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Only in NewsdayState denies LI district's request for mascot ban deadline extension

The state has set a June 30 deadline for districts to comply with a ban on Native American mascots, team names and logos in public schools.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFederal investigation into NYS mascot ban referred to DOJ Education Secretary: Native American school mascot ban violated federal civil rights law New York won't rescind Native American mascot ban despite Trump's threat of cutting federal funds

Only in NewsdayAs Trump administration steps up deportation raids, East End immigrant workers fearful, confused4m read

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Only in Newsday19 LI school districts exceed state limit on cash reserves, as property taxes go up5m read

Only in NewsdayNew Lyme disease vaccine could be available next year. Will Long Islanders want it?5m read

Prominent LI real estate agent killed in Hampton Bays hit-and-run, police say1m read

Early voting ends Sunday. Here's what you need to know.

First in NewsdayLI hospital set to open new ER this summer2m read

Pedestrian fatally struck in Southold

Temps forecast to soar into the 90s next week3m read

'Jaws' at 50: 50 things you need to know10m read

NUMC terminates former CEO Megan Ryan for cause2m read

Only in NewsdayHundreds of child sex abuse claims against NYS could be dismissed, advocates contend2m read

Steakhouse replaces longtime Italian spot2m read

Lawmakers OK bill to end anonymous calls to state child abuse hotline2m read

Only in NewsdayMets' attendance up, and there's a discount ticket offer for LIers3m read

Only in NewsdayUsed car market 'going to be very tough,' auto analyst says4m read

Late lobbying doomed big environmental bill in Albany4m read

State adds $440M to loan program, 6,000 businesses could get help1m read

NYS moves against online 'casino sweepstakes'2m read

Only in NewsdayHere's how the GENIUS Act would reshape Long Island business4m read

Suozzi calls for release of popular bagel store manager

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Keep it or toss it? Yankees fans on opposing HR balls

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Nassau County government does not recognize Juneteenth

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Coffees topped with s'mores and more

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'He never made it to the other side'

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Giants looking to go from a good spring into a good summer

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Department of Education referring NYS mascot ban to DOJ

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Advocacy group launches Long Island ICE tracker app

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Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

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Ronkonkoma to D.C.on one train? Yeah, that's the ticket!

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Things to do

Lighthouse cruises, deep-sea fishing adventures and more full-day boating excursions

Experience thrilling whale-watching and lighthouse tours this summer.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGuide: LI party boat rentals, fishing trips, sailing tours and more A new tiki boat will set sail from port behind LI brewery this summer 5 scenic communities for kayak drop-in trips

Your guide to July Fourth fireworks and weekend events7m read

Greek Festival, Chris Lane and more can't-miss events to fill your weekend

Critics' picks: LI's best seafood restaurants

LI u-pick farms for raspberries, tomatoes and more1m read

Make a splash at these public pools on Long Island6m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Dangerous RoadsThese are LI's 5 most dangerous intersections

The crossings accounted for 2,139 collisions, including 72 resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, between 2014 and 2023.

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Only in NewsdayLI's community colleges want to raise tuition for 2025-26. Here's what you need to know3m read

Only in NewsdayAudit: LIRR exaggerated service boost after Grand Central Madison opening2m read

Only in NewsdayPresident Trump's policies: What do they mean for LI?

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYWhy cutting federal spending to pre-pandemic levels is so hard

"We have to return to a reasonable pre-pandemic level of spending," says Republican U.S. Sen....

CATHY YOUNGComplex ruling on minor transgender care2m read

LETTERSDifferent feelings on ICE raids, deportations3m read

THE POINTFormer NUMC chief executive Megan Ryan terminated over problematic payouts4m read

Suozzi calls for release of popular bagel store manager

0:36

Keep it or toss it? Yankees fans on opposing HR balls

01:01

Nassau County government does not recognize Juneteenth

02:21

Coffees topped with s'mores and more

01:58

'He never made it to the other side'

03:51

Giants looking to go from a good spring into a good summer

01:10

Department of Education referring NYS mascot ban to DOJ

0:36

Advocacy group launches Long Island ICE tracker app

01:51

Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

02:03

Ronkonkoma to D.C.on one train? Yeah, that's the ticket!

02:13

More Long Island

Juneteenth celebrated on LI with stories honoring the past, reminders of a changing political present

In Lloyd Harbor, at a former plantation, visitors honored Jupiter Hammon, an enslaved man who lived and worked there in the 18th century and was one of the first published African American writers.

Suozzi calls on Trump to release LI bagel store manager1m read

Secondhand treasures: Mother-daughter duo open vintage boutique1m read

Ferry district lawsuit: Cops captured our Fishers Island property with crowbars2m read

Driver killed in crash into historic building in Manhasset1m read

End of LGBTQ+ suicide hotline alarms LI activists2m read

Only in NewsdayWork starts to lay turbine foundations for Empire Wind project3m read

Nation / World

A week into their war, Israel and Iran launch new strikes even as diplomatic effort gets underway

Israel and Iran have struck at one another again a week into their war as President Donald Trump weighs U.S. involvement and new diplomatic efforts appear to be taking place.

Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election, reviving longstanding grievance1m read

UK lawmakers back a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives3m read

Man with Taser and rope charged in attempted kidnapping of mayor, Memphis police say2m read

Mexico assesses damage from Hurricane Erick as rising rivers leave at least 1 dead2m read

Newsday Live

Newsday Live Author Series: Christie Brinkley

Sports

Only in NewsdayMets' attendance up, and there's a discount ticket offer for LIers

The team is using the "Long Island Exclusive" to entice fans to come to Citi Field.

Only in NewsdayWhat would you do if you caught an opponent's home run ball?7m read

Five takeaways from the Giants' offseason program6m read

Lennon: Grisham plays it cool to help Yanks end skid3m read

Investigations

Newsday InvestigationState failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct

The allegations against 46 doctors include illegally distributing opioids, fabricating records and sexual abuse.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee 46 LI doctors who were allowed to practice despite misconduct

Dangerous Roads Only in Newsday'I was super worried.' How to get a suspended license reinstated.4m read

Only in NewsdayNassau traffic court pauses hearings on school bus camera tickets, but town still writing tickets3m read

Only in NewsdayNewsday report prompts Suffolk County to put child fatality review team into action3m read

Guide: 10 top Mexican restaurants on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

LI's best Italian restaurants

Best brunch restaurants on LI

High School Sports

Salute to the ChampsBabylon baseball's state title run: Everyone pitched in

With star pitchers sidelined, rotation got a big jolt en route to winning 15 straight.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

What do you see traveling on the Island's roads?

Entertainment

Kevin Hart, Norah Jones to headline Montauk Point Lighthouse summer shows

'28 Years Later' sequel stumbles2m read

Barbara Walters doc: Richly reported portrait of TV trailblazer6m read

'Jaws' at 50: 50 things you need to know10m read

Sebastian Maniscalco sets Jones Beach show

Devo, B-52s team for Jones Beach concert1m read

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