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Only in Newsday2 years after storm destroyed Suffolk dams, roads and homes, finally a cause for hope

Progress was painfully slow despite promises of quick reconstruction, but in recent months, plans have moved forward.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI village to review road flooding with $50G grant 'A total washout': Storm damage will reach $1 million in village Hochul tours Stony Brook University, storm-damaged communities

15 charged, cars impounded after LI street takeover

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The test represents the latest effort to combat Lyme, the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with local experts on what you can do to prevent this disease. Credit: Newsday Studios; File Footage

'You have to check your entire body' The test represents the latest effort to combat Lyme, the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with local experts on what you can do to prevent this disease.

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Cops fatally shoot man with mental health issues, NYPD says

Tommy John, former Yankees pitcher and elbow surgery pioneer, dies at 83

Police investigate hate graffiti at construction site of new LI mosque

Only in NewsdayDirty sodas, loaded bread bowls: LI diners adding trendy food

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Wallet Watch: Beware of rental scams

Plus: How are you saving for a down payment?

Working Moms: Putting off back-to-school shopping may hurt your wallet

This Week in Huntington: Another pitch to develop housing off Jericho Turnpike in Elwood

In Transit: Free bus rides on Long Island?

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Only in Newsday'I don't miss a single session': Boxing for seniors packs a punch of health benefits

14-year-old dies on family trip in Pennsylvania

Unlicensed LI driver charged with seriously injuring pedestrian

Only in NewsdayStony Brook professor unveils secret life inside the CIA

Only in NewsdayLI taxpayers may be on the hook for NYC pied-à-terre tax

Manhattan synagogue attack during services Friday night

Boland: Boone sheds some light on Judge, kind of

Congestion pricing effort in Manhattan has not significantly improved air quality, report finds

This new LI yacht experience feels like a European escape

8 people rescued from boat taking on water off Sands Point

Trump touts drop in crime in Nassau speech, while hailing Blakeman

Overnight closures of Heckscher State Parkway in Suffolk and LIE in Nassau

NYPD video shows man being airlifted from Long Island park

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Volunteers of Long Island: 'Lt. Dan' giving back to his brother veterans

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LI Works: Ken finds the man who makes the clothes that make the man

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LI's Head Start programs face issues with funding, infrastructure

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Out East: Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm's new evergreen maze

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Beach hop with savory stops along LI's coastal bike path

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Unicorn-themed dresses help girls who are undergoing chemo feel 'like a princess'

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In wake of deadly New York Harbor accident, LI official provides boating safety tips

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Picture This: When a nurse's deadly secret was revealed

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Island Park restaurant holds annual clam-eating contest

Travel

How to find the best last-minute travel deals

Learn strategies for scoring last-minute travel deals, including flexible planning and choosing destinations based on available deals and promotions.

Beach hop with savory stops along LI's coastal bike path

Fire Island by pedicab: Take a ride to this laid-back community

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

Things to do

90s craze for every age: Why the Hacky Sack is cool again on LI

Hacky Sacks are trending again, thanks to Instagram and TikTok's viral influence.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHere comes the wedding content creator These summer day trip ideas are $1 with LIRR's Family Fare From Nintendo to vinyl, young LIers are leaning into retro tech

Remembering the era when $1k secured a Hamptons share

4 LI hotels worth a staycation and things to do nearby

Explore 4 NYC neighborhoods: Little Italy and more

Guide to LI car shows and cruise nights

Annual LI foodie tour includes farms, wineries and more

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The test represents the latest effort to combat Lyme, the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with local experts on what you can do to prevent this disease. Credit: Newsday Studios; File Footage

'You have to check your entire body' The test represents the latest effort to combat Lyme, the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with local experts on what you can do to prevent this disease.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

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Only in NewsdayLI missing girl defendant wants rape, kidnapping charges to be dismissed, court records show

Francis Buckheit made his request this week in the form of a motion that also seeks to suppress statements he made to police and evidence seized from his vessel in January 2025.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: Missing East Patchogue girl case

NYS to send out $1B in utility rebates. When will you get yours?

