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Sen. Lindsey Graham, longtime Republican powerbroker, dies after a brief illness

In recent years, Graham became well known for his close ties with Trump, whom he briefly ran against for the party's presidential nomination in 2016.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFrom staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel Photos: Lindsey Graham through the years

Driver killed, 3 seriously hurt after vehicle hits utility pole

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

Out East Show: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

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Newsday InvestigationCops arrested nearly 400 women working at illicit spas. They let male customers go free.

Retired Molloy University VP dies at 81

Heavy traffic reported as thousands flock to South Shore beaches

Your guide to LI farm stands: Where to find local produce, eggs and more

WALLET WATCH

Only in NewsdayLI boaters are feeling the pinch at the pump, too

Higher fuel prices are taking a bite out of boaters' wallets this summer, but many won't let that stand in the way of one of the Island's favorite summertime pursuits.

Wallet WatchLI home prices hit a record $761,000 in the spring buying season

Global oil demand is dropping, but U.S. drivers keep buying more gas

Track gas prices, LI housing costs and more

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LI woman killed in Nantucket parking lot crash

Only in NewsdayA look back at the inaugural MLB All-Star Game in 1933, featuring Ruth and Gehrig

Only in Newsday'It's a jigsaw puzzle': Historians piece together once-neglected cemetery

Hurricane season forecast predicts the fewest number of named storms in more than a decade

U.S. attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

Rock, roll and remember: Murray the K, the 'Fifth Beatle'

Smithtown house fire severely injures occupant

Lennon: How my preseason MLB awards predictions look at the midway point of the season

LI remains vigilant as sharks gather off coast of Rockaways

Structure or sculpture? Figure made from 12 shipping containers brings debate to Montauk

Only in NewsdaySuozzi opposes high-voltage cable line slated to snake through his district

Motorized scooter rider seriously hurt in Copiague crash trying to evade cops

Science fans become human electric currents, stare (safely) at the sun at Tesla expo

Port Washington boy who liked 'simple things,' dies at 10

Mets' Soto tells Newsday why he chose to not participate in HR Derby

America 250: The arsenal in Huntington

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Riverhead shopping center back in business after 3-day power outage

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Help boost the Great South Bay oyster population

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Out East: Take a sip at this winery that's ready for summer

LI vets concerned about bill that would reduce benefits

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Plainview man detained by ICE freed from jail after 9 months

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Historic LI building home to new French restaurant

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Boaters feeling the pinch at the pump

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Farmers market opens at Station Yards

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LIRR IOUs for fare evasion are down

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Things to do

Free summer concert lineup at Jones Beach revealed

Hear music by tribute bands and local acts at the bandshell.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC2026 Jones Beach summer concert schedule Free summer concert series for kids at LI parks Save on summer fun with these 20 free activities on LI

4 LI summer camps you can still sign kids up for

Explore 'the perfect small American town' for a weekend getaway

Sip and shop at these local boutique-cafe hybrids

Governors Island to Nantucket: Top NYC ferry escapes

Flee to these 5 LI flea markets for troves of treasures

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

Out East Show: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Newsday InvestigatesNUMC is deep in debt. Its nonprofit arm spent over $150,000 on parties.

The foundation paid for staff events at wine bars, a $2,000 limo ride and a Gracie Mansion gala.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSources: State AG probing NUMC over former leaders' spending Hospital seeks to claw back $1M from former high-ranking employees Mothers, clinics scramble after temporary closure of NUMC's maternity wing

All Rise: Nassau judge is first Black woman to lead county Bar Association

SBU researchers using satellite imagery to study eating habits of Antarctic penguins

Only in NewsdayNYC's famed singing server dining experience comes to LI

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

MICHAEL DOBIESports hopelessly muddled with politics

IOC lifts its ban on Russian athletes as the country's war on Ukraine rages on.

EDITORIALSTrump's crypto grift spins into its own industry

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

GUEST ESSAYSThe All-Star Game's origin story

America 250: The arsenal in Huntington

02:42

Riverhead shopping center back in business after 3-day power outage

02:00

Help boost the Great South Bay oyster population

02:11

Out East: Take a sip at this winery that's ready for summer

LI vets concerned about bill that would reduce benefits

02:05

Plainview man detained by ICE freed from jail after 9 months

01:08

Historic LI building home to new French restaurant

01:41

Boaters feeling the pinch at the pump

02:11

Farmers market opens at Station Yards

02:09

LIRR IOUs for fare evasion are down

02:03

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayChinese restaurant closes after 22 years

The kosher eatery had been a favorite for bar and bat mitzvahs and wedding parties since 2004.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI's best Chinese restaurants of the year

'It won't come off': Boaters suspect air show's colored smoke damaged their vessels

Nurses at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson ratify contract

From St. Thomas to Montauk: New beachy boutique debuts

Only in NewsdayNew lawsuit filed in 2023 Farmingdale High School bus crash that killed two

Celebrity charity softball game Sunday in Ronkonkoma

Mattituck farmer takes down '86 47' sign after Secret Service questions him

Nation / World

Ukraine's prime minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government.

Syria's new parliament holds first session since Assad's ouster

Georgia teen charged in Apalachee High School shooting to appear in court for plea and sentencing

Macron warns of resurgent demons of antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus

Vietnam police detain captain after speedboat capsizing kills 15 Indian tourists

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: Jennie Garth talks about career, health and happiness

Sports

Only in NewsdayRubin: Soto will be here for a while, but the Mets' losing ways can't be

For the most part, Juan Soto has been a good soldier as the team has crumbled, trying to be optimistic and light on criticism.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMets' Soto tells Newsday why he chose to not participate in HR Derby Mets fail to deliver key hit, blanked by Red Sox in loss at Citi Field

Pirates take Aiden Ruiz of The Stony Brook School in second round of MLB Draft

Only in NewsdayFather throws best: How Ben Rice's BP bond with father led them to Home Run Derby

Popper: Brunson a throwback to the 1990s Knicks

Investigations

Newsday InvestigationCops arrested nearly 400 women working at illicit spas. They let male customers go free.

Police are only addressing the supply, but demand is what fuels the illicit sex trade, experts say.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNassau police arrest 8 women for allegedly selling sex at massage parlors, police say 10 charged with running massive alleged prostitution, money laundering ring on LI Suffolk County official owns strip mall with foot spa tied to alleged sex activity

Newsday InvestigatesCOVID grant clawback hits 17 LI businesses

Newsday InvestigatesNUMC is deep in debt. Its nonprofit arm spent over $150,000 on parties.

Only in NewsdayDA investigates alleged fraud in LI school trustee election

Juice and smoothie eatery opens 1st LI location

Free french fries for lunch today at these 7 spots

Beloved street food chain opens first LI location

New meat shop opens in LI hamlet

High School Sports

Meet The Stony Brook School's Aiden Ruiz, LI's top MLB Draft prospect

Ruiz, who played for The Stony Brook School and is committed to Vanderbilt, is projected to go in the first round.

MORE ON THIS TOPICThese players with LI ties could be selected in this weekend's MLB Draft

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Remember these great songs from not so great movies?

Taylor Swift paid $160G in city permit bill for wedding

Get ready for 'The Odyssey' with our handy cheat sheet

Rock, roll and remember: Murray the K, the 'Fifth Beatle'

Belmont jockey's wild ride: LI man stars in 'Small'

'Total Eclipse' got its heart from a Long Islander

First in NewsdayIt's opening night for LI theater 6 years in the making

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