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Funding deal cuts nearly $111M for LI projects

The money secured by Long Island's four House members was aimed at 54 projects.

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'If we don't fight, nobody else will': Advocates, vets rally on LI to protest VA cuts7:47 pm2m read

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Only in NewsdayLI man who had sentence commuted by Trump is rearrested2m read

Cops called after Pirate's Booty founder claims he's mayor of Sea Cliff43 mins ago2m read

Only in NewsdayPrice of gold surges to record high. Here’s how that affects LI2m read

Red-hot Ejiofor leads St. John's to first Big East final since 200012 mins ago3m read

NUMC to temporarily take over services for domestic violence victims, county says51 mins ago3m read

Dreary weekend weather: Fog, heavy rain, gusty winds44 mins ago1m read

Suffolk jury convicts 'major' LI drug trafficker on 92 charges8:55 pm1m read

NYS: Work zone speed cameras should be permanent8:56 pm2m read

AAA: Potholes, underinflated tires costly, dangerous8:51 pm2m read

NYC officials, in open letter, tells immigrants 'You have a right' to health care8:17 pm2m read

Farm-to-table restaurant opens on LI2m read

Only in NewsdayLI school property taxes could rise an average of 2.62% in 2025-263m read

Bridge at Nicolls Road and Route 347 to begin early1m read

Gov. Hochul meets with Trump on mass transit, infrastructure7:37 pm1m read

Trump pledges to 'expose' his enemies in political speech at Justice Department4m read

President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates

Latest UpdatesJudges don't intervene after the Trump administration says it's stopped destroying USAID records Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions

What to know about new Social Security overpayment rule2m read

A pause in NYC to recall pandemic's impact, 5 years later34 mins ago1m read

Hearing date set for DNA evidence in alleged Gilgo killer case

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St. John's beats Butler to open its Big East Tournament

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Local man starts celebrity tour of Roosevelt

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State of the Yankees: What happens now that Cole is done for the year?

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BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

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Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

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Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

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Getting fit with fencing

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Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies

Things to do

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

Enjoy live music and traditional Irish fare throughout the weekend.

MORE ON THIS TOPICIrish pride swells at these St. Patrick's Day parades Guide: 11 standout Irish pub-restaurants

Women's History MonthSisters bring touch of Ireland to Wantagh with gift shop1m read

NYBG's Orchid Show brings music, dancing and tropical vibes to NYC1m read

Dancing into Holi: Indian dance schools gear up for big celebrations2m read

10 things to do this weekend on LI2m read

Guide: 11 standout Irish pub-restaurants3m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Best pies on LI for Pi Day

From sweet to savory, these pastries are crowd-pleasers all year long.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGuide: 20 LI chocolate shops

Looking for a fun (and free) outdoor quest? Try geocaching.1m read

This volunteer dietitian has helped thousands of 9/11 responders1m read

Williston Park hikes water rates 33%, angering East Williston2m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYEPA decided protecting the environment is just too much

Pushing in exactly the wrong direction at the worst possible time.

LETTERSWill drinking water be put in danger?3m read

LETTERSTrump's first 100 days: What Long Islanders think

COMMENTARYSchumer had no plan for this budget fight3m read

Hearing date set for DNA evidence in alleged Gilgo killer case

02:19

St. John's beats Butler to open its Big East Tournament

01:30

Local man starts celebrity tour of Roosevelt

01:56

State of the Yankees: What happens now that Cole is done for the year?

02:01

BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

02:47

Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

01:38

Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

0:16

Getting fit with fencing

01:36

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

02:42

Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies

More Long Island

Cops: LI woman performed dentistry without a license

At least three people were injured, including one whose face was partially paralyzed, Suffolk police said Friday.

Only in NewsdayNewsday report prompts Suffolk to put child fatality review team into action3m read

AG report: LI cop driving at 87 mph will not be charged in crash that killed 13-year-old3m read

3-bed homes sold for $200,000 more than 2-beds last month, data shows

Only in NewsdayLI craft beer prices could rise under Trump tariffs 3m read

Newsday's Long Island All-Decade boys basketball players: The 1980s2m read

Only in NewsdayUSDA funding cuts to impact Long Island food banks, NY schools3m read

Nation / World

US envoy is taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine.

SpaceX launches a new crew to the space station to replace NASA's stuck astronauts8:22 pm2m read

Federal agents are seen arresting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil in a newly released video7:44 pm2m read

Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US8:51 pm2m read

Rubio says South Africa's ambassador to the US 'is no longer welcome' in the country7:50 pm3m read

Newsday Live

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Sports

Red-hot Ejiofor leads St. John's to first Big East final since 2000

In addition to the conference title, a victory in the final could earn a No. 2 seed for St. John's in the NCAA Tournament, which starts next week.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICRubin: A Big East Tournament title would mean so much for St. John's & Co.

Holmes will start for Mets on Opening Daynow2m read

Only in NewsdayMeet the Mets pitching prospect they hid from other teams3m read

Yankees name Rodon their Opening Day starter34 mins ago3m 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

Stavropoulos helps EI boys place third at state bowling championships

Stavropoulos rolled the third-highest series, finishing nine pins short of Arlington's Braden Cassidy, who led the tournament with a 1,520 series.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: State boys and girls bowling championships

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Entertainment

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LI man finds love in Uganda on '90 Day Fiance'2m read

'Novocaine': Perfect pre-summer treat1m read

Roosevelt man planning hometown legends tour3m read

Robert Mrazek puts JFK on the case in solving 'The Harvard Murders'3m read

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