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LI school district to file suit over school mask mandate
"Neither the health commissioner nor the new governor, Kathy Hochul, have the power to establish a statewide mask mandate policy as an emergency health measure," the school board president said a meeting Thursday night.
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'I didn't run. I was just in awe.' LIers recall where they were on 9/11
That sunny crisp morning Long Islanders, from students to teachers to commuters, began to learn firsthand about the Sept 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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In the wake of 9/11, they changed careers, found new purpose, forged ahead
The events of Sept. 11 that changed America also set many Long Islanders on life-altering paths. Here are the stories of five of them.
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'Chaos' at Book Revue as store gives away rest of its books after closure
Hundreds swarmed the store today as it gave away the last of its books for free. Book Revue officially closed yesterday after 44 years.
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CDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID
As delta surged in early summer, those who were unvaccinated were 4.5 times more likely than the fully vaccinated to get infected, over 10 times more likely to be hospitalized and 11 times more likely to die, new studies showed.
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Flags outside West Hempstead home pay tribute to FDNY members killed on 9/11
A city firefighter from West Hempstead places 343 flags outside his home every September to honor those from the FDNY killed on 9/11. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.
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'Nobody was thinking about politics': Giuliani, other 9/11 leaders remember
During a leadership forum sponsored by WABC Radio, former Gov. George Pataki, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others remembered the horror of the day and the need to immediately pull together.
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Officials pledge 'massive resources' to keep New Yorkers and visitors safe on 9/11
"I absolutely guarantee the safety of the city tomorrow. Come out and enjoy New York. It's the greatest city in the world," NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks.
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Huntington dedicates pair of plaques to crew who helped with boat rescues on 9/11
James Schneider, captain of the James Joseph 2 fishing vessel, sprang into action with his crew of 13 others and joined other boats that raced to lower Manhattan to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people on Sept. 11, 2001. "I was simply fulfilling my obligation as a captain and an American," he said.
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Pols, community stand in solidarity with Muslims at vandalized mosque
Political leaders, community activists and Muslims across the metropolitan area offered their solidarity to members of the Masjid Faizan-e-Aisha in Hicksville, after a recent act of vandalism at the mosque had shaken many congregants.
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Suffolk: Huntington Town resident had West Nile
The unidentified resident 50, fell ill in August with the disease's symptoms and has since recovered, county health commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott said.
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Police: One motorcyclist killed, another hurt in separate crashes
The crashes forced the closure of two major Suffolk County roadways Friday, police said.
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Hiking, kayaking more: 4 LI parks to explore this fall
Many parks across Long Island offer a wide variety of activities and amenities in addition to the traditional playgrounds.
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North Fork Foodie Tour returns to LI for 15th year
Ticket holders have access to a dozen venues to meet farmers, artisans and chefs who turn out some of the Island's most celebrated foods.
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Indoor water parks close to LI to visit this season
If you're looking to make a splash at an indoor water park, there are plenty just a couple of hours away from Long Island.
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Playgrounds worth the drive on LI
Once you and your little ones are prepped to play at a social distance — consider these places for a day of fun.
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4 off-roading, ATV adventures to take in NYS, Pennsylvania
Adrenaline junkies looking for a thrill this season should consider an ATV adventure.
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Off-season spots to explore this fall: Montauk, Greenport
These days, East End towns are just as welcoming in the fall as they are during the summer season.
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These LI beaches are open past Labor Day
It may be the unofficial end of summer, but some beaches are still open to visitors to enjoy lower parking fees, sun and surf.
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How to spend the day in Long Beach this fall
Long Beach has offerings that extend beyond the summer.
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Top 100 girls soccer players on LI
A look at the top girls soccer players across Long Island high schools for the fall 2021 season.
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Bigger Target now planned for New Hyde Park
Target says it will take over the basement and the two aboveground levels of the former Sears in the Lake Success Shopping Center.
