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How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby

Parents may have up to 20 weeks of time off — at varying levels of compensation — available during a baby's first year.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhat does NYS Paid Family Leave, FMLA pay on Long Island?Your new baby's nursery and gear may cost you at least $4,000

LIPA fuel/power supply contract, long held by PSEG, awarded to outside company3m read

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Officials: Injured Suffolk officer making progress, remains in critical but stable condition2m read

Angi Services to pay $2.95M to thousands of workers over misleading ads1m read

Suffolk police officer charged with child sex abuse, suspended without pay1m read

New rules to target 'ghost vehicles' as Manhattan toll hits2m read

Renovated 147-year-old Oyster Bay home retains 'charm'1m read

Only in NewsdayMore doctors recommending physical activity for LI cancer patients5m read

Victim identified in deadly Valley Stream house fire

Huntington Town Board member, criticized for ties to developer, won't seek reelection1m read

Most expensive Nassau home sales of 20249m read

Girl Scouts retiring 2 cookie flavors, raising prices1m read

2 children, 4 adults injured after Westbury school bus crash 1m read

Holiday gift cards: Use them or lose them, NY warns residents2m read

Son of former top cop facing gun-related menacing charges 1m read

Crime

First in NewsdayThomas Valva's mother demands more money to settle federal lawsuit in death of her 8-year-old son in 2020, attorney says

Justyna Zubko-Valva had previously rejected a $3 million settlement offer from Suffolk County, says a letter she filed with the court November 2023. At that time, she said she would be willing to settle the case for $30 million. No monetary figure was mentioned at a hearing on Wednesday.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSuffolk implementing 'blind removal' in CPS cases in aftermath of Thomas Valva's death Suffolk CPS caseloads still higher than goal, Bellone says Thomas Valva case: Full coverage

DA Tierney makes pitch for 4 more years2m read

Court papers: Feds say they uncovered 'additional criminal conduct' by NYC mayor2m read

LI man charged with rape, kidnapping in girl's disappearance, court records show1m read

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Millennials rent to remain on Long Island as they cling to homeownership dreams

"I'm that lost middle class that you always hear about," said one Long Islander.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhat did buyers pay for houses in your neighborhood this year?Why this Suffolk area is a hotspot for millennial homebuyers What 3 LI agents say millennials get wrong about real estate

$58 to Tampa and more flight bargains out of LI MacArthur Airport this winter 3m read

First in NewsdayEx-firefighter sues Centereach FD, says he was wrongly fired because of age, disability2m read

Ultimate guide to indoor fun on Long Island: Arcades, ax-throwing, play centers and more

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Farmingdale voters approve bond for district repairs, reject expansion of career wing1m read

Officials to meet Wednesday to restart Stony Brook post-flood restoration efforts 2m read

FEMA earmarks $40M for Oakdale sewer upgrade project2m read

Only in NewsdayLI influencers, businesses nervous over potential TikTok ban's effects on their earnings3m read

Brookhaven plans to buy 20 acres in Moriches, preserve for open space1m read

Hochul wants state to subsidize construction of new child care centers1m read

Only in NewsdayAccused LI serial killer's defense seeks to exclude expert testimony related to DNA evidence3m read

Suffolk woman indicted on DWI, manslaughter charges in fatal crash1m read

Park district spent nearly $100G in legal fees to fight 2 election lawsuits, records show1m read

Police: Argument between man in parked vehicle, pedestrian leads to stabbing

What to know about the homelessness surge in New York3m read

New Long Island restaurants to try in 20252m read

Biggest LI restaurant closings of the year so far1m read

New Long Island restaurants in 202421m read

Biggest LI restaurant closings of 202413m read

Officials: Cop critically hurt in high-speed LIE chase survived 2022 stabbing4m read

Hempstead board to vote on $857G in added salary expenses2m read

Lawmakers push plan to add 20 new license plate readers in Jericho2m read

Nocella is Trump's pick for U.S. attorney for the Eastern District1m read

How LI plans to use $16.7M in grants to restore parks, improve water quality and more4m read

Newsday InvestigationMold, roaches and 'life-threatening' hazards: Why these LI public housing facilities failed inspections

Several residents at local senior housing were afraid to speak out, citing fears they could be evicted.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRockville Centre housing complex wins 32 years of tax breaks Residents fear displacement as town plans to rebuild senior housing complex

Only in NewsdayAt least 46 recently retired LI educators earned over $200,000 in salary and pension

Only in Newsday$3.7M and counting: What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents

Newsday InvestigationAnalysis: 70% of Suffolk school bus camera tickets issued on streets where kids don't cross

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