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Only in NewsdayStaffers: Principal humiliated, targeted employees

The Plainview-Old Bethpage district has accused Pasadena Elementary principal Karen Heitner of creating a hostile and unsafe work environment.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSchool staffers testify about claims principal inappropriately touched them at PTA luncheon LI district seeks to fire principal accused of sexual harassment, discrimination

Only in NewsdayHundreds of X-ray tech students in limbo after NYS bans university program12:25 pm3m read

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at Newsday's All-Long Island teams for the 2025 spring high school season. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas, Howard Schnapp

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Celebrating LI's top spring athletes On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at Newsday's All-Long Island teams for the 2025 spring high school season.

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Police: Man drove 130mph on LIE, fled cops12:17 pm

LI beach bars, restaurants for every personality

Behold six common types of after-sun Island haunts, complete with real-time info on who and what you'll find when you get there.

MORE ON THIS TOPICExploring LI's beaches after hours: Live music, seaside dining and more Guide: LI party boat rentals, fishing trips, sailing tours and more

Only in NewsdayKrispy Kreme ends McDonald's partnership — here's where to still find the doughnuts on LI1m read

Police: 36-year-old motorcyclist killed in Glen Head crash11:31 am

Only in NewsdayVeteran PSEG executive Rodney Dickens to retire this month12:41 pm1m read

Contractors accused of payroll-fraud scheme1m read

Check out free concerts this summer at Jones Beach Bandshell12:04 pm2m read

LI weather: Mostly dry and warm, after morning showers39 mins ago

Officials: Woman likely bitten by shark at Jones Beach2m read

Suffolk Water Authority, union reach deal that bumps pay up by 26% over 8 years2m read

Cyndi Lauper talks farewell tour, Jones Beach, playing Stony Brook in the 1980s, more11:53 am2m read

Cops with long guns watching over Patchogue's 'Alive After Five' festival2m read

Make a splash at these public pools on Long Island6m read

Meet Newsday's Marcus A. Henry Award finalists for 202510m read

Julian Aptowitz, teacher at Half Hallows East, dies at 623m read

Cargo trucks and tons of documents: 8 submit downstate casino license bids4m read

Only in NewsdayNearly 6,000 LI households could face homelessness if Trump cuts Section 8 funding7m read

Eyes on the skies: How to become an LI weather watcher1m read

What's up on LI: Lt. Michael P. Murphy run, Reptile Expo and Counting Crows

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Suffolk's top cop: 'We will make arrests'

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Stepped-up police presence at Patchogue’s Alive After Five event

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'I will be in trouble'

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Aggressive driving making LI roads more dangerous, officials say

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Long Island diner featured on Netflix creates 'You' burger

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Shoreham BMX is sending 2 riders from Long Island to represent Team USA

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Pavement collapsed with a 'boom'

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Eating with Our Filipino Grandma

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Crews begin demolishing abandoned Sachem school for county park

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Things to do

Guide to fairs and festivals on LI this summer

Find live music, fabulous food, rides, fun, games and more at these fairs and fests.

MORE ON THIS TOPICCounting Crows, Reptile expo and more can't-miss events to fill your weekend Guide to lavender festivals and u-pick fields on LI Parades, events and more ways to celebrate Pride in June

Where to see fireworks this summer on LI

Your guide to July Fourth fireworks and weekend events

LI playgrounds worth the drive

Crabbing and clamming on LI: Where to go3m read

Guide to LI boardwalks: Long Beach, Jones Beach and more3m read

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at Newsday's All-Long Island teams for the 2025 spring high school season. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas, Howard Schnapp

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Celebrating LI's top spring athletes On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at Newsday's All-Long Island teams for the 2025 spring high school season.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Dangerous Roads'Totally selfish.' Aggressive drivers making LI roads more dangerous, officials say

Two-thirds of the nation's traffic fatalities are the result of aggressive driving, a study shows.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee the most dangerous roads in your neighborhood Long Island's dangerous roads: Complete coverage Sign up for the Dangerous Roads newsletter

Only in NewsdayREAL headache: Why women married before 1986 have trouble securing new IDs5m read

Inspired by her big sisters, Locust Valley teacher has been organizing classroom material since age 82m read

Only in NewsdayPresident Trump's policies: What do they mean for LI?

