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Breaking NewsLI brush fires caused by family cooking s'mores, Suffolk officials say

The Manorville family used cardboard to light the flames, the Suffolk police commissioner said on Monday.

17 mins ago4m read

MORE ON THIS TOPICFire and the Suffolk pine barrens share a natural history East End blaze brings back memories of Sunrise Fire of 1995

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Only in NewsdayLI families priced out by high rents move out of state

Only in NewsdayNational summer camp chain to open first LI location1:28 pm2m read

New diner opens on LI1m read

Wheatley Heights woman sues Babylon over planned industrial park31 mins ago2m read

Are kids allowed at Gateway's 'Frozen'? Child disturbance policy explained.1:11 pm2m read

Poll shows Hochul with early support for '262m read

First in NewsdayGreat South Bay Music Fest sets rock-reggae lineup1:29 pm1m read

DMV adds Saturday hours for REAL ID applications2:07 pm1m read

Cyndi Lauper, Counting Crows set for Jones Beach1:22 pm1m read

Yankees report record for ticket and luxury suite sales in 202434 mins ago4m read

How evidence is shared at trial generating heated debate in Albany4m read

Kenneth Burwell, retired Nassau police officer, dies at 802m read

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

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

Latest UpdatesOntario slaps 25% increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump's trade war Young people who aspired to government service dismayed by Trump ending the federal fellows program Secretary of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, with 83% of agency's programs gone

Suozzi assails GOP House spending plan1m read

3 castles to visit on and near Long Island1m read

Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests3m read

Enjoy the bounty and help clean the bays by joining an oyster community garden1m read

Firefighters knock down Westhampton brush fire

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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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Building strength and balance like an American Ninja Warrior

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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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Things to do

4 STEM programs uniting diverse groups of LI kids

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Long Islanders' Favorites

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.

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Opinion

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COMMENTARYFlying is still safe. Let's keep it that way.

These recent tragic accidents should be a catalyst for action that has been deferred for years.

44 mins ago3m read

COMMENTARYTrump promised lower food prices immediately, but I gave him six weeks45 mins ago3m read

LETTERSMusings: Pot stores near schools are OK

EDITORIALSGovernance needed, not chaos3m read

Firefighters knock down Westhampton brush fire

02:06

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

02:32

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

04:51

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

More Long Island

Retiring Upper Brookville judge imparted lessons from the bench for decades

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Only in NewsdayLI collectors return WWII Japanese serviceman's flags to families5m read

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High-ranking schools, amenities draw buyers to Dix Hills3m read

Nation / World

More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine

Military officials from more than 30 nations are expected to take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for Ukraine.

Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case12:17 pm1m read

NJ Transit and engineers union tentatively agree to a new contract and avoid a possible strike

Secretary of State Rubio says purge of USAID programs complete, with 83% of agency's programs gone2:03 pm2m read

Supreme Court rejects Republican-led effort to halt climate change lawsuits in Democratic-led states1m read

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Sports

Yankees report record for ticket and luxury suite sales in 2024

The team's World Series run boosted sales thanks to seven home playoff games.

34 mins ago4m read

Reports: Jets, Justin Fields agree to two-year deal16 mins ago

Source: Giants agree to deal with CB Adebo38 mins ago

St. John's Ejiofor named Big East's most improved player

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

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High School Sports

Westhampton repeats as Suffolk Class AA girls basketball champ

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

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Westhampton-Smithtown West in Suffolk Class AA girls hoops final

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Entertainment

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'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

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