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Only in NewsdayLI dad in ICE jail has attempted suicide 3 times while his family struggles with his absence

Juan Bonilla Lagos is a Plainview father of two with a history of clinical depression. He has been in ICE custody for seven months.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLess than 5% of immigrants jailed through Blakeman-ICE partnership had violent records, data shows Hochul: ICE's practices are 'just wrong' and New York won't take part Complete coverage: ICE arrests and deportations on LI

Man wielding knife shot, killed by Southampton Town police

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Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present an evening with "Beverly Hills 90210" actress, podcaster and author Jennie Garth. Newsday’s Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about Jennie’s life, career, successful clothing line for QVC and new book, "I Choose Me," an inspirational memoir about health, healing and happiness.

Newsday Live: Jennie Garth talks about career, health and happiness Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present an evening with "Beverly Hills 90210" actress, podcaster and author Jennie Garth. Newsday's Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about Jennie's life, career, successful clothing line for QVC and new book, "I Choose Me," an inspirational memoir about health, healing and happiness.

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Popper: Knicks fans help their team drive a cheesesteak through 76ers' hearts

Wallet Watch'The wages haven't caught up.' Why Long Islanders pay much more for basic needs.

LI's cost of living is 32% higher than in the rest of the country. Here's why prices are so much more expensive in Nassau and Suffolk.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhen a full-time job isn't enough. She works 100 hours a week and still can barely afford LI.Sign up for the Wallet Watch newsletter See more Wallet Watch coverage

Deli-pizzeria owners open ice cream shop

WAR IN IRAN: What it means for LI

Iran and the U.S. are at an impasse ahead of Trump's China trip

Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war.

Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit

These numbers show the global impact of Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz

Why gasoline costs 52% more in the U.S. than it did before the Iran war

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4 hurt in serious crash that closed LIE for hours

Upstate man charged with damaging Teslas at LI dealership

Only in NewsdayCommunity center planned for former LI school site

Wallet WatchWhen a full-time job isn't enough. She works 100 hours a week and still can barely afford LI.

Amityville taxes to rise 3.2% in 2026-27 budget

State leaders may spar in public, but work on state budget grinds on

Extra days off? Go on a car-free Memorial Day weekend getaway

Ranking the top 10 boys lacrosse teams on Long Island

Ranking the top 10 girls lacrosse teams on Long Island

The 'lake' in this tiny hamlet's name is really a failed Brooklyn reservoir

LIRR schedule changes take effect Monday with strike looming

Lennon: Every bad month for Mets seems like an existential crisis

Boland: Can Yankees beat good teams?

2 people found dead in burning Hempstead house

Schumer assails Trump administration's hantavirus response

Back in time: Station hop to nostalgia spots on the LIRR

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Twins make val and sal history

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LI day cares at risk of losing licenses after serious health, safety violations

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These high schoolers are getting a 'brake' at a career AI can't replace

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LI Works: Prepping boats for summer fun

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It's a paws-itive story! Beagles get first taste of freedom

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Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

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One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

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Trendy Bites: Tricolored chicken parm

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Things to do

Only in Newsday1,000 drones to replace traditional Air Show at Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend

The FourLeaf Air Show moved to July and a nighttime drone show will take its place May 24.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMemorial Day weekend on LI: Festivals, fireworks and more events FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach chalet tickets will go on sale Friday

Spend a dog-friendly day in Greenport village

LI spots packed to the gills with freshwater fish

5 generations and a century later, family jeweler is one of LI's oldest businesses

'Yo Joe!': Cradle-Con returns with G.I. Joe reunion, cosplay and more

New hotels opening on LI this summer

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Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present an evening with "Beverly Hills 90210" actress, podcaster and author Jennie Garth. Newsday’s Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about Jennie’s life, career, successful clothing line for QVC and new book, "I Choose Me," an inspirational memoir about health, healing and happiness.

Newsday Live: Jennie Garth talks about career, health and happiness Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present an evening with "Beverly Hills 90210" actress, podcaster and author Jennie Garth. Newsday's Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about Jennie's life, career, successful clothing line for QVC and new book, "I Choose Me," an inspirational memoir about health, healing and happiness.

