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Fire Island Water Taxi operator looks to hike fares by more than $100

The company has sustained a string of financial losses.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMore Suffolk news Icy waters halted Fire Island ferries. What happens when they're your only way home?

Only in NewsdayZeldin sets out to shrink EPA and cut regulations4m read

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For spring training, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel couldn't choose whether to visit the Yankees in Tampa or the Mets in Port St. Lucie, so he visited them both. Credit: Randee Daddona

Play ball: Turn the NY baseball teams' springtime home into your next vacation For spring training, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel couldn't choose whether to visit the Yankees in Tampa or the Mets in Port St. Lucie, so he visited them both.

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Cuomo, at mayoral campaign's first rally, says city 'in crisis'3m read

Only in NewsdaySuffolk agrees to nix policy for full camp fees months in advance full following backlash3m read

Longtime LI chain opens 2 new locations1m read

First 100 daysPresident Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates

Latest UpdatesFollowing Trump's lead, his allies lash out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts Crowds protest near Vermont ski resort where JD Vance planned vacation with family

Cops: Centereach man dies in motorcycle crash

UK's Starmer says Europe is at 'crossroads in history' as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace4m read

Civil rights leader Hazel N. Dukes, president of NAACP New York, dies at 925m read

A topsy-turvy Oscar season concludes today. Here's what to look for at the show3m read

Our critic picks who should, will win this year's Oscars 6m read

Harsh cold today on LI; warming trend ahead

How well do you know Motown legend Smokey Robinson's songs? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

Suffolk proposal would add teeth to animal abuse registry rule2m read

Rubin: Pitino, St. John's were 'meant to be together'3m read

Meet LI's state wrestling champs this season1m read

Only in NewsdayKevin Catalina shares his long journey to become Suffolk's top cop8m read

LI village's Alive After Five goes country for opening night1m read

What's behind TV news' 'unprecedented upheaval' 6m read

Spielberg production to affect parking in Huntington starting Monday1m read

Blackout Friday: LI groups joining one-day economic boycott

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Long Island flag football teams attend media day at MetLife Stadium

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Top Long Island pizzeria opens second location

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Mariah and Miguel Nunez say "I do" after first meeting at school

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Tips on shopping at LI's first Wegmans

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LI Works: How to brew beer

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Latest on hearing date for DNA in Gilgo case

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LI high school football seniors fitted for Axiom helmets

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Play ball: Turn the NY baseball teams' springtime home into your next vacation

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Fitness Fix: Rock climbing

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Things to do

3 quick springtime escapes from LI MacArthur Airport

Beaches, theme parks and jaw-dropping resort hotels are a quick flight away.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC$58 to Tampa and more flight bargains out of LI MacArthur Airport this winter State to spend $150M to connect MacArthur Airport to LIRR station JetBlue to offer $49 daily flights between LI, Boston starting this spring

12 top tips for scouring the racks at LI's thrift shops3m read

Only in NewsdayNew mobile Easter experience brings the bunny visit to you 1m read

Press flowers, bake sourdough at these DIY classes4m read

BBQ showdown festival coming to Eisenhower Park this spring1m read

6 libraries with free play spaces for kids5m read

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For spring training, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel couldn't choose whether to visit the Yankees in Tampa or the Mets in Port St. Lucie, so he visited them both. Credit: Randee Daddona

Play ball: Turn the NY baseball teams' springtime home into your next vacation For spring training, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel couldn't choose whether to visit the Yankees in Tampa or the Mets in Port St. Lucie, so he visited them both.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Irish pride swells at these St. Patrick's Day parades

Wear your best green and celebrate at these local parades.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC10 things to do this weekend on LI

Mister Softee opening 1st LI store this weekend

British-style boarding school set to open on LI in the fall3m read

Newsday's All-Decade boys basketball players: The 1950s2m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

CARTOONSMatt Davies' cartoons

Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.

MICHAEL DOBIEHackman's death strikes a chord2m read

EDITORIALSElon Musk must be corralled3m read

LETTERSTrump's first 100 days: What Long Islanders think

Blackout Friday: LI groups joining one-day economic boycott

01:17

Long Island flag football teams attend media day at MetLife Stadium

0:14

Top Long Island pizzeria opens second location

0:35

Mariah and Miguel Nunez say "I do" after first meeting at school

01:09

Tips on shopping at LI's first Wegmans

02:38

LI Works: How to brew beer

01:57

Latest on hearing date for DNA in Gilgo case

02:12

LI high school football seniors fitted for Axiom helmets

01:48

Play ball: Turn the NY baseball teams' springtime home into your next vacation

04:19

Fitness Fix: Rock climbing

01:36

More Long Island

SBU Filipino student group brings dancers together for Sayaw showcase

Sixteen dance troupes, primarily from Long Island, New York City and New Jersey, participated in workshops, performances and competitions celebrating Filipino culture, the club president said.

Only in NewsdayAmid ICE fears, Long Island immigrants avoid health care4m read

Only in NewsdayMore battery storage facilities in Brookhaven put on hold, Panico says4m read

Officials seek cannabis shop 'buffer zone' along Nassau-NYC border3m read

Only in Newsday13th defendant charged in missing East Patchogue girl case indicted, officials say1m read

Carol Yannacone, who led fight against DDT that started on LI, dies at 903m read

Tutor Time of Lindenhurst employee abused toddler, police say

Nation / World

Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signalling he's overcome risks from respiratory crisis

The Vatican says Pope Francis has remained in stable condition and didn't need any mechanical ventilation.

Following Trump's lead, his allies lash out at Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign2m read

Israel has cut off all supplies to Gaza. Here's what that means3m read

Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds1m read

Rocky the bear rescued from abuse in Pakistan's east and relocated to capital for medical treatment

Newsday Live

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Sports

AnalysisFactors Lamoriello must weigh as trade deadline looms

The NHL trade deadline is Friday and nobody around the NHL really seems sure if Lamoriello will be a buyer, seller or keeper of the status quo.

Minter progressing well but won't rush to be back by Opening Day3m read

New Rangers de Haan, Parssinen try to get acclimated quickly3m read

Rubin: Pitino, St. John's were 'meant to be together'3m 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

12 standout burgers on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

LI's best Italian restaurants

LI's top ramen shops4m read

High School Sports

Mattituck boys basketball wins its first Suffolk title since 2011

With just one rotation player returning from last season's team, coach Paul Ellwood wasn't sure what to expect.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Mattituck-Port Jeff in Suffolk Class B final

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Entertainment

LI museums concerned about federal funding changes3m read

'Running Point': Basketball comedy isn't quite a slam dunk2m read

Our critic picks who should, will win this year's Oscars 6m read

Vanilla Fudge, mentors of Led Zeppelin, back to LI1m read

'Last Breath': Deep-sea dive drama sinks to the bottom1m read

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