Tracking the coronavirus
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Some public health experts have said the president's plan of 100 million shots in 100 days should just be the start but "we're not going to stop there," says Ron Klain, Biden's chief of staff.
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Nassau and Suffolk's seven-day average was 6.99% on Saturday, the highest region in the state, just above 6.85% in mid-Hudson and 6.74% in the capital region — but New York's overall rate of new coronavirus cases continues a downward trend.
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Several school districts on Long Island said they had spent money to aid students' mental health, from hiring additional counselors to adding in-person days back to the school calendar.
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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.
Top Stories
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Top Dems: Trump impeachment still a priority
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Congress must quickly move on President Biden's proposed coronavirus relief bill, the confirmation of cabinet nominees and Trump's impeachment trial.
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He will need to keep his caucus unified as he moves to advance President Biden's ambitious agenda.
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With snow expected on Long Island Tuesday and temperatures expected to top out in the upper 30s, Newsday's Steve Langford spoke with Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin about the town's level of preparedness.
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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.
Long Island takeout has never looked — or tasted — this good. From the best burger deal, to the best deconstructed ramen, here's where to place your next order.
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In most cases it appears a BB gun was used to shoot the windows from vehicles but at least home is also damaged, Suffolk police say.
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Woman's body found on island in Great South Bay
Suffolk County police say they are investigating the death of the woman, although they said they do not believe it was the result of a criminal act.
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Hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles have washed ashore this season from Massachusetts to Long Island after floating helplessly for weeks. About half will not survive, one rescuer says.
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Brentwood man killed in Southern State Pkwy. crash
Christopher Gutierrez, 21, was traveling east near Exit 40 at about 12:45 a.m. when his vehicle, a 2017 Subaru, left the road and struck the tree line, police said.
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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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Babylon officials created it to address boating safety concerns, but residents who rent and maintain the docks along Mayhew Avenue say they should have an option to buy the boat slips, and one resident has filed a lawsuit.
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Pay it forward with a Post-it at this 'coffee joint'
Customers use the Post-its to write words of encouragement and hope before sticking them to the board. Then, they can be used to redeem a free coffee. Read more
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An individual seeking a shot based on work status, must provide proof such as an employee ID card, and someone going because of his or her age must bring a government-issued ID with a date of birth, the state says.
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Call it a midwinter hibernation — taking a short break can be a smart move for businesses that can afford it.
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The next federal COVID-19 package must help avoid what happened in Hempstead.
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More wisely distributing COVID-19 vaccinations will lessen the chaos and ease persistent fears.
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Aren't there times that turning the other cheek is the wrong direction?
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From Jones Beach to Billy Joel, see how well you know Long Island’s iconic people and places.
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David's Cookies has been operating as a mail-order company since 1987, but now it's back with two local storefronts.
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An odd couple: prep and punk collide at the store, which opened in November.
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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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Homeowners are redesigning as the lines between home, office and school blur.
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Keep the fun going this season by checking these activities off your winter bucket list.
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Here are seven small-to-medium-sized resorts within 125 miles of Long Island.
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Turn back time with Sugar Babies, Spaldeens, Silly Putty and more.
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Education & COVID-19: What do schools need now?
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Dr. Anthony Fauci answers LIers' questions about COVID-19 vaccines
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