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Only in NewsdayAG requests Cold Spring Hills nursing home remove independent health monitor

The request came after the monitor's consulting firm was bought, in part, by a law firm representing some of the owners of the embattled Woodbury nursing home.

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Breaking NewsDriver pleads guilty in crash that killed 64-year-old LI woman, DA says22 mins ago1m read

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List that included East Hampton, Suffolk as sanctuary cities removed from DHS website52 mins ago1m read

One of LI's oldest restaurants reopening after renovation

The new owners hope to turn this summer favorite into a year-round destination.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBest LI restaurants on the water LI restaurants that have lasted 50 years

Only in NewsdayLI educators say rollout of Hochul's school cellphone ban could pose logistical challenge5m read

Only in NewsdayGilgo Beach victims memorialized on park benches near where their remains were found11:38 am4m read

Only in NewsdayOver $658M in approved funds went unused for years in Nassau, review finds

After wind project is restarted, NYS reviewing 2 gas pipeline projects12:53 pm2m read

Suffolk police, agencies, to share $2M grant to fight domestic violence44 mins ago1m read

Costs rise as hospitals buy traditional private practices5m read

FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine'4m read

Driver, 59, dies after crashing into Robert Moses Causeway overpass, police say12:52 pm

Warmer weather for LI this week12:20 pm

Construction begins on new luxury apartments in Riverhead2m read

Sicily's Mount Etna erupts in a fiery show of smoke and ash miles high1m read

MLB power rankings after two months3m read

Three takeaways from the Yankees' nine-game road trip2m read

Southold extends its pause on new hotels2m read

Court papers: Jury awards nearly $2.9M to man after Nassau police beating11:29 am2m read

North Hempstead honors hometown heroes with banner display2m read

Town of Hempstead says 80,000 school bus camera tickets are valid

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Latino families in the Hamptons allege investor scammed them out of their homes

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Spotted: Joe Jonas arrives for a meet and greet at Long Island record store

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Body found in garbage truck at Long Island school after nearby dumpster pickup, police say

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Bedrooms of the fallen

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After the crash: The financial toll of Long Island’s dangerous roads

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LI Works: Earning dough with the 'Pope of Pizza'

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Supporters, protesters gather outside Massapequa High School

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Sources: Detective owns home where body was found in pool

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Summer dining: What's new on the East End

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Things to do

Only in NewsdayComplete guide to 90+ LI beaches

Find fees, lifeguard status, amenities and more so you can swim, sunbathe or build sandcastles at one of Long Island's many beaches.

MORE ON THIS TOPICExploring LI's beaches after hours: Live music, seaside dining and more How well do you know Jones Beach? Take our quiz FunBook: 20+ ways to kick-start your ultimate summer

Tom Brady's Cardvault, The HUB pop up on the East End4m read

Pride MonthParades, events and more ways to celebrate Pride in June

Giving it a try: 4 water sport lessons for first-timers3m read

LI hotels with outdoor pools3m read

All dolled up: 3 places where kids can design outfits, accessories for dolls and stuffies4m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Where to pick your own strawberries on LI

Long Island farms open for strawberry picking as June marks the peak season.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI's blooming botanical gardens and arboretums Famous Food Festival, Lavender Festival and more can't-miss events to fill your weekend Where to see fireworks this summer on LI

First in NewsdayFormer Hofstra president Rabinowitz, 3 others named to new NUMC board2m read

Only in NewsdayLI lawmakers: Toughen state doctor discipline system7m read

Only in NewsdayPresident Trump's policies: What do they mean for LI?

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYBreak up Columbia? Maybe, and the rest of the Ivy League, too

Trump's attacks on the U.S. system of higher education didn't come from nowhere.

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COMMENTARYWe are desperately short of air traffic controllers — could AI help close the gap?12:13 pm4m read

LETTERSMusings: Why not add a monorail link?

GUEST ESSAYSHealth care must build, not erode trust2m read

Town of Hempstead says 80,000 school bus camera tickets are valid

01:20

Latino families in the Hamptons allege investor scammed them out of their homes

03:30

Spotted: Joe Jonas arrives for a meet and greet at Long Island record store

0:17

Body found in garbage truck at Long Island school after nearby dumpster pickup, police say

0:26

Bedrooms of the fallen

04:48

After the crash: The financial toll of Long Island’s dangerous roads

01:01

LI Works: Earning dough with the 'Pope of Pizza'

02:10

Supporters, protesters gather outside Massapequa High School

0:20

Sources: Detective owns home where body was found in pool

0:46

Summer dining: What's new on the East End

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More Long Island

Only in NewsdayMillions in capital money left on the table despite protracted fight in Nassau

A Newsday review found $658 million had been approved but unspent for ongoing capital projects.

12:02 pm4m read

MORE ON THIS TOPICBlakeman, Dems have heated exchange over infrastructure plan

Cuban Giants, Black baseball team founded in 1880s, honored at LI home3m read

Only in NewsdaySuffolk Dems benefited from PSEG campaign donations to super PAC6m read

Only in NewsdayPride Month 2025: LGBTQ+ community faces renewed challenges5m read

NYS Police warn phone scammers impersonating officers

Brookhaven marsh restoration aims to protect inland properties4m read

Only in NewsdayLI breweries navigate PFAS contamination in beer12:41 pm5m read

Nation / World

Supreme Court rejects 2 gun rights cases, but assault weapons ban issue may be back soon

A split Supreme Court has rejected a pair of gun rights cases, though one conservative justice predicts the court will soon consider whether assault weapons bans are constitutional.

What is Shavuot? The Jewish festival that started hours after Boulder, Colorado, attack12:45 pm2m read

Ukraine's drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin's strategic arsenal1:10 pm4m read

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?12:38 pm2m read

The election of a Trump ally in Poland could alter EU and Ukraine policies3m read

Newsday Live

Newsday Live Author Series: Christie Brinkley

Sports

AnalysisYankees skilled at getting off the mat after taking a punch

They bounced back after taking an 18-2 shellacking from the Dodgers by beating their ace on Sunday.

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Three takeaways from the Mets' nine-game homestand1m read

Barker: Thibodeau has earned right to keep coaching Knicks3m read

Only in Newsday'An empty feeling': Mets can relate to Knicks falling short in playoffs2m read

Investigations

Newsday InvestigationState failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct

The allegations against 46 doctors include illegally distributing opioids, fabricating records and sexual abuse.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee 46 LI doctors who were allowed to practice despite misconduct

Dangerous Roads Only in Newsday'I was super worried.' How to get a suspended license reinstated.4m read

Only in NewsdayNassau traffic court pauses hearings on school bus camera tickets, but town still writing tickets3m read

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

Guide: 10 top Mexican restaurants on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

LI's best Italian restaurants

Best brunch restaurants on LI

High School Sports

Filippone's play on high chopper clinches Suffolk AAA baseball title for Connetquot

With the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh, DJ Filippone made a nice defensive play on a high chopper toward second base and threw to first for the final out.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Suffolk Class AAA baseball championship

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

Three new wave bands hitting LI this summer2m read

Lester Holt signs off 'NBC Nightly News'2m read

'Bono: Stories of Surrender': U2 frontman's compelling, intimate portrait2m read

'Karate Kid: Legends': Easy, breezy and enjoyable1m read

'Mountainhead' review: Brutal farce from 'Succession' creator2m read

Jackie Martling's LI house (and the Joke Man, too) featured in new Amazon Prime series2m read

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