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Fire pits, pizza gardens and more: The ultimate guide to fall dining on LI
As summer's beachside eateries wind down, fall's cozy heated patios, beer gardens and private dining igloos kick back up.
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LI students mark 20th anniversary of 9/11
The ceremony at Oxhead Road Elementary School in Centereach was one of several Friday around Long Island to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
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Forecast: Sunny and warm weekend ahead
Expect sunshine and highs in the 70s and 80s, but it won't quite be beach weather: High surf and rip currents are expected through tomorrow night, forecasters said.
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Top 30 Long Island girls tennis players
A look at the top singles and doubles players in high school girls tennis for the fall of 2021.
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FEMA OKs major disaster declaration for Nassau in Ida's wake
The declaration allows local municipalities to receive financial assistance from FEMA, including repairs to public buildings, debris removal and emergency protective measures, state officials said.
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Suffolk, Nassau get $27.7 million in new opioid settlement
Endo Health Solutions will pay $27.7 million to Nassau and Suffolk, and $22.3 million to New York State to settle a lawsuit in filed by the counties and the state.
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Judge rules in favor of real estate agent facing discrimination charges, state drops case against another
The judge, citing omissions in a state investigation, ruled in favor of an agent facing charges initiated after Newsday's "Long Island Divided" series. A separate complaint against another agent in the project has been dropped by the state agency that oversees the real estate industry.
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Top Italian spot debuts new pies on pizza patio
King Umberto pizzaiolo John Cesarano spent years developing the recipe, which combines the lightness and refinement of a Naples-style pizza with the crunch and crack of a classic New York pie.
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Remembering 9/11: Newsday TV special report
Faith Jessie, Cecilia Dowd and Steve Langford share the personal stories of Long Islanders who have continued to deal with pain and loss for the last 20 years.
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Remembering 497 LIers who died on 9/11
Nearly 500 Long Islanders were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. These are the stories of those who were lost.
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'I didn't run. I was just in awe.' LIers recall where they were on 9/11
That sunny crisp morning Long Islanders, from students to teachers to commuters, began to learn firsthand about the Sept 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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In the wake of 9/11, they changed careers, found new purpose, forged ahead
The events of Sept. 11 that changed America also set many Long Islanders on life-altering paths. Here are the stories of five of them.
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Two decades on, memories of a day still hard to forget
Nearly 1 in 5 who perished after terrorist-hijacked planes hit the World Trade Center were Long Islanders. Across the Island on Saturday, tributes to the nearly 500 victims from Nassau and Suffolk are marking 20 years since the day that changed so much.
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WTC first responders to test device for PTSD
In a clinical study, researchers at Feinstein Institutes will test the impact of an in-the-ear device that stimulates the vagus nerve.
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FDA official hopeful younger kids can get shots this year
Pfizer is expected to turn over its study results on vaccinations for 5- to 11-year-olds by the end of September, and Dr. Peter Marks says the agency hopefully could analyze them "in a matter of weeks."
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Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans
President Biden sharply criticized the roughly 80 million Americans who are not yet vaccinated, despite months of availability and incentives. "We've been patient. But our patience is wearing thin, and your refusal has cost all of us."
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Analysis: Biden's war on virus becomes war on unvaccinated
They're a source of frustration. A risk to their fellow citizens. A threat to the nation's economic recovery.
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About 200 foreigners, including Americans, fly out of Kabul
An estimated 200 foreigners, including Americans, left Afghanistan on a commercial flight out of Kabul on Thursday with the cooperation of the Taliban — the first such large-scale departure since U.S. forces completed their frantic withdrawal over a week ago.
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Los Angeles to require vaccine for all students 12 and up
The Los Angeles board of education voted Thursday to require students 12 and older to be vaccinated against the coronavirus to attend in-person classes in the nation's second-largest school district.
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Could the delta variant disrupt LI teachers’ classroom plans?
Posted August 26, 2021
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