Only in NewsdayIt's all the buzz: A guide to LI's newest coffee shops

Luxury developer wants to demolish 19th Century manor — a link to Black history

Opinion

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LETTERSMusings: One volunteer's advice — would a friend want this?

Reader letters to Newsday.

LETTERSMusings: Beware the fee before you pay

MICHAEL DOBIENature offers many lessons, some hard to accept

EDITORIALSE-bikes are the new Wild West. NYS must lead.

NYPD video shows man being airlifted from Long Island park

0:49

Volunteers of Long Island: 'Lt. Dan' giving back to his brother veterans

01:56

LI Works: Ken finds the man who makes the clothes that make the man

02:17

LI's Head Start programs face issues with funding, infrastructure

02:59

Out East: Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm's new evergreen maze

02:43

Beach hop with savory stops along LI's coastal bike path

01:24

Unicorn-themed dresses help girls who are undergoing chemo feel 'like a princess'

01:29

In wake of deadly New York Harbor accident, LI official provides boating safety tips

02:02

Picture This: When a nurse's deadly secret was revealed

02:35

Island Park restaurant holds annual clam-eating contest

More Long Island

Where was LI's first movie theater? First multiplex? First drive-in? We have the answers and more.

Long Island may be a long way from Hollywood, but a history of the region can be told through its movie theaters.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBy the time they got to Woodstock, these legendary rock acts had already played LI gigs Remember these movies from the summer of '86? One classic returns this week to LI theaters

Isles fans voting narrows down third jersey design to four blue ones

Family opens nostalgic thrift store with decades of vintage finds

Only in NewsdayHow NYS support is growing for nuclear plants

Only in NewsdayEast Hampton residents who live near toxic plume seek health screenings

First in NewsdaySouthampton urged to deny 7-Eleven at busy traffic circle

Nation / World

U.S. envoy Kushner meets Hamas' leader in push for a Gaza road map before heading to see Netanyahu

U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in a push to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire.

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

Tropical Storm Lala rakes Hawaii with high winds and rain without making landfall

'Revenge of the Nerds' star Robert Carradine's family sues UCLA over his death

Corgis run, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: Jennie Garth talks about career, health and happiness

Sports

Tommy John, former Yankees pitcher and elbow surgery pioneer, dies at 83

He won 288 career games and pitched for 26 seasons, thanks to becoming the first to undergo Dr. Frank Jobe's elbow surgery.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGerrit Cole believes Tommy John should be in Hall of Fame

Rieber: Why wait? Mets need to call up Mauricio now

'Fisherman' fan-designed jersey not faring too well in Final 4 voting

Boland: Rice rewrites the story with clutch homer in 10th inning

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesLI housing authority favors white seniors over residents of color, disabled people, feds say. Here's how.

The town's housing authority used an unlawful system to curate its waitlist for apartments, according to federal officials.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFailure to offer public housing to disabled people behind denial of redevelopment plans, feds say Franklin Square senior housing development lands $19M in subsidies, tax breaks Mold, roaches and 'life-threatening' hazards: Why these LI public housing facilities failed inspections

Newsday InvestigatesICE is arresting immigrants on LI by surveilling parking lots, running license plates

Newsday InvestigatesWoman's fall at LI firehouse parking lot launches police probe, court action

Sex Next DoorWomen arrested at illicit spas in Nassau risk deportation, but not in Suffolk

Only in NewsdayPopUp Bagels opening 2 new LI locations

Only in NewsdayBethenny Frankel responds to cafe's stop-work order

Only in NewsdayEnd of TPS is putting a strain on Long Island Haitian restaurants

Only in NewsdayTop Asian fried chicken eatery to close on LI

High School Sports

With 12 new players, Sid Jacobson JCC baseball wins Maccabi Games again

This is the third straight title for the team, which featured two returners and a dozen new players.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

'Lanterns': Sometimes not so easy being green

AI-generated Billy Joel from 1971 to be featured in new documentary to screen on LI

After Alzheimer's diagnosis, former Ch. 7 anchor Bill Ritter talks about his life now

Billy Joel tribute sets 37-date tour, with no stops planned for LI or NYC

LI man to compete on new 'Traitors' spinoff

Elvis is dead, but his leading ladies live on. Here are 7 memorable co-stars.

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