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Name: 'Nafiah faced the world without any hesitancy'
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Description: Nearly four years after an unknown attacker threw a cup of acid in her face, Nafiah Ikram spoke to Newsday about her struggles on the road to recovery.

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Disgraced LI Rep. Santos should be imprisoned for more than 7 years, federal prosecutors say

"Put plainly, Santos is not genuinely remorseful, despite accepting responsibility as part of his allocution. If he were, his actions would be different," federal prosecutors wrote in court papers ahead of former congressman's sentencing next week.

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Boating season brings new rules for LI mariners7:36 pm2m read

New owners eye revival for defunct Manor East Caterers in Massapequa 6:55 pm2m read

Friction between CSEA and Blakeman over benefits could impact elections4m read

3 hurt in Glen Cove apartment fire7:34 pm1m read

LI Rep. Laura Gillen vows to fight Trump from halls of Congress at town hall2m read

DA: Sleep clinic employee allegedly filmed in bathrooms1m read

Schumer says he's trying to block Trump nomination of Nassau judge for top prosecutor2m read

4 women charged in string of Nassau burglaries1m read

GUEST ESSAYSNassau's agreement with ICE is dangerous2m read

LI home prices rose in March ahead of tariff news3m read

Firefighters to be honored for lifesaving efforts2m read

Only in NewsdayLI software developer to repay $4.8 million in tax breaks2m read

Nassau using bait to stop spread of rabies virus in animals1m read

Plan for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy upgrades in Kings Point takes step forward, but still needs funding2m read

Gillen to host town hall Wednesday1m read

Police: Woman killed crossing Jerusalem Avenue in N. Merrick

Charging 750% interest on payday loans? New York's AG alleges these companies have.2m read

Only in NewsdayNassau joins 'ghost vehicle' task force, while Suffolk considers move4m read

'It's something different': Malverne draws buyers with unique charm — and a groundhog2m read

Police ID pedestrian in fatal e-bike crash

Fire heavily damages Westbury home

Physics professor and environmentalist Donald Cotten, of Bayville, dies at 942m read

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'Nafiah faced the world without any hesitancy'

Nearly four years after an unknown attacker threw a cup of acid in her face, Nafiah Ikram spoke to Newsday about her struggles on the road to recovery.

MORE ON THIS TOPICAcid-attack survivor moving forward, despite obstacles