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayAI chatbots are increasingly giving medical advice. Studies find their answers are often problematic.

When researchers asked about raw milk, vaccines and alternative cancer treatments, they found some problematic answers.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Island health news, tips and more

What are they up to now? See where life has taken these 10 LI 2016 valedictorians

Only in NewsdayMore LI families are turning to SNAP benefits, and not just those in poverty

First in NewsdaySee which LI hospitals got highest score for patient safety

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

LETTERSMusings: Lifting the heavy veil on this chronic pain

Reader letters to Newsday.

LETTERSMusings: At Derby, the lady is a champ

LETTERSMusings: Life zoomed, joy bloomed

MICHAEL DOBIEHailing the wild child and free spirit of plants

Back in time: Station hop to nostalgia spots on the LIRR

03:03

Twins make val and sal history

0:33

LI day cares at risk of losing licenses after serious health, safety violations

01:59

These high schoolers are getting a 'brake' at a career AI can't replace

01:54

LI Works: Prepping boats for summer fun

02:24

It's a paws-itive story! Beagles get first taste of freedom

01:34

Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

01:33

One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

01:18

Trendy Bites: Tricolored chicken parm

01:34

More Long Island

First in NewsdayUpper Brookville composting program blooms

Programs in Upper Brookville and Sea Cliff offer ways for Nassau residents to convert their food scraps.

MORE ON THIS TOPICVillage gets $75G grant to compost food scraps

Get the dirt on 'Gossip Girl' in LI writer's book

Only in NewsdayLIers outpace NY average on REAL ID — but 43% still don't have it a year past deadline

Remember these movies from the summer of '86? One classic returns this week to LI theaters

Is LI's new members-only dining club worth $5,000, plus $1,200 a year? You decide.

Only in NewsdayZeldin proposes 90% cut in grants to states, threatening local environment funds

Newsday InvestigatesMacArthur Airport OT soared past $1.2M amid struggles to hire, retain security guards

Nation / World

2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation

A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus as nations around the world scramble to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them.

Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom

NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

Turkish Airlines jet catches fire while landing at Nepal's main airport; all passengers safe

Newsday Live

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

Sports

Sweep! Knicks finish 76ers with record-tying 25 threes

They also tied records for most threes in a quarter (11 in the first) and half (18).

Boland: Can Yankees beat good teams?

Albanese: Mets wrap up road trip with a lot of question marks

Mets lose in Arizona, finish road trip at 5-4

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk's child abuse, neglect deaths reached a 10-year high. CPS still struggles to improve.

The county repeatedly told the state it has a "high number of less experienced staff."

MORE ON THIS TOPICNewsday report prompts Suffolk County to put child fatality review team into action Long Island 9-year-old said 'bad things' happening at home before his death Grand jury recommends no criminal charges for CPS workers investigating abuse in Thomas Valva's death

Newsday InvestigatesStruggling NUMC spent millions in tax dollars to create neurosciences unit. The plan failed.

Newsday InvestigatesHow an LI nurse claimed to vaccinate kids for years after doctors suspected fraud

Newsday InvestigatesNames of Blakeman's armed volunteer deputies revealed

3 free food truck festivals coming this spring

Dockside clam shack closes after fire

Ambitious (but tiny) wine bar opens with star chef

4 notable LI mom-and-child run restaurants

High School Sports

Ranking the top 10 Long Island high school baseball teams

A look at where the top Long Island teams stand.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

Remember these movies from the summer of '86? One classic returns this week to LI theaters

Octopus story 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' is disarming

Gold Coast Book Fair goes for big names, free events this year

A video of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting has nearly 2M views on X. But it never happened.

Only in NewsdayTed Turner appreciation: Once you met 'Captain Outrageous,' you never forgot him

'The Sheep Detectives': Talking animal whodunit filled with warm humor, cuddly charm

David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

Remembering Roger Grimsby, the complicated, colorful 'Eyewitness News' anchor

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