Thursday, May 20, 2021

New COVID-19 vaccine incentive in NY: a lottery ticket

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New COVID-19 vaccine incentive in NY: a lottery ticket
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, calling the slowing pace of COVID-19 vaccinations "troubling news" on Thursday, announced an incentive to get New Yorkers vaccinated: a lottery ticket for the state's $5 million Mega Multiplier lottery.
Family-owned small business sees sales plunge 80% amid COVID
Although about 1% of downtown stores closed Islandwide, that figure reached as high as 10% in Central Islip, according to a report from the Rauch Foundation. 

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Island Harvest farm is back in business
Island Harvest says the farm, suspended last year because of the pandemic, should yield about 20,000 pounds of produce this growing season. The Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood is allowing the food bank to use a portion of their 212-acre property at no charge.
Do you need a mask? Here's a guide to policies at stores around LI
With the new CDC mask guidance in effect in New York, Newsday has compiled a list of mask policies at some of LI's largest retailers.

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New hospital pavilion to be named for donors
North Shore University Hospital will be named the Petrocelli Advanced Surgical Pavilion after Attilio and Beverly Petrocelli of Kings Point.
Watch: Smithtown residents react to school board elections
After a heated and at times divided election, Smithtown voters elect three new school board members. At the center of the debate was the district's response to COVID-19, the reopening of schools and race relations. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry has more.
Meet 129 of LI's 2021 salutatorians
They're filmmakers, black belt martial artists, and more. Meet Long Island's high school salutatorians.

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Union alleges unfair tactics in Tate's Bake Shop vote
Allegations that the Long Island cookie maker's management intimidated factory workers are called 'fabrications ' by the company.
Opinion: Can Trump outmaneuver New York's criminal probes?
Criminal cases carry the threat of a prison sentence if a defendant is found guilty.
Police: Man shot 'numerous times' in parking lot
The man, 51, is being treated for serious injuries, Suffolk police said.
Police: Vape shop owner killed in store
Police said a relative found the man injured inside the shop after being unable to reach him.
Corey Kluber throws Yanks' first no-hitter since 1999
Kluber's no-hitter is the 12th in Yankees history, the first since David Cone's perfect game on July 18, 1999. 
New cafe replaces longtime Southern spot in Merrick
You can get handcrafted coffees, bites such as egg sandwiches, and soon, boozy treats like "deconstructed" affogato.
Share your favorite Derek Jeter memory and congratulate the captain on the Hall of Fame
Newsday is honoring Derek Jeter for his induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame with an exclusive commemorative magazine on July 25 – and we want you to be a part of it.

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