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State looks to expand free school lunches amid fears of federal cuts

Gov. Hochul said a "general agreement" on a $254 billion state spending plan included funds to expand eligibility for free school lunches to nearly 300,000 additional students.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHochul, leaders reach deal on state budget nearly a month after it was due Democratic lawmakers expect voting on state budget to begin next week

Cop dragged by car as suspect flees traffic stop near Green Acres Mall, police say44 mins ago1m read

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LIRR trains suspended on W. Hempstead line after non-passenger train catches fire8:03 am

Mom of two and Southold Mothers' Club member dies at 451m read

Breaking NewsRangers hire Mike Sullivan as head coach27 mins ago2m read

NYC grain bowl chain opens at LI shopping mall2m read

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR2m read

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

Only in NewsdayStudy links chemical in plastics to cardiovascular disease, but experts say you can reduce risks3m read

Only in NewsdayProsecutors seek 18-month sentence for Nancy Marks, former campaign treasurer to ex-Rep. George Santos30 mins ago1m read

Amtrak rejects criticism of East River Tunnels shutdown plan14 mins ago1m read

Three takeaways from Knicks' Game 6 victory over Pistons14 mins ago2m read

Only in NewsdayPope Francis didn't restore women deacons, but LI woman still thinks it's possible7:47 am3m read

Overnight closures announced for 2 NYC tunnel tubes6:48 am1m read

Rain forecast for weekend, to stretch into week

Lawyer for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione asks for charges to be dismissed2m read

Only in NewsdayStony Brook University to offer new climate sciences major, as student demand and job prospects grow7:07 am4m read

Only in NewsdayYoung AmeriCorps volunteers in NYS are taken out of their service missions2m read

Scenario: Protecting Long Islanders after Category 4 hurricane hits3m read

Not another 'McMansion': $4.6M Manhasset home expanded with classic feel1m read

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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LI Works: The ruff life of a mobile pet groomer

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Motorcyclist killed in 'road rage' crash with pickup truck driver, police say

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Is the fish on your restaurant dish local?

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Kites take flight for good cause at Babylon festival

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Things to do

Asian Heritage MonthBeauty shop debuts in the U.S., offering popular Korean and Japanese cosmetics and merchandise

The store offers a vibrant mix of Korean and Japanese beauty products and collectibles.

23 mins ago1m read

MORE ON THIS TOPICSneak peek: New stores coming to Roosevelt Field mall this year

Here to help: How to fix 7 biggest streaming problems

Chocolate Expo, Fairy Festival and more can't-miss events to fill your weekend33 mins ago

Boop-oop-a-do! Why Betty Boop is still so popular3m read

Salsa dancing on Long Island heats up4m read

Homemade ice cream shop opening new location2m read

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Fire halts LIRR line ... Knicks advance in playoffs ... FeedMe: Finding local fish ... Alexis Roderick Joel gives back

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Coach makes pitch to bring Little League baseball to Wyandanch

Bernard Greene has assembled teams of more than 50 kids ages 4 to 14. Youth baseball, he says, "needs to be revived in our community."

Only in Newsday'Nothing shy of a miracle': LI teen who survived crash to pitch in game dedicated to lost friends3m read

Besties for decades: Meet 'The Originals' and other enduring LI friend groups7m read

This Westbury woman is a survivor and mentor in the cancer battle1m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

LETTERSCannabis in Islip, mascot fight and Trump, bishop's endorsement, Harvard

Reader letters to Newsday.

CATHY YOUNGTrump's ominous First Amendment attack2m read

EDITORIALSPromises broken on 9/11 care1m read

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

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

LI Works: The ruff life of a mobile pet groomer

03:20

Motorcyclist killed in 'road rage' crash with pickup truck driver, police say

0:28

Is the fish on your restaurant dish local?

01:45

Kites take flight for good cause at Babylon festival

02:13

More Long Island

First in NewsdayAmazon seeks to buy portion of Sunrise Mall property, open operations center

Amazon said it is exploring options at the former Massapequa mall "with the intent of opening an operations facility in the future."

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI mall nearly empty 4 years after buyer said revamp was coming 3 Macy's stores on LI to close, 5 in NYC Sunrise Mall sells for one-fifth of price in 2005

2 Chaminade students go virtual with animated NHL 'Hockeyverse' show2m read

Fire Island pedicab service resumes this weekend1m read

Long Island gang takedown results in 28 arrests in multiple-count indictments, officials say3m read

Dangerous Roads Only in Newsday'I was super worried.' How to get a suspended license reinstated.4m read

Misdiagnosed, painful condition focus of new Cold Spring Harbor lab women's center2m read

REAL ID license deadline nears as appointment demand remains high1m read

Nation / World

The Justice Department ended a decades-old school desegregation order. Others are expected to fall

The Justice Department is lifting a school desegregation order in Louisiana dating to the Civil Rights Movement, calling its continued existence a "historical wrong" and suggesting that others across the South should be eliminated.

A US-led effort to end the war in Ukraine looks favorable to Russia, but mixed signals emerge6:53 am4m read

Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election3m read

Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges7:18 am2m read

Netanyahu's campaign against Iran's nuclear program is muted with Trump in power4m read

Newsday Live

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Sports

Three takeaways from Knicks' Game 6 victory over Pistons

The Knicks know they have someone special in Jalen Brunson.

14 mins ago2m read

MORE ON THIS TOPICKnicks eliminate Pistons in Game 6 on Brunson's three-pointer with 4.3 left

Breaking NewsRangers hire Mike Sullivan as head coach27 mins ago2m read

Barker: Was there any doubt that Brunson would take the shot . . . and hit it?3m read

Rieber: Mets' pitching staff starting to show some cracks3m 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

'Never did I think I would have an opportunity like this'

It's a first-of-its-kind animated series on NHL Network, and its co-hosts are juniors at Chaminade High School. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC2 Chaminade students go virtual with animated NHL 'Hockeyverse' show

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

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

10 Tony nods for 'Buena Vista,' 'Death Becomes Her,' 'Maybe Happy Ending'3m read

'Thunderbolts*': Marvel magic returns1m read

2025 Rock Hall inductees: Cyndi Lauper is in, Mariah Carey misses again2m read

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

Before they were stars: LI edition2m read

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