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Live updates: Sunrise Highway fires in Suffolk

Four fires broke out on eastern Long Island Saturday, including one that was 2 miles long and 2 1/2 miles wide, sending billowing clouds of smoke into the air and shutting Sunrise Highway. Follow along for live updates.

Latest UpdatesSunday's fire outlook Westhampton fire now 80% contained The tiny beetle that foresters warned created dangerous fire conditions

Hochul declares state of emergency over East End brush fire

Photos: Fires along Sunrise Highway

What to know about the Suffolk fires1m read

Top Stories

East End blaze brings back memories of Sunrise Fire of 1995

In late August to early September of 1995, the wind-whipped Sunrise Fire burned some 5,000 acres of the pine barrens on both sides of Sunrise Highway at Westhampton.

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

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Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez goes for his second state wrestling title, plus a family legacy continues at Division in Episode 4 of "Sarra Sounds Off." Credit: Newsday/Mario Gonzalez, William Perlman; James Tamburino

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: LI wins 12 state titles in boys and girls wrestling Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez goes for his second state wrestling title, plus a family legacy continues at Division in Episode 4 of "Sarra Sounds Off."

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

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

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

LI bakery is James Beard semifinalist 1m read

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

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

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

Yankees' Gerrit Cole 'concerned' over tests on elbow3m read

Veterans helping veterans2m read

Driver charged with DWI after Sunrise Highway crash

New Jersey police officer killed, second officer wounded in shooting by 14-year-old, authorities say2m read

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

Rock: Predicting where most intriguing NFL free agents land4m read

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

Adviser concludes judge should end NYC mayor's criminal case permanently, court filing says5m read

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

Latest UpdatesTribes and Native American students sue over Bureau of Indian Education firings House GOP campaign chairman says voters will 'reward us' for the Trump-Musk DOGE cuts US economic worries mount as Trump implements tariffs, cuts workforce and freezes spending

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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Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

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

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Spring is in bloom at Hicks Nurseries

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Building strength and balance like an American Ninja Warrior

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Facts you may not know about Grand Central Madison

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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.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhere to try dim sum on Long Island LI's best Chinese restaurants

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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Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez goes for his second state wrestling title, plus a family legacy continues at Division in Episode 4 of "Sarra Sounds Off." Credit: Newsday/Mario Gonzalez, William Perlman; James Tamburino

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: LI wins 12 state titles in boys and girls wrestling Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez goes for his second state wrestling title, plus a family legacy continues at Division in Episode 4 of "Sarra Sounds Off."

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayComplaints against mom dismissed for years before wrong-way crash that killed 9-year-old son

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

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI mother in wrong-way crash that killed her 9-year-old son indicted on murder charge LI mom charged in crash that killed 9-year-old son had 56 prior license suspensions, DA says Wrong-way crash kills 9-year-old on Southern State; mother charged

Only in NewsdayLI's 6 Regeneron finalists in D.C. for a shot at up to $250G in prize money7m read

How to eat your way around Wegmans2m read

Irish pride swells at these St. Patrick's Day parades3m read

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

COMMENTARYTrump's right. We've never seen anything like this2m read

COMMENTARYCuts to national parks couldn't come at a more dangerous time4m read

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

06:41

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.

Butterfly populations drop 22%, study shows. LI preservationist is trying to stop trend2m read

Only in NewsdayTeachers union has helped elect members to NY school boards, but some concerned over conflict of interest6m read

Only in NewsdayDrivers: School bus camera tickets backed by unlawful video evidence3m read

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

Pope Francis responding well to pneumonia therapy and showing 'gradual, slight improvement'

The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days.

Authorities: Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior

Activists vandalize Trump golf resort over his comments on emptying out Gaza1m read

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

8 hurt when driver plows vehicle into Southern California car dealership

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Sports

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

It's almost insurmountable to expect to lose the ace of the staff, especially after losing Luis Gil a few days ago.

MORE ON THIS TOPICYankees' Gerrit Cole 'concerned' over tests on elbow

Isles' Lamoriello says change is coming this summer2m read

Luis, Richmond lead Storm to OT win over Marquette3m read

Only in NewsdayWhat are the best/nastiest pitches in Mets camp?5m 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

Warm up with the best hot chocolate on LI4m read

12 standout burgers on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

LI's best Italian restaurants

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

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

Cinema comeback: LI theaters reopening, remodeling6m read

'Chaos: The Manson Murders': Too ambitious for too short a time1m read

Tom Llamas replacing Lester Holt as NBC News anchor1m read

Oscar-winning 'Anora' to start streaming 1m read

'Severance' films episode at Nassau Community College2m read

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