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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The 62-year-old Buffalo-area Democrat will make a 2 p.m. speech in Albany — her first public comments since Gov. Cuomo announced he would resign.
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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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Planet Fitness, Lidl, 3 eateries headed to Commack
A ramen bar, a bagel shop, and a pan-Asian restaurant will open at Mayfair Shopping Center by early next year.
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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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Long-standing beer garden closes in Farmingdale
It was one of the few places to find German food on Long Island.
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Police: Pedestrian hit, seriously injured by driver in car crash
Police said Carissa Sanchez, 45, was crossing a street in West Babylon when she was injured in the incident.
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Census 2020: Population counts for LI expected Thursday
Data that will provide demographic information on race and ethnicity and impact the estimated distribution of between $675 billion and $1 trillion to states and local governments annually will be released.
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LI seniors can 'age in place' with help from grant program
United Way of Long Island expects to help about 250 lower-income homeowners make safety improvements so they can remain in their homes.
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Police: Montauk man arrested in hit-and-run hours after fleeing scene of crash
Police said Daniel Campbell, 19 struck Devesh Samtani, 18, of Hong Kong, at about 11:35 p.m. Campbell was arrested just before 3 a.m., police 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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Nassau surveying residents, businesses about transportation preferences
The Shared Mobility Management Plan will consider which communities are best-suited for various shared transportation programs, like Manhattan's Citi Bike, Zipcars or Lime electronic scooters, or the use of on-demand bus routes such as the NICE Bus system's "Elmont Flexi."
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Renovated Freeport bungalow on the market for $489,000
The three-bedroom, two-bath home has been redone with a modern, open layout.
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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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Explore 3 LI towns via bike share programs
Here are scenic rides on a rented bike, on routes ranging from leisurely to challenging with stops for snacks, liquid refreshments or breathtaking views.
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This summer, eat in one of LI's most charming villages
One of the South Shore's most charming villages has long been a haven for artists and other creative types who prefer its understatement to the glitz (and traffic) farther east. And here are a few reasons why.
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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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2 new pedal boats hit the water on Long Island
You can pedal your way through the water with friends.
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Go sock skating at LI children's museum
"Slip & Slide Sock Skating" offers a summer alternative to ice skating.
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Find twilight discounts at theme parks, golf courses and beyond
Visit these popular Long Island spots at the end of the day for a discount.
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What's hot in the Hamptons, Montauk this summer
The East End is once again bursting with new and fun things to do, restaurants to try, spots to explore and favorite summer spots to revisit this season.
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Dix Hills mom creates new line of Hindu dolls for kids
The dolls represent Hindu deities.
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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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After 9 years, kids' lemonade stand to serve last cup
Joseph and Maddie Mastriano will host their final Three Village Kids Lemonade Stand, which has grown into a carnival-like extravaganza as it has raised over $100,000 for Stony Brook Children's Hospital.
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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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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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Forecast: Hot and humid with chance of storms after 2 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued heat advisories that warned of a heat index of up to 102 degrees.
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To keep business upright in a storm, one answer is in the clouds
One company leader learned the hard way from Sandy not to rely on ground-based digital servers vulnerable to power loss.
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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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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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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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Dems renew push on elections bill that GOP vows to block
Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee voting bill, pledging to make it the first order of business when the Senate returns in the fall even though they don't have a clear strategy for overcoming steadfast Republican opposition.
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Senate OKs Dems' $3.5T budget in latest win for Biden
Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs through the Senate early Wednesday, advancing President Joe Biden's expansive vision for reshaping federal priorities just hours after handing him a companion triumph on a hefty infrastructure package.
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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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LI’s health commissioners answer questions about the delta variant
Posted August 6, 2021
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