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U.S. Dept. of Education is laying off 1,300 workers. How could LI schools, colleges be impacted?

Long Island educators, parents and students worry that the staff cuts could impact special education and student loans.

2 mins ago2m read

MORE ON THIS TOPICJames, 20 other attorneys general sue to stop DOE cuts Education Department layoffs gut its civil rights office, leaving discrimination cases in limbo Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down

LI sees population gains, mainly from international migration3m read

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Blakeman vows to keep Nassau County 'safe, healthy, affordable and normal'10:14 am2m read

White House withdraws nomination of LI native for CDC director10:40 am1m read

Top LI Italian restaurant reopens after fire

Suffolk infant with measles home, at least 12 residents possibly exposed, officials say2m read

Only in NewsdayNY law seeks to curb addiction to sports gambling apps3m read

Mets lose McNeil for 3-4 weeks with oblique strain10:27 am2m read

Putin says he agrees in principle with U.S. proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine7 mins ago5m read

Williston Park hikes water rates 33%, angering East Williston51 mins ago2m read

Only in NewsdayCaithness pursues battery energy storage plants in Yaphank3m read

LaGuardia ranked best airport for its size in North America2m read

President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates11:22 am

Latest UpdatesWhat to know about tensions between Iran and the U.S. as Trump sends a letter to its supreme leader Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tariff Trump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden-era pause

LI man finds love in Uganda on '90 Day Fiance'11:25 am2m read

Only in NewsdayFrom tai chi to boxing, these LI exercise classes can improve life for those with Parkinson's disease6m read

LI online mapping tool gets funding boost9:34 am1m read

Roosevelt man planning hometown legends tour55 mins ago3m read

Feds: Ex-Freeport tax preparer stole $12M from IRS, COVID-19 relief program2m read

ICE director's NY visit highlights divide on deportations2m read

Zeldin says he will slash climate-change rules and spending2m read

BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

02:47

Getting fit with fencing

01:36

Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

01:38

Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies

Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

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Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

02:42

Wantagh wins Nassau Class A girls basketball title on last-second layup

0:20

Court filing: BusPatrol, Town of Hempstead improperly using windshield cameras for tickets

01:56

Former Entenmann family home on the market

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Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

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Things to do

Dancing into Holi: Indian dance schools gear up for big celebrations

Long Island's Indian-American community celebrates the arrival of spring with classical or Bollywood-inspired dances

MORE ON THIS TOPICBollywood-inspired street food spot opens on LI Country-western dancing heats up on LI: Where to try it 'Sweat your culture': Caribbean soca blends dance, fitness

Only in NewsdayA new tiki boat will set sail from port behind LI brewery this summer1m read

Only in NewsdayNational summer camp chain to open first LI location2m read

Are kids allowed at Gateway's 'Frozen'? Child disturbance policy explained.2m read

Guide: 11 standout Irish pub-restaurants3m read

3 arcade bars worth the train ride to Brooklyn2m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

How to see tonight's lunar eclipse

North and South America will see a red moon, or Blood Moon, in a full lunar eclipse.

Avelo to add flights from LI MacArthur to N.C., Florida

Billy Joel concerts rescheduled due to 'medical condition'1m read

Where a 3-minute drop in your LIRR commute could mean a $450 rent hike

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYRestoring our Irish sense of humor

Americans must learn from the Irish that neither overconfidence nor overreaction is a good idea.

23 mins ago2m read

COMMENTARYThe power of just not buying it29 mins ago3m read

LETTERSWhere's aid for this nonprofit shelter?10:00 am1m read

GUEST ESSAYSAnimal shelters learned from COVID pandemic9:56 am2m read

BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

02:47

Getting fit with fencing

01:36

Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

01:38

Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies

Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

0:16

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

02:42

Wantagh wins Nassau Class A girls basketball title on last-second layup

0:20

Court filing: BusPatrol, Town of Hempstead improperly using windshield cameras for tickets

01:56

Former Entenmann family home on the market

01:57

Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

02:28

More Long Island

Report: LI consumer prices rose in February at faster rate than January

The consumer price index for the 25-county region that includes Long Island increased 4.2% last month compared with February 2024, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

MORE ON THIS TOPICTariffs are here. What do they mean for LI?

Suffolk man charged with selling drugs that caused fatal overdose 1m read

Lindenhurst shifts credit card fees to drivers2m read

New York TSA agents reeling after Homeland Security cancels union contract2m read

Only in NewsdayRock: LI's Cisco dreamed of being a Jet . . . he'll live that dream this year.3m read

Great Neck, Syosset and Ward Melville win LI Science Olympiads2m read

Artisanal pizzeria opens on LI3m read

Nation / World

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies

Top diplomats from Group of 7 industrialized democracies have gathered in Canada as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc's once solid unity into disarray.

11:13 am4m read

IRS swaps its chief counsel for a lawyer friendly with DOGE, AP sources say12 mins ago1m read

What to know about tensions between Iran and the US as Trump sends a letter to its supreme leader10:33 am3m read

Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run54 mins ago2m read

Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears11:22 am2m read

Newsday Live

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Sports

Mets lose McNeil for 3-4 weeks with oblique strain

This opens the door for Baty, Acuna and others to make the Opening Day roster.

10:27 am2m read

Live boxscore: St. John's vs. Butler in the Big East quarterfinals5 mins ago

Popper: Knicks, Bridges take a tumultuous day in stride20 mins ago3m read

Only in NewsdayRock: LI's Cisco dreamed of being a Jet . . . he'll live that dream this year.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

Black History Month5 standout spots for jerk chicken on LI4m read

12 standout burgers on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

LI's best Italian restaurants

High School Sports

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Newsday's All-Decade teams for the 1950's and 1960's

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and former Newsday sports writer Mike Candel discuss their All-Decade boys basketball teams for the 1950's and 1960's, plus highlights from the county championships.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGet more High School sports

Join the discussion on Long Island's stormy future

Watch nextLI's documentary, explore our immersive map and share your experiences on this threat the region faces.

Entertainment

Roosevelt man planning hometown legends tour55 mins ago3m read

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

'Novocaine': Perfect pre-summer treat1m read

Rosie O'Donnell now living in Ireland after leaving U.S.

Billy Joel concerts rescheduled due to 'medical condition'1m read

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