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From the case of chemical drums buried in Bethpage and school sex abuse scandals to restaurants Long Island said goodbye to, here's a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2024 found only in Newsday.
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Suffolk DA to probe Holtsville zoo animal neglect allegations3m read
Holiday celebrations around LI From house decorations and candy makers to restaurant and theater offerings, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out how Long Islanders are celebrating this holiday season.
'Like a big bear hug': 6 homes for sale that give cozy, wintry vibes
LI has never had a Black state senator. Siela Bynoe's going to change that4m read
For Hanukkah, Long Beach to light 27-foot-high menorah3m read
Port Jefferson's newest ferry arrives after treacherous journey 2m read
Judge: Refunds of more than $100M key to retirement community sale2m read
LI's Jets and Giants fans fed up with losing, long trek to games8m read
2 towns fix flood-prone stretch crossing their border3m read
Lawyer for ex-Abercrombie CEO seeks mental fitness ruling in sex-trafficking, prostitution case1m read
Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem strike deal on reimbursement rates2m read
East Patchogue teen arraigned on charges he had gun at Smith Haven Mall1m read
Man, 33, dies on LIE in Jericho; roadway was closed for hours
Suffolk County seeks to recharge aquifers through new sewer projects4m read
Catholic Charities program gives man, son home for the holidays5m read
DA: LI man stole money from, injured victim he met on Facebook with promise of selling PlayStation1m read
Suffolk cop who severely injured 2-year-old in off-duty crash back on the job12m read
AG: $4.4M settlement reached in H&M gift-card case2m read
Holiday celebrations around LI From house decorations and candy makers to restaurant and theater offerings, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out how Long Islanders are celebrating this holiday season.
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New 'Tingle Bells' exhibit in NYC uses ASMR to soothe visitors during hectic holiday season
Artechouse's new 'Tingle Bells' exhibit transforms holiday stress into a calming, ASMR experience
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LIer creates massive 'Christmas Vacation' display, block party1m read
Latkes & candy canes: Interfaith families celebrate on LI 7m read
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LI's unemployment rate shrinks to 3% in November1m read
North Fork panel weighs land preservation, tax revenue2m read
Church's Nativity display draws visitors from far and wide for 33 years2m read
Christmas tree outside Massapequa ice rink now also honors Connor Kasin3m read
Ex-workers accuse town zoo of neglect toward animals11m read
Several Starbucks workers on LI participate in nationwide strike1m read
Central Islip opens 5.75-mile trek with historical markers2m read
Judge sides with country club in town pickleball dispute2m read
Hot meals bring holiday cheer to Nassau seniors 2m read
Southampton Town suing Shinnecock Indian Nation over travel plaza construction2m read
Islip board blocks funding to jumpstart MacArthur Airport terminal move 2m read
WWII vet from Deer Park, 101, gets the French Legion of Honor2m read
Sale of teen's art at Northport library raises funds for nonprofit's work with 'medically fragile' kids2m read
The deadly obstacles facing LI's river otters 5m read
Woman, 52, dies of injuries in Suffolk house fire, police say
Hochul, for the 3rd time, vetoes state recognition for Montaukett tribe3m read
Southampton proposes plan to phase out sand mines near homes5m read
LIPA takes step toward burying some power lines4m read
Man, 72, dies after rear-ending parked vehicle in Long Beach, police say
State wins favorable ruling against Shinnecock billboards3m read
'It's a gut punch': Hewlett FD member mourned after his death in hit-and-run1m read
Antisemitic graffiti in Montauk leads to investigation1m read
LIRR train hits car on tracks in Central Islip
Forecast: Rain turns to snow Friday night into Saturday as holiday travel gets underway1m read
At least 46 recently retired LI educators earned over $200,000 in salary and pension
$3.7M and counting: What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents
Analysis: 70% of Suffolk school bus camera tickets issued on streets where kids don't cross