UBS Arena in Elmont will open on Saturday, Nov. 20 when the New York Islanders face off against the Calgary Flames, Newsday's Rafer Guzmán got an early look at the new arena.


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"End of Tour," the emotional conclusion of "Blue Bloods," delivered a powerful message about family and sacrifice.

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The flu led to canceling her first Long Island performance in 18 years.

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Police say they recieved at least 16 reports of drones sightings on Long Island.

'People are concerned'

Lawmakers argue the state's animal sale ban, set to go into effect Sunday, would put pet store owners out of business. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

Pet stores say they face 'financial ruin' if NYS ban is enacted

Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO alleged shooter, is fighting extradition back to New York City on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of executive Brian Thompson. 

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Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to'

As the search for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson continues, the NYPD released 2 new photos of the suspect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Deny,' 'Depose' and 'Defend'

Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione's ghost gun that was in his position upon his arrest is a positive match for the shell casings found at the Manhattan crime scene. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We were able to match that gun to the three shell casings'

Heavy rain and strong, potentially damaging winds were forecast for the region Wednesday, and drivers were urged to use caution.

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A tipster says he told the state about buried drums at Bethpage Community Park nearly a decade ago. Newsday's Ken Buffa reports.

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, owner-occupied housing units in both Nassau and Suffolk counties have increased to nearly 82%. Newsday demographics reporter Olivia Winslow reports.

'Your options are extremely limited'

Floral Park residents are stunned to learn their neighbor, 23-year-old Parmbir Singh, is accused of making ghost guns in his home. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Thank God the cops did some good work and got rid of this guy'

Michael Koutsoubis bought 10 acres of Manorville in the 1980s, which he turned into his home and his Christmas tree farm. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger gets a tour of the property.

Christmas tree farmer: 'This is my happy'

Richters Orchard in Northport and Schmitt's Family Farms in Dix Hills offer two different fall experiences, but both families who live there love it. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger reports.

'I want to see people coming through the yard'

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