Monday, January 3, 2022

As virus surges, at least 3 LI districts go remote this week

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As virus surges, at least 3 LI districts go remote this week
Hundreds of thousands of Long Island public school students and staff are returning in person Monday, but at least three school districts — Freeport, Westbury and Hicksville — have announced remote learning for the first week of January.
Huntington families brave long line for COVID-19 testing kits
The Huntington school district has offered free at-home COVID-19 antigen testing kits for students — an effort to monitor and minimize transmission of the virus in schools and the community. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
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New North Hempstead chief vows end to partisan politics
The town board is now split between four Democrats and three Republicans. The new council members expressed a need for unity.
Tierney sworn in as Suffolk County DA
During his inauguration speech at St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, his alma mater, Raymond Tierney did not discuss specific initiatives but instead focused on justice and the importance of the job.

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LI first responders cope with omicron surge in calls, staff shortages
"Everyone is stressed from the large number of patients," said Chris Airey, who oversees roughly 150 Nassau police medics. "But we're dealing with it."
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Audit: Tax appeal firms made $500M during assessment freeze
The study by the Nassau comptroller's office said the successful appeals shifted $1.1 billion in tax burdens onto other Nassau County homeowners.
Adams: Revived NYPD anti-crime unit to target shootings
The unit, disbanded in June 2020, had been involved in a disproportionate number of civilian complaints and fatal shootings by police.

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NYPD cop from LI leaves hospital after hit by stray bullet
Officer Keith Wagenhauser, 33, climbed out of a wheelchair amid cheers as he left the hospital and walked to the black van that would take him to his Long Island home.
Dobie: Looking to the heavens
The James Webb telescope celebrates human ingenuity and the power of dreams.
Read Joe Judge's full 11-minute rant after Giants' loss to Bears 
Joe Judge was asked why he has faith that he can get this turned around for the Giants when so many fans do not. His answer lasted 11 minutes and included about 2,600 words.
Brady ruins Jets' upset bid with game-winning TD pass in final seconds
The Jets had the chance to open 2022 with a huge upset. Instead, Tom Brady enjoyed another magical moment inside MetLife Stadium after a coaching breakdown on a play call had Robert Saleh feeling sick.
Officials: 4 hurt in Massapequa group-home fire
One victim was in cardiac arrest and transported to a hospital. Three other occupants were also taken to hospitals for treatment of minor burns, authorities said.
Suffolk advisory board to advocate for LGBTQ+ residents
The 13-member board was created so lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex residents can advise county officials on policies, legislation and services.
Driving force behind Suffolk charity dies at 87
Frank Sinisi, a retired business executive, was a fundraising dynamo who could persuade potential donors to care about the charity and its clients as much as he did, his loved ones said.
20-something opens cafe behind parents' Farmingdale antique shop
Find bakery staples such as biscotti and linzer tarts, plus scones, like peanut butter flavored ones with grape jelly-filled pipettes.

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