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The new age for full Social Security benefits in 2025 is 66 years and 10 months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.  Credit: Newsday/Getty Images

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Gov. Hochul announces statewide ban on all outdoor burning until Nov. 30
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Babylon schools kept teacher accused of sexual harassment on payroll
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Study: Black small business owners received less encouragement to apply for loans
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Thanksgiving dinner costs dip, survey finds
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State program helping homeowners lift their homes
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Records show Woodbury nursing home owners tried to close facility 
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