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Curran bill would provide $375 payments to Nassau residents
The plan would give one-time payments to Nassau households with maximum incomes of $168,900 — or that demonstrate negative impact from COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 case numbers on LI rise again, topping 500
Nassau County registered 243 new cases in test results from Thursday, while Suffolk recorded 266, for a total of 509, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said in a statement.
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Some LIPA employees file claims of harassment, bullying
The complaint cited problems during the high-pressure months after Tropical Storm Isaias. LIPA says it investgated and found the complaint to be 'without merit.'
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NY: 11,025 fully vaccinated people statewide have tested positive for COVID
The data reflects a national uptick in “breakthrough” cases and the spread of the highly contagious delta variant. But the vaccine "still works fantastic in terms of preventing serious complications across the board,” a doctor said.
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Take a little trip to Egypt at new Selden market
Homemade baklava, dried melon seeds, date pulp, frozen falafel mix and hot Egyptian food are among treasures you'll find here.
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Broadway will require masks and proof of vaccination
Audience members will be required to wear masks and provide proof of vaccination for performances through Oct. 31, the Broadway League announced.
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Cops: Man charged in woman's fatal Holtsville stabbing
The boyfriend of a woman who was fatally stabbed last week in Holtsville has been arrested and charged with her killing, Suffolk Police said.
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Educator plans lawsuit, says he was reassigned for 'outspokenness' over book
The lawyer for administrator Charles Schulz alleged Commack school district leaders abolished Schulz's job and reassigned him after he protested the removal of a controversial book from the district's required reading list.
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'Bone guy' mystery solved after LIers find dog treats on their doorsteps with deliveries
For months, pet owners in Ronkonkoma have been finding Milk-Bones on top of packages delivered to their homes. One of them caught the dog-bone Santa in the act this week.
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Officials: One dead in West Islip house fire
A firefighter was also taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with undisclosed injuries, officials said.
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Man suing Burger King, says they fired him over his colostomy bag
A Huntington Station man was fired from his job at Burger King after refusing to tuck in his shirt because it interfered with the operation of his colostomy bag, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday against the fast-food franchise.
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Bribery charges dismissed against Setauket man for WTC work, papers say
The man had been indicted by the state attorney general's office in 2019 along with two other men in connection with an alleged "pay-to-play" arrangement from 2015 to 2017.
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Exploring Port Jefferson: Things to do, restaurants, shopping and more
This waterfront community offers an eclectic menu, a wide range of shopping options, and a vibrant downtown strip with activities for all ages.
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Hidden retailers on Long Island worth the hunt
Find these shops tucked away on Long Island for discounts.
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Family carnivals are back: Put these dates in your calendar
The Feast of St. Rocco is the first up.
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Over-the-top LI hot dogs you need to try
The humble hot dog has gotten a fancy face-lift of late, and can come topped with everything from lobster to Dipsy Doodles.
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Tour the bay houses for a look at Long Island's past
The houses were built by fishermen, baymen and duck hunters.
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10 not-to-be-missed NYC festivals, parades, events this year
Many of New York City's most celebrated events, shows, parades and festivals are scheduled to resume following the shutdowns of 2020.
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Beach resorts, more to explore along the Delmarva Peninsula this summer
Delmarva offers an abundance of inherently safe-distanced, outdoor activities and spectacular scenery.
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7 summer spots to enjoy outdoor live music on LI
Dance, dine or kick back in the sand while live bands perform.
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Where the rich and famous give their private jets a glow-up
For the wealthiest among us who choose to fly in a class by themselves, a Ronkonkoma company will outfit their private jets with all the luxury touches they require, such as hand-loomed silk carpets that cost more than $1,300 a square yard.
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Village police chief to retire with $774G payout for unused sick time, vacation
Mayor Jesse Warren criticized the package, which also includes medical and dental benefits without premium payments for Thomas Cummings, his spouse and other dependents over his lifetime.
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Long Island's first Topgolf has finally arrived. Take a look inside.
Topgolf entertainment complex opened in Holtsville this week.
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COVID fight needs leadership
Rising rates demand state guidance onmasks and vaccines for schools, students
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Now is Biden's best chance to ditch the Iran nuclear talks
Khamenei has the real power in Iran, and he appears to be souring on the prospect of returning to the nuclear deal.
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Just Sayin': How we define freedom
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Family and friends cheer on Olympic rower from Massapequa Park
Family and friends of Kristine O'Brien cheered her on at a local pub as the first-time Olympian from Massapequa Park competed in Tokyo.
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Watch: How Long Islanders have fed the hungry during COVID-19
Long Island food charities have been busy throughout the pandemic, including some new mutual aid efforts that are expanding the way LIers help each other.
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Long Beach to name street for rapper MF Doom
The performer, whose real name was Daniel Dumile, and his younger brother lived on East Hudson Street, between Long Beach and Riverside boulevards, during their younger years.
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Nassau bill would let cops seek damages from protesters
The legislation would add police officers and other "first responders" to the county's Human Rights Law, which protects individuals from discrimination based on their race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.
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High-end, waterfront restaurant opens in Port Jefferson
Take a seat in the dining room and you can take in the whole harbor and the hills of Belle Terre beyond it.
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Check pool filters, trees for Asian longhorned beetles, state DEC says
The long-legged insects have bored into and killed thousands of trees around the country, the DEC says, so it is asking New Yorkers to help out with a late-summer survey.
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Latest tactic in search for Barney the bull: Fertilizer
The search continues 10 days after the 1,500-pound bull escaped from a Moriches farm.
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In Olympic first, men, women swim together in wild medley
The Olympic debut of the 4x-100-meter mixed medley relay lived up to its promise of utter chaos and unpredictability
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Chaotic waters: US stars win, but Dressel won't get 6 golds
Caeleb Dressel has won his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a world record in the 100-meter butterfly
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Biles out of vault and uneven bars; beam and floor possible
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the Olympic event finals on Sunday in the vault and uneven bars
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Great shots from the Tokyo Olympics
Scenes from around Japan as Tokyo hosts the 2020 Summer Olympics from July 20 to Aug. 8, 2021. ...
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Trump urged Justice officials to declare election 'corrupt'
Then-President Donald Trump urged senior Justice Department officials to declare the results of the 2020 election "corrupt" in a December phone call, according to handwritten notes from one of the participants in the conversation.
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IRS must give Trump tax returns to Congress, Justice Dept. says
The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel said the House Ways and Means Committee chairman "has invoked sufficient reasons for requesting the former President's tax information."
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CDC reverses course on indoor masks for parts of U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.
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CDC team: 'War has changed' as delta variant dangers emerge
Recommending masks for everyone and requiring vaccines for doctors and other health workers are among measures the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering, according to internal documents
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Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87
Carl Levin seemed at ease wherever he went, whether attending a college football game back home in Michigan or taking on a multibillion-dollar corporation before cameras on Capitol Hill.
