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Newsday InvestigatesAn NYPD officer under investigation quit and was automatically decertified. Two other departments, including LI village, hired him.

Joseph T. Gonong remains an officer today because he slipped through a narrow six-week window between his resignation and decertification and the enactment of a state law.

Only in NewsdayWhy are restrooms closed so often on the LIRR?

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Pedestrian killed crossing Hempstead Turnpike

Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term

Measles outbreaks prompt calls for vaccine vigilance on LI

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LI Votes 2026

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Long Island Republican leaders said they need to continue to buffer local candidates from the nationwide blue wave by focusing on everyday local issues.

A new reality facing LI House delegation after Democrats triumph

Democrat who secured major upset victory in Hempstead lays out agenda

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Islip Town Supervisor takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

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Things to do

Nearly every dish is under $20 at new NYC food hall

Explore Mettra, the area's largest food hall, offering diverse Asian cuisine, live entertainment and cultural events, all under one roof.

MORE ON THIS TOPICForget the NFL: 3 college football day trips from LI Skip the major hubs: Fly MacArthur to Florida's neighboring gems This under-the-radar fall escape for foodies, shoppers is an hour away from LI

Try the nation's hottest workout trends at LI Pilates expo

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Plan a Hallmark holiday escape to these cozy Northeast towns

Early Black Friday deals: 50% off top LI hotels, Gurney's and more

New LI 'Polar Express'-inspired holiday pop-up opening soon

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Previewing Jets vs. K.C. ... Appeals court strikes down trans ban ... What's up on LI? Credit: Newsday

Previewing Jets vs. K.C. ... Appeals court strikes down trans ban ... What's up on LI? Credit: Newsday

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Long Islanders Favorites

Appeals court rules Nassau ban on transgender athletes violates state law

Long Island Roller Rebels, a North Massapequa roller derby organization that includes transgender athletes, is the plaintiff in the case.

Only in NewsdayNYU Langone, Amazon, Station Yards among 20 projects that could reshape LI. See what's planned near you.

Suffolk OKs $4.6B budget, signs off on union deal

First in NewsdayLI school staffer, accused of stalking student, has been fired

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSElection to usher in a new phase

Across Long Island, the results were bound to be mixed.

EDITORIALSPowerful election will resonate for years

THE POINTHow the Suffolk Dem leadership fight upended judicial elections

COMMENTARYMaybe a blue Texas is just what the GOP needed

Islip Town Supervisor takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

02:03

LI Works: There's no business like the costume business

Out East: Lettuce visit Deep Roots Farm in Southold

02:27

Child support room named for mom of Isles' Schaefer opens

0:35

Working Moms: Priority shift

02:17

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

0:56

Week 8 football plays of the week

02:45

Picture This: When Kings Park had a psychiatric hospital

02:38

Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

02:40

Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

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Nation / World

A wipeout for AI stocks sends Wall Street tumbling, and the S&P 500 drops more than 3%

Another wipeout for stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centers is overwhelming Wall Street and erasing all its gains from the day before, which was its best in three months.

Midterm elections crack open political map, putting conservative states back in play

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Trump's lawyers to appear before appeals court as he fights hush money conviction

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Sports

Knicks score 84 points in first half in rout of Bulls

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Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesAn NYPD officer under investigation quit and was automatically decertified. Two other police departments, including Hempstead Village, hired him.

Joseph T. Gonong remains an officer today because he slipped through a narrow six-week window between his resignation and decertification and the enactment of a state law.

Newsday InvestigatesIslip Town Supervisor has yet to crackdown on spas with illicit sex allegations

Sex Next Door5 takeaways from Newsday's investigation into Islip sex spas

Sex Next DoorWhy hasn't this Long Island town done more to crack down on sex spas?

Only in Newsday9 menu items on LI you need to order this fall

New bakery-cafe opens on LI

4 Halloween freebies, deals at LI eateries today

LI singing dining experience moving to new eatery

High School Sports

Syosset's Nia Andrawis wins Nassau 1-meter diving championship

The senior, Farmingdale's Avery Schuhmacher, Port Washington's Vienna Yu and Lynbrook's Victoria Coniglio will compete for a state championship on Nov. 20.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Nassau girls diving finals at the Nassau Aquatic Center

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

'Tulsa King's versatile villian is LI's Robert Davi

LI lawyer turned lyricist gets musical ready for Tilles Center

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Mariah Carey's holiday pop-up bar returns to NYC

Familiar faces rejoin 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway: Nikki M. James and Rory O'Malley

Donny Osmond to perform on LI for 1st time in over 10 years

Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life

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