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LIRR: Delays on Babylon branch after person hit by train
Residual delays remain on the Babylon Branch after Long Island Rail Road officials said an unauthorized person was struck by a westbound train at the Bellmore station.
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'Catnip for criminals': Lax oversight cost billions
As much as $79 billion in aid meant for small businesses was stolen by fraudsters in the past year, the SBA inspector general says.
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Discount chain Shoppers World plans 1st LI store
The family-owned chain plans to open a location at Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, IDA records show.
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Classic-rock-themed hot dog joint opens in Bay Shore
Try the deep-fried Springsteen dog or the Fleetwood Mac & Cheese.
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Bethpage accountant sets 555-mile, 10-day charity run
Wai Law, 54, will also be pushing a baby stroller stocked with 50 pounds of supplies on his run along the entire length of the Empire State Trail. He's running to raise fund for Parkinson's research to honor the father of a friend who died after a battle with the disease.
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Queens glassmaker plans to create 30 jobs at a second factory on LI
NY Tempering LLC is seeking tax breaks from the Nassau IDA for 15 years; the company promises to create 30 jobs.
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Isles to host Game 5 watch party at Nassau Coliseum
Tickets, which went on sale to season-ticket subscribers on Sunday, are $10 each and parking will be $5 with a limit of four tickets per purchaser.
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Cops: Man arrested in shooting outside Port Jefferson restaurant
The 20-year-old was arrested Sunday after police say he shot two men outside a Port Jefferson eatery over the weekend.
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Oyster Bay Railroad Museum sets up in new, permanent digs
Visitors to the museum, which is still undergoing restoration work, will now see a ticket office, expanded exhibits, a gift shop and larger model trains in the station where President Theodore Roosevelt disembarked on his sojourns to Sagamore Hill.
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Voters' guide: See who's running and where to vote
Early voting is underway for primaries on June 22. Read all about the candidates who are looking for your vote, and get stances on the issues.
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Centereach called the heart of LI, packed with shopping centers
The Centereach Complex at Hawkins and Hammond roads is among the best parks in the Town of Brookhaven, a councilman says.
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Tokyo Olympics to allow fans at 50% capacity, up to 10,000 people
The decision contradicts Japan's top medical adviser, Dr. Shigeru Omi, who recommended last week that the safest way to hold the Olympics would be without fans.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Large vaccination centers on LI see drop in activity
The number of COVID-19 cases in New York remained low Sunday as officials continue to encourage people to get their shots as soon as possible.
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In real estate, the 'less is more' philosophy is so 2019
A Hamptons real estate agent spent long days learning to make technology work as a selling tool, and she says her "new normal" is here to stay.
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In COVID-19 clinical trials, LIers help to move medicine forward
Nassau and Suffolk residents have joined research projects linked to medical institutions in the region to try to grow understanding about the deadly coronavirus, and best ways to treat it. That effort continues.
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Cuomo: More people vaccinated, as rate of COVID-19 cases declines
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said New Yorkers are "getting back to living, not just surviving" after more than a year of COVID-19 deaths, school and business closures and mandates on masks and social distancing.
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Nassau Police Commissioner Ryder says he won't resign
An emotional Patrick Ryder said he won't resign after growing calls from community activists for him to step down for comments he made in Newsday blaming the so-called "broken homes" of Blacks and Hispanics for the lack of diversity in the police department.
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Nassau Hub project could start by March
According to an "aggressive" new timeline, a project to redevelop the 72-acre Hub property surrounding Nassau Coliseum could break ground as early as March.
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Low vaccination rates may be linked to college students
The Long Island ZIP codes that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo singled out as among those with the state's lowest vaccination rates includes student housing at Hofstra University and LIU Post.
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These 4 LIers in their 20s are already business owners
You might be surprised at who's behind some of those businesses.
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LI's best seafood restaurants
These best bets include come-as-you-are casual clam bars as well as upscale fish houses.
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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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3 moms open new toy store in Long Island village
Argyle Toys will carry many handcrafted items and sustainable toys from women-owned businesses.
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The best ways to see the 'Strawberry Supermoon' on LI
Skywatchers can expect to see a bigger, brighter "supermoon" this month.
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Where to buy houseplants on Long Island
People are craving signs of life, both indoors and out.
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Who's playing Jones Beach this summer
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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East End, Fire Island: Fourth of July getaways to take this holiday
It's officially summer and it's time to celebrate with fireworks, getaways and more Long Island fun.
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Emerging at the top: Meet LI's 13 Extraordinary Seniors
One underwent brain surgery and still maintained a 100 average. Another grew up in poverty in Kenya and is headed to Dartmouth. These are some high school seniors who are navigating adversity and helping their communities.
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Forecast: Hot, hazy, humid first full day of summer; temps in low-to-mid 80s
There's a chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
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Max Temkin, Holocaust survivor, dies at age 99
At 17, he saw his parents and siblings for the last time. After liberation from Buchenwald, he built a life in Queens and Long Island, where as a retiree he helped youths learn about the Holocaust.
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WWII re-enactment highlighted by appearances by Stalin, Churchill, FDR
A World War II re-enactment on Sunday at Old Bethpage Village Restoration featured a simulated tactical assault with volunteers from the Museum of American Armor and a whimsical appearance by actors portraying Stalin, FDR and Churchill. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
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Brookhaven to take part in $1.5B shoreline protection project
Brookhaven officials have formally agreed to take part in the $1.5 billion Fire Island-to-Montauk shoreline protection project, despite raising concerns about its potential impact on some homeowners.
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Police: Good Samaritans, officers aid man who fell in water
Two Good Samaritans who were at the Whitehall Beach in Port Jefferson performed CPR until Marine Bureau officers arrived on scene, Suffolk County police said.
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Meet this hamlet's (reluctant) cleanup man
For more than 20 years, Mel Silverman has been quietly picking up litter and trash along Coram's highways, his own solitary effort to leave his corner of the world better than he found it.
