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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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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.
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Some LI real estate brokers say they support tougher enforcement of fair housing law.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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At a special session of the LIPA board Wednesday morning, trustees raised concerns about PSEG's transparency and how quickly it was responding to LIPA's reform requests.
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Both the Hempstead and Wantagh districts showed moderate fiscal stress, based on data from the 2019-20 school year, the watchdog agency said. Four other LI systems received a milder rating.
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He issues a series of executive orders calling for an "all-of-government" approach to tackling climate change.
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The 31-year-old officer, Daniel Vargas, is expected to make a full recovery, the NYPD says.
Tracking the coronavirus
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State: Adult care facilities completing first COVID-19 shots within weeks
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. Read more
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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.
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Diabetes is the second-most-common underlying medical condition for New Yorkers who have died of the coronavirus, and the most common for those under 40, according to New York State Department of Health data.
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?
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COVID-19 vaccines: Answers to your most-asked questions
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Education & COVID-19: What do schools need now?
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