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LI's COVID Positivity Rate Lowest In NY State: Hochul

A local physician spoke with Patch about why LI has the lowest COVID positivity rate — and says with Super Bowl coming, that could change.

Long Island HS Grammy Winners: Senior, Alumna Earn Coveted Awards

The student was a bassist in an album that won "Best Orchestral Performance," while the alumna won for her work on a video game soundtrack.

Baby Yoda-Wearing Robber Sprayed 'Unknown Irritant' On LI Gas Station Clerk: Cops

The beloved Star Wars Universe character hung from his black jacket as he swiped the cash requester and booked it, cops say.

LI Man Faces Life In Prison For Selling Fatal Heroin

James Tunstall was convicted by a federal jury of distributing heroin which caused the fatal overdose of 24-year-old Sergio Niko Alvarez.

As LI Man's 'Health Declined,' He Received New Kidney, Lease On Life

Eric Peluso will return to his mail carrier route after the winter.

Full LIRR Service To Grand Central Madison Set To Begin

Here's a full rundown of what enhanced service will be provided on all LIRR lines.

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