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Only in NewsdayLong Island hit hard by flu season this year

This was also the first year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that deaths from flu surpassed deaths from COVID.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHarsh flu season has health officials worried about brain complications in children

Only in Newsday'Budtenders' climb cannabis career ladder at LI dispensaries5m read

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Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur and New York Times bestselling author Michael Symon. Newsday’s Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about the chef’s life and new book, “Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out,” with recipes for simple dinners as well as entertaining a crowd.

Newsday Live Author Series: Michael Symon Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur and New York Times bestselling author Michael Symon. Newsday's Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about the chef's life and new book, "Symon's Dinners Cooking Out," with recipes for simple dinners as well as entertaining a crowd.

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Hochul: Road resurfacing, pedestrian safety projects underway on state roads on LI1m read

Life is still sunny for Craig Allen after WCBS radio2m read

Driver racing at 125 mph on LIE, police say

Couple opens cheese shop on North Shore2m read

After carbon monoxide poisoning sickens 10, homeowners urged to take precautions2m read

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Parking closures at LIRR lots as revitalization projects launch2m read

Only in NewsdayRecovery and rebirth for former addicts at Easter6m read

Patchogue 50501 protest draws hundreds outside Garbarino's office3m read

Suffolk radio club joins worldwide ham radio open house2m read

'Shot heard round the world:' Cutchogue marks 250th anniversary of Lexington and Concord2m read

Developer seeks to build hotel at Boardy Barn site2m read

Only in NewsdayLong Island hit hard by flu season this year 3m read

Halal Guys closes both Long Island stores1m read

Crime

Disgraced Rep. George Santos should get 7 years in prison, prosecutors say

"Put plainly, Santos is not genuinely remorseful, despite accepting responsibility as part of his allocution," federal prosecutors wrote in court papers.

MORE ON THIS TOPICU.S. attorney seeks 87-month sentence for former Rep. George Santos Complete coverage: George Santos scandal

Police ID pedestrian in fatal e-bike crash

Heuermann's lawyer zeroes in on lab's software to attack credibility of DNA evidence2m read

DNA analysis used to link Gilgo Beach killings to suspect becoming prevalent in criminal cases, expert testifies2m read

Streaming Now

Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur and New York Times bestselling author Michael Symon. Newsday’s Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about the chef’s life and new book, “Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out,” with recipes for simple dinners as well as entertaining a crowd.

Newsday Live Author Series: Michael Symon Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur and New York Times bestselling author Michael Symon. Newsday's Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about the chef's life and new book, "Symon's Dinners Cooking Out," with recipes for simple dinners as well as entertaining a crowd.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Popular tulip festival returns with millions of colorful blooms

The Tulip Festival showcases nearly 2 million blooms at Waterdrinker Farm's locations.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWelcome spring at one of LI's blooming botanical gardens Top LI hiking, walking trails Mini golf courses on LI

King Kullen closing another supermarket on Long Island2m read

Roughing it: 8 new hotels opening near national parks6m read

See what single-family homes sold on LI last month

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Hundreds walk the Stations of the Cross on LI2m read

Dolphin swimming in Freeport canal being monitored

LIRR Ronkonkoma line back on schedule after crash that killed Wyandanch man1m read

Bethpage Park soil testing begins next week at ballfield area2m read

Fire officials: Hypothermic kayaker rescued from East Moriches river1m read

Wyandanch's brown Easter Bunny shows kids 'bunnies are all colors'1m read

Boaters beware: Take safety course or face $250 fine2m read

2 LI villages make comptroller's 'fiscal stress' list2m read

Army recruits sworn in at Suffolk County headquarters2m read

3 hurt in Glen Cove apartment fire1m read

New owners eye revival for defunct Manor East Caterers in Massapequa 2m read

Carbon monoxide poisoning in Brentwood sends 10 to hospital, police say1m read

Babylon introduces upgraded emergency dispatch hub2m read

Only in NewsdayFriction between CSEA and Blakeman over benefits could impact elections4m read

DA: Sleep clinic employee allegedly filmed in bathrooms1m read

LI Rep. Laura Gillen vows to fight Trump from halls of Congress at town hall2m read

Schumer says he's trying to block Trump nomination of Nassau judge for top prosecutor2m read

Charges dropped against 3 LI brothers charged with kidnapping, assault and robbery, docs show2m read

Firefighters to be honored for lifesaving efforts2m read

Riverhead moves closer to sale of historic theater3m read

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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