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PTSD and 9/11 first responders: New research makes a breakthrough

An analysis of MRIs by Stony Brook University researchers revealed an abnormality in the brain composition of first responders with PTSD.

Up to 9 inches of snow possible Friday into Saturday

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Winter storm warning for LI ... CVS employee stabbed to death: police ... 8-year-old falls through ice, rescued ... FeedMe: Top dishes of 2025

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Follow these tips to prepare and stay safe for LI snowstorms

CVS employee fatally stabbed at Lindenhurst store, police say

Only in Newsday'It was dad's dream': As zoo closes, its founding family reflects

It started nearly 50 years ago with a raccoon, and it ends this month with town officials trying to find new homes for about 130 animals.

MORE ON THIS TOPICTown votes to close Holtsville zoo Supporters of Holtsville zoo want to see it stay open Ex-workers accuse town zoo of neglect toward animals

Only in NewsdayLIPA promises potentially lower bills, faces ethics probes in 2026

Only in NewsdaySelling a house in 2026? What to expect, according to Long Island experts

AI and fees reshape holiday returns as retailers fight fraud

New Greek taverna opens on LI

Stony Brook researchers developing alternative to expensive septic systems

Christmas Day rescue: Police save LI boy, 8, from icy pond

State launching dyslexia and dysgraphia center to help students

'Godfather' of Long Island triathlons rides 8,000 miles for his 80th birthday

Snowed in? Our critic has 4 movies guaranteed to keep you warm

Concerts, comedy shows and more NYE events to ring in 2026

'Goodbye June': Kate Winslet's Netflix drama is flat when it should be compelling

Stella Gordon, worked in LI defense factory in WWII, dies at 102

LI village sends church to court over Christmas tree fundraiser

'They are our family': School staff moves quickly to save LI boy's life

Only in NewsdayFamily foundation: McGrath siblings always there for each other

Newsday's Top 10 Nassau girls gymnasts

What's up on LI: Holiday light shows, Dinosaur Carnival and more

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50 years since Springsteen brought 'Santa' to LI

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'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'

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Out East: Nettie's Country Bakery in Center Moriches

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NewsdayTV's holiday movie preview

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'These are conditions that no person should be held under'

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'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville

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Port Washington community rallies around deported bagel store worker

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Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants

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Long Islanders feeling the impact of rising beef prices

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Things to do

Escape the holidays: Tribute concerts to catch on LI

Escape the holiday madness with six must-see concerts happening between Christmas and New Year's Eve, featuring tribute bands and iconic hits.

MORE ON THIS TOPICYellow Brick Joel, holiday light shows and more can't-miss weekend events Yacht rock meets power pop in new Jones Beach show Chicago, Styx bringing 'Windy Cities Tour' to Jones Beach

Only in NewsdayLI's best Chinese restaurants of the year

Yellow Brick Joel, holiday light shows and more can't-miss weekend events

4 LI towns hosting NYE ball drops

Explore Niagara Falls in winter, an icy wonderland getaway

Keep the kids busy with these 5 holiday break camps

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4 displaced after Bellmore house fire ... Feed Me: Best dishes of the year ... Family's handbell ringing tradition Credit: Newsday

4 displaced after Bellmore house fire ... Feed Me: Best dishes of the year ... Family's handbell ringing tradition Credit: Newsday

Winter storm warning for LI ... CVS employee stabbed to death: police ... 8-year-old falls through ice, rescued ... FeedMe: Top dishes of 2025

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Catch up with the most-read Newsday stories of 2025

From brush fires and gift cards to dangerous roads and restaurant closings, take a look at 10 of the most-read Newsday stories in 2025.

What to expect on Long Island in 2026

Newsday Investigates$200G earners rise 51% in LI towns and cities as police salaries grow

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

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GUEST ESSAYSNY's offshore wind keeps the lights on

Decades-old electricity infrastructure is struggling to meet our energy needs.

GUEST ESSAYSNew York's battery storage is firesafe

LETTERSGive women the dignity we deserve

EDITORIALSGive Harborside seniors their due

What's up on LI: Holiday light shows, Dinosaur Carnival and more

01:30

50 years since Springsteen brought 'Santa' to LI

03:15

'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'

01:29

Out East: Nettie's Country Bakery in Center Moriches

03:24

NewsdayTV's holiday movie preview

04:46

'These are conditions that no person should be held under'

03:18

'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville

01:17

Port Washington community rallies around deported bagel store worker

01:50

Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants

02:09

Long Islanders feeling the impact of rising beef prices

01:45

More Long Island

Growing up on LI quiz: Take the 2nd annual nostalgia test

Raised on Long Island? Put your memory to the test with these interactive questions on popular stores, restaurants and pastimes.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHoliday throwback: 4 Christmas traditions you forgot about Remember Jahn's Ice Cream Parlours? Home of the 'Kitchen SInk'Growing up on Long Island quiz: Test your nostalgia knowledge

Office building near MacArthur Airport trades hands for $13 million

Only in NewsdayGillen-D'Esposito rematch looms in Nassau

Police: Driver killed in 1-vehicle crash on Northern State

Lottery ticket worth $13.9M sold on LI, NY lottery announces

LI village urges town for fair share of preservation money

Only in NewsdayWith a little help, holiday lights rise on cue at cancer patients' homes

Nation / World

Trump's talks with Zelenskyy to address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.

Rain-soaked California still at risk of floods and high surf

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted President Yoon in first martial law trial

Hawaii's Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species

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A Chat with Tom Colicchio

Sports

Merry Knicksmas! Huge rally leads win over Cavs

Jalen Brunson scored 34 points for the Knicks, who trailed by 17 points early in the fourth quarter.

MORE ON THIS TOPICKnicks' top 5 Christmas Day moments at Madison Square Garden

Rubin: St. John's needs to make this schedule change

WBC might as well stand for World, Be Careful

Giants fans hoping for a loss? Yes, but it's complicated

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesLI's 'house of horrors': ICE has detained dozens in 'putrid, cramped' conditions for prolonged periods

The makeshift hold rooms — meant only to briefly hold a single person — have often been packed with numerous detainees at once.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNassau violates ICE agreement, detaining hundreds longer than legal limit, data shows ICE making arrests at Hauppauge immigration check-in Complete coverage: ICE arrests and deportations on LI

Newsday Investigates$200G earners rise 51% in LI towns and cities as police salaries grow

Newsday InvestigatesLI police still using force against Black people at disproportionate rates, 5 years after reforms

Newsday InvestigatesExplore the data: Racial disparities in police use of force persist

Only in NewsdayLI's best new restaurants of 2025

Guide: LI's top breakfast spots

Guide: LI's best cinnamon rolls

Only in NewsdayGuide: LI's best pizza of 2025

High School Sports

Carey High's James McGrath has siblings' support after losing parents

After Carey High School senior James McGrath Jr. lost both of his parents by age 11, he relied on his older brother and two sisters to help guide him through life.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFamily foundation: McGrath siblings always there for each other

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

Growing up on LI quiz: Take the 2nd annual nostalgia test

21 notable celebrity deaths of 2025

'Marty Supreme': Timothée Chalamet's career-best performance

Only in NewsdayTest your knowledge of these pop culture anniversaries in 2026 with our quiz

Barry Manilow has early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery

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