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Owners won't close East Hampton, Montauk battery plants despite demands

The decision comes as East Hampton's town board voted to authorize legal action against the owners until a fire suppression system is replaced.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: Lithium-ion battery storage on LI

Breaking NewsDozens of missing LI children found during 3-day rescue operation, officials say

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$1.2B in unclaimed money. Is any of it yours? ... Crescent Duck Farm ducks back on local menus ... What's in store with the weather Credit: Newsday

$1.2B in unclaimed money. Is any of it yours? ... Crescent Duck Farm ducks back on local menus ... What's in store with the weather Credit: Newsday

LI hospitals took $4.8B in property value off tax rolls ... Police: Human remains found in Nassau park ... LI to pay greater portion of SNAP food benefits

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Two Kings Park residents and their dogs exposed to rabid raccoons

Breaking News'Abundant information' available judge says about alleged corruption scheme involving Eric Adams' chief of staff

Only in NewsdayWho will bid on Oheka Castle? The intrigue is building.

Police: Remains found in Nassau park may be missing woman's

Chip City closes remaining cookie shops, including 5 on Long Island

Weekend events

3 Oktoberfest events this weekend

In Germany, Oktoberfest technically runs from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4.

Why this Diwali festival is returning to Long Island

Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

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You may be owed part of $1.2B in unclaimed funds. This is not a scam.

LI man, 85, killed after striking tree following likely medical episode

Newsday InvestigatesAs LI hospitals buy up old department stores, taxpayers shoulder heavier burden

LIE eastbound lanes reopen in Nassau after vehicle fire

Only in NewsdayCrescent Duck Farm ducks are back on LI menus after nearly 2 years

Does 'NCIS: New York' make the grade with its locations?

Only in NewsdayLI boy, 10, 'lived to be happy.' Now the block will be named in his memory.

Hempstead pitches $591.7M budget, 2.7% spending hike

Fire breaks out at Hamptons house that had been target of home invasion

GOP spending $11M to unseat Suozzi, surprising analysts

Missing LI couple was traveling to Syracuse when they vanished

Jericho schools occupational therapist dies at 72

Mother-daughter team create a place to play mah-jongg

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How this Long Island mother-son duo are taking over TikTok

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It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

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Stay the night at this LI farm

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Trendy Bites: Have your frappe with a slice of tiramisu on top

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Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

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Out East: McCall Wines

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$4M street revitalization project begins in Carle Place

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New season, new journey for Knicks

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

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Things to do

Only in NewsdayLI's Top 50 best restaurants of 2026

This year's list is more accessible than ever, with new additions serving burgers, shawarma and stellar Turkish cuisine.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC6 new LI restaurants to try this fall 16 hidden restaurants worth seeking out on LI A $22 BEC, a 'paper fish' and more of the best things we ate last month

Spend the night at this historic LI farm

Florida's best-kept secrets: Escape to these small towns

Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours

Brunch at the brewpub? LI taproom launches new menu

Only in Newsday2 Korean restaurants close in LI hamlet

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$1.2B in unclaimed money. Is any of it yours? ... Crescent Duck Farm ducks back on local menus ... What's in store with the weather Credit: Newsday

$1.2B in unclaimed money. Is any of it yours? ... Crescent Duck Farm ducks back on local menus ... What's in store with the weather Credit: Newsday

LI hospitals took $4.8B in property value off tax rolls ... Police: Human remains found in Nassau park ... LI to pay greater portion of SNAP food benefits

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders Favorites

Only in NewsdayBaseball card worth millions bought at LI store owned by Tom Brady

An upstate New York man was visiting the Hamptons in July when he decided to stop by CardVault by Tom Brady.

Long Island to pay greater portion of SNAP food benefits

Wallet WatchOn LI, a six-figure income can still leave families squeezed by college costs

Wallet WatchLong Island seniors saved for retirement. Now, they worry the money won't last.

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.

COMMENTARYBlack lung disease is the only true comeback for coal

GUEST ESSAYSThese roads need reliable funding

LETTERSSuffolk Dems, political civility, oil heating prices, more

Mother-daughter team create a place to play mah-jongg

02:20

How this Long Island mother-son duo are taking over TikTok

26:41

It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

02:20

Stay the night at this LI farm

01:29

Trendy Bites: Have your frappe with a slice of tiramisu on top

01:19

Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

02:34

Out East: McCall Wines

02:41

$4M street revitalization project begins in Carle Place

02:15

New season, new journey for Knicks

01:13

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

02:11

More Long Island

Judge forbids ICE from arresting immigrants at court hearings

A U.S. district judge wrote that the "ICE Courthouse Arrest policy" is "arbitrary and capricious." The ruling affects immigration courts nationwide.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: Immigration on Long Island

Mascot ban challenge can move forward, appeals court rules

Suffolk's plans for Italian American museum taking shape

Only in NewsdayMilleridge Inn won't host annual Halloween village

Clean drinking water is top concern for LI voters, poll finds

NYS minimum wage to stay flat in 2027 over job loss

Nation / World

G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar

The Group of Seven rich democracies say they've agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products, starting with "substantial" amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the U.S. Trump and his Republican Party face pressure to address surging prices ahead of November's midterm elections.

Kennedy Center Honors to be held at Capital One Arena amid fight over adding Trump's name

Pilot stabbing raises aviation security questions, further unsettles a region shaken by US-Iran war

Jury acquits fired Florida sheriff's deputy in killing of Black US Airforce Airman Roger Fortson

US hiring slows and unemployment ticks higher with a month remaining before Americans head to polls

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

Yankees vs. Rays: Cole to start Game 1

The Yankees face AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays in a best-of-five ALDS, starting Saturday night in Tampa.

Latest UpdatesBoone on Judge playing in the ALDS: 'We'll see."Rays preparing to face Aaron Judge in ALDS Who's on the call for the ALDS on TBS?

AnalysisWhy Cizikas is not playing traditional fourth-line role for Isles

Stephenson: Rangers' Zibanejad sets tone at MSG with opening goal vs. Lightning

AnalysisGiants should take it slow with QB J.J. McCarthy

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesAs LI hospitals buy up old department stores, taxpayers shoulder heavier burden

Long Island's nonprofit hospitals took $4.8 billion in property value off tax rolls, denying municipalities millions in taxes.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNYU Langone spends $170M to turn Sears into expansive medical hub Medtail at the mall: Retailers out, doctors in at LI shopping centers NYU Langone to open medical offices in former Sears, Lord & Taylor stores

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

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

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

Top empanada spot closes 2 LI locations

NYC celeb magnet to partner with LI Italian eatery

LI eatery closes indefinitely due to storm damage weeks after opening

Only in NewsdayNYC Greek spot opens 1st LI location

High School Sports

Valentina Marquardt records 9th shutout for South Side girls soccer in win over Kellenberg

The sophomore goalie had eight shutouts in the first nine games of the season. She made 12 saves on Thursday to make it nine in 10 games.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Non-league girls soccer — Kellenberg at South Side

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Does 'NCIS: New York' make the grade with its locations?

Ray Romano to be inducted into LI hall of fame

Former WCBS, WPIX crime reporter Mary Murphy looks back at her career

Is Taylor Swift singing about LI's 'Babylon' in her new song?

'East of Eden' review: A tale of several deadly sins

Demonstration planned over firing of Cinema Arts Centre's co-director

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