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Tutor Time location closing as part of $1.2B development; parents scrambling

Parents of children at the facility "are angry they had only a 30-day window" before the day care closes, Brookhaven Town board member Neil Foley said.

MORE ON THIS TOPICReport details child care hurdles for families

Man dies in Suffolk house fire; parents injured

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Suffolk police officer slashed while pursuing suspect, police say

Suffolk police to auction Louis Vuitton, Coach, Versace items

Only in NewsdayHow high can your taxes get before you think about leaving LI?

"I would never pay $20,000," one West Islip retiree said. "No, that would be ridiculous."

MORE ON THIS TOPICRecords: Increase in Nassau homeowners who successfully lowered their property tax bill What did buyers pay for houses in your neighborhood so far this year?

Over-the-top NYC pizza spot opening LI location1m read

Only in NewsdayLong Islanders' mad rush to get REAL ID before Wednesday's deadline4m read

First in NewsdaySources: State eyes $40M for NUMC as part of plan to install new board 2m read

Ride-app, car-service pickups banned from 2 JFK terminals1m read

Patchogue-Medford High's security boosted after gun fired off campus1m read

Stony Brook Medicine opening East Hampton ER5m read

Isles win the NHL Draft lottery for No. 1 pick 1m read

Chris McKenzie, world-class runner and Great Neck coach, dies at 934m read

LI sushi restaurant opens 2nd location1m read

Experts: Why an American cardinal is not a likely choice for pope in the coming conclave.3m read

'Severance' star to be honored at North Fork TV Festival

Rite Aid files for second bankruptcy, plans to close stores1m read

Only in NewsdayWhat falling oil prices mean for Long Islanders3m read

Babylon Village taxes to rise nearly 10% in 2025-26 budget2m read

Planning an outlet mall day trip: Where to go and shop 5m read

First 100 DaysPresident Trump's policies: What do they mean for LI?

LI high school senior battled Westhampton wildfire

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These adoptable pets are picture perfect!

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Meet the Yormacks, Bellmore JFK baseball's twins

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Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, dragging cop near Green Acres Mall, police say

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LI’s 50,000 unlicensed drivers are far more likely to cause fatal crashes

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St. Anthony’s High School senior returns to the field after crash

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Fitness Fix: Hot yoga

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Teens discover 30 cats abandoned in woods near Southern State Parkway

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LI first responders take lessons for using robotics, drones

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Education, awareness for unsafe infant sleeping practices

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Things to do

Open-mic nights are popping up and popular again

Amityville Music Hall and more venues let local musicians take the stage.

5 unique LI winery experiences: A drink-in theater to Mexican brunch 4m read

Local merchants embrace outdoor markets: Here's where to shop3m read

How well do you know Billy Joel's lyrics? Take our quiz.

Shelter Island day trip: Restaurants and things to do5m read

Mother's Day fun on LI: Events, free admission and more7m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayNassau police spent $80M in overtime last year, exceeding budget by 64%

The county budget for 2024 allocated more than $48 million for police overtime, but the department racked up another $31 million in overtime last year.

Only in NewsdayRecords: Increase in Nassau homeowners who successfully lowered their property tax bill

Only in NewsdayLIers still can't fully access Eisenhower Park nearly a year after global cricket event3m read

Only in NewsdayMattituck teen who helped battle Westhampton blaze aims to be military pilot4m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

LETTERSEast River tunnel closures, Trump's first 100 days, Eisenhower Park, more

Reader letters to Newsday.

EDITORIALSTime to start tunnel fixes2m read

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

THE POINTJoe Nocella Jr. gets 120-day interim appointment as head of EDNY3m read

LI high school senior battled Westhampton wildfire

02:21

These adoptable pets are picture perfect!

01:53

Meet the Yormacks, Bellmore JFK baseball's twins

01:23

Driver arrested after fleeing traffic stop, dragging cop near Green Acres Mall, police say

0:07

LI’s 50,000 unlicensed drivers are far more likely to cause fatal crashes

05:14

St. Anthony’s High School senior returns to the field after crash

0:30

Fitness Fix: Hot yoga

01:37

Teens discover 30 cats abandoned in woods near Southern State Parkway

01:34

LI first responders take lessons for using robotics, drones

01:19

Education, awareness for unsafe infant sleeping practices

01:46

More Long Island

Dispensary developers clash with Riverhead's zoning laws

The outcome of the lawsuit could affect plans for three prospective pot shops.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: Legal marijuana on LI

Only in NewsdayCan Blakeman weather losing $9B development in election year?4m read

Only in Newsday'Lawn Island': LIers fed up with gas blowers, but landscapers say electric is impractical7m read

Long Island Marathon leaves runners rejuvenated and relieved2m read

Sorry, spring allergy sufferers: 'Very high' pollen counts forecast over next 15 days1m read

Animal rescuer: 28 cats found dead in Bohemia home; 61 saved2m read

Petros Krommidas search continues as 100 volunteers, emergency officials comb Atlantic Beach2m read

Nation / World

New Jersey Catholic bishop says diocese will no longer oppose investigation into abuse allegations

The Catholic bishop of a New Jersey diocese says he would no longer oppose a state grand jury investigation of clergy sexual abuse that the church has been fighting behind closed doors in court for years.

Spanish bill to cut workweek to 37.5 hours heads to parliament after receiving government approval

Ukraine drone attacks briefly shut down Moscow's international airports2m read

An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip is met with alarm3m read

Chester town official shot a lost DoorDash driver seeking directions, upstate NY police say1m read

Newsday Live

Newsday Live Author Series: Michael Symon

Sports

Barker: Bridges steals the show in OT for Knicks

Makes big steal on final play of game to seal comeback win after hitting huge three-pointer.

Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor homer, Mets hold on3m read

Isles win the NHL Draft lottery for No. 1 pick 1m read

Knicks vs. Celtics Game 1 takeaways2m 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

Guide: 10 top Mexican restaurants on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

LI's best Italian restaurants

Best brunch restaurants on LI

High School Sports

Hauppauge QB Mileti lifts flag football team to 13th victory

"We practice handling the ball all the time and everyone on this team has good hands to make plays," Taylor Mileti said.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

What do you see traveling on the Island's roads?

Entertainment

Campaign to reopen Malverne Cinema is underway1m read

How well do you know Billy Joel's lyrics? Take our quiz.

Netflix miniseries filmed at Caumsett State Park1m read

Here to help: How to fix 7 biggest streaming problems7m read

Foghat's journey from England to Long Island2m read

What you need to know about the crisis facing '60 Minutes'3m read

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