Monday, July 5, 2021

Report: Bacteria primary nemesis in beach closures

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Report: Bacteria primary nemesis in beach closures
Wet weather more than doubled the closure rate, but the director of the EPA's Long Island Sound office said technology has become more sophisticated and it's now possible to test pathogens to determine whether the source is human or animal. 
Fireworks dazzle at Jones Beach as traditional Fourth celebration returns
Fireworks lit up the sky once again at Jones Beach as more than 100,000 watch the Fourth of July tradition return and mark a return to normalcy.

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Janison: A tenacious appreciation of liberty
Despite all the turmoil, Americans still frame issues in terms of individual rights.
Salute to top teammate and soon-to-be soldier: Centereach's Oliveri
Cougars centerfielder Gianna Oliveri finishes high school and leaves for basic training to pursue military career.

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Man found dead in Poospatuck Reservation home, Suffolk cops say
The 47-year-old man was found in his home on the Poospatuck Reservation after his family asked police to do a wellness check.

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New LIRR timetables in effect this week on all branches
The new LIRR schedules begin Tuesday because of ongoing work on the Port Jefferson branch, and will continue through Aug. 29, officials say.  
Watch: Museum of American Armor holds parade at Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Military vehicles from the Museum of American Armor on Sunday delighted onlookers at an Independence Day parade held at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

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Most states miss Biden's vaccination goal, but not NY
New York is among 21 states and the District of Columbia that have met President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal of at least 70% of the adult population having gotten at least one shot by Independence Day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Nassau's only public hospital may not survive, auditors warn
The public benefit corporation that runs Nassau University Medical Center had a $102.3 million budget deficit in 2020 — a 60% increase from 2019, according to a new report obtained by Newsday.
Suffolk police continue search for man who fell off boat
Christopher Calma had been fishing with his son when he fell overboard Saturday morning while reaching for a fishing pole and never resurfaced, according to the Coast Guard, which suspended its search Saturday night.

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LI getting $31.9M extra for pre-K, to add 5,200 kids to rolls
The additional funding will open up slots in 64 districts, according to the state. In many districts, parents still have to enter their children in a lottery for a spot in the free program.
New fish market, cafe opens in Westhampton Beach
If it wasn't caught in Long Island waters — or hauled in by a boat that docks on Long Island — you won't find it here.
Explosives set off to bring down rest of collapsed condo
Crews were to begin clearing some of the new debris so rescuers could start making their way into parts of the underground garage that is of particular interest.

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