Winter storm
The blizzard designation was announced at 12:30 p.m. Saturday as Long Island's heaviest snowstorm of the winter season had dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of the Island.
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Meteorologist Bill Korbel's latest update
Meteorologist Bill Korbel says the storm is moving fast.
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AAA's tips on driving in the snow
Robert Sinclair Jr. of AAA Northeast offers his tips for drivers that have to go out on snowy roads. Newsday's Faith Jessie has the story.
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Bill Korbel looks back at Long Island's biggest snowstorms
Meteorologist Bill Korbel talks with Newsday's Faith Jessie about how this storm compares to the biggest snowstorms of Long Island's past. ...
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Long Island is being inundated with snow from Mineola to Montauk. Here are photos from across the island.
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COVID-19 cases down 86% in past three weeks, Hochul says
As the omicron wave continues to subside, "We are absolutely trending in the place we've wanted to get to for so long," Gov. Kathy Hochul said Saturday.
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Is Tom Brady retiring? It depends on who you ask
After ESPN reported that Brady would retire, what had seemed to be a clear piece of blockbuster news had become a tangle of confusing, conflicting reports.
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Lore of the land: Audio tour showcases diverse heritage
"Learning about communities through the eyes of the people who live there ... helps us to learn about and respect each other's cultures," says Nancy Solomon.
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Commack baseball coach Bonin passes away at 33
Bonin, a father of three who taught physical education in the Commack School District, died Jan. 25 after a year-long battle with melanoma, his family said.
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Cops: Man found shot to death on Shirley street
The man, 34, was found dead on Flower Road, near Neighborhood Road at 12:35 a.m., Suffolk police said in a statement.
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Governor extends mask mandate for indoor public places to Feb. 10
Gov. Kathy Hochul, speaking in Melville on Friday, said she has decided to continue the mandate because, while COVID-19 indicators are improving, they still do not warrant lifting the regulation.
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Two LI nurses accused of faking COVID-19 vaccination cards
Authorities seized approximately $900,000 in cash with a ledger documenting profits in excess of $1.5 million from the alleged illegal activity, Suffolk County prosecutors said.
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Thousands gather to honor slain NYPD Officer Jason Rivera, a 'hero' who wanted to make a difference
"He gave his life defending his fellow New Yorkers," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at Rivera's funeral Friday. "That greater love unites us here today."
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Giants hire Daboll as head coach
He worked with new GM Joe Schoen in Buffalo, where Daboll was offensive coordinator for four years and helped develop Josh Allen.
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LI's best Italian restaurants
Whether you're craving classic lasagna or more nuanced regional specialties, here are the standout eateries to consider.
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Where to stream 19 Oscar-worthy movies right now
Oscar nominations will be announced Feb. 8, but there's still time to catch up on some of the major contenders - and you won't even have to leave your couch to see them.
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Oyster Bay's computer outage prompts state review of town's IT security
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office said the review, which began Jan. 4, would determine the scope of a potential audit of the town's IT security but declined to provide additional information.
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5 romantic getaways to take this Valentine's Day in NYS, more
These locations offer a novel way to celebrate Valentine's Day — and the whole month of February.
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Indoor farmers markets to visit this winter
Neither snow nor sleet nor cold stops these markets from providing LIers with fresh produce, handmade baked goods and much more — all winter long.
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New stretching studio opens in New Hyde Park
Long Islanders are trying out stretch studios.
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5 outdoor activities to try in NYS: Ice biking, snow tubing and more
If you'd like to try some of the winter pursuits that bank on how cold New York State can get, these are options to explore.
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You can play Pac-Man for free and buy other retro video games at this new LI store
"The most magical thing is when these kids eight to 10 years old are coming in to buy retro games they see on YouTube or that their parents told them about," says the owner of Game On, which just opened its third location, in Patchogue.
