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First in NewsdaySources: State GOP to disband Young Republican chapter over hateful texts

The action stems from a Politico report, which detailed seven months of racist and homophobic text messages from young GOP activists in New York, Vermont, Arizona and Kansas.

Candidates clash in lively NYC mayoral debate2m read

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Teacher suspended over 'disturbing comments' ... MacArthur Airport ranked among nation's best ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

Teacher suspended over 'disturbing comments' ... MacArthur Airport ranked among nation's best ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

Oyster Bay man acquitted in fatal stabbing ... Teacher suspended over 'disturbing comments' ... Gov't shutdown could delay food assistance ... Trendy Bites: Bagel nachos

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Southampton Town police officers help man escape burning home1m read

Shutdown Day 16: How it happened1m read

Jury acquits Oyster Bay man in fatal stabbing outside NYC ax-throwing club2m read

USA Today ranks LI MacArthur Airport nation's 2nd best small airport1m read

District: Elementary school teacher suspended over 'disturbing comments'1m read

Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 742m read

NYPD unit aims to curb domestic violence, bolster detective ranks1m read

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information4m read

Top NY Democrats vow to fight Trump on Gateway tunnel funding2m read

Court OKs flip that will shift Nassau, Suffolk elections to even years2m read

First in NewsdayLawsuit seeking to halt massive development project in Brentwood can proceed, judge rules2m read

Federal judge orders Trump administration to turn over $34M to MTA2m read

Residence Inn by Marriott Melville is LI's newest hotel4m read

Only in NewsdayChurch's fall festival to ride again after long legal fight2m read

Trump warns Hamas 'we will have no choice but to go in and kill them' if bloodshed persists in Gaza2m read

Only in NewsdayRecords: District knew of misconduct allegations against ex-teacher years before arrest4m read

Murder trial of LI man underway in 2023 death outside Patchogue hotel2m read

LI brunch chain opens coffeehouse1m read

New suspect charged in 1984 killing of LI teen

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Picture This: That time you could get a drink on LIRR trains and platforms

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Babylon schools received complaints about teacher before arrest

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Trendy Bites: 'A spin on a New York classic'

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LI to get new $25M soccer stadium and MLS minor-league team

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Soak up the fall vibes with apples, cider and doughnuts

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These thrift stores in Brooklyn are a pop girlie's dream

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LI's newest haunted attraction: Nightmare in Nassau

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One LI man’s mission to visit all 126 LIRR stations

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5 LI communities where home prices rose fastest this year

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Things to do

Thrift like Sabrina Carpenter: Day trip to Brooklyn vintage shops

Play dress-up with bargain-priced finds and curated Y2K treasures at these Brooklyn hot spots.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhat it's like to try indoor skydiving at iFLY in NYC Vintage sports jerseys worth up to $3,000 score with LI fans Catskills road trip: Fly fishing in Livingston Manor

Oyster Festival, Family Fishing Festival and more can't-miss weekend events

Count down to Halloween with 13 frights to fill your nights4m read

Only in NewsdayOh, shucks! Oyster Fest is back: 6 things not to miss5m read

Caribbean getaways from LI's MacArthur Airport6m read

Exploring LI's indoor pickleball venues4m read

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Teacher suspended over 'disturbing comments' ... MacArthur Airport ranked among nation's best ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

Teacher suspended over 'disturbing comments' ... MacArthur Airport ranked among nation's best ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

Oyster Bay man acquitted in fatal stabbing ... Teacher suspended over 'disturbing comments' ... Gov't shutdown could delay food assistance ... Trendy Bites: Bagel nachos

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Long Islanders' Favorites

First in NewsdayTwo LI ZIP codes among top 5 priciest in the U.S. for homebuyers

Nine areas on the East End and two places in Nassau County ranked in the top 100, according to a new list from PropertyShark.

