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Voting begins: Long Islanders decide on board candidates, budgets
Masked Long Island voters showed up at school polling sites Tuesday starting at 6 a.m., weighing in on proposed budgets often featuring tax breaks and spending totaling nearly $14 billion regionwide.
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Long Islanders react to new mask guidance
Gov. Cuomo said New York will be adopting the CDC's new guidance and regulations on masks and social distancing for vaccinated people. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd spoke with some Long Islanders for the local reaction.
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Meet 142 of LI's 2021 valedictorians
Get to know more than 100 of the top seniors from high schools across LI. See who had a 120 GPA, who worked with penguins and who’s going abroad.
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Cops investigating religious flag burning, graffiti at mosque
The Suffolk County Hate Crimes Unit and Arson Section detectives are investigating the incident.
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30 great places to get ice cream on LI
No food sums up summer like homemade ice cream, whether it's a cone on the run, or a sit-down feast of a banana split.
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Homebuyers explore LI's walkable communities
As the urban exodus to Long Island continues this spring, many city dwellers are finding the best of both worlds in homes and apartments in or near Long Island's walkable downtowns.
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Adam Sandler plays pickup basketball game on LI
The comic actor was spotted playing hoops at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn Heights.
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Andrew Giuliani, son of former mayor, to run for NY governor
Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, announced Tuesday he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor of New York, potentially setting up a battle with third-term incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
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Survey: Millennials of color unsure if Long Island can meet their expectations
Many of the respondents said that if Long Island continues to ignore young peoples' needs they see themselves leaving the region.
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Newsday wins 3 first place Deadline Club awards
Newsday's investigation into the Grumman Plume took home two top honors and photographer J. Conrad Williams Jr. won in the sports photo category.
Tracking the coronavirus
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Cuomo: More than 10 million NYers have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose
On Long Island, about 1.3 million people have received at least one dose and about 1 million are fully vaccinated, according to state data released Tuesday. In New York City, roughly 20,000 residents ages 12 to 15 have been vaccinated, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
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Biden boosting world vaccine sharing commitment by 20M doses
That would add to 60M doses previously approved as the president announced that new COVID-19 cases have declined in all 50 states.
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Cuomo's book deal during pandemic was worth $5.12M
The governor received $3.1 million in advance for the book on his leadership during the COVID-19 crisis.
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LI landlords call for more COVID-19 grants for eateries
The developers' group Association for a Better Long Island wants Congress and Biden to allocate more money to the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
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How the COVID-19 pandemic changed Long Island's towns
Municipalities in Nassau and Suffolk adapted to social distancing restrictions, offered services to homebound residents and kept the lights on. What they did to adapt could affect how they operate going forward.
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Snowstorm closures used to scare him. No more.
His bowling alley, The All Star, shut down for months, and owner Chris Keller struggled under the financial strain. Then he made a video that helped a lot.
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Excelsior Pass a hot ticket — if you can get one from the state
While some Long Islanders easily have obtained a COVID-19 Excelsior Pass with a few clicks online, others said they can't get one even though they've completed the vaccine process several weeks or months ago.
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Rep. Zeldin: I won't call Biden election 'illegitimate'
The front-runner for the Republican nomination for New York governor says he has a $2.5 million campaign account and support from more than half of the GOP county chairs.
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Explore Huntington's bars, restaurants, shops and more
Huntington has a vibrant downtown, a nationally-recognized working farm, a castle and more.
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Why meat and dairy corporations are downfall of Biden's climate plan
If Biden can stand up to Big Fossil Fuel, he can stand up to Big Livestock too.
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Pet store ban would harm dog owners
A state bill offers a quick fix that won't stop bad breeders, but would severely limit choice.
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LI roads, drugs and border children
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Where to try authentic Latin American cuisine on LI
Many vibrant cuisines have made their way from Latin America to Long Island. Exploring five of them—from Mexico, El Salvador, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru—is a winding journey full of flavor.
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LI drive-in movie, concert schedule for the spring and summer
Drive-in movies and concerts are springing up around Long Island again this season.
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Babylon Pride Parade returns next month for the second year
Following the success of last year's inaugural event, the parade returns this June.
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Doggie day care and indoor dog parks on LI
Here are some venues that your fury friend can head to for fun and fitness during the day.
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Outdoor workout classes in unique locations to try on LI
Do yoga in the vines or a workout on a paddleboard this summer.
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Things to do this Memorial Day weekend on LI
The Bethpage Air Show returns, Splish Splash reopens and summer fun begins Memorial Day weekend.
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Horseback riding for beginners on LI: Where to go, what to bring
Class options for adults, kids and more are being offered this summer.
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New arcade with 40-plus pinball machines opens in LI mall
A 29-year-old opened the arcade with pinball machines from the last 50 years.
