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Rip currents posing 'moderate' risk to LI beaches. Here's how to stay safe

On Wednesday the National Weather Service upgraded Long Island's rip current risk, and advised beachgoers that life-threatening currents are possible in the surf zone.

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How LI survivor of traumatic brain injury is inspiring others3m read
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Ending federal oversight of Suffolk police will hurt transparency, advocates say3m read
Oyster Bay hires ex-police union leader as watchdog3m read
West Babylon volunteer firefighter dies at 702m read
LIers give poor marks to traffic congestion, road safety, survey finds3m read
Attacks on bail reform don't match the stats on crime4m read

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Oyster Bay to open up more underwater acres for shellfishing3m read
LI home prices: New highs test limits of buyers' budgets2m read
NUMC sues fired CEO Megan Ryan, alleging improper payouts and destroying documents5m read
Seniors Calendar: LI event listings5m read
Self-taught cook from Levittown dies at 902m read
Village adds $100 permit fee to hold carnivals, parades, concerts1m read
Police: LI mom charged with assaulting teen with metal water bottle outside Brentwood High School
Database: LI schools paid $170 million to settle sex-abuse lawsuits

Crime

LI man indicted on drug charges after incident that sickened dozens of students at William Floyd Middle School, DA says

In March, prosecutors said the defendant exchanged text messages over Instagram to sell the drug-laced candy to a 13-year-old student at the Moriches school.

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Alleged $1B in scam losses spur NY AG lawsuit against Zelle operator1m read
LI man gets 4 years in prison for $1.7M COVID relief scam that funded luxury lifestyle2m read
Man charged with withdrawing funds from altered, intercepted $1.7 million check at Valley Stream bank
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Long Islanders' Favorites

5 LI hospitals earn top federal ratings; 1 ranks among nation's lowest

A handful of local hospitals received five-star ratings from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Meanwhile, Nassau University Medical Center got just one star.

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MORE ON THIS TOPIC7 LI hospitals ranked best in state by U.S. News & World Report
While most feel safe, those making $100G-plus are pessimistic about aging in place, LI Quality of Life survey says5m read
When the carers need care: Advice for supporting LI family caregivers6m read
President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

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Prosecutors: Fraud sentencing of ex-LI real estate lawyer delayed as more victims come forward1m read
Shinnecock file legal action to lay claim to $1.2M Southampton property3m read
Nunley's Carousel in Uniondale reopens after 10 months of repairs1m read
Islip OKs $7.5M in warehouse tax breaks2m read
Drug task force investigating death of woman found on boat in Montauk, source says3m read
Islip keeps ICE contract with town shooting range1m read
Schumer's fictional family resurfaces3m read
DEC probes aquifer breach by Nissequogue River1m read
Victim ID'd in fatal East Meadow crash
Suffolk water officials urge conservation1m read
Raze or save? Stewards push to preserve Nesconset homestead2m read
LIers expected to get STAR checks by mid-October, state says2m read
Louis C.K. puts Shelter Island house on market for $4.3M1m read
Oyster Bay wins shellfish lease dispute2m read
LIers lament (sort of) the end of AOL's dial-up service2m read
Giovanni Esposito, of Copiague, cook, dies at 552m read
LI retirees allege financial adviser wiped out millions in savings; federal probe underway7m read
AG: Man indicted for running alleged $600G fraud scheme1m read
Billy Joel's motorcycle shop to close1m read
Orsted drops plan to seek partners for Sunrise Wind project; stock drops2m read
1 girl, 23 arrested in 2 states: Inside LI's hidden world of drugs, sex trafficking

The 14-year-old's story drew national attention when she was found on a yacht 25 days after she disappeared. Here's what it reveals about dangers close to home.

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Nearly 6,000 LI households could face homelessness if Trump cuts Section 8 funding7m read
State failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct

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