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Four haunted car washes to drive through this Halloween season
Last year, the haunted attraction in Copiague was so popular, lines were close to three hours to get in.
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Family-friendly Halloween walk- and drive-thrus on LI
Looking for a Halloween weekend activity the family can enjoy? These trails aren't too spooky.
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Retired friends open coffee and pastry shop in Amityville
The pastry case features a lineup of bagels, muffins and bars in configurations such as coconut, peanut butter and chocolate or Oreo.
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20+ Halloween attractions on LI to visit this weekend
Haunted houses, car washes and more: Here's what's up on LI this Halloween.
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Where to celebrate Halloween on LI: Costume parties, trivia nights and more
This year, the holiday falls on a Sunday, giving Long Islanders a full weekend to enjoy the festivities.
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Free Trunk or Treat Halloween event returns to Uniondale
The event will feature vendors, fall decorations and, of course, candy.
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You can skip the lines at these LI haunted houses. Here's how.
Halloween attractions are known for bringing the lines. Several are now offering fast passes.
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Hands-on museum exhibits for kids to explore this fall
They'll feel as if they're stepping foot on Mars at the Cradle of Aviation
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With Galloping Friar, tradition sits high in the saddle at St. Anthony's
If you didn’t know better, it would appear that the 14-year-old student from Northport was getting a head start on Halloween.
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Stony Brook Medicine to open outpatient center in former Sears
The health care system will turn the department store into a multi-specialty patient care center, with the first phase set to open next spring.
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Feds: Rapper Fetty Wap, 5 others charged with running drug trafficking ring on LI and NJ
Fetty Wap is one of six men charged with running a major drug trafficking ring that distributed more than 100 kilograms of deadly opioids, including fentanyl and heroin, on Long Island and in New Jersey, federal prosecutors said.
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Long Island malls at the crossroads: Some will adapt — and some will not survive
The pandemic has accelerated the move to online shopping, leaving owners scrambling for new types of tenants.
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Our endorsements for the 2021 election
A look at who Newsday's editorial board is supporting this election season.
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Glimmers of a sane republic
Tough road lies ahead, but survey finds Americans share common values.
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For the AG, it's facetime
The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.
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Ex-NYPD cop in murder-for-hire plot sentenced to 48 months in prison
Valerie Cincinelli was sentenced Friday to serve 48 months in prison for obstructing a grand jury investigation into her plot to hire a hit man to kill her estranged husband and the 13-year-old daughter of her boyfriend.
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GOP lawmakers are prime actors in Curran, Blakeman race
Nassau Republicans have been using their only bully pulpit — the GOP-controlled Nassau County Legislature — as they seek to counter the influence of Curran's office.
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Forecast: Rainy fall day
The heaviest of the rain should clear by early tomorrow morning, but there is a slight chance of showers after 3 p.m. during trick-or-treating.
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Curran budget clears Nassau County Legislature
The Nassau County executive's $3.5 billion budget plan cleared the legislature after lawmakers failed to override Curran's veto of a dozen GOP amendments.
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7 LI tennis teams grapple with vaccination restrictions at state tourney
At least one team in contention for the girls team championships in Queens said it will not be able to send its regular lineup because of the city's partial vaccination requirements.
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Man shot, injured after teens get in fight in Wyandanch
The teens were fighting on Jamaica Avenue between 32nd and 31st streets Friday afternoon when family members of the teens arrived and a man shot the victim, police said.
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Harry Styles to play first concert at UBS Arena
This gig marks the final night of Styles' "Love on Tour" show, which has been ongoing since Sept. 4.
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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Early voting for the Nov. 2 election ends Sunday, with Nassau executive and DA races in both counties leading the ballot. See who's running and where they stand on the issues.
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Nassau County executive's race: Finances, assessment are top issues
Incumbent Democrat Laura Curran touts a drop in major crimes and recent budget surpluses. Republican Bruce Blakeman, a Hempstead Town councilman, is attacking Curran on reassessment.
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Kaminsky and Donnelly square off to take Singas's seat
Madeline Singas was confirmed as a judge to New York State's Court of Appeals back in June, leaving the Nassau County district attorney's office seat for the taking. Newsday's Faith Jessie has more on this race.
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Sini and Tierney battle over who's toughest on crime
Suffolk County district attorney Tim Sini is seeking election to a second term. He's facing off against Ray Tierney, a former federal and Suffolk County prosecutor. Newsday's Faith Jessie has more on the race.
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Laura Curran, Bruce Blakeman answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Hear what the candidates running for Nassau County executive had to say as they answered questions from Long Islanders during a Newsday Live virtual town hall event.
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DA Tim Sini, Ray Tierney answer LIers' questions in virtual town hall
Hear what the candidates running for Suffolk County district attorney had to say as they answered questions from Long Islanders during a Newsday Live virtual town hall event.
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U.S., EU reach agreement to settle rift over Trump-era tariffs
The U.S. and European Union have reached an agreement to settle their diplomatic rift over Trump-era steel and aluminum tariffs, the White House announced Saturday, as President Joe Biden is in Rome attending the Group of 20 summit.
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Supreme Court declines to block Maine vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in Maine to block a vaccine mandate that went into effect Friday.
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U.S. wages jump by the most in 20 years
Inflation bites into worker gains, even as the pay increases are spurring people to quit their jobs for ones that pay better.
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FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week.
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Biden's Vatican meeting with Pope Francis runs into overtime
The world's two most prominent Roman Catholics ran overtime in talks expected to cover the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, poverty and more.
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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Bruce Blakeman answer LIers' questions ahead of election
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What parents need to know about COVID-19 vaccines and young kids
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