Cuomo, a third-term Democrat who had once vowed to "bring back integrity" to state government, said he could no longer serve because his tenure had become a distraction following an attorney general's report that found he had sexually harassed 11 women. Newsday's Faith Jessie and Yancey Roy report.
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A former congresswoman from Western New York, the low-profile lieutenant governor will take over after Gov. Cuomo steps aside in two weeks.
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Andrew Cuomo has had a fairly long political career, from his time as U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Clinton administration to New York state's 56th governor. Here are photos from his time in those roles, as well as prior.
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Former DA sentenced
"I hope not to die in prison alone," former Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota told the federal judge who then sentenced him. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.
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Curran vetoes bill allowing first responders to sue
The Nassau County executive vetoed legislation to give first responders the right to sue under the county Human Rights Law when they face "discrimination."
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DA: Alleged MS-13 member gets 20 years to life for machete slaying in Massapequa Preserve
Antonio Cullal and other MS-13 gang members lured the victim to the preserve in 2017 with "promises of sex and marijuana" then "viciously hacked him to death with a machete," the district attorney said.
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Mask debate heats up as students set to return to LI schools
As Long Island school districts consider whether to require indoor masks for students and staff when campuses reopen, Suffolk County health officials recommend indoor masking while Nassau officials say each district should decide on the issue.
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Kaminsky gains Long Beach police union endorsement in Nassau DA bid
The Long Beach police union backed Kaminsky, the Democratic nominee for Nassau district attorney running against Republican Nassau County Assistant District Attorney Anne Donnelly of Garden City.
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Rent relief program picks up speed; more applicants sought
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Michael Hein encouraged more New Yorkers who lost income during the pandemic and are still of limited means to seek the assistance, which can cover up to 15 months of rent.
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Officials: Four Block Island wind turbines out for repair
In a statement, Danish wind-energy giant Orsted, which owns Block Island Wind Farm, described the efforts to fix the problem as "our ongoing routine summer maintenance" and the turbines should be back up in 'several weeks.'
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Man alleges autistic son was abused at Smithtown group home, files lawsuit
A Mattituck man alleges in a state lawsuit seeking unspecified damages that at the Developmental Disabilities Institute his son was subject "to a litany of physical and psychological abuses."
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After 60 years in business, this famous roadside eatery is expanding
The much-loved East End spot plans to open a new location this fall.
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Cops: Two dead in separate overnight shootings on LI
The two men were found shot about six hours apart, one in Huntington Station and the other in Hempstead, police said.
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Long Island CEO tells why he's requiring vaccines
"I can have an employee mad at me. But at least I have an employee that's alive," says Joseph Alagna, CEO of Joseph Gunnar & Co. in Uniondale.
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Forecast: NWS issues heat advisory starting Wednesday
The National Weather Service warned of high heat and humidity starting Wednesday and building through the end of the work week for almost all of Long Island.
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LIRR service 'on or close' to normal after person struck in Floral Park
The official MTA website is reporting service is "on or close" to normal on the Ronkonkoma, Hempstead and Oyster Bay branches after the earlier cancellations and delays.
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Day into night in Rockaway Beach: Plan your getaway
New York City's coolest beach community has much to lure daytrippers, from thrift stores and surfing to Peruvian ceviche and shaved ice.
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Where to get great gelato on LI
Even if you've eaten your fill of ice cream, there's always room for gelato.
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Wineries, restaurants and more to explore on the North Fork
The North Fork is bustling with classic spots and new opportunities to dine and unwind this summer.
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Ride the new Ocean Parkway bike path, from start to finish
Pace yourself with these must-see stops along the way.
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Dogs available for adoption now on LI
Here are pups of all ages available for adoption from several local shelters.
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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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Guide to all of LI's beaches from the well known to the hidden gems
Jones Beach, Long Beach, Robert Moses and more Long Island beaches to explore this summer.
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5 coastal destinations in the Northeast for LIers to visit this summer
Travel to five places no more than five hours away from LI that provide their own takes on life near the Atlantic Ocean.
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Nearly 31,000 LI educators make six figures; see how your district stacks up
Education advocates say pay scales that provide tens of thousands of public school professionals on Long Island with annual salaries of $100,000 or more are necessary to recruit and retain staff in one of the nation’s most expensive regions to live.
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Some LIers still hesitant, say they will not get the vaccine
As public officials urge Long Islanders to get vaccinated, residents of four ZIP codes with some of the lowest vaccination rates — Hempstead, Mastic Beach, Roosevelt and Shirley — spoke with Newsday about their hesitancy to get the shot.
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Nassau PBA president tried to prevent friend’s arrest for allegedly stalking ex-cop’s wife
“Yeah, I do wanna squash it,” James McDermott said in trying to stop the arrest of a high school friend, the recording revealed.
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Sini: Massive Suffolk dog-fighting ring broken up
The dogs were kept in inhumane conditions and raised to fight and kill, often through brutal training techniques and steroids, Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini says.
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The return of the mullet
Barbershops across Long Island have seen an uptick in demand for the "modern mullet" which is sometimes described as "business in the front, rodeo in the back." Newsday reporter Steve Langford has more on this story.
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Hempstead man ordered released after 30 years in prison
Prosecutors must decide if they will retry Christopher Ellis on charges in the 1990 slaying after a judge found the defense at the original trial didn't get crucial evidence.
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LI then and now photos: What's there today?
From classic diners to iconic storefronts, the face of Long Island has changed drastically since the 20th century.
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College hopes to help students get jobs selling pot
Farmingdale State's online certificate program aims to help students get jobs growing, marketing and selling marijuana at New York dispensaries.
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New app offers information on LI waterways, shores
The app, developed by Stony Brook University scientists who study the environment, tracks and displays real-time information about Long Island's waterways and shores.
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Hang ten: Everything you need to get started surfing on LI
A beginner-friendly guide to riding your first wave offshore.
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Senate approves $1T infrastructure bill with 69-30 vote
With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan, a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joining to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden's agenda.
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U.S. vows to isolate Taliban if they take power by force
A U.S. peace envoy brought a warning to the Taliban on Tuesday that any government that comes to power through force in Afghanistan won't be recognized internationally after a series of cities fell to the insurgent group in stunningly quick succession.
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UN climate report: 'Code red for humanity'
Earth's climate is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent, according to a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
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Pentagon to require COVID vaccine for all troops by Sept. 15
Troops often live and work closely together in barracks and on ships, increasing the risks of rapid spreading. And any large outbreak of the virus in the military could affect America's ability to defend itself in any national security crisis.
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Time's Up leader resigns after criticism about Cuomo ties
Time's Up leader Roberta Kaplan resigned today over fallout from her work advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration when the first allegations of sexual harassment were made against him last year.
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LI’s health commissioners answer questions about the delta variant
Posted August 6, 2021
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