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Only in NewsdayEPA official raises concerns about Propel project, questions timetable

The project developer says it has already engaged local stakeholders and included their input in plans.

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Town staff member who coordinated food pantry services dies at 71

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President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports. Credit: Newsday/Kendall Rodriguez

Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.

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Only in NewsdayLI fishermen feeling impact of decline in bunker fish harvest

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Skydiving in assisted living: How LI senior communities are using virtual reality

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Only in NewsdayLI House candidates test attack lines ahead of fall ad blitz

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'This is the best': salsa festival brings Caribbean flavor, rhythmic sounds to LI

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LI man charged with DWI after crashing into Suffolk police vehicle

Both the driver and a police officer were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

LI man charged with DWI after crashing into construction zone, causing fuel spill

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2 who staged accidents in a 'brazen' attempt to bilk insurance companies for large payouts sentenced to prison

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Only in NewsdaySuspect in killing of 'Gilgo Beach victim No. 3' asks judge to drop murder charge

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Only in NewsdayPropel underwater work raises concerns about impact to gas line, shellfish

Property rights are also an issue as the proposed high-voltage power cables are to run under Hempstead Harbor, the East River and Long Island Sound.

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Only in NewsdayWalk from Manhattan to Montauk? Suffolk ready to start on 175-mile Greenway.

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First in NewsdayFormer Amazon Fresh supermarket on LI to become Whole Foods

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Only in NewsdayCasino, village near deal to add almost 800 parking spaces

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Babylon program offers a lesson in the importance of growing native plants

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Village forgives church it had cited for Christmas tree fundraiser

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1 person hospitalized after fire at LI nursing home

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Video shows people going into LI manhole amid 'underground scavenging' trend

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Town approves plan to have police keep tabs on ICE

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Only in Newsday2 from LI on religious pilgrimage missing after catastrophic Nepal floods

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Only in NewsdayLI homeowner sets up Dolly Parton light show

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Late-night fire closes LI liquor store

20 years after fatal Bronx blaze, firefighter from LI and his FDNY colleague remembered

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New head of Long Island Sound Partnership introduced

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First in NewsdayPort Jefferson drops varsity football team days before the season

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Police drone helps collar alleged burglar on LI

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Mariano Rivera to appear on LI Saturday to promote hot sauces

Pharmacist who owned New Island Pharmacy dies at 49

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Resident seriously injured in LI house fire

2 LI families file wrongful death suit in Maine pontoon capsizing

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How Dolly Parton impacted these Long Islanders

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Former postal clerk indicted for stealing gift cards, lottery tickets

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Newsday InvestigatesDistrict spent nearly $1M to fire teacher for 'inappropriate' contact with student

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LI police fired after internal investigation

LI police were fired after videos showed them kicking a handcuffed man and lying about a crash, newly obtained records reveal. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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