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Only in NewsdayA knife nicked his hand. Then tetanus sent this Selden teen to the hospital for 6 weeks.

There are fewer than 50 reported cases of tetanus every year in the nation, according to the CDC.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Island health news, tips and more

1 person dead in fire at Medford home of cat sanctuary11:57 am

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New restaurant opens in Massapequa Park1m read

Dangerous RoadsSee the most dangerous roads in your neighborhood

Chick-fil-A opening another LI location11:42 am

$10,000 a year on beauty routines: Why some LIers are spending big

Fire marshal: Up to 200 wedding dresses destroyed in LI bridal shop blaze11:21 am1m read

Only in NewsdayLI college students invent solutions to make workplaces more accessible4m read

Fire, 'structural issues' displace residents of Baldwin apartment building11:18 am1m read

Trump says he's considering ways to serve third term as president2m read

3 takeaways from Mets' opening series in Houston3m read

Affordable housing lottery opens for units in East Northport2m read

Cherry blossom trees poised to bloom1m read

How well do you know The Beach Boys' songs? Test your knowledge with our quiz

Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,00057 mins ago3m read

Sneakerheads celebrate 40 years of Air Jordans6m read

LI Muslims commemorate Eid al-Fitr with prayer, family and food2m read

Cruise Line resumes stops in LI village this summer3m read

Break out the board games: An expo dedicated to tabletop gaming comes to LI2m read

President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates53 mins ago

Latest UpdatesUnder the new Trump administration, this year's Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tenor Trump tariff tumult has ripples for sporting goods, puts costly hockey gear in price-hike crosshair Trump is stronger on immigration and weaker on trade, an AP-NORC poll finds

Eid al-Fitr commemorated in Uniondale

01:49

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak

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Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

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Heuermann back in court for pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence

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A $1,000 question: 'Will you be my bridesmaid?'

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New food lineup for 2025 Mets season

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Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has heated exchange with 2 Democrats

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Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park

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Surprise celebrity appearance at West Babylon record store

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Things to do

$1,100 for a kid's birthday party? What 5 LI families paid

Parents are feeling pressure to find innovative ways to celebrate their child's big day, often with steep price tags.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHere's where to find party supplies on LI now that Party City is closing She's not Ms. Rachel, but don't tell the kids 4 shops that host birthday parties for kids and shopping opportunities for parents

Taking a spin through 3 NYC vinyl bars

LI mansion to host food festival featuring live music1m read

A $1,000 question: 'Will you be my bridesmaid?'

Guide to LI car shows and cruise nights12m read

Welcome spring at one of LI's blooming botanical gardens4m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in Newsday2,100 killed, 16,000 seriously injured in LI crashes over a decade. What can be done?

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines our dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI rep asks for road safety investigation after Newsday report See the most dangerous roads in your neighborhood Long Island's dangerous roads: Complete coverage

Dangerous RoadsGrief-stricken mom: 'I chose to live, but it's with immense pain.'1m read

Dangerous Roads'We had a good life,' widow of crash victim says. Now, 'I have to sell the house'1m read

Dangerous RoadsFamily 'not as close as we used to be' after 24-year-old killed by drunken driver, mom says1m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYTrump and the Fed are on a collision course

Trump could tell Congress to change the law to alter the Fed's mandate.

11:48 am4m read

LETTERSMusings: Sorry, this is the wrong number

LETTERSMusings: An amazin' night to remember

LETTERSMusings: At age 6, my child's organs were donated1m read

Eid al-Fitr commemorated in Uniondale

01:49

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak

0:42

Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

01:33

Heuermann back in court for pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence

01:38

A $1,000 question: 'Will you be my bridesmaid?'

01:27

New food lineup for 2025 Mets season

01:46

Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts

01:31

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has heated exchange with 2 Democrats

0:41

Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park

01:23

Surprise celebrity appearance at West Babylon record store

0:15

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayBig Medicaid cuts could hit hard on LI

More than a fifth of Nassau and Suffolk county residents rely on the program.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFederal cuts causing chaos among LI health care nonprofits, leaders say Complete coverage: Trump's presidency

Single women buy more homes, but men still lead overall, data shows

From $500 cleanups to $2,500 sprinklers, here's what spring maintenance could cost

Roadwork underway in Kings Park ahead of sewer connections2m read

Only in NewsdayMoon replica coming to Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City3m read

Man faces arson charge in Plainview fire1m read

Manhasset Hills teacher, artist, mother dies at 1023m read

Nation / World

Under the new Trump administration, this year's Transgender Day of Visibility has a different tenor

President Donald Trump has signed a slew of policies aimed at wiping transgender people out of government records, sports and even history.

10:47 am4m read

Justice Department instructed to dismiss legal challenge to Georgia election law11:05 am1m read

Comic Amber Ruffin cut from White House correspondents' event after angering Trump team38 mins ago

A Kremlin official says Russia sees efforts to end Ukraine war as a drawn-out process37 mins ago2m read

16 Tesla EVs are destroyed in a fire in Rome as Italian police investigate possible arson10:53 am

Newsday Live

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Sports

Robinson excelling at rim protection for Knicks

Josh Hart calls the defense-minded big man the Knicks' "free safety."

11:50 am2m read

Rieber: Don't torpedo the idea! Let's embrace Yanks' new bats3m read

Glenn has plans for how to unlock Fields as Jets' QB50 mins ago3m read

Sneakerheads celebrate 40 years of Air Jordans6m read

Investigations

Newsday InvestigationMold, 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 breaks Residents fear displacement as town plans to rebuild senior housing complex

Only in NewsdayAt least 46 recently retired LI educators earned over $200,000 in salary and pension

Only in Newsday$3.7M and counting: What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents

Newsday InvestigationAnalysis: 70% of Suffolk school bus camera tickets issued on streets where kids don't cross

12 standout burgers on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

LI's best Italian restaurants

Best brunch restaurants on LI

High School Sports

St. John the Baptist posts rout on new turf field

Field named in honor of the late Monsignor James Kissane

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: SJB debuts new turf infield

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

What do you see traveling on the Island's roads?

Entertainment

From Amy to Gabby: 13 movies inspired by LI crimes3m read

LI comedian Joe Gatto, former 'Impractical Joker,' cancels tour, checks into rehab2m read

WBAB's Roger and JP: After 25 years, what's next?8m read

Comedian Chris Distefano gives (sort-of) shoutouts to LI on 'The Daily Show'

Would you believe Barbara Feldon, Barbara Eden, more TV stars are over 90?3m read

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