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Suffolk County officials on Monday announced legislation to restrict the use of exotic animals in traveling performances. Credit: Anthony Florio

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DoorDash agrees to pay more than $16M back to its delivery drivers
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Officials aim to level playing field for LI renters and homebuyers 
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LI eateries offset rising price of eggs
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Casual restaurant chains on the decline 
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Sag Harbor builder and nonprofit join forces to build home on Shinnecock Nation 
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Gov. Hochul proposes one-time state rebate check
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LA wildfires will drive up home insurance costs on LI, brokers say
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Emmy Winner: For the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, reseeding the bay is a way to keep ties with their cultural heritage
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Camp Good Mourning helps kids deal with loss 
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Gambling addiction on Long Island is surging as legal online sports betting grows
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Babylon schools kept teacher accused of sexual harassment on payroll
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Newsday Investigation: Did ash dumped at Brookhaven landfill meet safety standards?
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