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Brookhaven Polar Plunge shifts but still raises money for Special Olympics

Participants are sprayed with water from a fire hose instead of jumping into water off Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai because a strong wind created choppy conditions on Long Island Sound.

Record Thanksgiving travel predicted: When to avoid the LIE and more tips3m read

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A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost,Kendall Rodriguez, Alejandra Villa Loarca, Howard Schnapp, Newsday file; Anthony Florio. Photo credit: Newsday Photo: John Conrad Williams Jr., Newsday Graphic: Andrew Wong

A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost,Kendall Rodriguez, Alejandra Villa Loarca, Howard Schnapp, Newsday file; Anthony Florio. Photo credit: Newsday Photo: John Conrad Williams Jr., Newsday Graphic: Andrew Wong

'A spark for them to escalate the fighting' A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report.

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East Meadow schools ex-superintendent sues district for $35M, alleges retaliation2m read

LI wildlife rescuers seeing surge in dehydrated, malnourished animals due to drought2m read

Banking while Black: Study that includes Nassau finds disparities in small business lending5m read

Sands casino bid's environmental review: Impacts on traffic, air quality, public health2m read

Wrongful death suit filed by Gabby Petito's parents against Moab police dismissed2m read

Officials ID pedestrian fatally struck by Nassau County police vehicle

Only in Newsday'Great love on the corner': Future of historically Black church property uncertain6m read

Giving thanks, giving back: Volunteers stock Amityville pantry2m read

DWI arrest after Suffolk crash kills woman, police say1m read

DA drops case against pro-Palestinian protester arrested under Nassau mask ban2m read

Woman killed crossing Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale

Wyandanch man indicted in stabbing spree at Hempstead house party1m read

'Y'all are officially adopted' says judge on day when 11 kids get forever homes3m read

Crime

NYC jury hears from final witnesses in Daniel Penny chokehold trial

Prosecutors scored some points when cross-examining a final defense witness about the manner in which Jordan Neely died while Penny held him in a chokehold.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'Not a chokehold death' defense expert testifies of Jordan Neely's demise in Daniel Penny trial First defense witnesses in Daniel Penny trial describe him as compassionate, empathetic 'I thought I was going to die,' passenger testifies at fatal chokehold trial of former LI Marine

NYC used to help deport thousands. This year's total: 113m read

'Not a chokehold death' defense expert testifies of Jordan Neely's demise in Daniel Penny trial3m read

FBI: ICE officer charged for allegedly sharing sensitive department data2m read

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A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost,Kendall Rodriguez, Alejandra Villa Loarca, Howard Schnapp, Newsday file; Anthony Florio. Photo credit: Newsday Photo: John Conrad Williams Jr., Newsday Graphic: Andrew Wong

A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost,Kendall Rodriguez, Alejandra Villa Loarca, Howard Schnapp, Newsday file; Anthony Florio. Photo credit: Newsday Photo: John Conrad Williams Jr., Newsday Graphic: Andrew Wong

'A spark for them to escalate the fighting' A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayPass the potatoes and shove the politics? Tips for surviving holidays in politically divided families

"At the end of the day, you want to prioritize the relationship over the political point of view," said LIU Post psychology professor Mark Sirkin.

MORE ON THIS TOPICThanksgiving dinner is cheaper this year but higher than pre-pandemic, survey finds 3 LI restaurant dishes you can make for Thanksgiving

Only in NewsdayHoliday gift guide: 100+ ideas from LI stores

Analysis: LI buyers paid $160,000 more for 3-bed houses than 2-beds

Longtime WNBC anchor Chuck Scarborough retiring2m read

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Only in NewsdayRain on LI not enough to end region's drought5m read

Only in NewsdayFormer partner: No surprise NYPD officer from LI acted decisively in stab suspect's arrest2m read

Rockville Centre housing complex wins 32 years of tax breaks2m read

LI's mom-and-pop shops set for Small Business Saturday8m read

Huntington Hospital nurses vote to join NYSNA1m read

Congestion pricing clears last hurdle; Hempstead files suit4m read

Bethpage Federal Credit Union to become FourLeaf3m read

Analysis: LI buyers paid $160,000 more for 3-bed houses than 2-beds1m read

Roosevelt woman dies in Meadowbrook Parkway crash

Chances for rain last through Saturday, as LI's drought status goes to 'severe'1m read

'Spiraling out of control:' Nassau County spending on private law firms to get audit2m read

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday in West Babylon2m read

LI steel industry exec Judy Basmajian dies at 763m read

Nassau County lawmakers review $1.7B infrastructure plan2m read

First in NewsdayLas Vegas Sands proposes expansion of Meadowbrook Parkway2m read

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley library reopening after a two-year renovation2m read

LI town nixes transit-oriented, multifamily housing2m read

Suffolk residents affected by summer storms frustrated by FEMA aid-request denial3m read

5 festive downtowns for unique holiday gifts15m read

Democrats race to approve as many federal judges as they can3m read

Aquebogue man sentenced to 10 years for possessing firearm to be used in antisemitic attack1m read

These longtime friends hunt for dinosaurs together on LI6m read

Up to 2 inches of rain, wind gusts of 33 mph possible, forecasters say1m read

Only in NewsdayFamily of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann moving out, attorney says4m read

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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