Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Biden addresses nation after end of war in Afghanistan

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Biden addresses nation after end of war in Afghanistan
Biden is under heavy criticism, particularly from Republicans, for his handling of the final evacuation, which successfully airlifted more than 120,000 people from Kabul airport but left more than 100 Americans behind.
Hochul: Local health departments to get $65M for COVID-19 boosters
New York State will allocate a combined $65 million to local health departments, including in Nassau and Suffolk, to support the distribution of COVID-19 booster shots for vaccinated individuals, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday.

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Curran urges lawmakers to act on $375 payments 
The Nassau County executive said county lawmakers should cut their vacations short to approve $375 checks funded with federal pandemic aid.
Teacher from LI will compete on next 'Survivor'
Tiffany Seely will be one of 18 contestants vying for the $1 million prize when season 41 premieres on Sept. 22.

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Dear Mother Nature: Ferry and water taxi operators want better summer weather
"Last year COVID defeated us, and this year Mother Nature defeated us. You can't compete against those two things," said Ken Stein, whose Sayville Ferry Service has seen slower weekend business on its Cherry Grove, Sailors Haven, Water Island and Fire Island Pines ferries.

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Watch: Long Island's growing Latino population
The Latino population has been growing on Long Island, a growth trend that has been evident for more than 20 years. Executive Director of the Hempstead Hispanic Civic Association, George Siberon, spoke to Newsday about the growing immigrant population in Hempstead.
LI school for disabled students hit with busing issues
Officials at the 180-student Henry Viscardi Center for the disabled in Albertson, which is scheduled to open Thursday, said most students probably would miss classes until Sept. 13, unless a way can be found to provide funding for buses.

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Letters: LI projects, change of governors and Cuomo's Emmy
Reader letters to Newsday.
Famous Food Festival returns to LI this weekend
Get a sneak peek at what to expect, from fried lasagna to loaded waffles.
Mike Richards out as producer of 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel'
The announcement comes days after he exited as the quiz show's newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and other comments.
Lindor, Baez apologize to those offended by their thumbs-down gestures
Mets infielders apologize and attempt to clarify the meaning of their thumbs-down gestures.
These LI beaches are open past Labor Day
It may be the unofficial end of summer, but some beaches are still open to visitors to enjoy lower parking fees, sun and surf.
Celebrities at the 2021 U.S. Open
A look at the famous faces in the crowd watching famous athletes compete in the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York.
Engeman Theater postpones 'The Sound of Music'
The John W. Engeman Theater in Northport will not present "The Sound of Music" in November because its child cast members cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Grassroots efforts promote food-scrap composting on LI
About 30% of Long Island's food and yard waste is organic, said Beth Fiteni, a member of Long Island Organics Council and founder of Green Inside and Out, a Huntington-based environmental organization.

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