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COVID business fraud: Long Islanders used pandemic aid money for lavish lifestyles

Five years after the pandemic, authorities are still unraveling COVID relief fraud on Long Island — and how at least 31 residents allegedly stole nearly $100 million.

MORE ON THIS TOPICThese LIers have been charged with stealing $98 million in COVID funds
Iconic LI restaurant changing its name after 155 years1m read
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      Deborah Norville exiting 'Inside Edition' after 30 years1m read
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          'Frozen', All Kids Fair and more can't-miss events to fill your weekend

          Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts and more.

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          Health care workforce shortages could grow under Trump deportation plan, report says3m read

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          Man shot, killed near Bethpage hotel, police say
          Gardner's son died from carbon monoxide poisoning1m read
          Overnight roadwork to close eastbound stretch of Sunrise Highway
          LI tourism chief will lead Chicago's tourism bureau1m read
          Tidbits are LI's most underrated food5m read
          NYC Mayor Eric Adams running for reelection as an independent2m read
          MTA fires analyst for running outside businesses during work hours2m read
          Dow drops 1,400 as U.S. stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs ignite a COVID-like shock3m read
          Valley Stream North HS students charged in BB gun incident
          President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates
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          Newsday's top 100 boys lacrosse players for 202522m read
          Newsday's Long Island All-Decade girls basketball players: The 2010s6m read
          What's finished and what's left to do in $19B JFK Airport project2m read
          Poll: 8 in 10 Long Islanders worried about high grocery bills2m read
          'Nostalgia is a powerful drug': These LI fans are no strangers to 'Stranger Things'4m read
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          DNA evidence hearing against alleged suspect Rex Heuermann
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          Half Hollow Hills' Anthony Raio eyes an LI championship
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          Officials: Founder of cat sanctuary killed in fire
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          Things to do

          Wyandanch's brown Easter Bunny shows kids 'bunnies are all colors'

          Buster Bunny will be indoors at Wyandanch Plaza through Easter Sunday.

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          Top LI hiking, walking trails3m read
          Celebrate Passover with seders and community events2m read
          Top LI restaurant closes in Long Beach1m read
          LI groomsmen spending more thanks to new trends3m read
          Skip the Hamptons: 8 boutique hotels in upstate NY to book6m read
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              Long Islanders' Favorites

              LI police to auction 95 vehicles, including BMW, Mercedes, starting at $500

              There will be a mix of vehicles made my Chevy, Hyundai, Jeep, Ford and more available for bidding.

              A game that can lead to love: LI bridge players on what makes for enduring card partnerships5m read
              Joy Mangano put her LI home on the market for $14 million. See inside the estate
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              Government contracting is an easy but elusive target

              Defense procurement spending fell under Obama and rosein Trump's first term.

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              Want bananas, coffee, chocolate? Hello, import tax!3m read
              Toll of measles extends beyond deaths3m read
              Suffolk water authority's water quality goals1m read
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              DNA evidence hearing against alleged suspect Rex Heuermann
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              Half Hollow Hills' Anthony Raio eyes an LI championship
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              Officials: Founder of cat sanctuary killed in fire
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              Fitness Fix: Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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              Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak
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              40th anniversary of the first Air Jordans
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              Easter Bunny sighting: Wyandanch Plaza
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              Suspect facing new charges in missing teen case
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              Melissa Argueta, award-winning media marketer at Newsday, dies at 51

              "Melissa made friends everywhere she went. People liked her," a lifelong friend said.

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              Pinball Long Island closes in downtown Patchogue2m read
              Forensic scientist: DNA techniques used to analyze hair in Gilgo case are 'effective'3m read
              WWII vet who survived deadly LIRR train crash celebrates 100th birthday3m read
              Woman claims $1M winning lottery ticket1m read
              Michaels arts and crafts store in Shirley to close1m read
              $2.2 million house has 75 feet of private beach on the Sound1m read

              Nation / World

              Trump moves to fire several national security officials over concerns they're not loyal: AP sources

              President Donald Trump has moved to fire several White House National Security Council officials, acting soon after being urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his agenda.

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              Canadian prime minister says Canada will match US auto tariffs1m read
              Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight leaves more than 50 Palestinians dead4m read
              Rubio tries to reassure wary allies of US commitment to NATO as Trump sends mixed signals3m read
              Death toll from the wildfires that tore through the Los Angeles area reaches 301m read

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              Mets bolster scouting in Japan, Pacific Rim

              Losing top Japanese players to the Dodgers left team officials befuddled.

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              Rangers win in OT, move back into tie for last wild card3m read

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                  Mold, roaches and 'life-threatening' hazards: Why these LI public housing facilities failed inspections

                  Several residents at local senior housing were afraid to speak out, citing fears they could be evicted.

                  MORE ON THIS TOPICRockville Centre housing complex wins 32 years of tax breaksResidents fear displacement as town plans to rebuild senior housing complex
                  At least 46 recently retired LI educators earned over $200,000 in salary and pension
                  $3.7M and counting: What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents
                  Analysis: 70% of Suffolk school bus camera tickets issued on streets where kids don't cross
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                                  SARRA SOUNDS OFF: 1970s All-Decade team member Risa Zander 

                                  On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," an interview with former Sachem head coach Risa Zander and a preview of St. Anthony's girls lacrosse team. 

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                                  Get the ultimate guide for Long Island food lovers! From fine dining to falafel, there’s something to satisfy your every craving.

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                                  Entertainment

                                  'Nostalgia is a powerful drug': These LI fans are no strangers to 'Stranger Things'4m read
                                  Remember 1970s pop idol Peter Lemongello? He's playing LI show2m read
                                  Q-and-A: Melissa Etheridge opens up ahead of her LI show3m read
                                  LI contestant knocked off 'The Voice'2m read
                                  LI's Brand New reunites, sets UBS Arena date1m read
                                  Murder, they wrote: Hamptons Whodunit returns1m read

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