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Suffolk fires

Sunday, March 9

Westhampton blaze knocked down, no air quality threat seen, officials say

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

Sunrise Highway fires in Suffolk

Latest UpdatesBurn ban issued for LI State official addresses concerns about air quality, dry woodlands Westhampton fire fully knocked down, Suffolk County officials say

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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Standout restaurant opening another LI location

Southern pine beetles stoke fears of future brush fires on LI2m read

Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago1m read

Alvarez will miss first month of season with hand injury3m read

Nassau police break up 'car rally' at Green Acres Mall

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

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

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Agreement in place to end wildcat strike in state prisons1m read

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

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ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, his lawyer says2m read

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

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Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

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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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New ER at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles space

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Former Entenmann family home on the market

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LI Works: Ken watches the sausage being made

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Things to do

St. Patrick's Day weekend guide: Parades, concerts and more

Enjoy live music and traditional Irish fare throughout the weekend.

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Pickleball meets gourmet bites at new sports venue2m read

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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

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02:42

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

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Spring is in bloom at Hicks Nurseries

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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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LI Works: Ken watches the sausage being made

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More Long Island

Only in NewsdaySuffolk nonprofit groups want $107G in funds restored

The nonprofit leaders say they received no notice of the funding cut or guidance of how their programming could be modified to qualify for the grants.

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Nation / World

Noem taps new ICE leaders and moves to identify leakers

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced new immigration enforcement leadership as she pledged to step of polygraph tests on employees to identify those who may be leaking information about immigration operations to the media.

Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water4m read

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Tens of thousands of Mexicans rally with president to celebrate US decision to delay tariffs2m read

Officials say heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 16 as dozens reported missing

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Sports

Alvarez 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.

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St. John's lands two on Big East first team2m 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.

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High School Sports

Westhampton girls basketball repeats as Suffolk AA champ

Senior forward Shannon Sweet led the Hurricanes (22-1) with 16 points.

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Entertainment

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