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U.S. Dept. of Education is laying off 1,300 workers. How could LI schools, colleges be impacted?

Long Island educators, parents and students worry that the staff cuts could impact special education and student loans.

50 mins ago2m read

MORE ON THIS TOPICEducation Department layoffs gut its civil rights office, leaving discrimination cases in limbo Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down Trump wants to abolish the federal education department. What could it mean for LI schools?

LI sees population gains, mainly from international migration9:00 am3m read

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Zeldin's EPA rollback ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... Roosevelt legends tour Credit: Newsday

Zeldin's EPA rollback ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... Roosevelt legends tour Credit: Newsday

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Suffolk infant with measles home, at least 12 residents possibly exposed, officials say7:19 am2m read

Only in NewsdayNY law seeks to curb addiction to sports gambling apps3m read

Top LI Italian restaurant reopens after fire8:02 am

Village water fight is on after Williston Park OKs hike for itself and East Williston2m read

Only in NewsdayCaithness pursues battery energy storage plants in Yaphank3m read

LaGuardia ranked best airport for its size in North America8:59 am2m read

Only in NewsdayFrom tai chi to boxing, these LI exercise classes can improve life for those with Parkinson's disease6m read

LI online mapping tool gets funding boost44 mins ago1m read

Roosevelt man planning hometown legends tour9:15 am3m read

Feds: Ex-Freeport tax preparer stole $12M from IRS, COVID-19 relief program2m read

Bruce Blakeman delivers State of the County address 2m read

LI man indicted for allegedly running a fentanyl and dogfighting operation2m read

Robert Mrazek puts JFK on the case in solving 'The Harvard Murders'7:59 am3m read

ICE director's NY visit highlights divide on deportations2m read

Zeldin says he will slash climate-change rules and spending2m read

LIRR Mastic-Shirley station completes $7.5M overhaul1m read

Judge in accused Gilgo Beach serial killer's case sets hearing on DNA evidence2m read

President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates

Latest UpdatesTrump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden-era pause Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1 billion slated for extending life of aging buildings Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters

BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

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Getting fit with fencing

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Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

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Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies

Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

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Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Wantagh wins Nassau Class A girls basketball title on last-second layup

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Court filing: BusPatrol, Town of Hempstead improperly using windshield cameras for tickets

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Former Entenmann family home on the market

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Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

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Things to do

Dancing into Holi: Indian dance schools gear up for big celebrations

Long Island's Indian-American community celebrates the arrival of spring with classical or Bollywood-inspired dances

MORE ON THIS TOPICBollywood-inspired street food spot opens on LI Country-western dancing heats up on LI: Where to try it 'Sweat your culture': Caribbean soca blends dance, fitness

Only in NewsdayA new tiki boat will set sail from port behind LI brewery this summer9:14 am1m read

Only in NewsdayNational summer camp chain to open first LI location2m read

Are kids allowed at Gateway's 'Frozen'? Child disturbance policy explained.2m read

Guide: 11 standout Irish pub-restaurants3m read

3 arcade bars worth the train ride to Brooklyn2m read

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Zeldin's EPA rollback ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... Roosevelt legends tour Credit: Newsday

Zeldin's EPA rollback ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... Roosevelt legends tour Credit: Newsday

Latest on Suffolk measles case ... Zeldin's EPA rollback plan ... Blakeman's state of Nassau speech ... What's up on LI

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Long Islanders' Favorites

How to see tonight's lunar eclipse

North and South America will see a red moon, or Blood Moon, in a full lunar eclipse.

Avelo to add flights from LI MacArthur to N.C., Florida

Billy Joel concerts rescheduled due to 'medical condition'1m read

Where a 3-minute drop in your LIRR commute could mean a $450 rent hike

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

LETTERSWhere's aid for this nonprofit shelter?

Reader letters to Newsday.

19 mins ago1m read

GUEST ESSAYSAnimal shelters learned from COVID pandemic22 mins ago2m read

DAN JANISONTrump demeans the professionals2m read

EDITORIALSFight for clean energy credits1m read

BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

02:47

Getting fit with fencing

01:36

Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

01:38

Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies

Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

0:16

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

02:42

Wantagh wins Nassau Class A girls basketball title on last-second layup

0:20

Court filing: BusPatrol, Town of Hempstead improperly using windshield cameras for tickets

01:56

Former Entenmann family home on the market

01:57

Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

02:28

More Long Island

Report: LI consumer prices rose in February at faster rate than January

The consumer price index for the 25-county region that includes Long Island increased 4.2% last month compared with February 2024, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

MORE ON THIS TOPICTariffs are here. What do they mean for LI?

Suffolk man charged with selling drugs that caused fatal overdose 1m read

Lindenhurst shifts credit card fees to drivers9:01 am2m read

New York TSA agents reeling after Homeland Security cancels union contract2m read

Only in NewsdayRock: LI's Cisco dreamed of being a Jet . . . he'll live that dream this year.3m read

Great Neck, Syosset and Ward Melville win LI Science Olympiads2m read

Artisanal pizzeria opens on LI3m read

Nation / World

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies

Top diplomats from Group of 7 industrialized democracies have gathered in Canada as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc's once solid unity into disarray.

14 mins ago4m read

US envoy visits Moscow for ceasefire talks that a Russian official says would help Ukraine46 mins ago3m read

FEMA launches review of migrant shelter aid, suggesting smuggling laws were violated1m read

What to know about tensions between Iran and the US as Trump sends a letter to its supreme leader7:49 am3m read

Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says59 mins ago1m read

Newsday Live

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Sports

Mets lose McNeil for 3-4 weeks with oblique strain

This opens the door for Baty, Acuna and others to make the Opening Day roster.

Rubin: St. John's expectations grow bigger in Garden3m read

Bridges says he and Thibs discussed Knicks starters' minutes, but coach refutes claim4m read

Only in NewsdayRock: LI's Cisco dreamed of being a Jet . . . he'll live that dream this year.3m read

Investigations

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

Black History Month5 standout spots for jerk chicken on LI4m read

12 standout burgers on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

LI's best Italian restaurants

High School Sports

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Newsday's All-Decade teams for the 1950's and 1960's

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and former Newsday sports writer Mike Candel discuss their All-Decade boys basketball teams for the 1950's and 1960's, plus highlights from the county championships.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGet more High School sports

Join the discussion on Long Island's stormy future

Watch nextLI's documentary, explore our immersive map and share your experiences on this threat the region faces.

Entertainment

Roosevelt man planning hometown legends tour9:15 am3m read

Robert Mrazek puts JFK on the case in solving 'The Harvard Murders'7:59 am3m read

'Novocaine': Perfect pre-summer treat1m read

Rosie O'Donnell now living in Ireland after leaving U.S.

Billy Joel concerts rescheduled due to 'medical condition'1m read

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