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U.S. Dept. of Education is laying off 1,300 workers. How could LI schools, colleges be impacted?

Long Island educators, parents and students worry that the staff cuts could impact special education and student loans.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICEducation Department layoffs gut its civil rights office, leaving discrimination cases in limbo Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down Trump wants to abolish the federal education department. What could it mean for LI schools?

LI sees population gains, mainly from international migration7:20 am3m read

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Zeldin's EPA rollback ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... Roosevelt legends tour Credit: Newsday

Zeldin's EPA rollback ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... Roosevelt legends tour Credit: Newsday

Latest on Suffolk measles case ... Zeldin's EPA rollback plan ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... What's up on LI

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Suffolk infant with measles home, at least 12 residents possibly exposed, officials say7:19 am2m read

Only in NewsdayNY law seeks to curb addiction to sports gambling apps3m read

Top LI Italian restaurant reopens after fire8:02 am

Village water fight is on after Williston Park OKs hike for itself and East Williston2m read

Only in NewsdayCaithness pursues battery energy storage plants in Yaphank3m read

LaGuardia ranked best airport for its size in North America6:25 am2m read

Only in NewsdayFrom tai chi to boxing, these LI exercise classes can improve life for those with Parkinson's disease6m read

Roosevelt man planning hometown legends tour7:07 am3m read

Feds: Ex-Freeport tax preparer stole $12M from IRS, COVID-19 relief program2m read

Bruce Blakeman delivers State of the County address 2m read

LI man indicted for allegedly running a fentanyl and dogfighting operation2m read

Robert Mrazek puts JFK on the case in solving 'The Harvard Murders'7:59 am3m read

ICE director's NY visit highlights divide on deportations2m read

Zeldin says he will slash climate-change rules and spending2m read

LIRR Mastic-Shirley station completes $7.5M overhaul1m read

Officials: DOJ probe into Suffolk DA's asset forfeiture practices under prior administrations over2m read

Judge in accused Gilgo Beach serial killer's case sets hearing on DNA evidence2m read

President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates

Latest UpdatesTrump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden-era pause Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1 billion slated for extending life of aging buildings Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters

BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

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Getting fit with fencing

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Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

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Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies

Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

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Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Wantagh wins Nassau Class A girls basketball title on last-second layup

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

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Former Entenmann family home on the market

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Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

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Things to do

'Every strand tells a story': Salon owner starts family braiding class

The West Hempstead academy offers classes on braiding, locs and more, celebrating natural hair and cultural heritage.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHow a NYS law about hair is changing LI cosmetology school programs LI beauty schools seeing a boom in curly hair care interest nearly a year after NYS law

Relive the summer of 1963 at 'Dirty Dancing' concert3m read

St. Patrick's Day weekend guide: Parades, concerts and more4m read

Spring is in bloom at the annual Hicks flower show 3m read

Guide: 10 top Mexican restaurants on LI

Press flowers, bake sourdough at these DIY classes4m read

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Zeldin's EPA rollback ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... Roosevelt legends tour Credit: Newsday

Zeldin's EPA rollback ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... Roosevelt legends tour Credit: Newsday

Latest on Suffolk measles case ... Zeldin's EPA rollback plan ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... What's up on LI

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Long Islanders' Favorites

How to see tonight's lunar eclipse

North and South America will see a red moon, or Blood Moon, in a full lunar eclipse.

Avelo to add flights from LI MacArthur to N.C., Florida

Billy Joel concerts rescheduled due to 'medical condition'1m read

Where a 3-minute drop in your LIRR commute could mean a $450 rent hike

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

DAN JANISONTrump demeans the professionals

Anti-professional streak risks exiling those who can make government work.

EDITORIALSFight for clean energy credits1m read

THE POINTNUMC and lawmakers at odds5m read

LETTERSTrump's first 100 days: What Long Islanders think

BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

02:47

Getting fit with fencing

01:36

Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

01:38

Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies

Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

0:16

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

02:42

Wantagh wins Nassau Class A girls basketball title on last-second layup

0:20

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

01:56

Former Entenmann family home on the market

01:57

Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

02:28

More Long Island

Report: LI consumer prices rose in February at faster rate than January

The consumer price index for the 25-county region that includes Long Island increased 4.2% last month compared with February 2024, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

MORE ON THIS TOPICTariffs are here. What do they mean for LI?

Suffolk man charged with selling drugs that caused fatal overdose 1m read

Lindenhurst shifts credit card fees to drivers2m read

New York TSA agents reeling after Homeland Security cancels union contract2m read

Only in NewsdayRock: LI's Cisco dreamed of being a Jet . . . he'll live that dream this year.3m read

Great Neck, Syosset and Ward Melville win LI Science Olympiads2m read

Artisanal pizzeria opens on LI3m read

Nation / World

Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from close G7 allies over Trump's policies

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may be walking into unusually unfriendly territory this week when he meets his counterparts from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies.

FEMA launches review of migrant shelter aid, suggesting smuggling laws were violated1m read

Immigrants fuel growth in major US urban counties2m read

Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant3m read

A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway4m read

Newsday Live

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Sports

Rubin: St. John's expectations grow bigger in Garden

This St. John's team has a different kind of confidence, born of overcoming adversities, forced upon them and self-inflicted, to go 18-2 in Big East play.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFrom Looie to Pitino: St. John's NCAA Tournament timeline

Only in NewsdayRock: LI's Cisco dreamed of being a Jet . . . he'll live that dream this year.3m read

Bridges says he and Thibs discussed Knicks starters' minutes, but coach refutes claim4m read

Reports: Russell Wilson will visit Giants on Friday3m 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

Black History Month5 standout spots for jerk chicken on LI4m read

12 standout burgers on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

LI's best Italian restaurants

High School Sports

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Newsday's All-Decade teams for the 1950's and 1960's

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and former Newsday sports writer Mike Candel discuss their All-Decade boys basketball teams for the 1950's and 1960's, plus highlights from the county championships.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGet more High School sports

Join the discussion on Long Island's stormy future

Watch nextLI's documentary, explore our immersive map and share your experiences on this threat the region faces.

Entertainment

Robert Mrazek puts JFK on the case in solving 'The Harvard Murders'7:59 am3m read

Billy Joel concerts rescheduled due to 'medical condition'1m read

Rosie O'Donnell now living in Ireland after leaving U.S.

LI man competing on new season of 'Top Chef'2m read

First in NewsdayGreat South Bay Music Fest sets rock-reggae lineup1m read

'Frozen' at Gateway: The snow must go on5m read

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