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Breaking NewsDeveloper says he's withdrawn Kings Park rail plan

Toby Carlson, who owns CarlsonCorp, told Newsday in an interview the project is no longer moving forward.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMore than 200 attend public hearing on planned Smithtown code changes

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

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Aircraft laser strikes ... Library nominated for historic status ... Chef-curated takeout market Credit: Newsday

Aircraft laser strikes ... Library nominated for historic status ... Chef-curated takeout market Credit: Newsday

DNA hearings in Gilgo case ... Cadet awarded $180,000 scholarship ... Chef-curated takeout market ... Spring concert preview

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Ridge Elementary School teacher dies at 562m read

Newsday's top 100 baseball players for 202548 mins ago11m 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

Only in NewsdayLI diner closing after 61 years1m read

Federal cuts causing chaos among LI health care nonprofits, leaders say 3m read

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

Affordable apartment lottery in Suffolk now open2m read

New 25% auto tariffs unnerve car dealers, customers on LI3m read

Only in NewsdayAlleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, estranged wife reach divorce agreement1m read

E-ZPass, Tolls by Mail sites will be down for days as MTA consolidates them6:12 am2m read

Judge: Accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO can use laptop1m read

Grid, union contract talks continue as potential strike deadline nears2m read

Newsday's Long Island All-Decade girls basketball players: The 2000s5m read

$160M OK'd for bus service between LaGuardia Airport, trains1m read

Only in NewsdayOnline fantasy sports gaming sites penalized; concerns raised about NYS law4m read

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

Taking a spin through 3 NYC vinyl bars7:48 am

Center Moriches home in fruit-themed neighborhood on market for $975,0001m read

President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates

Latest UpdatesTrump signs executive order to end collective bargaining at agencies involved with national security Federal cuts causing chaos among LI health care nonprofits, leaders say Stanford and 3 U of California campuses face probes as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

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 to LI car shows and cruise nights

Experience the charm of vintage automobiles at Long Island's spring and summer car shows.

$1,100 for a kid's birthday party? What 5 LI families paid7m read

LI (still) loves prime rib: Where to find it4m read

LI business owner balances being a mom and running a 20-year business 1m read

LI groomsmen spending more thanks to new trends3m read

Do you know the lyrics to these Billy Joel songs? Take our quiz.

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Aircraft laser strikes ... Library nominated for historic status ... Chef-curated takeout market Credit: Newsday

Aircraft laser strikes ... Library nominated for historic status ... Chef-curated takeout market Credit: Newsday

DNA hearings in Gilgo case ... Cadet awarded $180,000 scholarship ... Chef-curated takeout market ... Spring concert preview

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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

LETTERSSignal chat saga: A matter of security and truth

Reader letters to Newsday.

EDITORIALSProbe Signal chat fiasco2m read

CATHY YOUNGWarnings about RFK Jr. are coming true2m read

THE POINTLI pre-K: Millions unspent as parents seek slots3m 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

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Ms. Rachel impersonator brings YouTube star to life on LI

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More Long Island

Only in NewsdayMan charged in LI missing girl case arraigned on new indictment

Bunice Knight is charged with second-degree rape, endangering the welfare of a child and three counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: Missing East Patchogue girl case

Lynbrook Public Library on path to historic status2m read

Only in NewsdayA new tiki boat will set sail from port behind LI brewery this summer1m read

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

FAA: At least 164 incidents of lasers pointed at airplanes reported on LI in 20242m read

LI Marine Corps cadet awarded scholarship2m read

Building at Adelphi evacuated after acid spill1m read

Nation / World

Powerful earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, killing at least 3 in Bangkok high-rise collapse

A powerful earthquake has rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed.

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Suspected US strikes pummel Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen1m read

Another federal judge blocks Trump policy banning transgender troops in the military2m read

Vance and wife to tour US military base in Greenland after diplomatic spat over uninvited visit2m read

Maui doctor tried to use syringes on his wife while assaulting her on hiking trail, police say1m read

Newsday Live

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Sports

Only in NewsdayWhat's the deal with Cody Bellinger's batting stance?

The new Yankee holds his bat completely flat on his shoulders, then raises his hands to head level just before the pitcher throws.

Three takeaways from the Yankees' Opening Day win1m read

Yankees hold on to beat Brewers on Opening Day3m read

Soto strikes out in big spot to end Mets' Opening Day loss to Astros3m read

Lennon: Better days coming for Juan Soto, Mets3m read

Albanese: Oh, baby — youth is served in Yankees' opener3m 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

Only in NewsdayNewsday's top 100 softball players for 2025

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

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

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

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

1970s teen idol Bobby Sherman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer1m read

Hank Azaria now leads Bruce Springsteen tribute band3m read

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

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