Friday, July 23, 2021

More than 300 new COVID-19 cases on LI, state figures show

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Smithtown schools administrator who steered equity efforts steps down
Jennifer Bradshaw, who helped guide the district's diversity and equity work, will leave for a job at an education foundation. 
Rescuer: Escaped bull has been spotted
A FedEx driver saw the 1,500-pound animal, which fled from a Moriches farm on Tuesday, from the side of the road and now a police helicopter was looking for it, one of the animal rescuers involved in the search said.

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10 events, things to do this weekend on Long Island
Events, activities, drive-in movies and concerts are popping up around Long Island this season.

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Shoplifting is on the rise at LI groceries
Supermarkets are making changes to stop the pilferage, but they see the plastic bag ban, economic hardship and masks as feeding the increase in shoplifting.

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25 years after it closed, the Long Island Arena is fondly remembered
The barn-like structure in Commack was home to minor-league hockey, pro basketball, concerts, circuses and more.

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See the Opening Ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics
See photos from the Opening Ceremonies at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, July 23, 2021. Given the time zone differences, the event aired live on Friday morning in the United States and will be replayed in primetime on NBC.

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This is why your mail is late on LI
Trump-era changes to traditional mail delivery along with the pandemic are behind a postal slowdown on Long Island, experts say, while consumers face delays receiving monthly checks like Social Security or late fees for bills marked late by creditors.

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Mets trade for lefty Rich Hill
The former Long Island Duck is 6-4 with a 3.87 ERA this season.
Doctors see a summer surge in children's cold, virus symptoms
Pediatricians and urgent care centers around Long Island are seeing the unusual surge in symptoms normally reserved for the fall and winter months. They blame a few factors for the increase.
Best-selling author Megan Miranda talks about her new mystery novel
Megan Miranda ("The Last House Guest") discusses her latest mystery novel, "Such A Quiet Place," her career and more.
New farmers market opens in Glen Cove
Not only does the market have a spectacular location, but also one of the best mixes of vendors on LI.  
Nominate a hardworking teacher for a back-to-school makeover
We're looking for teachers who deserve it most — whether that be one notable educator, or a pair who worked together throughout the pandemic.

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Investment firm takes 25% stake in Nassau Coliseum operator
Fortress Investment Group's purchase of a 25% stake from majority owner Nicholas Mastroianni II is seen as "a show of confidence" in the venue.
Reader letters: Vaccine rights and responsibilities, fascism and guns
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John Inzillo, AKA Sonny Hudson, always hit the right note 
Whether nailing a Muddy Waters tune on his blue harmonica or performing an electic mix of R&B, Zydeco, rock and funk, blues player John Inzillo was a staple of stages for decades across the metropolitan area.

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