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

GUEST ESSAYSLI lawmakers must hold the line on SALT

Reducing the House-negotiated $40,000 cap will hurt workers, small businesses.

EDITORIALSFor LI, it's a big ugly budget bill3m read

COMMENTARYFarewell to the U.S. as the world's top science nation3m read

COMMENTARYThe golden age for employers is ending4m read

What's up on LI: Lt. Michael P. Murphy run, Reptile Expo and Counting Crows

01:08

Suffolk's top cop: 'We will make arrests'

0:39

Stepped-up police presence at Patchogue’s Alive After Five event

01:38

'I will be in trouble'

02:55

Aggressive driving making LI roads more dangerous, officials say

05:32

Long Island diner featured on Netflix creates 'You' burger

01:47

Shoreham BMX is sending 2 riders from Long Island to represent Team USA

02:13

Pavement collapsed with a 'boom'

0:20

Eating with Our Filipino Grandma

01:35

Crews begin demolishing abandoned Sachem school for county park

0:24

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayA year later, community still recovering from Deer Park nail salon crash that left 4 dead

The anniversary of the crash can be "retraumatizing" for those directly involved, said one psychological expert.

MORE ON THIS TOPICDefendant in fatal nail salon crash wants murder charges dropped, court papers show

LI GOP House members inch toward new deal on SALT2m read

Only in NewsdayEmpire Wind foundations being installed with precautions for sea life2m read

Only in NewsdayMontauk fisherman, convicted of illegal fishing, released to halfway house2m read

Bloods gang associate convicted of fatal drive-by shooting in Hempstead1m read

Cops: Leave fireworks to the pros

Fire Island community unveils new rental option1m read

Nation / World

Israeli strikes kill at least 72 people in Gaza as ceasefire prospects move closer

Health workers in Gaza say Israeli strikes killed at least 72 people across Gaza overnight and into Saturday.

12:26 pm3m read

Senators prep for a weekend of work to meet Trump's deadline for passing his tax and spending cuts39 mins ago4m read

Hundreds of thousands mourn top Iranian military commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes3m read

Fireworks will light up this Fourth of July. Next year could be different if tariff talks fizzle4m read

Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars11:19 am2m read

Newsday Live

Newsday Live Author Series: Christie Brinkley

Sports

Isles select Matthew Schaefer No. 1 overall

The 17-year-old was ranked first on the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's list of North American skaters.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBest: Future is brighter with Schaefer pick Five things to know about Isles' No. 1 pick Schaefer

Mets' lineup, Peterson struggle in loss to Pittsburgh2m read

LI's Hagens goes seventh to Bruins2m read

Yankees' Warren, four relievers shut out A's3m read

Investigations

Newsday InvestigationState failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct

The allegations against 46 doctors include illegally distributing opioids, fabricating records and sexual abuse.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee 46 LI doctors who were allowed to practice despite misconduct

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

Only in NewsdayNassau traffic court pauses hearings on school bus camera tickets, but town still writing tickets3m read

Only in NewsdayNewsday report prompts Suffolk County to put child fatality review team into action3m read

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

Anthony Raio named USA Lacrosse's 2025 Northeast Player of the Year

Newsday's boys lacrosse player of the year led Half Hollow Hills to 23-0 season, first state title.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

'My Mom Jayne': Mariska Hargitay's loving. moving tribute2m read

Toy gory: Chucky, M3GAN and more creepy dolls in movies and TV6m read

'M3GAN 2.0': Breezy, cheesy and good-humored1m read

'F1 The Movie': Cool cars, but even cooler Brad Pitt1m read

'The Bear' season 4: The clock is ticking ...2m read

Barbara Walters doc: Richly reported portrait of TV trailblazer6m read

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