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First in NewsdayTobay Beach lost 60% of its sand. What happens next?

The weekend nor'easter eroded about 60% of the sand at Tobay Beach — equal to about a full offseason of damage.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNor'easter worsens LI beach erosion, leaving millions in damages Photos: Nor'easter brings heavy rain, flooding and strong winds

LI farmers assess crop damage after storm, with drier days ahead

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LI schools among nation's best ... Pension costs spike ... Lets Go: Kerber's Farm Credit: Newsday

LI schools among nation's best ... Pension costs spike ... Lets Go: Kerber's Farm Credit: Newsday

Updated 23 minutes ago Nassau's lead pipes problem ... LI schools among nation's best ... Tobay Beach sand loss ... Knicks open camp

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Newsday Investigates'Bracing for impact': LI town and city pension costs spike to $137M

Man is dragged to death by a New York City subway train after his bag snags on a door

NYC celeb magnet to partner with LI Italian eatery

Spend the night at this historic LI farm

Wake up to a peaceful morning on this year-round working farm, with charming overnight lodgings and a popular bakery.

Only in NewsdayPoll: What LIers think about affordable housing

Valley Bank, with LI branches, buys financial tech company

Report: 13,000 Nassau water lines need replacement because of lead

Education

College applications have gotten more competitive. Here are 5 things to know before applying.

Acceptance rates at elite universities and some SUNYs have dropped, with one NYC-based college taking only 4% of applicants.

3 LI school districts among top 10 in U.S. in new rankings

Only in Newsday85% of LIers want screen time limits in schools, new poll shows

MORE TOP STORIES

East End towns clean up, assess erosion damage

Yankees vs. Red Sox: Judge out, Stanton in, lineups set

Latest UpdatesSonny Gray and the Yankees 'bump''I've been raking against lefties and I look forward to keep doing it'Max Fried ready for pressure of Game 2 start

Only in NewsdaySukkot on Long Island: Jewish celebrants adapt after nor'easter takes down sukkahs

First in NewsdayLI couple brings The Neighborhood Coffee to life after 4-year stall

Dentist from LI charged with stealing over $300,000 from Medicaid

LI man fatally struck by bicyclist in Central Park

Playing at the Hamptons film fest: 'I Play Rocky,' more buzzy pics

NYS system upgrade to delay access to unemployment benefits

Damage at Jones Beach forces cancellation of Logic & G-Eazy concert

No White House decision yet from the Knicks

Celebrate National Coffee Day with these deals

Billy Joel's 'Turnstiles' turns 50 with a special reissue

Massapequa ends Garden City's record winning streak at 68 games

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Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

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New season, new journey for Knicks

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Out East: McCall Wines

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Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

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Mets say they've learned from the mistakes of 2026

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LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

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Nassau residents could be drinking water that’s coming through lead pipes

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Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

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Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

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Things to do

Only in NewsdayWith more teens not driving, the after-school activity juggle falls on these LI moms

Some moms say they're using the extra car time to catch up on reading, TV and self-care.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGen Zers aren't getting their license. LI's roads, anxiety are to blame.

Capybara pups were born at LI game farm and you can name them

Hamptons in the offseason: Summer hot spots without the crowds

Visit 3 NYS state parks for free this weekend

Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours

They're men and they knit. A Northport meetup brings them together.

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LI schools among nation's best ... Pension costs spike ... Lets Go: Kerber's Farm Credit: Newsday

LI schools among nation's best ... Pension costs spike ... Lets Go: Kerber's Farm Credit: Newsday

Updated 23 minutes ago Nassau's lead pipes problem ... LI schools among nation's best ... Tobay Beach sand loss ... Knicks open camp

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Long Islanders Favorites

First in NewsdayLI educator named NYS superintendent of the year

Hampton Bays schools Superintendent Lars Clemensen was recognized Monday for his "outstanding leadership, commitment to students and contributions to public education."

Only in NewsdaySee where buyers found more bedrooms for less than the typical price on LI

Former school custodian pleads guilty to filming sexual abuse of a child

Only in NewsdayFall Fun Book: Festivals, farms and 20+ more ways to celebrate the season

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

THE POINTNew opportunity as freight contract expires

The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

COMMENTARYIndependent voters deserve more

COMMENTARYUniversal public health insurance is the answer

Massapequa ends Garden City's record winning streak at 68 games

01:28

Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

01:45

New season, new journey for Knicks

01:13

Out East: McCall Wines

02:41

Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

01:51

Mets say they've learned from the mistakes of 2026

01:14

LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

02:04

Nassau residents could be drinking water that’s coming through lead pipes

01:49

Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

02:11

Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

02:07

More Long Island

Only in Newsday'Just lovely to see': Dolphins return to Long Island Sound

Dolphins were abundant in the Sound before the 1940s, but in the following decades, they seemed to disappear.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

Report: Isles selling 15% of franchise at $3 billion valuation

LI eatery closes indefinitely due to storm damage weeks after opening

First in NewsdayMotorcycle man Billy Joel to auction more than 70 bikes

New law raises the NYPD's mandatory retirement age

First in NewsdayDeveloper gets $333G in tax breaks to revamp former LI medical center

Nation / World

Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy

The Supreme Court will let President Donald Trump's administration resume deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.

Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer

Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife

Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as heavy rains bring floods to US Southwest

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

Make 'Under': Shedding the Mental Load and Redefining Enough

Sports

Yankees vs. Red Sox: Judge out, Stanton in, lineups set

The Yankees and Red Sox renew their long-standing rivalry by facing each other in the AL Wild Card Series.

Latest UpdatesSonny Gray and the Yankees 'bump''I've been raking against lefties and I look forward to keep doing it'Max Fried ready for pressure of Game 2 start

No White House decision yet from the Knicks

Schaefer gets an 'A' from the Islanders

Barnes: OBJ deserves a final chant after being released from Giants

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesFootball is one of LI's premier high school sports. Why is participation down 30%?

Long Island's decline is nearly nine times the rate in high school football participation nationally.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhy are some LI schools struggling to field a football team? Coaches see three main reasons.See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNassau County Jail oversight board hasn't met in years

Newsday InvestigatesNYS awarded LI housing authority $20M in tax breaks despite discrimination finding

Newsday InvestigatesEx-fire medic got $500G to settle claims that 2 department officers raped her

Only in NewsdayNYC Greek spot opens 1st LI location

Only in NewsdaySpeakeasy opens on LI with build-your-own martini bar

Hidden coffee truck makes a social media splash on LI

Only in NewsdayPopular pizza truck to open new stationary location

High School Sports

Roundup: Soccer, badminton and field hockey scores

Recapping notable scores from across Long Island.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Billy Joel's 'Turnstiles' turns 50 with a special reissue

Broadway's ready to play ball with 'Damn Yankees'

Bebe Rexha, more coming to UBS Arena for charity concert

Public Enemy and others owe a debt to LI resident John Coltrane

Fall TV Preview: 13 shows you won't want to miss

Just like their fathers: Sons of Cream to rock Bay Shore

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