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Trump, Barr: Feds to seek death penalty in killing of 2 Brentwood teens
As part of a nationwide attack on the MS-13 gang, President Trump and U.S. Attorney General William Barr announced they intend to seek the death penalty for an alleged local gang leader in the 2016 Brentwood killings, and five other killings on LI. Read more
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The expert, who examined Faye Doomchin in early 2019, testified at the Great Neck woman's trial that she knew immediately after the fatal attack that what she had done was wrong.
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The latest state figures showed 1% of people tested on Long Island came back positive, compared to 2% for the previous day of testing. NYC is nearing its final reopening phase.
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The agreement, signed on Friday, mandates that the MTA install elevators for the first time at Amityville, Lindenhurst and Copiague LIRR stations.
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Residents can still go to the town's free movie nights, but they'll just have to stay in their cars during the shows.
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The ruse included bogus tweets from Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg and a number of tech billionaires
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The chief was injured by counterdemonstrators at a pro-cop rally and the three officers were hurt during a Brooklyn Bridge protest, officials say.
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Owners of the Islandia gambling facility said safety measures are in place, but they have not received word from the state on when they can resume operations.
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The 28-year-old Shirley man was in serious but stable condition after being shot twice Tuesday evening, Suffolk police said.
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The menu at the Ridge spot features five burgers, nachos, wings and lobster roll and more.
Coronavirus Tracking LI's Recovery
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Criminals stole the identities of about 400 workers at some of Nassau's colleges, villages and school districts and used them to submit phony claims for job loss benefits, District Attorney Madeline Singas said.
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The $100M program will provide a subsidy to the landlord of selected tenants that covers a portion of their rent for up to four months.
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A bipartisan group of Long Island elected officials on Wednesday urged the U.S. Senate to provide aid to state and local governments in the next round of federal COVID-19 relief.
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The move, which affects more than 8,000 employees on Long Island, draws angry criticism from the United Food and Commercial Workers union.
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Fiscal experts question whether the state will continue to sustain a generous policy that lets police, teachers and other public employees cash in unused vacation, sick and other paid days off when they leave a job.
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Some are cautiously optimistic about playing in the fall, others are not sure. There is uncertainty while summer training is in a holding pattern for now.
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During the current situation, scenic drives offer kid-friendly history lessons, off-the-beaten path hiking trails and more.
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Washington key to keeping the trains running
The MTA also must do some bold rethinking of its own.
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Tell us: What should the school experience be like in the fall?
Share your thoughts about how the upcoming school year should be changed because of coronavirus concerns
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Listen: Inside the Bronx Zoo as COVID-19 hit
For months, the zoo has had no visitors, just animals and essential workers in the wide green expanse. And some of the animals noticed the lack of people, says the zoo's director.
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Northport plant powering election races
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The pandemic paused his business. So he started a mobile barbershop.
Mobile barber Get Chopped is delivering haircuts throughout Suffolk County. Read more
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If a trip to Yellowstone or Yosemite seems a stonebridge too far this summer, you can get a dose of adventure much closer to home with a daytrip.
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Suddenly popular again, the outdoor screenings are popping up in many neighborhoods.
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Food trucks have hit the big time on Long Island.
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Clams, crabs and other shellfish rank high on the list of seafood delights Long Islanders enjoy.
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The Lords of 52nd Street kick off the series at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park on July 22 with the music of Billy Joel.
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Historic mansion grounds reopen for outdoor activities such as garden strolls, lawn picnics and castle gawking.
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Now that playgrounds across Long Island are reopening, consider these places for a day of fun.
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The ruse included bogus tweets from Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg and a number of tech billionaires
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"Too Much and Never Enough," by the president's niece Mary L. Trump, is a deftly written and none-too-flattering family portrait.
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Body-camera footage made public from two Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's arrest captured a panicked and fearful Floyd pleading with them before his death.
