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The bird flu outbreak has been found in at least two household cats in New York City. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has more. 

Household cats test positive for bird flu 

Nassau police said they are investigating the fatal shooting of a man whose body was found near the Extended Stay hotel in Bethpage.

Gunshot victim found near hotel

Suffolk police fatally shot, Bruce Boyd, 54, after he allegedly charged officers with a knife at his Brentwood home. 

Police: Brentwood man lunged at responding officers 

Rescued cats were examined outside of Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford in a mobile veterinarian clinic by Paws of War animal support group. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's very hard seeing the situation that they are in'

Suffolk SPCA gave a tour of its mobile MASH unit that will be used to give medical treatment to animals in need of rescue from the Happy Cat Sanctuary fire in Medford.

'The veterinarians can service the animals on an emergency basis'

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The biggest-ticket implications of President Donald Trump's tariff blitz understandably gain the most attention.

Trump's tariffs hit a sour note in landmark NYC emporium of sweets

Ukraine's economy minister has told The Associated Press it will send a delegation to Washington next week for talks on a new draft of a proposed mineral deal with the U.S. The negotiations mark a renewed push to finalize an agreement that could establish a joint investment fund.

Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal

The British maker of Jaguar and Land Rover cars is pausing shipments to the U.S. as it works to mitigate the impact of a 25% tax on vehicle imports imposed by the Trump administration.

Jaguar and Land Rover maker pauses shipments to US as it develops post-tariff plans

Sending children back to school in new sneakers, jeans and T-shirts is likely to cost U.S. families significantly more this fall.

Tariffs will make sneakers, jeans and almost everything Americans wear cost more, trade groups warn

Government staffing cuts have gutted a small U.S. health agency that aims to protect workers.

Layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

Iran's rial currency traded at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holiday.

Iran's currency falls to a record low against the dollar as tensions run high

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The impact of tariffs from the Trump administration has many Long Islanders worried about the cost of living. 

'The grocery store is costing you $100 more'

The Grove in East Patchogue is offering 38 apartments, with rents starting at $1,575 for a one-bedroom unit.

Affordable apartment lottery in Suffolk now open

Wall Street employees received higher bonuses last year than they did in 2023, state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced on Wednesday.

Bonuses soaring on Wall Street

A key regulator voted to move forward with construction rules that will require most new buildings to be powered by electricity. 

New York moves closer to requiring electric heating in new homes

"For anybody earning under $100,000 a year, frankly, this is a tough place to live," an LI expert said.

LI'ers earning under $100K are finding it difficult to stay

Nicholas Cimorelli, owner of South Shore Craft Brewery in Oceanside, says it's really important for them to keep prices where they are for their customers. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'Everybody is very concerned'

Tariffs against Canada and Mexico, initiated by President Donald Trump, took effect on Tuesday. Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda explains how this could impact Long Islanders.

'It might cause the cost of goods to increase'

Some experts were skeptical at how effective a one-day boycott might be in bringing about policy change, especially without a clear goal.

Blackout Friday: LI groups joining one-day economic boycott

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger talks to customers at the opening of Wegmans in Lake Grove. 

'It's exciting, I've watched it grow'

When Jamie and Frantz Arty bought a stately Colonial-style house in 2018 they didn't know it was once owned by a prominent New York abolitionist and judge. Tour the home and see the renovation with Newsday's Faith Jessie.

Restoring an 1834 mansion in Oyster Bay, and uncovering its surprising history

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday announced a $16.8 million settlement between DoorDash and its delivery drivers over tips taken by the company. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They were victims of theft'

One of the ways that officials are aiming to level the playing field is a proposed crackdown on landlords or property managers who use algorithms to set rents. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has more. 

Officials aim to improve housing affordability 

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It's Opening Day at Citi Field, and this season, Mets fans have a mascot race to look forward to, featuring five new quirky characters to fall in love with. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

Mets feature new mascot race at home opener

The driver, 71, died Thursday afternoon after a crash in Plainview involving seven vehicles along a major Long Island roadway, police said.

1 dead, 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash

The venue combines a coffee shop, full bar and three golf simulators.

You can play golf at this new coffee shop in Long Beach

Suffolk SPCA's mobile unit will treat cats rescued from the Happy Cat Sanctuary fire

St. Anthony's girls lacrosse is the top ranked team in the nation and is looking for its sixth consecutive state CHSAA title this season. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

St. Anthony's girls lacrosse ranked No. 1 in the nation as season gets underway

Anthony Raio, Half Hollow Hills senior lacrosse player, is one of Newsday's Top 100 players for 2025 and spoke about his expectations for his team's success this year. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Half Hollow Hills' Anthony Raio eyes an LI championship

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak 

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin learns all about one of Long Island's iconic foods: tidbits.

Ever heard of tidbits?

Get limber, develop muscle and get stronger. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Smithtown.

Fitness Fix: Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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