Long Island
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Nassau was one of 17 localities in New York to receive a share of $20 million to aid low-income families.
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The legislative panel approved a plan for an 11-member task force to strengthen protections against housing discrimination.
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Acting DA: LI man who stole mail in Queens sentenced
A Brentwood man used shoestring and a rat adhesive trap to steal checks from U.S. Postal Service mailboxes, officials said.
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It's among several parks and open space projects Riverhead Town is funding with a $300,000 investment.
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The leader of Hollywood Clique is expected to be sentenced to 24 years to life, the Nassau DA said.
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Two young brown pelicans that should've headed south by now are being treated at a Hampton Bays wildlife center.
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Radon has been detected at 96 of 1,804 of LI homes tested at or above the EPA's recommended safety levels, state data show.
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October marked the first month in 30 years in which no refugees were permitted to enter the U.S., an immigration rights advocate said.
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One of the victims captured the rant on video inside the store, assisting Fourth Squad detectives in identifying and locating the man charged, police said.
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The bill is aimed at the federal tax legislation adopted by Republican President Donald Trump and the GOP controlled Congress and Senate in 2017.
Cost of Living
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A new federal mandate calls for hospitals to post their prices online. But lists of costs show that the medical world speaks a language all its own.
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Statistics on retirement savings can be sobering, but some people learn how to make the most of their later years.
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Deciding whether to rent or buy is a multipronged decision, especially in the expensive Long Island market.
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Providers say they're caught in a financial squeeze too, as the rising minimum wage pushes their operating expenses up.
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The county legislature voted to fix errors in set tax collection amounts, which delayed the process, officials said.
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The prosecution called as a witness Joseph Conway, the attorney who represented former Suffolk Police Chief James Burke, as one of its last witnesses.
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"If the sample is not stored or collected properly, it could have problems," a forensic toxicology expert said.
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Might those old Hummels or dusty collectibles be worth real money?
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The new charge of $3 to $10 would help pay for infrastructure upgrades and green-energy programs.
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Town Public Safety Commissioner Justin McCaffrey said 20 of 48 public safety officers and all 18 bay constables are eligible to carry weapons.
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Outgoing Supervisor Laura Gillen said the hires, raises and transfers would put the town over budget.
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Officials say $18.4 million will be used to repair roads, fill potholes and repave streets.
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The weather service warned that the Wednesday morning commute will be slippery and marred by snow, according to forecasters.
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Tyler Alvarez was sworn in as a Suffolk County "Emergency Service Officer for a Day" during which he led a mock raid and arrest.
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Bowler started the district's lacrosse program in 1974 and coached the high school varsity team for 42 years.
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Andres "Andy" Fernandez of Melville faces 25 years to life in the 2016 murder of Louis Barbati.
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Dr. Lee Polite, president and founder of Axion Analytical Labs in Chicago, will likely be the final witness in the Riverhead trial of Thomas Murphy.