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Diplomat says Trump asked about Ukraine probes
William Taylor revealed the new evidence as the House Intelligence Committee opened extraordinary impeachment hearings.
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Jury selection in the federal case against Thomas Spota and one of his ex-chief deputies concluded.
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The second day of the Riverhead trial of Thomas Murphy focused on the testimony of assistant Boy Scouts leader Robert Dougherty Jr.
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Some state lawmakers said they are looking at possible changes in the aid formula, including the way the state counts impoverished students.
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A new online portal has been set up for customers affected by the moratorium on new hookups.
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A Hempstead Town animal behaviorist said Diane Madden has "irreparably" damaged her reputation.
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Peter Farrell, 72, set sail out of Fire Island Inlet on Oct. 13, but has not seen or heard from since.
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Designated as a farm brewery, 60 percent of ingredients are sourced in-state.
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Tavares is a dad, makes $11 million a year; Isles made the second round of playoffs last year and now are on 12-game points streak.
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Several other vehicles were also damaged by the fire, which swept through a Town of Oyster Bay lot.
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Forget the sleigh; Santa is riding the Long Island Rail Road this holiday season.
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Here are some spots that offer free or cheap things to do for reasonable rates on Long Island.
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A candy business, AirPods and an at-home exam are some ways parents are educating their children about finances.
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Score customized sandwiches, salads and rice bowls topped with your choice of protein.
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From a Mr. Rogers biopic to the final "Star Wars" saga and a big-screen version of "Cats," this holiday season is chock full of great movies.
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Choose one of the following destinations to combine r&r, tourism, and plenty of ale, lager, malt, and stout imbibed right where they were made.
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From New Hyde Park to Montauk, indoor pools are open to the public all winter long.
Editors' Picks
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Restaurants are reworking their menus and fishermen are switching to other fisheries.
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King's decision sets off a scramble for his seat
Liuba Grechen-Shirley and Jackie Gordon are interested for Democrats; Tom Cilmi weighs a run for Republicans.
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Fentanyl seizure is largest in Nassau history, officials say
Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas said the 400 grams of fentanyl seized, valued at $130,000 represented 150,000 potentially fatal overdoses.
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Erdogan should recognize the Armenian genocide
The boldest and wisest course would be for Erdogan to break the decades-old taboo and invoke the G-word himself.
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OPINION
Opinion: A dummy's guide to the impeachment hearingThe first hearing is aimed mainly at laying out Trump's actions and intentions. What Congress should do about it comes later.
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OPINION
Social Security isn't doomed for younger generationsWith Social Security on full cruise control today's younger earners still are slated to receive more than their parents did.
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If putting together an Instagram-able charcuterie board or decorating turkey-shaped cookies are beyond your capabilities, you can rely on these local spots.
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"We've used it much more than I think most people consider a summer home," says owner Phil Stanton.
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Drivers in some western Nassau County communities pay higher annual auto insurance premiums than their fellow motorists in Suffolk.
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Officers rescued six dogs left unattended outside in frigid overnight temperatures in Manorville, Suffolk police said.
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DA: Ex-employee stole $260,000 from Elmont library
Sheila Seward of West Babylon, an ex-library employee, is facing 5 to 15 years in prison if convicted of the charges against her.
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The project is expected to cost up to $854,000 for less than a third of a mile of Long Beach Road.
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The death comes as New York's bald eagle population has been slowly making headway after all but vanishing.
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The number of riders on an average weekday on the LIRR has increased by more than 8,000 since 2011, even as train reliability trends downwards.
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Investigations
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Nassau's controversial property reassessment has eliminated wide disparities among homes that developed during former County Executive Edward Mangano’s tenure, a Newsday analysis shows.
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Police say the video, involving two detectives and a Spanish-speaking family, will help their probe of the officers' conduct - but the results won't be made public.
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A teen scribbled “503” on paper, he said, out of pride for his home country. It started troubles that landed him in custody for months on evidence a judge found flawed.
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Suffolk police said her missing son was a runaway, but Carlota Moran knew better.
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Long Islanders in or near retirement are caught between a high-expense rock and a low-interest-rate hard place.
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"Despite the inconveniences, owning property can be profitable and well worth the effort involved," says a real estate agent.
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Riding the LIRR isn't cheap. But there's a good chance you're paying more than you have to.
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It's the third return of John Tavares to the Coliseum, and the Isles hope to use the crowd's energy the right way to get the two points.
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The Jets CEO either gets this right and will be praised for his vision or he will be remembered for perpetuating failure by remaining loyal to his coach.
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Tavares is a dad, makes $11 million a year; Isles made the second round of playoffs last year and now are on 12-game points streak.
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The Nets are leaning on Kyrie Irving for more minutes than they prefer, and coach Kenny Atkinson knows he must scale back Irving's playing time at some point.
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Embattled coach of 2-7 Jets gets vote of confidence as CEO and acting owner cites relationship with GM, QB
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The former Knicks franchise star said it will be weird for him to be a visitor, but he's looking forward to it.
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WFAN’s afternoon drive time tryouts have taken a detour, with Evan Roberts no longer scheduled to work alongside Maggie Gray ...
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Cuomo signed the law after a rise in young people in New York using vaping and tobacco products.
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Medicare is the federal health insurance plan, with Part B covering doctor visits, tests and screenings, as well as other outpatient services.
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Cecilia St. Arromand said she "didn't think twice" when a nurse approached her about donating the organs of her husband Marc.
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U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a "very strong culprit."
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Around 28% of high schoolers and 11% of middle schoolers said they'd used e-cigarettes in the past month, the report says.
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See where Long Island's seniors this year will play next year in college.
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Gregg Sarra takes you through the football semifinal schedule, plus the PPOW and a note on Gridiron Greats.
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Chiefs have won all 17 of their matches without dropping one of its 51 sets.
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Bridget Zahradnik had 15 kills, 12 digs and five aces as the Baymen won their first county title since 2012.
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