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Lunar New Year celebrations a sign of courage, strength in 2022
Many events are virtual again this year, though families still plan to keep up traditions at home.
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8 winter deals at LI hotels, inns this season for a quick getaway
Local hotels and inns are offering seasonal discounts for those itching for an overnight trip or weekend getaway.
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Ski big and go home: 6 nearby resorts for LIers to hit the slopes this winter
Here are six ski resorts within three hours of Long Island for those looking to take a day trip this season.
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Hamptons home search just got harder, as listings drop by half
The number of sales in the Hamptons in the fourth quarter fell by one-third from a year before, with far fewer houses on the market.
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Baby, parents reunited with Suffolk cop who helped with unexpected delivery
"I kept asking can we get there faster," recalled Chelsea Anderson of the birth of her son in an ambulance. "He was not waiting. In the blink of an eye, he was coming. He was ready and I was ready."
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Yolanda Vega, iconic voice of the New York State Lottery, is retiring
For nearly 32 years with her distinctive delivery, Vega was a fixture on local TV, announcing the day's winning Lottery numbers.
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Popular breakfast spot to close in Rockville Centre
With its yolk-heavy décor, outdoor garden and towering, half-gallon mimosas, it became as popular for photographing as it was for dining.
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Nine LI school districts face fiscal risk, state comptroller says
The nine districts are among 23 statewide that face varying degrees of financial risk, said the state comptroller's office. It noted that many systems had to deal with "extreme" operational issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Port Jefferson Ice Festival moved to next weekend
The cold weather won't stop Port Jefferson from hosting its third annual Ice Festival next weekend.
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Portrait of LI airline pilot lands at Smithsonian
The portrait, which hung in his family home in Mineola before being put in storage years ago, depicts William Piechota in his uniform from decades as a commercial pilot. It's now in the hands of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Suffolk judge vacates conviction in case of man charged in gas station robberies in the 1980s
"I left prison 12 years ago but today, for the first time in 40 years, I feel free," Rodolfo Taylor said in Criminal Court in Riverhead.
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For trying to murder Nassau cops, 25 years to life in prison
"There's no excuse for shooting at the police," Acting State Supreme Court Justice Patricia Harrington told Duane Costa.
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In a Long Island village, a tribute to a pair of slain city cops
Several dozen attendees gathered at Memorial Park in East Rockaway Village as dozens of lit candles illuminated the scene in honor of NYPD Officer Jason Rivera, 22, who died on the job Friday night in a Harlem shooting, and Officer Wilbert Mora, 27, shot by the same gunman, who succumbed to his wounds Tuesday.
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Masking in LI schools: What happens next
Thousands of students went back to class with their faces covered amid a bruising court battle over whether they must continue to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The next step in the court fight looms on Friday.
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Blizzard buffets East Coast with deep snow, winds, flooding
A nor'easter with hurricane-force wind gusts battered much of the East Coast on Saturday, flinging heavy snow that made travel treacherous or impossible, flooding coastlines, and threatening to leave bitter cold in its wake.
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Portrait of LI airline pilot lands at Smithsonian
The portrait, which hung in his family home in Mineola before being put in storage years ago, depicts William Piechota in his uniform from decades as a commercial pilot. It's now in the hands of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Pittsburgh bridge collapses, drops city bus into ravine
A 50-year-old bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday, requiring rescuers to rappel down a ravine and form a human chain to reach a few occupants of a municipal bus that plummeted along with the span. No deaths were reported.
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States are the battlegrounds for voting rights, election law
Nineteen states passed 34 laws limiting access to voting in 2021 and 18 have more restrictive voting bills awaiting the 2022 legislative session, according to the Brennan Center.
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'Tiger King' Joe Exotic resentenced to 21 years in prison
A federal judge resentenced "Tiger King" Joe Exotic to 21 years in prison on Friday, reducing his punishment by just a year despite pleas from the former zookeeper for leniency as he begins treatment for early-stage cancer.
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