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Only in NewsdayAn old law, new scams and spiking insurance rates that can hit NYers in the wallet

Construction industry advocates contend a law from 1885 increasingly is being exploited by unscrupulous people who stage accidents — causing a rise in commercial insurance premiums.

Popular indoor sports complex closing2m read

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LIPA grid vote delayed ... N. Hempstead leaf blower ban enforcement ... LI Works: Candle making Credit: Newsday

LIPA grid vote delayed ... N. Hempstead leaf blower ban enforcement ... LI Works: Candle making Credit: Newsday

Suffolk police misconduct review ... Latest on congestion pricing ... Officers deliver baby ... LI Works: Candle making

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Only in NewsdayRising costs, cultural shifts have LI families rethinking the final goodbye

Rookie cops help deliver newborn on side of Sunrise Highway5 mins ago

Are apartments too pricey for you in LI's hotspots? Try these alternatives.

Only in NewsdayAgency charged with overseeing Suffolk police misconduct cases faced disagreements, growing pains on cases, officials say6:52 am6m read

LI principal back at work after being cleared on theft accusation1m read

Jayden Stroman's road to pro ball makes stop at Pat-Med3m read

Only in NewsdayPBA reaches contract agreement with Suffolk, document shows2m read

Only in NewsdaySuffolk lawmaker seeks affordable housing for volunteer first responders4m read

NYC Council report critical of Adams' involuntary hospitalization policy6:38 am2m read

Nassau lawyers who opposed resolution condemning Israel can't be expelled from union, review board rules28 mins ago2m read

Queens woman charged with defacing Roosevelt statue50 mins ago

Hank Azaria now leads Bruce Springsteen tribute band3m read

Newsday's Long Island All-Decade boys basketball players: The 2000s3m read

She's not Ms. Rachel, but don't tell the kids

Only in NewsdayWhere are they now: Yanks broadcaster Bill White51 mins ago3m read

'More like detectives': New strategy for enforcing leaf blower ban2m read

Only in NewsdayLIPA delays decision on choosing manager for the electric grid3m read

President Donald Trump's first 100 days: Latest updates15 mins ago

Latest Updates1Mike Huckabee, Trump's pick to be Israel ambassador, will face senators as war in Gaza restarts New York Times denounces Trump's 'intimidation tactics' against reporters Trump's portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after president claimed it was 'distorted'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has heated exchange with 2 Democrats

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Bayport boutique is winner of Newsday's Salon Showdown

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Surprise celebrity appearance at West Babylon record store

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Suffolk PBA unveils memorial to fallen police officers

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Baldwin girls basketball captures third state title in program history

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10 best Mexican restaurants on Long Island

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High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines

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NTSB: 6 NYC bridges have not performed vulnerability assessments

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Police ID driver killed in crash with Medford fire truck

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All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa

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Things to do

Inclusive show invites kids to explore seasons through sensory play and song

Tilles Center's show encourages movement and interaction for audiences with varying needs.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC4 STEM programs uniting diverse groups of LI kids What's new at LI summer camps

LI mansion to host food festival featuring live music6:43 am1m read

Smorgasburg and other food festivals worth a trip to NYC4m read

So long, winter: Here's when LI's popular warm-weather spots will reopen 10m read

Spring preview: 23 great concerts coming to LI6m read

Women's History MonthFrom christenings to communions, this boutique has dressed generations since 19461m read

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LIPA grid vote delayed ... N. Hempstead leaf blower ban enforcement ... LI Works: Candle making Credit: Newsday

LIPA grid vote delayed ... N. Hempstead leaf blower ban enforcement ... LI Works: Candle making Credit: Newsday

Suffolk police misconduct review ... Latest on congestion pricing ... Officers deliver baby ... LI Works: Candle making

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Long Islanders' Favorites

LI missing girl case defendant pleads not guilty to new indictment

Robert Eccleston, 61, faces no new charges in the superseding indictment unsealed last week, and his appearance before the judge in Riverhead was a formality.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: Missing East Patchogue girl case

Syosset girl turns leftover seeds into sustenance through 'Seeds of Hope' initiative1m read

Raising Cane's revises LI plans; eyes different communities for restaurants3m read

'Longer wait times': Social Security announces phone service changes2m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

LETTERSTrump administration actions spark controversy

Reader letters to Newsday.

EDITORIALSLeave Albany pay cap alone2m read

GUEST ESSAYSProposed budget cuts hurt veterans 2m read

THE POINTNUMC-NIFA accusations fly amid state budget talks3m read

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has heated exchange with 2 Democrats

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Bayport boutique is winner of Newsday's Salon Showdown

01:46

Surprise celebrity appearance at West Babylon record store

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Suffolk PBA unveils memorial to fallen police officers

0:14

Baldwin girls basketball captures third state title in program history

0:39

10 best Mexican restaurants on Long Island

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High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines

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NTSB: 6 NYC bridges have not performed vulnerability assessments

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Police ID driver killed in crash with Medford fire truck

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All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa

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More Long Island

Hochul extends deadline to register for home health aide program

The governor said the extension from the April 1 deadline was needed to counter "misinformation" spread through a TV ad campaign by opponents.

Blakeman, Dems have heated exchange over infrastructure plan2m read

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco drop in on Looney Tunes in West Babylon1m read

Ducks unveil new turf field as part of $2.33M renovation1m read

A $1,000 question: 'Will you be my bridesmaid?'

'U.S. mail, not for sale': Hundreds on LI protest potential USPS changes2m read

Only in NewsdayTrump orders raise uncertainties about LI wind, solar projects6m read

Nation / World

Come back or move on? Fired federal workers face choices now that a judge wants them rehired

After a judge ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of probationary workers who were fired in a dramatic downsizing of the U.S. government, many have been asked to return to work only to be put on administrative leave, or offered early retirement.

International students weigh new risks of pursuing higher education in the US under Trump3m read

Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change7:19 am3m read

Greenlanders unite to fend off the US as Trump seeks control of the Arctic island7:06 am5m read

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter has prison start postponed1m read

Newsday Live

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Sports

Isles' Palmieri sees late go-ahead goal waved off, club falls in shootout to Jackets

Kyle Palmieri's potential go-ahead goal with under 10 seconds left in regulation was waved off for goalie interference.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPageau answers the call for Isles after Nelson trade

Only in NewsdayWhere are they now: Yanks broadcaster Bill White51 mins ago3m read

Mets Q&A with Brandon Nimmo: The beard, Wright, Lindor and more6m read

Only in NewsdayBrett Gardner's son remembered as 'great kid' by Yankees, Mets2m read

Cone: Soto drama will make Mets-Yanks great theater2m 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

12 standout burgers on LI

LI's best Chinese restaurants

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Best brunch restaurants on LI

High School Sports

'It's been a great experience to be home'

Jayden Stroman, Patchogue-Medford baseball star and brother of Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, spoke about his unusual journey to playing for his hometown team. Newsday Sports' Jolie Katzen reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICJayden Stroman's road to pro ball makes stop at Pat-Med

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

Fox News Channel's Kat Timpf shares health update2m read

Would you believe Barbara Feldon, Barbara Eden, more TV stars are over 90?3m read

Spring preview: 23 great concerts coming to LI6m read

Only in NewsdayLI comic to appear on PBS show2m read

'Frozen,' 'Ring of Fire,' other cool and hot shows coming to LI3m read

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