Monday, November 1, 2021

Candidates for Nassau county executive, DA make final push

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Candidates for Nassau county executive, DA make final push
Sunday marked the first time Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James appeared together since James declared she would be running for governor.

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Analysis: Fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths on LI, in NYC than upstate New York
Higher vaccination rates, more extensive mask-wearing and vaccine mandates downstate are the primary reasons for the data over the past four months, medical experts said, along with natural immunity for some previously infected.

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Video: Dignitaries ride first LIRR train into Grand Central
In an early preview of the MTA's $11.2 billion East Side Access megaproject, which is projected to open in December 2022, a Long Island Rail Road train carrying dignitaries including Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled from Jamaica Station to Grand Central Terminal for the first time. Steve Langford reports.
Hochul: Improving 'scary' Penn Station a high priority
The governor said she is "very impatient" and wants changes soon to make Penn look more like the new Moynihan Train Hall, which opened across Eighth Avenue on Jan. 1.

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Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Nassau executive and DA races in both counties lead the ballot in the Nov. 2 election. See who's running and where they stand on the issues.
Voters' guide: See the candidates who will be on your ballot
Meet the candidates and see where they stand on issues, whether you're voting by mail, voting early or voting on Election Day, Nov. 2.
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Editorial: Seize the day: Cast your vote
This Election Day, bring a little optimism to the ballot box.
White shocks Bengals in Jets' comeback win
Filling in for the injured Zach Wilson, White threw for 405 yards and three TDs in his first NFL start as the Jets rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit.

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Best: They like Mike, maybe even once Zach is back
Jets coach Robert Saleh said Mike White will start Thursday's game, then hedged a little when asked about Zach Wilson returning to the starting role.
NYC workers' vaccination rate rises as mandate looms
Some 91% of city workers had received the COVID-19 vaccine as of Saturday evening, according to the city. Nearly 23,000 employees hadn't, but FDNY and NYPD officials said their departments are prepared to cope with any labor shortages on Monday.
White House press secretary Psaki says she has COVID-19
Jen Psaki had planned to travel with the president but scrapped the trip just as he was set to depart for Europe after learning that members of her household had tested positive for COVID-19. She said she is only exhibiting mild symptoms.
Biden team touts $1.75T spending package, defends cuts
Adminstration officials said that despite the loss of a much-heralded family leave component to the legislation, the bill is on track to have enough votes to pass.
'Cool grandmother' is Fire Island community's first female fire chief
As Davis Park's first female fire chief, Linda Spencer, 67, will serve a two-year term in the unpaid position, supervising a 30-member department.
Amityville to hold special election on marijuana opt-out
Mayor Dennis Siry said village officials want voters to have the final say on whether recreational marijuana retail and consumption sites should be allowed in the village.
Brentwood mural an inspiring vision of a changing Long Island
High school students painted the mural on a bakery wall as part of a community project. The interlocking themes explore the often risky trek to a new life in a different country.
Southold may add new tool to arsenal to slow speeding drivers 
Town officials expect to spend about $20,000 this year for four solar-powered signs at Peconic Bay Boulevard. The Transportation Commission is determining which streets would need those signs next year.

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