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New COVID variant suspected on LI, though experts downplay 'razor blade throat' symptom2m read
What to know about change in COVID-19 vaccine guidance2m read
New, more contagious COVID-19 variant found in travelers coming to NY3m read

NY, multistate group sue feds over millions in education funds2m read
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3 LIers among 7 charged in $650M COVID fraud scheme1m read
These are the 23 Long Islanders accused of stealing over $50M in COVID funds

Long COVID tied to multiple infections, vaccination status in 9/11 essential workers2m read

COVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell4m read

LI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations3m read

COVID up on LI but less than previous years4m read
Small firms struggling to repay pre-pandemic loans 7m read

Number of parents, students in vaccination suit drops3m read

Suffolk OTB sues after its $4 million PPP loan isn't forgiven2m read

What to know about COVID, flu and RSV vaccines3m read

LI district bars Wild Child Pediatric patients while parents fight exclusion3m read

State subpoenas vax records for about 750 kids, parents go to court4m read
Islip expands COVID aid program for small businesses by $4M2m read

Cuomo clashes with subcommittee over COVID-19 policy2m read

Death rates higher in nursing homes with COVID-19 patients, documents show2m read

Updated COVID-19 vaccines now available on Long Island2m read

Paxlovid reduces COVID-19 death rate, but usage is low, experts say5m read

A lingering effect of COVID: Some of the youngest students are developmentally behind7m read

CDC recommends updated COVID vaccines2m read

Summer wave of COVID was larger, hit sooner, experts say2m read

Audit: State must do more to curb rising maternal death rate2m read

LI hospital is 1 of 3 in U.S. conducting nasal COVID vaccine trials3m read

Revisiting tips to prevent COVID-19 infection as LI cases rise4m read

Vaccine lowers long COVID risks, study finds2m read
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Parking and other fees going up in Babylon Village
Meter parking fees in Babylon Village were increased Monday from a quarter for two hours to a quarter for one hour. The parking fee increases, among others, were a result of money lost due to the pandemic. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

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