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Westhampton brush fire knocked down, arson probe launched, Suffolk County spokesman says

The Westhampton fire was the biggest of the blazes that burned more than 600 acres.

Sunrise Highway fires in Suffolk

Latest Updates2Westhampton fire fully knocked down Winds decrease from Saturday, but dry forecast persists Arson investigation underway, Suffolk executive's office says

Photos: Fires along Sunrise Highway

East End blaze brings back memories of Sunrise Fire of 19952m read

Top Stories

East Meadow pastor's near-fatal journey from long COVID led to lung transplant

Pastor Benjamin Thomas was hospitalized for more than 100 days, on a ventilator for 54 days and spent six weeks in a medically induced coma.

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Floyd's Macchia wins state title after court allows her to run2m read

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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is being joined by county and town officials to discuss the Suffolk fires.

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is being joined by county and town officials to discuss the Suffolk fires.

Updated 57 minutes ago Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is being joined by county and town officials to discuss the Suffolk fires.

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Bay Shore hit-and-run kills pedestrian, police said

Only in NewsdayLI collectors return WWII Japanese serviceman's flags to families5m read

Standout restaurant opening another LI location

Sands Point ranch with 'incredible' natural light on market for $3 million1m read

Retiring Upper Brookville Justice imparted lessons from the bench for decades2m read

First 100 daysPresident Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates

Latest UpdatesFEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cuts Trump's transactional approach to diplomacy is a driving force on the world stage Musk and DOGE try to slash government by cutting out those who answer to voters

As Trump pushes limits of power, courts and lawmakers increase pushback4m read

Only in NewsdayWe've got more masks. But is LI ready for the next pandemic?

LI bakery is James Beard semifinalist 1m read

Port Jefferson Station rally for women's rights draws hundreds2m read

Driver cited for racing at 130 mph on the LIE, Suffolk police say

Only in NewsdaySuffolk nonprofit groups want $107G in funds restored3m read

Veterans helping veterans at Suffolk resource fair2m read

Aldi adding 4 more LI grocery stores as discounter pushes fast growth2m read

Women's History MonthThese women rock: Simply Swifties, Joni Project and more2m read

Court filing: BusPatrol, Town of Hempstead improperly using windshield cameras for tickets

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Complaints against mom dismissed for years before crash that killed 9-year-old son

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New ER at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles space

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Former Entenmann family home on the market

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Cuomo kicks off his NYC mayoral campaign

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LI Works: Ken watches the sausage being made

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Things to do

Lavish all-day dim sum restaurant opens on LI

Long Island's dim sum repertoire is expanding.

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This LI shop looks to offer a kid-centric shopping experience 1m read

Spring is in bloom at the annual Hicks flower show 3m read

4 STEM programs uniting diverse groups of LI kids4m read

Patchogue music festival seeks concert vibe with local flavor2m read

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Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is being joined by county and town officials to discuss the Suffolk fires.

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is being joined by county and town officials to discuss the Suffolk fires.

Updated 57 minutes ago Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is being joined by county and town officials to discuss the Suffolk fires.

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayLong Island 9-year-old said 'bad things' happening at home before his death

Suffolk caseworkers said numerous reports of drug use and neglect against Kerri Bedrick were unfounded.

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Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSGovernance needed, not chaos

Trump administration should take time to analyze problems before disrupting lives

LETTERSTrump's first 100 days: What Long Islanders think

MICHAEL DOBIEThe doctor in the Bronx and the Gila monster2m read

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Court filing: BusPatrol, Town of Hempstead improperly using windshield cameras for tickets

01:56

Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

02:28

Complaints against mom dismissed for years before crash that killed 9-year-old son

04:51

Spring is in bloom at Hicks Nurseries

01:56

Building strength and balance like an American Ninja Warrior

01:48

Facts you may not know about Grand Central Madison

01:52

New ER at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles space

01:44

Former Entenmann family home on the market

01:57

Cuomo kicks off his NYC mayoral campaign

02:18

LI Works: Ken watches the sausage being made

03:19

More Long Island

Teacher, health advocate, dies at 34

Margaret Elenis Siklas inspired others through charity work for cancer patients and by sharing her story of battling the disease while raising a family.

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Santos' aide gets prison sentence for using fraud to solicit campaign donations2m read

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Bomb threat at 2 LI schools prompts evacuations, officials say1m read

Only in NewsdayLI businesses debate benefits of daylight saving time2m read

More NY prison guards return to work after agreement announced, state official says1m read

Nation / World

FEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cuts

The National Fire Academy, the country's preeminent federal fire training academy, has canceled classes effective immediately amid the ongoing flurry of funding freezes and staffing cuts by President Donald Trump's administration.

Pope thanks volunteers for 'miracle of tenderness' as another Holy Year event passes without him2m read

Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism4m read

'Bloody Sunday' 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future3m read

International Women's Day protests demand equal rights and an end to discrimination, sexual violence3m read

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Sports

Breaking NewsAlvarez will miss first month of season with hand injury

A fractured hamate bone — a common injury for hitters — will cost Alvarez six to eight weeks.

Lennon: Cole news should put the Yankees into full-blown panic3m read

Isles' Lamoriello says change is coming this summer2m read

Luis, Richmond lead Storm to OT win over Marquette3m 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

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High School Sports

Port Washington wins first Nassau boys basketball title since 1947

Port Washington will play either Half Hollow Hills East or Floyd in the Long Island Class AAA title next Sunday at Farmingdale State.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Nassau Class AAA boys basketball final

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Entertainment

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