Only in NewsdayWhy are so many restaurants closing in Huntington?7m read

Only in NewsdaySee what condos sold for $400,000 or less so far this year

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

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Cartoons by Matt Davies

GUEST ESSAYSLI House reps on ending deadlock

As Congress remains deadlocked about funding the federal government, Newsday Opinion asked Long Island's four members of the House of Representatives to share their views on how to end the stalemate.

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

THE POINTBlakeman has the bucks for 2025 and beyond3m read

GUEST ESSAYSRep. Suozzi: Reopen government, stop health insurance hikes2m read

New suspect charged in 1984 killing of LI teen

02:02

Picture This: That time you could get a drink on LIRR trains and platforms

02:25

Babylon schools received complaints about teacher before arrest

0:55

Trendy Bites: 'A spin on a New York classic'

01:38

LI to get new $25M soccer stadium and MLS minor-league team

01:50

Soak up the fall vibes with apples, cider and doughnuts

02:34

These thrift stores in Brooklyn are a pop girlie's dream

01:46

LI's newest haunted attraction: Nightmare in Nassau

01:33

One LI man’s mission to visit all 126 LIRR stations

02:04

5 LI communities where home prices rose fastest this year

0:48

More Long Island

Prosecutor: 'Day of reckoning' for Center Moriches man, 63, indicted in 1984 killing of Theresa Fusco

The arrest comes more than two decades after three other men were exonerated of the murder and rape of Theresa Fusco, after serving more than 17 years in prison.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC3 wrongfully convicted in Theresa Fusco case 'put through hell,' lawyer says Who is Richard Bilodeau?Chronology of a 1984 cold case: The killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, of Lynbrook

First in NewsdayShutdown imperils millions in heating aid for LI2m read

First in NewsdayNYS: LI district cannot enforce transgender bathroom policy1m read

Only in NewsdayHempstead Town adds details on budget reserves on eve of hearings2m read

New brunch restaurant opens in downtown spot

Here's another plan by Suffolk to reduce pollutants into drinking water1m read

Only in NewsdayReal estate exec faces foreclosure on $8.5M Southampton bayfront cottage3m read

Nation / World

Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela.

Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House4m read

Mahmoud Khalil can freely travel around US as he fights his deportation case, judge rules1m read

Taylor Swift fans flood German museum to see painting echoing her hit video 'The Fate of Ophelia'1m read

US stocks drop on worries about banks3m read

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Sports

Pitino's early move: Mitchell in, Hopkins out

Rick Pitino said the starting five will change many times, but he clearly is looking for something out of Bryce Hopkins he hasn't seen yet.

Cashman, Boone hedge on Volpe's grip on shortstop job3m read

Judge won't need surgery, but Rodon undergoes procedure1m read

Sorokin receives a confidence-boosting pep talk from Roy2m read

Investigations

Only in NewsdayTown's school bus camera ticket vendor offered payments to woo holdout districts

The offers came after Newsday reported Hempstead Town issued more than 80,000 tickets in four school districts that had never agreed to participate in the program.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC80,000 BusPatrol tickets issued in school districts that don't participate in program Hempstead BusPatrol ticket data shows high approval rate, quick review process U-turn: Controversial school bus camera tickets are valid, town vendor determines

Only in NewsdayLI police fired after videos show them kicking handcuffed man, lying about crash, records reveal12m read

Shooting death of Carle Place man by Nassau police being investigated by AG James' office1m read

Only in Newsday'There are opportunities, but you have to seize them and work hard'5m read

Only in NewsdayLI's top 50 restaurants

Guide: LI raw bars serve oysters, clams and charm4m read

Best LI restaurants on the water

Critics' picks: LI's best seafood restaurants

High School Sports

Lucano scores and Naughton's saves preserve Northport's win

Owen Lucano scored for Northport and Dylan Naughton made 10 saves in goal

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

Dream Theater comes home to play Nassau Coliseum5m read

Why LI fans love it when their favorite bands do this at concerts5m read

Michelle Obama promoting 'Look' book with podcast1m read

Huntington tree lighting has its star, Ralph Macchio1m read

'KPop Demon Hunters' back on big screen for Halloween1m read

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