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Richard Schaffer, also Babylon Town supervisor and Spota's longtime friend, is expected to take the stand today.
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In May, a judge vacated Bush's conviction. He had served 33 years in prison.
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The upgrades are meant to beautify the half-mile commercial and residential strip and make it safer for pedestrians.
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MTA officials said the proposed new cashless policy would be a "pilot" program for the LIRR, but not for sister railroad Metro North.
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Syracuse suspends fraternity after report of racial slur
Syracuse University suspended a fraternity and shut down social activities for all other fraternities for the rest of the semester pending an investigation.
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Riverhead tables resolution on facility's environmental impact
Delay on decision prompted by residents' concerns regarding solar project in Calverton.
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John F. McTigue, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Forces, was honored by relatives, strangers and veterans at a wake in Wantagh.
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The New York senator called on Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to stop carrying Chinese-made, over-the-counter drugs that could have harmful materials.
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The North Shore Rail Trail is scheduled to be completed by 2021.
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DPW and clerical employees will get raises, an increase in longevity payments and paid leave for cancer screenings.
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Here are a few places Long Islanders on a budget can fly to in a pinch this fall from MacArthur Airport.
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In 2019, 5-year-olds have more fast-paced options.
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Here are a few worthwhile seal walks and cruises where you can catch sight of the pudgy pinnipeds.
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You can drink in the beauty of art -- literally.
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The holiday season on Long Island is filled with lights and festivities. The area's many museums, historic sites, theaters and towns host parades, festivals, shows, tree and menorah lightings and more.
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Skip the crowds skating at Rockefeller Center and Central Park this season and practice your spins, jumps and crossovers on local ice.
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If you have a list and are checking it twice, it's time to put it to good use at New York City's holiday markets. Here are six to explore.
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Officials search for answers to scallop die-off
They're also weighing emergency fixes such as moving juvenile scallops to safer waters.
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Age isn't slowing down these LI softball players
For dozens of Long Island retirees, their playing days are from over, as they travel the country playing in softball tournaments as far away as Nevada and Utah.
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Babylon Village bans Airbnb rentals
Lawmakers cite "transient populations" and "blight" in voting unanimously to restrict short-term stays.
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An acknowledgment: Newsday missed a critical chance to lead
The editorial board supported Levittown's creation in 1947, but didn't speak out against racial covenants.
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OPINION
Podcast: Newsday's push for LevittownArchives help tell how the paper and the development grew up together.
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EDITORIAL
Segregation's stain can be overcomeNewsday's extensive investigation revealed evidence of racial steering. Such discrimination must end.
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Residents and officials say a proposed automobile storage yard could threaten groundwater supplies in nearby neighborhoods.
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A co-founder said the group has 500 members and seeks to build community awareness, foster togetherness.
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Rain is likely tonight, mainly after 9 p.m. The chance of precipitation is 60%.
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The man was not wearing a helmet as he drove a Yamaha ATV near his home when he lost control of the vehicle and fell off, police said.
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A digital divide remains between younger and older Americans, but it's narrowing.
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Alan Mancini drives a lot of customers around Long Island. But what he has with "Rosie" and her longtime friend Mary Ann is different.
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A committee launched the search after former CEO Winnie Mack left following a six-month stint.
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Are Long Islanders limiting themselves and thinking too small about overcoming local challenges? We want to hear your big ideas for the future of Long Island.
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Investigations
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A teen scribbled “503” on paper, he said, out of pride for his home country. It started troubles that landed him in custody for months on evidence a judge found flawed.
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A mom trains her kids to go quiet when someone knocks. A sexually abused teen holds back on telling police. Why? Fear of deportation.
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Tons of contaminants were illegally deposited at Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood and West Hills County Park in Melville. The "mastermind" in one crime got jail. In the other, no one has had to do much more than clean it up.
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Two immigrants fell in love and rebuilt their lives on LI. He was deported, which she saw as “the end of our story.” But he had other plans.
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Statistics on retirement savings can be sobering, but some people learn how to make the most of their later years.
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The decline means encouraging more reverse commuters to travel from New York City to LI jobs will be critical to filling hiring needs, the study says.
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Many LI millennials with high student loan debt are walking a financial tightrope, forcing them to put off buying a home, a car and even getting married and having kids, experts said.
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The Jets improved to 3-7, with all three wins coming against NFC East opponents.
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Though he knows he threw a bad interception, his four touchdown passes were a career high and the offense improved under his leadership.
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Cizikas will play in his 500th game on Tuesday at Pittsburgh, and Nelson will reach 500 against the Penguins on Thursday at Barclays Center.
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The 21-year-old Andersson had only one assist in 17 games for the Rangers while mostly playing on the fourth line.
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The Knicks center has provided energy and tough play off the bench in his two games back since missing three games with a concussion.
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Griffin had his first 100-yard receiving game, finishing with five catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.
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Nic Claxton and Dzanan Musa also had key roles in the Nets' rally on Saturday to defeat the Bulls.
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Polio-like disease hits three kids on LI
"One moment my little girl is fine and healthy and doing gymnastics and swimming, and the next minute she's fighting to be OK," says one of the mothers.
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Medicare is the federal health insurance plan, with Part B covering doctor visits, tests and screenings, as well as other outpatient services.
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Several residents at a state Health Department meeting called for more studies on why three central Suffolk communities have high rates of cancer.
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Cuomo signed the law after a rise in young people in New York using vaping and tobacco products.
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Cecilia St. Arromand said she "didn't think twice" when a nurse approached her about donating the organs of her husband Marc.
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Miller scored three goals to lead Jericho boys soccer to a win over Greece-Athena of Rochester in the Class A state championship at Middletown High School.
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Elizabeth Shields finished a cross from Gianna Cacciola midway through the second half and Ashley Borriello scored into an empty net in the final minute to clinch Shoreham-Wading River's first state title
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Alex Garcia, Juan Gomez, Sergio Ventura and Brandon Yanez scored in a 4-0 win over Fairport in the Class AA title game and every player on the roster saw action as the Indians earned their first state crown since 2010.
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The Trojans came up short of defending their state crown, falling to Lakeland in a rematch of last year's final.
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The Red Devils came together to go from a team that finished second in its own league to a squad that finished second in the state.
