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Forecast: Elsa to arrive early Friday on LI with winds, heavy rain
Weather service issues tropical storm watch, says system could "reintensify" as it moves into the tristate region, bringing 2-3 inches of rain.
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Woman intends to sue Suffolk police over treatment at Dix Hills shooting
Cindy M. O'Pharrow, president of Cops N' Kids Long Island, tearfully recounted her June 27 interaction with officers from the Suffolk County Police Department, which has opened an internal affairs investigation.
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State shutting Brentwood mass vaccination site
The closure will take effect after vaccinations are given Friday. The state is also closing the mass vaccination site at the Javits Center in Manhattan, as well as one in upstate Ulster.
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The buzz in Lynbrook: Couple nears settlement over seized bees
A Lynbrook couple has reached a tentative settlement for $50,000 with the village four years after officials and village police seized a beehive from their backyard.
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LI libraries say they plan to keep, expand free outside Wi-Fi zones
Dozens of Long Island public libraries plan to keep or expand free Wi-Fi zones they set up during the pandemic to cover their parking lots and nearby parks.
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Combat veteran receives another support dog
Pancake, a 3-month-old Pomeranian puppy, was a bundle of energy Wednesday in the arms of new owner Phoebe Ervin, a retired Army combat veteran who served in the Gulf and Iraq wars.
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'Grateful that we're all alive': Medical workers, first responders honored
Thousands of spectators lined up for New York City's long-promised ticker-tape parade to honor the pandemic's medical personnel and first responders.
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Riverhead board: Town won't opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries, consumption sites
Riverhead town board members said their vote would mean giving the town more local control over how marijuana was dispensed and consumed.
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LI Haitian leaders after assassination: What now?
Confusion over the island nation's future was mixed with sadness among Long Island's Haitian community leaders after the president's assassination.
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Professor recounts history of opioid epidemics in trial against makers, distributors
"We have been here before. This country was burned badly by the opioid epidemic of the late 1800s. We learned lessons from that," Courtwright said under direct examination by Hunter Shkolnik, an attorney for Nassau County.
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Latest TikTok hopefuls: 'Our Filipino Grandma' ... and Curran
Viral sensation Leonora "Nora" Sangalang of East Meadow and her grandson Jeffrey Juarez were honored with citations from Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, who also took part in a forthcoming video.
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Fifth man charged in hate crime attack on Jewish man from Lawrence
The attack on Joseph Borgen, of Lawrence, occurred amid clashes in Times Square between supporters of Israel and the Palestinians, police have said.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Global COVID-19 deaths hit 4 million amid rush to vaccinate
The global death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 4 million Wednesday as the crisis increasingly becomes a race between the vaccine and the highly contagious delta variant.
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Is Thursday the new Monday? Flexible working is in flux
Most companies are proceeding cautiously, trying to navigate declining COVID-19 infections against a potential backlash by workers who are not ready to return.
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Survey: 4 out of 10 employers will fire employees for not returning to office
A new survey from Digital.com shows employers and employees are not on the same page when working from home.
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A pandemic clothing purge is on as normal life resumes in U.S.
A wardrobe purge is on for some as vaccinations have taken hold, restrictions have lifted, and offices reopen or finalize plans to do so.
Long Islanders' Favorites
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Worst brown tide in years threatens Great South Bay
Newsday tells you what you need to know about algae blooms in Suffolk County and how to make a difference in fighting them.
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Suffolk cop pauses traffic stop, buys a new car seat for driver's son
During the stop, the driver told Officer Pete Zotos that he couldn't afford a new car seat for his son. So Zotos had the man follow him to a Walmart, where the officer bought a new one.
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What's new, hot on the North Fork this summer
The North Fork is bustling with classic spots and new opportunities to dine and unwind this summer.
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Boating safety can be better
With Long Islanders back on the move, out on the water, lessons learned from the latest tragedies draw a special urgency.
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Filler: Lifesaving venture begins with a call
The gift of an organ donation is an action many of us can take.
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Nassau union contract might apply to pandemic
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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New fish market, cafe opens in Westhampton Beach
If it wasn't caught in Long Island waters — or hauled in by a boat that docks on Long Island — you won't find it here.
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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.
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Update your outdoor spaces this summer with these 15 products
Take the color scheme from the indoors and bring it outside.
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Outdoor summer pop-culture market series kicks off this weekend
The event brings a mix of video games, animé, cosplay, comic books, sci-fi and pop culture.
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Cool off: Public swimming pools on LI
Public pools across Long Island welcome residents (and sometimes, guests) to take a swim in the safety of lifeguard-staffed facilities.
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5 new things to do on Fire Island this summer
Not known for changing often, there are new things to try on Fire Island.
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Activities your teen will want to try this summer on LI
Teens are all about making up for what they may have missed out on last summer.
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LI winery finder: Plan your getaway now
Winery Finder will give you everything you need to know about LI’s wine country.
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Oyster Bay man charged with DWI; all LIE lanes reopened
An Oyster Bay man was charged with driving while intoxicated after his car allegedly caused a crash that sent a tow truck driver to the hospital in critical condition.
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'We're of the sea': This oyster farmer loves every moment of his work
"We've been fishermen and whalers since time immemorial," Jonathan Smith said of the Shinnecock tribe. "I believe that's where my passion comes from for oyster farming."
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Restaurant turns out high-quality eats from renovated 1850s farmhouse
You need to try the fried chicken thigh sandwich.
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James Kallstrom, led FBI probe into crash of TWA 800, dead at 78
Kallstrom gained national prominence when leading the FBI's New York office and heading up the probe into the explosion off the coast of East Moriches that killed all 230 passengers and crew aboard.
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Police: Nassau Expressway partially closed for a week after tanker overturns
Police said the cause of the incident remains under investigation. No charges had been filed.
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Scotch? Raw garlic? What helped these LIers live to see 100
While genetic composition plays a role in super-long lives, many 100-year-olds credit everything from faith to a daily nightcap.
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Sea Cliff completes purchase of utility's waterfront property
Purchase was part of a previous settlement with the water utility. One idea for the property is a performing arts center.
