Presidential Debate
After the first presidential debate was panned so widely that organizers introduced a mute button, the final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden was far more civil.
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Gov. Cuomo said state residents can expect to continue hearing about local coronavirus spikes leading to designations of "micro-clusters" or hot spots by zones, and restrictions to prevent spread.
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The Suffolk police have long argued the release of the recordings would interfere with its homicide investigation into the still unsolved killings of 10 people whose bodies were found near Gilgo, Oak and other beaches.
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The Hempstead Police Reform and Reinvention Committee will hold its first meeting next week in response to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's June executive order mandating reform among 500 police departments statewide.
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Gary Melius said that he has taken back his application to Huntington Town to construct 90 condominiums on the castle's front lawn.
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The public hearing, in the aftermath of Newsday's investigative series, "Long Island Divided," addresses discrimination against Black and Hispanic homebuyers with a task force set to offer recommendations by year's end to reduce the problem.
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GOP to Curran: Don't delay $75 million debt payment
Republicans rejected a plan by the Democratic county executive to delay the payment, saying better-than-expected sales tax revenues will permit payment this year.
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The hearing scheduled for December 21st at the federal court in Central Islip would see both federal prosecutors and defense attorneys question Singh before U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack.
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Spencer, a physician, was arrested Tuesday after he attempted to trade oxycodone pills for sexual favors with a woman he thought was a sex worker, Suffolk County prosecutors said.
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A former backstretch employee deliberately released a racehorse from its stable at Belmont Park in July as retaliation for being fired by the filly's trainer, Nassau prosecutors said.
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The last-mile warehouse in the Hamptons Business District would have 50 employees readying packages for delivery to East End customers.
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The drug cut the time to recovery by five days — from 15 days to 10 on average — in a large study led by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
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Companies turn to branded products to connect with customers and recognize employees, which is helping lessen COVID-19's blow to the promotional products industry.
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Nassau County fire marshals found unsafe conditions at the haunted attraction over the weekend.
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The state now has protections in place for residential and commercial tenants until Jan. 1, 2021.
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The aquarium is celebrating with treats and penguins dressed in costume.
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Takes on the presidential debate from Newsday's editorial board and columnists
Members of Newsday’s editorial board and columnists chatted live as the presidential candidates debated on Oct. 22.
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Spencer should resign from Suffolk legislature
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Young LI voters on race and policing ahead of 2020 election
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Meet the candidates and see where they stand on issues, whether you're voting by mail, voting early or voting on Election Day.
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Election law provides for security measures, such as barring campaigning closer than 100 feet from the poll entrance.
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Early voting begins Saturday at 26 sites in Nassau and Suffolk and continues until Nov. 1.
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The "Drive 'N Drag Halloween" show features "RuPaul's Drag Race" stars.
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Corn mazes now come complete with trivia games, haunted characters and more.
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The experience features witchcraft-themed cocktails.
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Celebrate spooky season with younger revelers.
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Johnnie's Car Wash on Oak is mixing scares with suds.
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Follow along for developments from the second and final debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump and reactions to them.
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After the first presidential debate was panned so widely that organizers introduced a mute button, the final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden was far more civil.
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Around 200 people are inside the massive college arena where President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in their second and final debate. One of those 200 is controlling a mute button.
