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Missing woman's family pleads with fiance's family and public for help in search; police release body camera footage
The family of Gabrielle Petito urged the public, and begs the family of their daughter's fiance, to help find the missing woman, saying their "lives are falling apart" not knowing where she is.
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These Long Islanders are willing to be fired rather than get vaccinated
"It's not that I'm against vaccines, but I'm for having the choice of whether I want to put something in my body or not," said one NYC teacher, who's willing to be placed on unpaid leave to avoid a COVID-19 shot.
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Local health officials set to give COVID-19 boosters once U.S. OKs them
Plans hinge on what a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has to say about the booster shots at a meeting Friday, followed by a recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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LI surpasses 1,000 new daily cases of COVID-19
Nassau County registered 480 new cases in test results from Wednesday, while Suffolk County logged 595 cases, for a total of 1,075.
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What to know about the Maritime Festival in Greenport
The first day kicks off with a parade down Main Street
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Amagansett's 'Truck Beach' belongs to oceanfront homeowners, appeals court rules
The state Court of Appeals denied East Hampton Town's motion to appeal the case, ending the yearslong lawsuit pitting the access rights of town residents and commercial fishermen against beachfront property owners.
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Top 50 Long Island boys volleyball players for fall 2021
A look at the top boys volleyball players across Long Island high schools for the fall 2021 season
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What to eat (or not) at LI's first Top Golf
From wings to cheesy macaroni bites, what's worth the calories?
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Confirmed cases of fatal disease in LI deer spread through midges, DEC says
This year, the fatal disease struck deer around the state in late July, instead of the late summer to early autumn, when midges that spread it are plentiful.
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Manhasset School District takes computer network offline after detecting disruption
"It is unclear at this time how long this network disruption will last," acting Superintendent Gaurav Passi wrote in a letter to parents.
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Jennings, Bialik to take turns hosting 'Jeopardy!'
Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will take turns as hosts of "Jeopardy!" for the remainder of the show's 38th season.
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Hauppauge residents to vote on proposed sale of shuttered school
A developer plans to build a luxury senior living community at the now-closed Whiporwil School. The sale requires approval by district residents in an Oct. 21 referendum.
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Long Island's top 100 restaurants of 2021
From Italian to Thai to soul food, the Long Island dining scene has never been more vibrant.
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Fall fairs and festivals to keep on your radar
Apple festivals, street fairs and more events have returned.
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5 classes to try at NY Fit Fest in Long Beach
This year's roster features more than 60 vendors and several classes.
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Pet-friendly spots to take your pup on LI
Dogs are welcome to have their day at a number of Long Island destinations with outdoor spaces.
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Local artists to play music festival at LI brewery
Pine Barrens Jam music fest comes to Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue on Sept. 18.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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Disney on Ice is coming to the new UBS Arena this winter
"Let's Celebrate" will highlight 14 classic and modern Disney stories.
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Don't want to travel to the East End? Check out central fall fun on LI
Fall fun doesn't have to mean a trip out east. Here are some spots west of Riverhead to try this fall.
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Home prices jump 17.6% in Suffolk to new high, 13% in Nassau
Sellers still have the upper hand in Long Island's housing market, with buyers paying a median price of $535,000 in Suffolk and $670,000 in Nassau last month.
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Top 50 field hockey players for fall 2021
A look at the top field hockey players across Long Island high schools this season.
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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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It's politicians, not migrants, who are prolonging the pandemic
Texas and Florida governors have falsely blamed migrants for the spread of the coronavirus.
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Climate change will force people to move
Such migration will be costly, but it can also help reduce the economic damage from climate change.
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Drawing the lines
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Businesses are trying not to pass rising costs on to you. Here's how.
Some restaurants have added hours, some have turned to catering, and some retailers are limiting inventory or turning to local manufacturers.
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'AGT' finale: How did Northwell Health Nurse Choir fare?
The troupe of mostly Long Island health care professionals learned its fate on Wednesday's season-16 finale of the competition show.
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Residents concerned over progress of Coindre Hall's restoration plans
As Phase I of the restoration project continues, some residents say they are not happy with the progress and the possible direction of plans for the historic property in Huntington.
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Sini: Suffolk cop failed to respond to emergency calls
A Suffolk County police officer accused of failing to respond to six calls for police assistance and falsifying reports last year was arrested, the district attorney said.
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Friends issue challenge: Run for Quogue crash survivor's recovery
Fundraiser participants can run, or walk, for a goal of 80 miles, and are encouraged to donate $80 to "Miles for Bri" for Briann Maglio, who remains in critical condition after the crash that killed her boyfriend and four others.
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No more peak fares on the LIRR for the rest of '21, MTA says
The measure to lure riders back comes as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority sees big gains in ridership in recent days.
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Forecast: Cloudy and warm, with chance of storms
Highs should be in the upper 70s today and there is a 50% chance of showers and storms.
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U.S. unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
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Chauvin to be arraigned for alleged civil rights violation
A former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday for allegedly violating the civil rights of a teenager in a separate case that involved a restraint similar to the one used on Floyd.
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SpaceX launches 4 amateurs on private Earth-circling trip
SpaceX's first private flight blasted off Wednesday night with two contest winners, a health care worker and their rich sponsor, the most ambitious leap yet in space tourism.
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Nicholas crawls into Louisiana from Texas, dumping rain
Nicholas weakened to a tropical depression as it crawled from Texas into southern Louisiana on Wednesday, unleashing heavy rain across a landscape where Hurricane Ida destroyed thousands of rooftops now covered with flimsy tarps.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom beats back GOP-led recall
Despite warnings the race would be close, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decisively defeated efforts to kick him out of office, a win the Democrat cast as an endorsement of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his party's liberal values.
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