navy Seabees, received a commemorative pin on the deck of the museum aircraft carrier USS Midway.
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Fauci: U.S. going in 'wrong direction' as COVID-19 rates increase
Should the federal government encourage Americans to resume wearing masks, even if vaccinated? Fauci said the question is under "active consideration" but said for now the CDC will defer to local officials.
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Pelosi appoints 2nd GOP critic of Trump to Jan. 6 committee
Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, as the two committee's Republicans, both selected by the leader of the opposition party. Kinzinger and Cheney were among the 10 House Republicans to vote for Trump's second impeachment.
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What to watch for in the drive to pass a $4T infrastructure package
Schumer is pursuing two tracks: $579B for bridges, roads and other traditional infrastructure and $3.5T for social infrastructure.
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Cryptocurrency 101: What you need to know
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Best-selling author Megan Miranda talks about her new mystery novel
Posted July 21, 2021
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