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Quilt illustrates Spinney Hill's African American roots
More than a year of research and design culminates in a quilt that depicts scenes of the community where freed slaves from the South had settled.
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In 2002, Fraser — then a senior at Amityville High School — was considered one of the top basketball prospects in the country.
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Three months ago, a cyst encompassed half of the Massapequa boy's body. Today, doctors say he's thriving.
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The bag maker would see "catastrophic" results if the statewide ban takes effect as written, said Peter Levy, president of Poly-Pak Industries.
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The announcement of a public hearing appeared to end a standoff between Republicans and Democrats.
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Oyster Bay officials say the settlement means the town will retain ownership of land that was a proposed site for more than 600 townhouses.
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The Nassau police commissioner says an investigation found police behaved appropriately.
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Nassau DA: 2 charged in mailbox fishing scheme
The couple was arrested after an incident outside the Atlantic Beach Post Office, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said Tuesday.
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All eastbound lanes have been closed between Exit 28N, Willis Avenue, and Exit 29, Roslyn Road, according to the state Department of Transportation.
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Today's high temperature is expected to be around 43 degrees -- a dozen degrees above the mean for January, the NWS said.
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A candy business, AirPods and an at-home exam are some ways parents are educating their children about finances.
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Young people are skeptical of traditional financial advisers and many might not seek their help.
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Long Island ranks third nationally for highest average wedding costs, behind Manhattan and North/Central New Jersey, according to a study by The Knot.
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Some parents spring for dinner for their sitters, and many say they "round up" payments.
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County panel to probe death of boy, 8, from alleged abuse
Thomas Valva died Jan. 17 in his father's custody after he was allegedly forced to sleep in the unheated garage of his Center Moriches home when the temperature fell to 19 degrees outside.
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Wyandanch, Wantagh and Hempstead are among the districts facing varying levels of fiscal stress, the report said.
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Oyster Bay officials say the settlement means the town will retain ownership of land that was a proposed site for more than 600 townhouses.
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Long Islanders are wearing their kippahs in public, decorating their homes and attending services to show strength in face of anti-Semitism.
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Some call a proposed moratorium on bars and restaurants necessary to figure out solutions for parking, but others say the move would be going overboard.
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Thomas Valva died Jan. 17 in his father's custody after he was allegedly forced to sleep in the unheated garage of his Center Moriches home when the temperature fell to 19 degrees outside.