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50 more cats found dead after Happy Cat Sanctuary fire

The discovery of the additional cats brings the death toll to 158 killed in the fire, Suffolk SPCA Chief Roy Gross said.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRescuers trap, treat felines who survived Happy Cat Sanctuary fire in Medford Officials: Founder, 'numerous' cats dead in fire at Medford home of cat sanctuary No evidence of suspicious cause in Happy Cat Sanctuary fire, marshal says

Shelter Island school board votes to seek 6.9% tax increase, first on LI to attempt busting 2% school tax cap2m read

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Federal officials won't ask a court to stop congestion pricing before fall, MTA says1m read

Hempstead supervisor won't seek reelection

Blakeman challenger criticizes support for tariffs1m read

Hochul announces release of upstate family who had been detained by ICE 2m read

Answering your questions about the stock market turmoil5m read

First in NewsdayFederal agency eyes BNL as possible site for AI data center2m read

Huntington, Suffolk County finalize $3M pact to preserve stables property1m read

State Legislature passes another emergency extender as budget talks go on2m read

President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates

Latest UpdatesChina threatens countermeasures after Trump threatens additional 50% tariff Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law, but only after judges' review Trump appointment of junior official to oversee State Department personnel meets resistance

Chief Justice Roberts pauses deadline for return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador2m read

Amityville sports teams are now the Hawks2m read

Wells' breakfast burrito reviews draw more than 50,000 followers

'White Lotus' season 3 finale: Bloated, disappointing3m read

The circus is banned on Sundays? North Hempstead looks to modernize its town code.2m read

What to know about the looming Real ID deadline for domestic flights5m read

Only in NewsdayNY Dems eye withholding federal funds if Trump, Congress do the same5m read

Little Big Town playing Jones Beach this summer

LI Italian market opens 3rd location1m read

LI financial planner says 'expect a recession' if Trump's tariffs remain in place

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Mets feature new mascot race at home opener

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1 dead, 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash

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You can play golf at this new coffee shop in Long Beach

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Suffolk SPCA's mobile unit will treat cats rescued from the Happy Cat Sanctuary fire

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St. Anthony's girls lacrosse ranked No. 1 in the nation as season gets underway

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Affordable apartment lottery in Suffolk now open

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Half Hollow Hills' Anthony Raio eyes an LI championship

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Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak

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Things to do

Wyandanch's brown Easter Bunny shows kids 'bunnies are all colors'

Buster Bunny will be indoors at Wyandanch Plaza through Easter Sunday.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFind the Easter Bunny at these LI brunches, parades and more

5 scenic communities for kayak drop-in trips4m read

Guide to treasure hunting and antiquing in upstate NY

Here's where to find party supplies on LI now that Party City is closing3m read

Skinny jeans or wide-leg? What's on-trend for denim this season

Only in NewsdayIconic LI restaurant changing its name after 155 years1m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayChronic student absenteeism down on LI but still above pre-pandemic levels, Newsday analysis finds

More than 100 out of LI's 124 districts had fewer chronically absent students in 2023-24 than the year prior, with the rate dropping from 19.4% to 17.6%.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee your school districts' chronic absenteeism rates Absenteeism in LI schools: About 1 in 5 students were chronically absent last academic year Look up chronic absenteeism rates at LI school districts

Billy Joel documentary to premiere at Tribeca Festival1m read

Mini golf courses on LI

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSTrump must end tariff tantrum

The bloodletting on Wall Street has rattled middle-class and working-class Long Islanders with 401(k)'s

GUEST ESSAYSLearning from Happy Cat Sanctuary fire2m read

THE POINTBoth Hempstead Town supervisor nominees drop out3m read

COMMENTARYTrump's tariffs may cause a disastrous trifecta4m read

LI financial planner says 'expect a recession' if Trump's tariffs remain in place

01:51

Mets feature new mascot race at home opener

01:16

1 dead, 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash

0:26

You can play golf at this new coffee shop in Long Beach

0:47

Suffolk SPCA's mobile unit will treat cats rescued from the Happy Cat Sanctuary fire

01:12

St. Anthony's girls lacrosse ranked No. 1 in the nation as season gets underway

0:59

Affordable apartment lottery in Suffolk now open

01:17

Half Hollow Hills' Anthony Raio eyes an LI championship

01:42

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak

04:27

Ever heard of tidbits?

02:07

More Long Island

Only in Newsday'The Great Gatsby' turns 100 this month: The enduring legacy of LI's most famous novel

F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic has had a lasting cultural impact on Long Island, from its historical inspirations to its modern-day relevance and adaptations.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'The Great Gatsby': From Long Island to Broadway 'Great Gatsby' mansion in Kings Point sells

Judge dismisses lawsuit over tax-break extension at Green Acres Mall3m read

Long Beach City Hall closed by power outage

Events, parks, Smith Haven Mall draw homebuyers to Lake Grove2m read

Mom seeks to raise awareness of distracted driving dangers2m read

Plainview street renamed for fallen IDF soldier Omer Neutra2m read

Senators, 9/11 advocates condemn WTC Health Program cuts2m read

Nation / World

Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law, but only after judges' review

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to use an 18th century wartime law to deport Venezuelan migrants, but says they must get a court hearing before they are taken from the United States.

RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water3m read

Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts3m read

Army reenlists nearly two dozen soldiers ousted for refusing COVID-19 vaccine3m read

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf2m read

Newsday Live

'Cherry Pie', 'Final Straw', 'Ebenezer The Traveler' big winners

Sports

Lindor reaches 1,500-hit milestone in Mets' win over Marlins

Francisco Lindor went 3-for-4, scoring a run after a bunt single in the third and picking up the 1,500th hit of his career with a single in the fifth.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMets waiting for Baty, Acuna to step up

Rangers lose to Lightning, remain six points back of wild-card spot3m read

Lennon: How Guerrero's new deal could keep Alonso with Mets4m read

Florida rallies to win its third national title and denies Houston its first 3m 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

Eighth-graders Weston and Mondiello score three goals apiece for Crusaders

Long Island Lutheran started eight of its 10 eighth graders. Long Beach started nine freshmen and sophomores.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

'White Lotus' season 3 finale: Bloated, disappointing3m read

Billy Joel documentary to premiere at Tribeca Festival1m read

'The Bondsman': Kevin Bacon shines in new horror series1m read

Yes' Wakeman, Anderson continue prog rockers' LI legacy1m read

Q-and-A: Melissa Etheridge opens up ahead of her LI show3m read

Remember 1970s pop idol Peter Lemongello? He's playing LI show2m read

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