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Suffolk fires

Sunday, March 9

Westhampton blaze knocked down, no air quality threat seen, officials say

The Westhampton fire was the biggest of the blazes that burned more than 600 acres.

Live updates: Sunrise Highway fires in Suffolk26 mins ago

Latest UpdatesBurn ban issued for LI State official addresses concerns about air quality, dry woodlands Westhampton fire fully knocked down, Suffolk County officials say

Photos: Fires along Sunrise Highway8 mins ago

Southern pine beetles stoke fears of future brush fires on LI6:59 pm2m read

Top Stories

East Meadow pastor's near-fatal journey from long COVID led to lung transplant

Pastor Benjamin Thomas was hospitalized for more than 100 days, on a ventilator for 54 days and spent six weeks in a medically induced coma.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWe've got more masks. But is LI ready for the next pandemic?

Suozzi assails GOP House spending plan28 mins ago1m read

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Only in NewsdayLI collectors return WWII Japanese serviceman's flags to families5m read

Police: Coram woman seriously injured in DWI crash5:30 pm

Standout restaurant opening another LI location

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East End blaze brings back memories of Sunrise Fire of 19952m read

Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago1m read

Alvarez will miss first month of season with hand injury3m read

Nassau police break up 'car rally' at Green Acres Mall6:50 pm

Sands Point ranch with 'incredible' natural light on market for $3 million1m read

Floyd's Macchia wins state title after court allows her to run2m read

First 100 daysPresident Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates49 mins ago

Latest UpdatesTrump downplays business concerns about uncertainty from his tariffs and prospect of higher prices Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago FEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cuts

Agreement reached to end wildcat strike in state prisons17 mins ago1m read

Retiring Upper Brookville Justice imparted lessons from the bench for decades59 mins ago2m read

As Trump pushes limits of power, courts and lawmakers increase pushback33 mins ago4m read

ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, his lawyer says6:32 pm2m read

Bay Shore hit-and-run kills pedestrian, police said

LI bakery is James Beard semifinalist 1m read

Port Jefferson Station rally for women's rights draws hundreds2m read

Firefighters knock down Westhampton brush fire

02:06

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

02:42

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

01:56

Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

02:28

Complaints against mom dismissed for years before crash that killed 9-year-old son

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Spring is in bloom at Hicks Nurseries

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Building strength and balance like an American Ninja Warrior

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Facts you may not know about Grand Central Madison

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New ER at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles space

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Former Entenmann family home on the market

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Things to do

St. Patrick's Day weekend guide: Parades, concerts and more

Enjoy live music and traditional Irish fare throughout the weekend.

MORE ON THIS TOPICIrish pride swells at these St. Patrick's Day parades Guide: 11 standout Irish pub-restaurants

3 arcade bars worth the train ride to Brooklyn

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Guide: 11 standout Irish pub-restaurants3m read

Pickleball meets gourmet bites at new sports venue2m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayLong Island 9-year-old said 'bad things' happening at home before his death

Suffolk caseworkers said numerous reports of drug use and neglect against Kerri Bedrick were unfounded.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI mother in wrong-way crash that killed her 9-year-old son indicted on murder charge LI mom charged in crash that killed 9-year-old son had 56 prior license suspensions, DA says Wrong-way crash kills 9-year-old on Southern State; mother charged

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Irish pride swells at these St. Patrick's Day parades3m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSGovernance needed, not chaos

Trump administration should take time to analyze problems before disrupting lives

LETTERSTrump's first 100 days: What Long Islanders think

MICHAEL DOBIEThe doctor in the Bronx and the Gila monster2m read

COMMENTARYTrump's right. We've never seen anything like this2m read

Firefighters knock down Westhampton brush fire

02:06

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

02:42

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

01:56

Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

02:28

Complaints against mom dismissed for years before crash that killed 9-year-old son

04:51

Spring is in bloom at Hicks Nurseries

01:56

Building strength and balance like an American Ninja Warrior

01:48

Facts you may not know about Grand Central Madison

01:52

New ER at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles space

01:44

Former Entenmann family home on the market

01:57

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayWe've got more masks. But is LI ready for the next pandemic?

No one knows what the next pandemic will be, but "it's not a matter of if but when," experts say.

MORE ON THIS TOPICCOVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell Trump's CDC pick, a Long Island native, stirs concern

Only in NewsdaySuffolk nonprofit groups want $107G in funds restored3m read

Driver cited for racing at 130 mph on the LIE, Suffolk police say

Aldi adding 4 more LI grocery stores as discounter pushes fast growth2m read

Women's History MonthThese women rock: Simply Swifties, Joni Project and more2m read

Teacher, health advocate, dies at 342m read

Veterans helping veterans at Suffolk resource fair2m read

Nation / World

Ex-central banker to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister after winning Liberal Party vote

Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada's next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader as the country deals with U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threat, and a federal election looms.

24 mins ago3m read

Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza, affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water5:35 pm4m read

A single-engine plane crashes near a Pennsylvania airport and all 5 aboard are taken to hospitals27 mins ago1m read

Tens of thousands of Mexicans rally with president to celebrate US decision to delay tariffs5:53 pm2m read

Officials say heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 16 as dozens reported missing

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Sports

Alvarez will miss first month of season with hand injury

A fractured hamate bone — a common injury for hitters — will cost Alvarez six to eight weeks.

Cashman 'prepared for the worst' with Cole's elbow28 mins ago3m read

Source: Jets, Sherwood agree on three-year deal12 mins ago1m read

Lennon: Spring has been cruel season for Mets and Yankees7:01 pm3m 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

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12 standout burgers on LI

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High School Sports

Betancourt spurs Mount Sinai girls to win Suffolk Class A final

Scores 18 of her 26 points in the second half to rally Mustangs from a seven-point deficit

18 mins ago2m read

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Mt. Sinai-Islip in Suffolk Class A girls hoops final

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Entertainment

Women's History MonthThese women rock: Simply Swifties, Joni Project and more2m read

Cinema comeback: LI theaters reopening, remodeling6m read

'Chaos: The Manson Murders': Too ambitious for too short a time1m read

Tom Llamas replacing Lester Holt as NBC News anchor1m read

Oscar-winning 'Anora' to start streaming 1m read

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