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Student, 16, hospitalized after stabbing outside LI high school

Police said a 15-year-old is in custody.

Blakeman fires back at GOP rival as 'selfish'

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Leaf peep aboard a fall foliage train ride ... Rain on the way ... High school plays of the week Credit: Newsday

Leaf peep aboard a fall foliage train ride ... Rain on the way ... High school plays of the week Credit: Newsday

Decertified NYPD officer hired by LI departments ... Why LIRR restrooms are closed often ... Catching up with 'Tulsa King's' villain, LI's Robert Davi

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Only in NewsdayParents of LI man fatally shot by Nassau police file lawsuit, court papers show

3 alleged gang members charged in shooting at Bellport LIRR station

Flu cases quadruple across New York State

Lawsuit challenges St. John's use of 'Johnnies' as nickname

'A classic Islander look': Isles players love redesigned Fisherman jerseys

LI Votes 2026

Only in NewsdayLI GOP reckons with future. 'The day of Trump is over,' says one leader.

Long Island Republican leaders said they need to continue to buffer local candidates from the nationwide blue wave by focusing on everyday local issues.

Undecided Nassau legislative race tightens even further

A new reality facing LI House delegation after Democrats triumph

2026 Long Island Election: Latest results

Business On LI

Wallet WatchWhat a projected Social Security shortfall in 2032 could cost LI retirees

Unless Congress acts, a projected 2032 funding shortfall could trigger a 22% reduction in Social Security retirement benefits.

All 8 Trader Joe's stores on LI have the viral mystery bags

133 workers to lose jobs at Melville health IT company

CVS pharmacies on LI and elsewhere to spin off from health industry giant

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A brutal sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles 4.4%

Ex-FBI agent charged with federal crimes in wrong-way crash that injured pedestrian

Only in NewsdayWhy are restrooms closed so often on the LIRR?

Long dry streak to end overnight into Friday, with heavy rain, possible storms forecast

Measles outbreaks prompt calls for vaccine vigilance on LI

80,000 Cadillac, Blazer, others vehicles were recalled. Is your car affected?

LI police leader, LIU professor dies at 87

Brooklyn house fire kills 6 people, injures 9 as more than 200 firefighters respond

Former Jets kicker loses to former Jets team doctor in Arizona congressional race

First in Newsday'Stop increasing the taxes': Town's plan to pierce cap draws more pushback

Growing restaurant group opens Japanese kitchen in former bakery

Major LI developer seeking tax breaks on $17.6M warehouse

Why are restrooms closed so often on the LIRR?

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LI Works: There's no business like the costume business

Islip Town Supervisor takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

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Out East: Lettuce visit Deep Roots Farm in Southold

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Child support room named for mom of Isles' Schaefer opens

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Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

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Working Moms: Priority shift

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Week 8 football plays of the week

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Picture This: When Kings Park had a psychiatric hospital

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Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

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Things to do

Plan a Hallmark holiday escape to these cozy Northeast towns

Discover enchanting towns in the Northeast perfect for a fall road trip, offering shopping, galleries, and cozy stays near Long Island.

Try the nation's hottest workout trends at LI Pilates expo

Islanders game and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

20 hot holiday toys on track to sell out this year

Nearly every dish is under $20 at new NYC food hall

Early Black Friday deals: 50% off top LI hotels, Gurney's and more

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Leaf peep aboard a fall foliage train ride ... Rain on the way ... High school plays of the week Credit: Newsday

Leaf peep aboard a fall foliage train ride ... Rain on the way ... High school plays of the week Credit: Newsday

Decertified NYPD officer hired by LI departments ... Why LIRR restrooms are closed often ... Catching up with 'Tulsa King's' villain, LI's Robert Davi

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders Favorites

Newsday InvestigatesNYPD officer under investigation quit and was decertified. 2 other police departments hired him.

Joseph T. Gonong remains an officer today because he slipped through a narrow six-week window between his resignation and decertification and the enactment of a state law.

AnalysisWhat are the most popular SUNY colleges for LI students?

Appeals court rules Nassau ban on transgender athletes violates state law

First in NewsdayLI school staffer, accused of stalking student, has been fired

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSElection to usher in a new phase

Across Long Island, the results were bound to be mixed.

THE POINTWhat was behind Hempstead Town's 'watershed moment'?

COMMENTARYPermanent WFH is AI's best promise yet

COMMENTARYU.S. energy policy is about to enter another volatile phase

Why are restrooms closed so often on the LIRR?

02:04

LI Works: There's no business like the costume business

Islip Town Supervisor takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

02:03

Out East: Lettuce visit Deep Roots Farm in Southold

02:27

Child support room named for mom of Isles' Schaefer opens

0:35

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

0:56

Working Moms: Priority shift

02:17

Week 8 football plays of the week

02:45

Picture This: When Kings Park had a psychiatric hospital

02:38

Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

02:40

More Long Island

Democrat who secured major upset victory in Hempstead lays out agenda

At the news conference and in an interview Wednesday, he unveiled a plan that focuses on government transparency, community outreach and fiscal responsibility.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC2026 Long Island election: Latest voting results 2026 Election: Full coverage

Pedestrian killed crossing Hempstead Turnpike

Branching out: Two LI companies get grants for their work with native trees

LIer named NYS school social worker of the year

New LI record store opens amid vinyl's resurgence

Long Island Cares withdraws proposal to operate Huntington's Manor Farm

Nation / World

ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport

A UC Berkeley student has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at San Francisco International Airport.

California Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole

Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree headed to New York City

More than a dozen flights in Europe receive bomb threats that an official calls 'malicious' hoaxes

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

'A classic Islander look': Isles players love redesigned Fisherman jerseys

The Islanders are debuting their Hometown Remix jerseys for Thursday night's game against the Hurricanes.

MORE ON THIS TOPICThe Isles' Fisherman jersey is back!

Former Jets kicker loses to former Jets team doctor in Arizona congressional race

AnalysisHow the Islanders can transform their woeful power play

Barnes: Is Giants' McCarthy ready for the biggest game of his NFL career in Philly?

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNYPD officer under investigation quit and was automatically decertified. Two other police departments hired him.

Joseph T. Gonong remains an officer today because he slipped through a narrow six-week window between his resignation and decertification and the enactment of a state law.

Newsday InvestigatesIslip Town Supervisor has yet to crackdown on spas with illicit sex allegations

Sex Next Door5 takeaways from Newsday's investigation into Islip sex spas

Sex Next DoorWhy hasn't this Long Island town done more to crack down on sex spas?

Only in NewsdayLongtime favorite reopens as French bistro

Only in Newsday9 menu items on LI you need to order this fall

New bakery-cafe opens on LI

4 Halloween freebies, deals at LI eateries today

High School Sports

High school football playoff blog: County quarterfinals begin this weekend

Updates, notable scores, big moments and more from the first round of the high school football playoffs in Nassau, Suffolk and the CHSFL.

Latest UpdatesThis week's Long Island high school football playoff schedule Newsday's high school fantasy football regular-season recap

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Versatile 'Tulsa King' villian is LI's Robert Davi

LI lawyer turned lyricist gets musical ready for Tilles Center

4 takeaways: What was special about Election Day coverage?

Mariah Carey's holiday pop-up bar returns to NYC

Familiar faces rejoin 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway: Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley

Donny Osmond to perform on LI for 1st time in over 10 years

Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life

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