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USDA cuts affect Long Island Cares, Island Harvest

A shipment of just over 250,000 pounds of food that Long Island Cares was expecting this week from the USDA was canceled. Island Harvest reported that $1.7 million in funds for a senior meal program was "frozen."

MORE ON THIS TOPICUSDA funding cuts to impact Long Island food banks, NY schools

Judge dismisses mascot ban lawsuits brought by 4 LI districts27 mins ago3m read

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Geneticist says scientific techniques at hearing for alleged Gilgo serial killer are 'widely accepted'54 mins ago4m read

Queens teacher charged with endangering welfare of LI teen she tutored, coached6:58 pm2m read

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

Juan Soto hits first home run as a Met36 mins ago

Police: 13-year-old driving stolen car crashes on parkway

MTA: LIRR service on Oyster Bay branch restored after brush fire8:21 pm

Fire in garage of West Islip home spreads to 2 houses7:13 pm1m read

$1B overhaul of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's Kings Point campus proposed2m read

Winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold on LI

LI district attorneys praise capture of alleged top level MS-13 leader2m read

LI's congressional reps talk SALT cap, DOGE at breakfast2m read

Town of Hempstead to buy condemned motel for $9M2m read

LI tourism chief in line for job in Chicago2m read

President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates7:03 pm

Latest Updates Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID Judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff of Voice of America Trump asks Supreme Court for permission to resume deporting Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

Partial solar eclipse will be visible on LI early Saturday, experts say2m read

Bellport woman pleads not guilty to new indictment in missing girl case7:11 pm2m read

Only in NewsdayLI diner closing after 61 years1m read

Six Flags Great Adventure debuts new coaster this weekend inspired by The Flash1m read

Ridge Elementary School teacher dies at 567:19 pm2m read

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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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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LI Works: Ken makes candles at Tall Wicks Candle Company

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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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Ms. Rachel impersonator brings YouTube star to life on LI

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Things to do

Guide: 10 top Mexican restaurants on LI

LI is enjoying an influx of regional gourmet spots taking Mexican food to spendy new heights.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNew LI taco spot offers made-to-order tortillas 5 standout spots for jerk chicken on LI

Taking a spin through 3 NYC vinyl bars

Oyster Bay Polar Plunge, and more can't-miss events to fill your weekend

Iconic LI restaurant opening Caribbean location1m read

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

Guide to LI car shows and cruise nights12m read

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Woman arraigned in missing girl case ... Winning powerball ticket ... Spring concert preview Credit: Newsday

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Long Islanders' Favorites

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

A teen riding his bicycle to work was hit by a car just days before his 17th birthday. He died after two weeks on life support. His mom keeps replaying her last moments with him.

Dangerous RoadsA drunken driver killed their dad in a diner parking lot. They want harsher penalties.1m read

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

GUEST ESSAYSLocal roads, bridges need state funding

Our economy depends on a well-maintained transportation network.

COMMENTARYTariffs will destroy the best cure for the trade deficit3m read

COMMENTARYThis billionaire Democrat is ready to brawl3m read

LETTERSSignal chat saga: A matter of security and truth3m read

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak

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Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

01:41

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

LI Works: Ken makes candles at Tall Wicks Candle Company

01:46

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

Ms. Rachel impersonator brings YouTube star to life on LI

01:52

More Long Island

Retired detective, fire chief Jack Miller saluted at Deer Park funeral

Former colleagues, friends and family bid farewell to Jack Miller — allegedly killed by his son Christopher Miller at their Deer Park home — during a funeral Mass on Friday.

Temperatures to rise 20 degrees above normal this weekend, NWS says1m read

National Grid, union contract talks continue as contract expiration nears12 mins ago2m read

Lawsuit: Brentwood's new Spartans mascot is 'racially problematic,' discriminatory3m read

E-ZPass, Tolls by Mail sites will be down for days as MTA consolidates them2m read

New owner of The Harborside retirement community seeks more tax breaks2m read

'Prepared for life:' More LI girls are seeking 'high adventure' in rebranded Boy Scouts 7m read

Nation / World

Israeli settlers seen on camera assaulting a Palestinian village

Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the southern Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Massive quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand. Hundreds feared dead20 mins ago4m read

Tufts University student can't be deported to Turkey without court order, judge says7:29 pm1m read

Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID7:05 pm3m read

US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions7:30 pm2m read

Newsday Live

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Sports

Juan Soto hits first home run as a Met

With two out and no one on, Soto drove a 1-2 cutter from Hunter Brown off the facing of the second deck in rightfield to give the Mets a 3-0 lead.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMets' Blackburn 'shocked' by 'freaky' injury bad luck

Analysis'Awful.' 'Really bad.' How Yankees' Wells proved the doubters wrong8:13 pm3m read

Knicks' Kolek gets expanded role in familiar arena8:05 pm2m read

Only in NewsdayFor Isles goalie Sorokin, it's new day, new mood2m 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

Newsday's top 100 baseball players for 2025

Newsday's annual list of the top 100 Long Island high school baseball players as the season gets underway.

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Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

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

New Billy Joel doc on HBO will be 'revelation and a surprise'1m read

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