"This is democracy's day, a day of history and hope and renewal and resolve," Biden said in his inaugural address.
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Latest inauguration news
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- Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: 'Even as we grieved, we grew'
- Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others
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From Donald Trump's departure to Joe Biden's swearing in, here are photos of all of the day's events from Washington.
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LIers express hope for Biden's immigration plan
President Joe Biden will soon introduce legislation that would provide an 8-year path to citizenship for millions of people living in the United States illegally. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.
Tracking the coronavirus
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The city's health commissioner said more than 103,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine were delayed because of distribution issues. The city is asking the federal government to release second doses for use now.
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Discount grocer Lidl is among the growing number of employers giving bonuses or other perks to frontline workers to encourage them to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Officials said town employees should be included in the latest eligibility list for vaccinations to prevent disruptions in public services.
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Staffers are focusing on making appointments with about 4,000 Long Islanders who are 75 and older to receive the COVID-19 shots.
Top Stories
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Cuomo proposes 'two scenario' budget — hinging on D.C. help
The options hinge on whether the federal government provides New York State with $6 billion or $15 billion for pandemic relief, the governor said. Read more
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OTB officials say a video lottery casino in Medford is a Plan B if they are unable to expand Jake's 58 in Islandia.
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Judge Jack Libert, who announced his retirement from the bench, will serve under Supervisor Don Clavin in the $185,000 role.
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The Nashville hot chicken comes in five levels of spice — you'll need to sign a waiver to get the hottest.
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Among the tax-relief measures is one that allows businesses that received PPP loan forgiveness to deduct expenses paid from the proceeds.
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In the phone scam, perpetrators pose as employees threatening to shut off power unless they receive immediate payments, PSEG Long Island officials said.
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SONYMA will increase the minimum down-payment assistance loans from $3,000 to $7,500, state officials said.
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Thomas Fee, 53, was charged with entering the Capitol illegally and with violent entry and disorderly conduct. He surrendered to authorities.
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Convicted drunken driver sentenced in death of retired NYPD detective in Glen Cove crash
Denis Motherway, 85, of Bayville, was heading to a hospital in an ambulette when motorist Alvaro Gutierrez-Garcia's sedan struck the emergency vehicle and made it overturn, according to authorities.
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Police Commissioner Dermot Shea blamed these incidents on a small group of instigators among the otherwise peaceful marchers who had crossed the Brooklyn Bridge from Brooklyn into Manhattan.
Editors' Picks
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The rules would govern the use of parcels in the American Venice neighborhood of Lindenhurst, whose residents said nonresident owners have placed fences, sheds, unregistered boats and debris on the strips of land.
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Side hustles range from painting to delivering food.
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Aside from wings, it offers buttermilk fried-chicken sandwiches, mac-and-cheese, giant pretzels and more.
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The Trump presidency draws to a close
A fitting end to four tumultuous years.
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Regeneron scholars are essential scientists
Regeneron scholars will be key to understanding the world around us.
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One day I will go back to the gym — but not yet
Before the pandemic made "alone together" a slogan for our times, the gym offered precisely that appeal
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LI kids get finance savvy with online Wall Street classes
"I learned what it takes to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange," Shane says. "[We learned] about stocks and IPOs and bonds and the beginning steps of trading." Read more
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He's out to redefine what we think of when we think of soup, trying favorites from Greece, Portugal, Peru and the Philippines.
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Families comfortable taking a quick trip can find socially distanced diversions for the winter break.
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It's extra screentime some parents say they don't mind.
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Thinking about adopting a pet? These Long Island shelter dogs are looking for forever homes.
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Sales are virtual, so you won't see Scouts outside the grocery store.
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The store sells new pieces from brands described as "modern with a vintage edge."
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Pet owners are dressing like their dogs, or conversely, dogs are starting to dress like their people.
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COVID-19 vaccines: Answers to your most-asked questions
Posted January 19, 2021
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