Even before the governor ordered nonessential workers to stay home, the number of LI open houses had dropped sharply. Real estate brokers offered hand sanitizer at one.


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In March 2023, the Island's unemployment rate was 3.1%, well below the rate reported last month, according to state figures. 

LI unemployment rate jumps to 3.6% in March 

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The state has detected high levels of a carcinogenic heavy metal at a West Islip Superfudn site, four years after a cleanup of the area.

Polllution concerns, again

The case of Theresa Sexton's son Terry Long, who was shot and killed nearly two years ago, has gone unsolved. On Tuesday at the Suffolk County Police Department's media room in Yaphank, Sexton asked the public to help find justice for her son's killing. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Help them bring the people to justice'

The New York Rise, Long Island's new professional softball team, will play its first game on June 19. Newsday's Matt Lindsay reports.

'This dream is kind of a reality now'

Food and dining services stopped on the Nassau Community College campus on April 16. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Bring back the food for our kids at Nassau'

Opening statements began Monday in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.

'It's a case as to bookkeeping'

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About 45 nurse practitioners, patient care associates and registered nurses are now part of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. 

Planned Parenthood staff in Hempstead, Massapequa unionize

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British competition regulators say they'll scrutinize recent artificial intelligence deals by Microsoft and Amazon over concerns that the moves could thwart competition in the AI industry.

Microsoft and Amazon face scrutiny from UK competition watchdog over recent AI deals

The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds.

Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights

Norfolk Southern's first-quarter earnings report Wednesday gave the railroad the opportunity to publicly defend CEO Alan Shaw's strategy again before investors decide on May 9 whether to back him.

Norfolk Southern's earnings offer railroad chance to defend its strategy ahead of board vote

Foreign automakers have been caught flat-footed in China by an electric vehicle boom that has shaken up the market over the last three years.

Volkswagen revamps its approach in China in bid to overtake upstart EV makers

After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature.

What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you

Boeing is reporting a $355 million loss for the first quarter.

Boeing posts a $355 million loss as the plane maker tries to dig out from under its latest crisis

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Aldi and other discounters' growth is being helped by a growing number of consumers in search of savings amid elevated grocery prices, retail experts said.

Bethpage, Lake Ronkonkoma, other LI spots to get an Aldi

New York filed a federal lawsuit against Citibank after scammers wiped out some customer accounts. NewsdayTV's Chris Kahn reports.

Bank transfer fraud spikes

According to bankruptcy court filings, Rite Aid plans to close 53 more drugstores, including four on Long Island.

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Home insurance prices are going up this year, especially on LI. We could see an increase anywhere from 10% to 30%. Newsday's business reporter Jonathan LaMantia reports.

Home insurance prices are going up

The Target will occupy the former Sears in the Lake Success Shopping Center in New Hyde Park.

LI's newest Target to open in April

Raising Cane's would go on the site of the recently demolished Chateau Briand Caterers in Carle Place, making it one of four planned Long Island locations for the chain.

Fast-casual chicken chain plans Carle Place entrée

A dealer of vintage cars in Farmingdale is steering customers to the classics while adapting to the times.

Candy store for classic cars

Courses in artificial intelligence at Farmingdale State College will start in the fall, making the school the first in the SUNY system to offer a bachelor's degree in AI.

A 1st for SUNY: Bachelor's in AI coming to Farmingdale

"I was in shock," said Merrick resident John Patti about possibly losing access to longtime doctors. But on Tuesday, there was relief, as UnitedHealthcare and Mount Sinai reached a contract agreement.

Patients relieved

To prevent bitter buyers, a more than 20-year-old law is getting a refresh. The Property Condition Disclosure Act makes home sellers fill out an official form detailing any issues with the property. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'If I knew then what I know now there's no way I would buy this home' 

As Sam Ash Music Stores commemorates 100 years in business, the Hicksville-based chain announced it's closing nearly 20 shops, including one in Huntington Station.

20 Sam Ash Music stores closing, including one on LI

Wall Street employees saw their bonus pay drop 2% to $176,500, on average, as securities firms adopted "a more cautious approach to compensation", NewsdayTV Business reporter James T. Madore reports.

Bonus pay was $176,500 on average last year

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