Long Island
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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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Drivers in some western Nassau County communities pay higher annual auto insurance premiums than their fellow motorists in Suffolk.
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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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Officers rescued six dogs left unattended outside in frigid overnight temperatures in Manorville, Suffolk police said.
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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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Opening statements by the lawyers in the federal case against Thomas Spota and one of his ex-chief deputies are set for Thursday morning.
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It marked the second time in three days a house fire turned deadly in Bayville.
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Formally called "Police Booth C," the Levittown site aims to boost community policing, officials said.
Cost of Living
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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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New York ranked 50, the worst, primarily because of the cost of living, taxes, and health care quality.
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School creates wellness room for teachers to de-stress
The "WellVille" room for teachers and staff features details such as inspirational messaging, an essential oil diffuser, foot massager, salt lamps and a calming water feature.
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Pedestrian fatally hit in Holbrook, cops say
Police said the Mastic Beach man was struck and killed after leaving his disabled pickup truck on a ramp to westbound Sunrise Highway in Holbrook early Wednesday.
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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 new branch, opened in Selden, awards academic credit based on life and work experience.
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A co-founder said the group has 500 members and seeks to build community awareness, foster togetherness.
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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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But LIPA says declines in some other charges on customers' bills should offset the increase.
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MTA hires chief transformation officer for $325G
Anthony McCord, a French Canadian executive, will lead the reorganization of the embattled transit authority.
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A Hempstead Town animal behaviorist said Diane Madden has "irreparably" damaged her reputation.
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Elmont native Eric Barrier, of hip-hop duo Eric B. and Rakim, had been held in a New Jersey jail since Oct. 28 on a 17-year-old warrant.
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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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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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Several other vehicles were also damaged by the fire, which swept through a Town of Oyster Bay lot.