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Voting begins: Long Islanders decide on board candidates, budgets
Masked Long Island voters showed up at school polling sites Tuesday starting at 6 a.m., weighing in on proposed budgets often featuring tax breaks and spending totaling nearly $14 billion regionwide.
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Former nurse charged with stealing more than 1,400 fentanyl vials, DA says
A former North Shore University Hospital cardiac unit nurse is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing the fentanyl as part of a theft of drugs valued at up to $75,000, prosecutors said.
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Long Islanders react to new mask guidance
Gov. Cuomo said New York will be adopting the CDC's new guidance and regulations on masks and social distancing for vaccinated people. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd spoke with some Long Islanders for the local reaction.
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30 great places to get ice cream on LI
No food sums up summer like homemade ice cream, whether it's a cone on the run, or a sit-down feast of a banana split.
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Cops investigating flag burning, graffiti at mosque
Suffolk police Hate Crimes Unit and Arson Section detectives are investigating the vandalism, which included grafffiti on the flag's base supporting Donald Trump, authorities say.
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Mom who lost child in boating accident urges boaters to sign up for safety courses
Joined by members of the state assembly, she urged local boaters to sign up for what will soon be mandatory boating safety courses for all motorized watercraft operators, the result of Brianna's Law, which took effect in 2020.
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Meet 142 of LI's 2021 valedictorians
Get to know more than 100 of the top seniors from high schools across LI. See who had a 120 GPA, who worked with penguins and who’s going abroad.
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Buildings purchase moves Riverhead closer to town square
The town officially closed on the purchase of three East Main Street parcels, giving Riverhead enough space to create a town square connecting Main Street to the riverfront along the Peconic River, Riverhead Town Supervisor Yvette Aguiar said.
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Upcoming Fox network sitcom set on Long Island
Seaford native Liz Astrof created "Pivoting," about three childhood friends who are shocked from their complacency when a fourth unexpectedly dies. It will premiere midseason on Fox.
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NY hunters' 2020 tally of deer, bear at two-decade highs
DEC says the pandemic may have led to more hunting
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Congress OKs bill to fight hate crimes vs. Asian Americans
"Asian Americans have been screaming out for help, and the House and Senate and President Biden have clearly heard our pleas," said Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., who helped lead efforts to pass the bill in the House.
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Adam Sandler plays pickup basketball game on LI
The comic actor was spotted playing hoops at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Cuomo: More than 10 million NYers have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose
Since youths between the ages of 12 and 15 became eligible for the Pfizer vaccination last Thursday, 11,330 on Long Island have received the first of two shots, according to state figures. That includes 6,613 in Nassau County and 4,717 in Suffolk County.
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Reopening puts LI business in squeeze on mask policies
"Folks are really frustrated that they have to become the arbiters of these decisions," said Eric Alexander, founder of the Long Island Main Street Alliance.
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More restaurant seating opening up as state moves to lift restrictions
Coronavirus restrictions in place for more than a year limiting how many people can sit in a restaurant, work out in a gym and shop in a store will be lifted by the state on Wednesday.
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Shots may not work fully for transplant patients, others with immune issues
Millions of immunocompromised Americans, about 3 to 4% of the U.S. population, for whom the shots may not work fully — or at all — are unsure of their place in a country that is increasingly opening up.
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Biden boosting world vaccine sharing commitment by 20M doses
That would add to 60M doses previously approved as the president announced that new COVID-19 cases have declined in all 50 states.
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Cuomo's book deal during pandemic was worth $5.12M
The governor received $3.1 million in advance for the book on his leadership during the COVID-19 crisis.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Excelsior Pass a hot ticket — if you can get one from the state
While some Long Islanders easily have obtained a COVID-19 Excelsior Pass with a few clicks online, others said they can't get one even though they've completed the vaccine process several weeks or months ago.
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Rep. Zeldin: I won't call Biden election 'illegitimate'
The front-runner for the Republican nomination for New York governor says he has a $2.5 million campaign account and support from more than half of the GOP county chairs.
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Explore Huntington's bars, restaurants, shops and more
Huntington has a vibrant downtown, a nationally-recognized working farm, a castle and more.
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Young: Merging struggles is not the answer.
Democrats are mistaken to equate the Palestinian and U.S. civil rights conflicts.
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Cuomo's book deal, Rudy's son, from race to race
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Why meat and dairy corporations are downfall of Biden's climate plan
If Biden can stand up to Big Fossil Fuel, he can stand up to Big Livestock too.
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Where to try authentic Latin American cuisine on LI
Many vibrant cuisines have made their way from Latin America to Long Island. Exploring five of them—from Mexico, El Salvador, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru—is a winding journey full of flavor.
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LI drive-in movie, concert schedule for the spring and summer
Drive-in movies and concerts are springing up around Long Island again this season.
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Babylon Pride Parade returns next month for the second year
Following the success of last year's inaugural event, the parade returns this June.
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Doggie day care and indoor dog parks on LI
Here are some venues that your fury friend can head to for fun and fitness during the day.
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Outdoor workout classes in unique locations to try on LI
Do yoga in the vines or a workout on a paddleboard this summer.
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Things to do this Memorial Day weekend on LI
The Bethpage Air Show returns, Splish Splash reopens and summer fun begins Memorial Day weekend.
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Horseback riding for beginners on LI: Where to go, what to bring
Class options for adults, kids and more are being offered this summer.
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New arcade with 40-plus pinball machines opens in LI mall
A 29-year-old opened the arcade with pinball machines from the last 50 years.
