Long Island News | Nassau & Suffolk

Find out what's happening with Nassau & Suffolk news, Long Island schools, plus the latest crime, courts, politics. Coverage includes Fire Island, the Hamptons & North Fork.

Crime family member sentenced to 30 months for running illegal LI gambling operation

U.S. District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano told Carmelo Polito that gambling operations run by organized crime families were not victimless crimes, but part of a larger "terrible scourge" that victimized the community, particularly Italian Americans.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'Sal the Shoemaker' pleads guilty to running shoe shop housing illegal gambling operation for crime family

Bakery-cafe opens with nostalgic treats plus gluten free options1m read

Streaming Now

Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. Credit: Newsday/Drew Singh; Randee Daddona; Photo Credit: Thomas A. Ferrara

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to' Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

NYS pet sales ban takes effect Sunday after judge denies delay1m read

Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied2m read

Nassau stops charging red-light camera late fees as 'payment system is currently down'1m read

Only in NewsdayHow investigators are building a case against alleged CEO killer6m read

LI thermometer company owner pleads guilty to exposing workers to airborne mercury1m read

$7 million Water Mill home 'bucks' stereotypical Hamptons style1m read

William Floyd High basketball assistant coach killed in Sunrise crash, police say2m read

Only in Newsday43% more town, city employees on LI earning $200G than 5 years ago8m read

Bohemia gun buyback yields 111 weapons2m read

Fire damages Elmont senior co-op vacated after flooding2m read

Nassau museum system creator Edward J. Smits dies at 903m read

Parranda Navideña, a Puerto Rican tradition, celebrated with a Long Island twist2m read

Mega Millions $1M ticket sold in Valley Stream

Crime

Cops: Reports of man trying to lure West Babylon student unfounded

The Suffolk County Police Department confirmed that after First Precinct crime officers conducted an investigation, the report was determined to be unfounded.

Elmont man gets 25 years in death of girlfriend in her Mineola apartment1m read

Accused CEO killer may reverse course and waive extradition, top Manhattan prosecutor says2m read

Alleged CEO killer did not appear to be a UnitedHealthcare client, NYPD says2m read

Streaming Now

Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. Credit: Newsday/Drew Singh; Randee Daddona; Photo Credit: Thomas A. Ferrara

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to' Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Holiday homes to visit across Long Island

Are you looking to find the most extravagantly decorated holiday homes on Long Island? We have you covered.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC12 amazing Long Island holiday light displays to visit Ultimate guide to holiday fun, from light shows to Santa spottings Holiday light season begins: 9 dazzling shows to see

Salute to the champs: Fall 2024 Long Island high school winners

LI man braves Antarctica to find ice samples up to 6 million years old 4m read

Iconic LI Italian restaurant closes after 96 years2m read

More Long Island Stories

Suffolk explores plan to preserve fishing industry5m read

12 amazing Long Island holiday light displays to visit16m read

Police: Drone sightings reported on Long Island3m read

WWE event returns to Long Island roots at Nassau Coliseum2m read

Mariah Carey cancels UBS Arena show1m read

Gift-giver beware: Some donation bins aren't legit, officials advise1m read

Battery storage proposal in Nassau draws community opposition3m read

Only in NewsdayDEC asks Northrop Grumman to bolster plan to test for soil contamination at Bethpage park5m read

Suffolk plan would penalize street racing crowds2m read

Holiday homes to visit across Long Island1m read

Only in NewsdayAdelphi, NYIT advise international students to return to U.S. before presidential inauguration3m read

Pedestrian seriously injured in Deer Park crash

State report shows rise in new HIV cases3m read

Stomach bug ripping through LI2m read

Biden pardons 3 LIers, one who ran $96M Ponzi scheme3m read

Best Buy cancels plan to convert LI store to its 1st discount outlet in NYS2m read

$3.8M earmarked for Manhasset Bay dredging to go to other projects instead, officials say2m read

Man jumped on a car hood, kicked in windshield in LIE road-rage incident, police say

Plans to move historic tavern face a bumpy road 2m read

Educator and civic leader Jordan K. Wilson Sr. dies at 862m read

Home health aide training business awarded $250G to train jobless workers2m read

Clear, colder weekend forecast for LI1m read

Deadline looms for pet stores fighting state's animal sale ban2m read

Only in NewsdayCensus data shows tight, pricey housing market3m 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

Stay logged in.

The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in.