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$1B overhaul of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's Kings Point campus proposed

USMMA, which opened in 1943, has seen its physical condition deteriorate in recent decades, according to a 2022 report.

Police: 13-year-old driving stolen car crashes on parkway

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," two Long Island schools win state basketball titles and 1980s All-Decade Team member Matt Brust joins the show to talk LI hoops history. Credit: Newsday/Mario Gonzalez

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Two state girls hoops titles, and Matt Brust joins the show On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," two Long Island schools win state basketball titles and 1980s All-Decade Team member Matt Brust joins the show to talk LI hoops history.

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USDA cuts affect Long Island Cares, Island Harvest3m read

Only in NewsdayLI diner closing after 61 years1m read

Fire in garage of West Islip home spreads to 2 houses1m read

Bellport woman pleads not guilty to new indictment in missing girl case2m read

Town of Hempstead to buy condemned motel for $9M2m read

Winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold on LI

Lynbrook Public Library on path to historic status2m read

Funding deal omits nearly $111M for LI projects2m read

Temperatures to rise 20 degrees above normal this weekend, NWS says1m read

'Prepared for life:' More LI girls are seeking 'high adventure' in rebranded Boy Scouts 7m read

Only in NewsdayAlleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, estranged wife reach divorce agreement1m read

LI Marine Corps cadet awarded scholarship2m read

Lawsuit: Brentwood's new Spartans mascot is 'racially problematic,' discriminatory3m read

Crime

Only in NewsdayMan charged in LI missing girl case arraigned on new indictment

Bunice Knight is charged with second-degree rape, endangering the welfare of a child and three counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: Missing East Patchogue girl case

Judge: Accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO can use laptop1m read

Only in NewsdayMissing girl case: Alleged sex-trafficking victim's father intends to sue Suffolk, filing shows4m read

5 cars vandalized on Melville streets1m read

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," two Long Island schools win state basketball titles and 1980s All-Decade Team member Matt Brust joins the show to talk LI hoops history. Credit: Newsday/Mario Gonzalez

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Two state girls hoops titles, and Matt Brust joins the show On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," two Long Island schools win state basketball titles and 1980s All-Decade Team member Matt Brust joins the show to talk LI hoops history.

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Only in Newsday2,100 killed, 16,000 seriously injured in LI crashes over a decade. What can be done?

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines our dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI rep asks for road safety investigation after Newsday report See the most dangerous roads in your neighborhood Long Island's dangerous roads: Complete coverage

Dangerous RoadsA drunken driver killed their dad in a diner parking lot. They want harsher penalties.1m read

Dangerous Roads'We had a good life,' widow of crash victim says. 'I have to sell the house now.'1m read

Dangerous RoadsFamily 'not as close as we used to be' after 24-year-old killed by drunken driver, mom says1m read

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Frank Murdock, former engineer of Hauppauge, dies at 933m read

Only in NewsdayIn first for Long Island, patient gets heart, kidney and liver transplant at Manhasset hospital3m read

Nassau County police centennial to be marked with a parade1m read

Rep. Gillen's letter to the U.S. DOT in response to Newsday's investigation

Advocacy program's grads trained to empower others2m read

NUMC trustee resigns amid suspension from practicing law2m read

Historic charm, restaurants, beaches draw homebuyers to Oyster Bay3m read

East Hampton adopts new home size limits3m read

Smithtown maintains 'sleepy' charm amid downtown revamp3m read

Fire damages Nissequogue home; occupants, dogs unhurt

Rising water rates stoke feud between two North Hempstead villages2m read

Police: Man's body found in Hempstead Bay

First in NewsdayNY expands opportunities to get REAL ID licenses as May 7 deadline nears3m read

Soil sampling begins at Bethpage Community Park3m read

Only in NewsdayJudge denies bail to LI man charged with asphyxiation of domestic partner2m read

Only in NewsdaySmithtown school district reaches settlement in student bullying lawsuit2m read

Shinnecock want to resume limited work on gas station for safety reasons2m read

Only in NewsdayFeds: Air Force member used Roblox to get LI girl to send him nude pictures and video2m read

Islip reconsidering cannabis shops within town3m read

Mega Millions jackpot to grow bigger, faster next month, officials say2m 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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