Tracking Isaias
Former chief News12 meteorologist Bill Korbel compared Isaias to Hurricane Irene in 2011. "We've seen things like this before. The difference with this storm is it's going to be moving very, very quickly."
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NextLI survey: LIers more worried about coronavirus than rest of U.S.
The poll found confidence the coronavirus situation is improving, but widespread apprehension the region may experience a second wave of cases, along with long-term economic damage. Read more
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The governor said the districts need to spell out their plans, have discussions with parents and teachers and obtain buy-in from their communities.
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At a joint hearing, legislators from both parties accused the Cuomo administration of failing to fully quantify the deaths in nursing homes.
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The governor signed a law targeting real estate discrimination by allowing the state to suspend or revoke agents' licenses, citing a Newsday special report — and its "deeply troubling findings."
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Majority Republicans on the county Legislature want Curran officials to provide documents related to plans to attack Nassau's ballooning budget deficit.
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"Sharks are always there, whether you see them or don't see them," a researcher said.
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The Nassau County Legislature voted to grant permanent easements on five parcels of county land, a necessary step toward remediation of the Bethpage plume.
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Consumer confidence has impacted applications for new residential systems, but some companies are finding respite in commercial, municipal sectors.
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New York City's Open Restaurants initiative helped save more than 9,000 restaurants and 80,000 jobs, Mayor Bill de Blasio said as he announced the outdoor dining program will return next year.
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Lawyers for Manhattan DA cite 'protracted criminal conduct' at Trump Organization
Prosecutors said President Trump's arguments that the subpoena was too broad stemmed from "the false premise" that the probe was limited to so-called "hush-money" payments.
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The Rangers could be eliminated from the qualifying series after Tuesday night's Game 3.
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Sunrise Promenade in Massapequa is busy preparing vacant spaces to receive The Paper Store, a Whole Foods and other retailers.
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Police said the men "had been rowing against southwest winds and currents for two hours while being pushed further away from shore."
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COVID-19 changing study of medicine on Long Island
From studying in "pods" of 20 to 25 to curriculum changes that will include students assisting in COVID-19 research, medical schools are making key adjustments as tomorrow's doctors study a pandemic "happening in real time." Read more
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The Three Village district's plan calls for complete in-person instruction. The Smithtown district plans to implement a hybrid model — a mix of remote and in-person instruction.
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Longtime commuters say working from home has been life-changing, and they savor the extra hours in their days, but some also miss the energy of other people and of New York City, itself.
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A return to schools this fall
In-class instruction should be allowed where it's possible.
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Big wind win for New York
Offshore plan will fight climate change.
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Testing & tracing
Shoring up both will help contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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Discover the iconic Gilgo Beach Inn's history, eats and more
Neither hurricanes nor pandemics can dash the sand-in-your-shoes appeal of the long-running snack bar perched on the Great South Bay. Read more
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Here's a chore or tip for each day so you get the most from your garden.
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Story hours have resumed, but you'll need to bring a blanket.
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The Hamptons are back with some fresh ways to have (socially distant) fun this season.
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Exercising inside facilities remains off-limits, but you can still try a class in the great outdoors.
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"Stay local" has become the mantra of risk-averse Long Islanders this season during the pandemic.
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It's an active summer pastime with built-in social distancing.
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Several facilities are reopening for swimming this weekend, although most have residency requirements.
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Off-message Birx irks president Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, has been perhaps the most circumspect of ...
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The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned oceanside home dwellers to brace for storm surge up to 5 feet and up to 8 inches of rain in spots, as Isaias moves up the coast.
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Afghan forces said they retook a prison in the country's east on Monday afternoon, following an hours-long battle a day after the facility was targeted by the Islamic State group in an attack that killed 29 people. The prison is believed to be holding hundreds of IS members.
