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Subway chokehold trial: ME testifies pressure from chokehold caused man to suffocate

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled that Jordan Neely's death was a homicide caused by asphyxia.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMartial arts instructor in fatal subway chokehold trial testifies ex-LI Marine used wrong technique Passenger testifies man placed on fatal subway chokehold fought to free himself

Only in NewsdayWild turkeys making a comeback on LI3m read

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Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with Emmy-winning host, professional chef, restaurateur and author Bobby Flay. Newsday food reporter and critic Erica Marcus hosts a discussion about the chef’s life, four-decade career and new cookbook, “Bobby Flay: Chapter One.”

Newsday Live Author Series: Bobby Flay Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with Emmy-winning host, professional chef, restaurateur and author Bobby Flay. Newsday food reporter and critic Erica Marcus hosts a discussion about the chef's life, four-decade career and new cookbook, "Bobby Flay: Chapter One."

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Ulta Beauty to open 2 more locations on LI2m read

CSEA sues Nassau over health insurance swap 2m read

Southampton man indicted in Hampton Bays hit-and-run death1m read

Officials: Search for LI man suspected in father's killing expands to park1m read

Former co-op board president pleads guilty to stealing almost $30G, AG says1m read

Bruce and Kaye Byrne, of Manhasset, die two days apart at 91, 873m read

Newsday InvestigationAnalysis: 70% of Suffolk school bus camera tickets issued on streets where kids don't cross10m read

Only in NewsdayLI Muslim support for Trump likely tied to Biden-Harris handling of Israel-Hamas war7m read

Report: Long Island sees most farming growth statewide2m read

Connecticut man fined for illegally possessing black sea bass, as DA increases enforcement2m read

Brentwood man indicted on charges he stabbed his ex-wife in McDonald's drive-through1m read

Red Flag warning for LI Saturday, weather service says1m read

AG: Movie theater chain to pay $250G for failing to protect employees from data breach1m read

Crime

Passenger testifies man placed on fatal subway chokehold fought to free himself

The witness said that he looked up from his phone and saw Daniel Penny struggling with Jorden Neely on the floor of the train and heard other bystanders ask those around them to call the police.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSubway chokehold trial: Straphangers told jurors Daniel Penny acted to protect them 'I thought I was going to die,' passenger testifies at fatal chokehold trial of former LI Marine Subway chokehold trial: Witness says he urged ex-Marine to let go of homeless man

Martial arts instructor in fatal subway chokehold trial testifies ex-LI Marine used wrong technique3m read

2 Bronx gang members charged in Garden City carjacking1m read

Ex-NYPD detective pleads guilty in drunken driving crash that hurt 22m read

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Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with Emmy-winning host, professional chef, restaurateur and author Bobby Flay. Newsday food reporter and critic Erica Marcus hosts a discussion about the chef’s life, four-decade career and new cookbook, “Bobby Flay: Chapter One.”

Newsday Live Author Series: Bobby Flay Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with Emmy-winning host, professional chef, restaurateur and author Bobby Flay. Newsday food reporter and critic Erica Marcus hosts a discussion about the chef's life, four-decade career and new cookbook, "Bobby Flay: Chapter One."

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Newsday InvestigationAnalysis: 70% of Suffolk school bus camera tickets issued on streets where kids don't cross

A Newsday investigation into Suffolk County's school bus camera program raises questions about whether the program is about child safety or revenue.

MORE ON THIS TOPICInteractive map: See where BusPatrol camera tickets were issued North Hempstead bus camera program delayed Nearly 250,000 school bus camera tickets were written on LI in 2023. See where they were issued

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far15m read

Top 50 elementary, middle schools in NY include 17 on LI, in new rankings

When this LIer recommends a book, people listen5m read

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Pegisha in Brooklyn provides opportunity for Jewish students from region to gather3m read

DiNapoli: 'Disturbing lack of oversight' in state's $14.5B payment for home care services2m read

Only in NewsdayFive bidders for The Harborside retirement community2m read

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North Hempstead bus camera program delayed 3m read

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Valley Stream therapist charged with forging documents, stealing from children's agency1m read

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AARP walking audit aims to make LI roads more pedestrian-safe1m read

Data: See where U.S. News ranked LI elementary and middle schools

Only in NewsdayRise in sexually transmitted infections slows nationwide, but upward trend continues on LI, in state3m read

Crisis center planned for people with mental health, substance disorders 3m read

Town to purchase, preserve historic Wainscott property3m read

Skip Goldsmith, owned Southold boating business, dies at 853m read

State begins holiday toy drive Monday1m read

Fire Island residents will pay more taxes in 2025 to boost fund for beach projects2m read

Smithtown gets $21.3 million for downtown sewer project1m read

Nassau Excelsior enrollees could have new health insurer 3m read

Only in NewsdayDatabase: LI schools paid $153 million after sex-abuse allegations

Biggest LI restaurant closings of the year so far12m read

LI man charged with terrorism for trying to blow up social services building3m read

SUNY enrollments, including most on LI, rise for second straight year3m read

Newsday InvestigationInteractive map: See where BusPatrol camera tickets were issued

Only in NewsdayMore than 100 women found dead outdoors on LI since 1976, investigation finds

The Newsday investigation also found neither Nassau nor Suffolk county police departments staff cold-case units.

MORE ON THIS TOPICAccused LI serial killer faces possibility of new charges as investigators comb for links to more victims Suffolk DA creates cold case unit to review unsolved homicides, death investigations Gilgo Beach killings investigation complete coverage

Newsday InvestigationFatal Stakes: Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates

Only in NewsdayBay Shore schools kept teacher despite sexual abuse allegations spanning decades

Newsday InvestigationLost licenses, fines: NYS penalizes LI real estate agents named in Newsday fair housing probe

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