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First in NewsdayVictoria Gotti could die if her son goes to prison before kidney donation, court papers say

Carmine G. Agnello is attempting to sway a federal judge that probation would be an appropriate sentence in his case.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGotti grandson wants to donate kidney to avoid prison in COVID fraud case John Gotti's grandson pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief funds fraud These LIers have been charged with stealing millions of dollars in COVID funds

About 800 geese found dead near East Hampton pond

Only in NewsdayJudge denies LI surgeon ability to file workers' comp claims

Nassau lawmakers pass ban on kratom

LI worker with long COVID awarded $1M after work-from-home denial

Ex-Great Neck doctor gets 7 years for running pill mill out of her office

Only in NewsdayDisney wrongful death suit dropped by widower of LI doctor in allergen case, records show

NUMC board chair Stuart Rabinowitz to step down

Savannah Bee recalls jars labeled 'Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard'

First in NewsdayDelayed FEMA payments include $267 million to Northwell Health

'Best RSV season ever': Sharp decrease in children hospitalized for respiratory virus

'Circle of life story:' LI biker with transplanted heart bikes cross-country to honor donor

10 LI hospitals ranked among best in New York by Newsweek

Insurance standoff threatens access to Mount Sinai for Anthem patients

Only in NewsdayLead in school water: 3,000 fixtures in LI schools above state limit, Newsday finds

Staged accident lawsuit naming LI doctors dismissed on procedural grounds

Gillibrand-backed bill could broaden eligibility for 9/11-linked claims

Health care

'We deserve health care': LI transgender community, advocates alarmed by medical cuts

Only in NewsdayCan a chatbot replace your therapist? Should it?

First in NewsdayLI-based health system cuts 'under 4%' of IT staff

Vagus nerve, body's 'super highway,' inspires Northwell neurosurgeon

Cancer

'I just want to help': How LI cancer center aids patients, survivors

Better cancer outcomes: 7 in 10 survive 5 years or more

Only in NewsdayCancer treatments covered under law

Only in NewsdayBreast cancer survivor, diagnosed at age 35, advocates younger screening

Mental health

Only in NewsdayLI therapist who had 'exceptionally violent child pornography' faces 12-year sentence, memo says

Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants

A suspect in the vandalism of JD Vance's Ohio home must stay in jail until trial

How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them

COVID-19

LI, NYS flu rates fall but vaccine still vital, officials say

Germany's troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage

Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions

Fidelis will pay back millions after charging for COVID tests, HIV screenings following settlement

Wellness

Only in NewsdayCOVID vaccination rates rose in '24 as LI deaths, hospitalizations fell

What does NYS Paid Family Leave, FMLA pay on Long Island?

How LI families are maximizing parental leave with baby

These LI fusion fitness classes offer one-stop resolution workouts

Northwell adds $9.5M medical building to LI properties

First snow, then orthopedic injuries, chest pains

Only in NewsdayCritics say NYS tax would give smokers less reason to quit

Only in NewsdayStomach bug ripping through LI households, classrooms

NY impacted by FDA recall of peanut butter products

1 of 6 dead geese in Huntington park likely had bird flu

Costco recalls mini beignets in NY, 23 other states over undeclared nut allergen

Only in NewsdayNurse who sold fake COVID vaccine cards being investigated for falsifying other student vaccine records

LI scientists find promising results in Alzheimer's research

A Kings Park man nearly died in a crash. 4 months later, he thanked those who kept him alive

Snow and cold got you down? Here's what experts say about coping with this year's LI winter

What Long Islanders should know about Trump Rx site

Health Favorites

Memorial Sloan Kettering and Anthem strike deal on reimbursement rates

The two sides said they reached a new multiyear agreement providing Anthem members with continued access to care.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Island health news, tips and more

'Holiday heart syndrome' and other New Year's Eve hazards to watch out for

Only in NewsdayBehind the health insurance policies exasperating LIers — and what to do about them

Only in NewsdayLI lagging behind rest of NYS on flu, COVID vaccinations

Health and business

Only in NewsdayOzempic, other weight loss drugs hurting LI bakeries

Several bakeries, from Dortoni shops to Sydney's Sweets and Riesterer's, have added smaller treats to appeal to consumers taking the drugs.

MORE ON THIS TOPICUse of weight-loss drugs boosts clothing sales, reduces food spending Weight loss drugs boom on LI — and break budgets The skyrocketing cost of weight-loss drugs has state Medicaid programs looking for a solution

10 LI hospitals ranked among best in New York by Newsweek

Northwell adds $9.5M medical building to LI properties

NY impacted by FDA recall of peanut butter products

Red Storm are hot heading into Big East Tournament

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LI Works: Ken goes against the grain at Bullfrogs Woodworks

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Out East: Cha-Ching! Restoring antique brass cash registers

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Enslaved people used LI waterways as pathway to freedom

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It's a gym for women, built by a woman

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Check out the annual flower and garden show at Hicks Nurseries

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Blakeman delivers State of the County address

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Tacos and more all-you-can-eat deals on LI

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ICE using Suffolk police parking lots across precincts

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Brookhaven landfill: Town seeks 5-year operating extension, drawing residents' ire

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