State: Poliovirus in NY wastewater is down, but vaccination rates remain 'too low'

State officials will continue to urge vaccination for those 18 and younger, after poliovirus was detected in wastewater samples in several counties, including Nassau.

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Forecast: Sunny and cold today, then rain and wind to end the work week

A coastal storm should sweep in tomorrow, bringing rain and possible wind gusts up to 45 mph. Minor to moderate flooding is predicted.

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Tripledemic poses triple threat to in-person work attendance

Employers face a challenge balancing risks with productivity needs

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Fitness guru loses 130 pounds, then helps the community

Patricia Poggi of Centereach lost over 100 pounds after not liking the way she felt or looked. After she felt better about herself, she decided to give back to the community by creating EJ's PJs Pajama Drive. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Freeport man charged with burglary, grand larceny spree in Nassau, cops say

Police said the burglary and grand larceny spree in Nassau led to $15,393 in stolen goods.

LI economy rebounded in 2021 from COVID-19 recession

The local GDP — the sum of all goods and services produced in Nassau and Suffolk counties — returned to its pre-pandemic level, according to federal data.

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Feds: 11 top union officials plead guilty in bribery case

Most of the officials represented Steamfitters Local 638, which has jurisdiction over pipe fitting on Long Island and in New York City, or Plumbers Local Union #200 of the United Association, which has jurisdiction over plumbing work in Nassau and Suffolk.

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