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Only in NewsdayLI woman sentenced to 12 years in prison for sex trafficking 14-year-old girl

Jacquelyn Comiskey was one several defendants who authorities say participated in the abuse of the girl, who had been missing for 25 days before she was found on a dilapidated yacht.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWoman pleads guilty to sex trafficking 14-year-old girl who went missing on LI for 25 days Missing girl: Complete coverage

Only in NewsdayAlleged ringleader of East End drug market faces new charges

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Yanks blast Boston, looking ahead to ALDS ... Summerlike temps return ... What's up on LI? Credit: Newsday

Yanks blast Boston, looking ahead to ALDS ... Summerlike temps return ... What's up on LI? Credit: Newsday

Poll: Clean drinking water top concern for LI voters ... LI's minimum wage will stay frozen ... SBU researchers edge closer to new OCD treatment ... Summerlike temps return

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2 plead guilty in building permit bribery scheme

Clean drinking water is top concern for LI voters, poll finds

Ketamine under scrutiny amid Cornell fraternity allegations

Only in NewsdayMilleridge Inn won't host annual Halloween village

Restaurants

Trendy Bites: Have your frappe with a slice of tiramisu on top

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Bisqo in Hicksville to try the Miso Overload, a Dubai-inspired creation which combines a frappe with a slice of tiramisu.

Only in Newsday2 Korean restaurants close in LI hamlet

Brunch at the brewpub? LI taproom launches new menu

Only in NewsdayLI's Top 50 best restaurants of 2026

WALLET WATCH

Wallet WatchLong Island seniors saved for retirement. Now, they worry the money won't last.

They're buying less meat, putting off home repairs and worrying about the cost of care. For Long Island's rapidly growing senior population, retirement is getting more expensive.

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Wallet WatchOn LI, a six-figure income can still leave families squeezed by college costs

Average long-term US mortgage rate churns upward to its highest level in nearly 3 years at 7.28%

Track gas prices, LI housing costs and more

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Subscription click-to-cancel rule in effect today in NYC

Ray Romano to be inducted into LI hall of fame

NYC parking scam: Officials warn of new fraud

Researchers at SBU edge closer to new treatment for OCD

Para athlete and disability advocate from LI dies at 61

Republicans attack Suozzi over goal to legalize up to 10 million people

Suffolk's plans for Italian American museum taking shape

Only in NewsdayAs rabies spreads in LI raccoons, workers respond with vaccine bait

Only in NewsdayPatronage and vote whipping: How Rich Schaffer won another term for Suffolk Democratic chair

Only in NewsdayBaseball card worth millions bought at LI store owned by Tom Brady

Only in NewsdayAnother South Shore storm nuisance: Drivers causing wakes

Former WCBS, WPIX crime reporter Mary Murphy looks back at her career

It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

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$4M street revitalization project begins in Carle Place

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Stay the night at this LI farm

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Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

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Out East: McCall Wines

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Mets say they've learned from the mistakes of 2026

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Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

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New season, new journey for Knicks

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Nassau residents could be drinking water that’s coming through lead pipes

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Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

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Things to do

Only in NewsdayAll you need to know about this year's Oyster Fest

The fest is expected to draw more than 150,000 people to Audrey Avenue and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGuide: Fill your fall with festivals

Scary good Halloween events on LI, all month long

Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours

Explore this small-town upstate gem for a peak fall getaway

3 Oktoberfest events this weekend

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Yanks blast Boston, looking ahead to ALDS ... Summerlike temps return ... What's up on LI? Credit: Newsday

Yanks blast Boston, looking ahead to ALDS ... Summerlike temps return ... What's up on LI? Credit: Newsday

Poll: Clean drinking water top concern for LI voters ... LI's minimum wage will stay frozen ... SBU researchers edge closer to new OCD treatment ... Summerlike temps return

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

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Only in NewsdayFormer LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

Rex Heuermann told the officer he began feeling the urge to kill as a teen and also acknowledged that he made a life-changing mistake that led to his arrest.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGilgo Beach killings investigation complete coverage

Former LI man among 4 Americans killed in Athens explosion

Is Taylor Swift singing about LI's 'Babylon' in her new song?

Newsday Investigates'Bracing for impact': LI town and city pension costs spike to $137M

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYWhen immigrants' rights are threatened, democracy is too

The Trump administration's harsh actions have pushed the limits of power.

THE POINTFerretti's portraits of Hempstead

COMMENTARYWhat happens when Chinese AI goes rogue?

GUEST ESSAYSHousing is daunting for those leaving foster care

It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

02:20

$4M street revitalization project begins in Carle Place

02:15

Stay the night at this LI farm

01:29

Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

02:34

Out East: McCall Wines

02:41

Mets say they've learned from the mistakes of 2026

01:14

Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

01:45

New season, new journey for Knicks

01:13

Nassau residents could be drinking water that’s coming through lead pipes

01:49

Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

02:11

More Long Island

NYS minimum wage to stay flat in 2027 over job loss

It will be only the third year since 2013 that Long Island's minimum wage hasn't increased.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI, NYC minimum wage hits $17 an hour, as new laws kick in for '26

New tenants joining revamped Green Acres Mall

First in NewsdayLI educational services firm plans move to Kings Park

New LI complex opens as padel becomes nation's fastest growing sport, data shows

Shuttered auto garage prompts debate: tear it down or preserve century-old building

Could pickleball be a competitive HS sport? This LI school thinks it could happen.

Nation / World

Trump says Iran will be hit 'very hard' if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump says if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck "very hard" for the attempt on the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet.

Judge denies defense motion asking Lindsay Clancy be found not guilty due to a lack of evidence

States and cities sue over Trump's EPA eliminating rule that limits emissions from power plants

Federal panel gives final approval to new design for White House security screening center

Federal report says pilots weren't warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

Make 'Under': Shedding the Mental Load and Redefining Enough

Sports

AnalysisGeno Smith has been great, and the Jets are wasting it

Statistically speaking, Smith is doing things no quarterback in the Jets' 67-year history has done to start a season. Yet they sit at 1-2.

Only in NewsdayBaseball card worth millions bought at LI store owned by Tom Brady

AnalysisHow do the Islanders best use Barzal when he returns?

Stephenson: Rangers took a big risk waiving Dylan Garand

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesFootball is one of LI's premier high school sports. Why is participation down 30%?

Long Island's decline is nearly nine times the rate in high school football participation nationally.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhy are some LI schools struggling to field a football team? Coaches see three main reasons.See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNassau County Jail oversight board hasn't met in years

Newsday InvestigatesNYS awarded LI housing authority $20M in tax breaks despite discrimination finding

Newsday InvestigatesEx-fire medic got $500G to settle claims that 2 department officers raped her

Top empanada spot closes 2 LI locations

NYC celeb magnet to partner with LI Italian eatery

LI eatery closes indefinitely due to storm damage weeks after opening

Only in NewsdayNYC Greek spot opens 1st LI location

High School Sports

HS football blog: Getting ready for a big Week 4

Updates, notable scores, big moments and more from the fourth full week of the Long Island high school football season.

Latest UpdatesNewsday's HS fantasy football league: Week 4 update The Week 4 LI high school football schedule

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Ray Romano to be inducted into LI hall of fame

Former WCBS, WPIX crime reporter Mary Murphy looks back at her career

Is Taylor Swift singing about LI's 'Babylon' in her new song?

'East of Eden' review: A tale of several deadly sins

Demonstration planned over firing of Cinema Arts Centre's co-director

Alice Hoffman on 'Practical Magic 2' and her new era of witches

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