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Ex-LI PTA treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $50G from group to use on personal expenses

Prosecutors said the defendant used the money on hotels, rental cars and personal shopping.

MORE ON THIS TOPICEx-PTA treasurer charged with stealing $50G, using money for personal expenses

First in NewsdayLong-planned Huntington Station community center gets state funding boost

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for western Nassau

First in NewsdayRoss Dress for Less opening new LI store in former Wren Kitchens space

Leaf peep on an open-air train ride 2 hours from LI

Video of Suffolk officers challenging teens to impromptu soccer match goes viral

Restaurants

LI eateries with standout vegetarian dishes

There four restaurants know the ways of eggplant and tofu, but they also have great food in general, meatless or not.

Ditch to replace Relish in Kings Park

Only in NewsdayLI's best new restaurants of 2026

Politics

Only in Newsday'The Universe did you a major favor': LI's Scaramucci weighs in on departure of White House press secretary

Katie Zacharia left her role on Friday, beating Anthony Scaramucci's record for the shortest tenure as White House spokesperson.

Embattled White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after less than a week

Hochul calls inquiry into Rich Schaffer and Suffolk Dems 'political hit job'

Mamdani, other pols urge NYC private property owners not to let ICE use parking areas

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Four displaced, three injured in overnight house fire in East Meadow

NY and CT get $2.7M settlement from health network, IT company for data breach

Only in Newsday'He's still getting away with it': Ex-doc hasn't paid a dime of $1.6B in sex abuse judgments

First in NewsdayEx-town parks chief, fired over AI audit flap, sues for job back

Only in NewsdayFuture of iconic building at LI psychiatric center site back in the spotlight

Man seriously injured after crashing his 1966 Chevy into another vehicle

Only in NewsdayPost pandemic, LI health systems boosting efforts to reduce staff burnout

Town hikes tax levy by 2.87%, lowers employee headcount

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Niche sports might get you a leg up to play at college level

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What to expect at this year's Oyster Fest

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Path cleared for 366-unit housing project near Jake's 58 casino

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A hauntingly good time in Sleepy Hollow

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Proposed property tax hike in Babylon

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Design your own martini at this Long Beach speakeasy

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Out East: Sannino Vineyard

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A sneak peek of Billy Joel's motorcycles going to auction next month

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It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

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Things to do

Fall 5K, 10K, marathons, walks and more on LI

If you were born to run, you won't want to miss being a part of these races.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC20+ free things to do on LI this fall Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours Fall Fun Book: Festivals, farms and 20+ more ways to celebrate the season

Scary good Halloween events on LI, all month long

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

Only in NewsdayNew LI haunted attraction takes you on a terrifying ride

No Plaza? 6 luxury NYC hotels to visit while the iconic spot is closed.

'Boo!' and 'Ho, ho, ho!': Fall holiday shows for all occasions

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SCPD officers, teens reunite after making viral soccer video ... Home energy assistance program to open in November ... Giants/Saints preview Credit: Newsday

SCPD officers, teens reunite after making viral soccer video ... Home energy assistance program to open in November ... Giants/Saints preview Credit: Newsday

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Long Islanders Favorites

Wallet WatchThese 14 LI areas rank among priciest ZIP codes in U.S.

Two Hamptons communities ranked in the top 5, while four Nassau locations ranked among the top 100.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI home prices fall in September from record highs North Fork home prices have doubled since 2019. Here's how high they climbed in the third quarter.See more Wallet Watch coverage

Will Billy Joel be able to perform again? Time and tests will tell.

This Girl Scout is tackling caregiver burnout

Only in NewsdayAddressing criticism, NYS AG says Cornell rape case investigation will be 'fair'

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

ENDORSEMENTSAll of Newsday Opinion's 2026 election endorsements so far

Find out the candidates the editorial board chose and why as endorsements are published throughout October.

COMMENTARY57 million unwanted cars are dragging down Big Auto

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

ENDORSEMENTSNewsday Opinion endorses Rhoads for State Senate District 5

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Niche sports might get you a leg up to play at college level

01:49

What to expect at this year's Oyster Fest

02:32

Path cleared for 366-unit housing project near Jake's 58 casino

02:03

A hauntingly good time in Sleepy Hollow

01:42

Proposed property tax hike in Babylon

02:34

Design your own martini at this Long Beach speakeasy

02:09

Out East: Sannino Vineyard

02:46

A sneak peek of Billy Joel's motorcycles going to auction next month

01:53

It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

02:20

More Long Island

LI teen pleads guilty in fatal stabbing of 15-year-old at house party

Aiden Zachary, who is now 18, will be sentenced as an adult for the killing of Liam Delemo, 15, prosecutors said.

MORE ON THIS TOPICCops: 15-year-old fatally stabbed at Suffolk house party

Hamptons land rezoned, clearing path for luxury homes and golf course

NYS buys 750 acres around Shoreham nuclear power plant for state forest preserve

LI man admits supplying drugs to 13-year-old girl in exchange for sex, prosecutors say

First in NewsdayTown's proposed budget with nearly 6% tax hike includes raises for elected officials

Man sentenced for fatal stabbing of mother-in-law after birthday party

Nation / World

Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say

A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday.

US is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers

Multiple Southern California homes are ablaze in a fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather

US Coast Guard rescues 16 people and searches for more after May Day call off Mexico's Baja Coast

New Mexico judge tosses charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutor misconduct

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

Popper: KAT putting on happy face despite contract dispute

Thursday night's near triple-double in a preseason game against the Raptors indicated that Karl-Anthony Towns is ready for a run at another title.

Analysis5 early season questions facing the Islanders

Rock: Are Giants and fans on verge of seeing the real Nabers?

Season PreviewPopper: Can the Knicks repeat? Here's what I think will happen.

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesDatabase: Look up LI home healthcare agencies liable for wage theft

State and federal labor investigations found these 66 LI home healthcare agencies owe a total of $11.6 million in back wages to their employees.

Newsday InvestigatesVolunteer firefighter removed after Facebook comment about ICE

Newsday InvestigatesNassau jail officials didn't provide proper medical care, ICE records show

Newsday InvestigatesAs LI hospitals buy up old department stores, taxpayers shoulder heavier burden

Only in NewsdayPrivate 18-course dining experience opens below popular sushi spot

8 must-try sweet treats for fall

First in NewsdayIHOP headed to Suffolk space formerly occupied by restaurant chain

Chain eatery opens 1st LI location, inside mall

High School Sports

HS sports roundup: Boys and girls soccer, field hockey and girls and boys volleyball

A recap of high school sporting events from Thursday.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Will Billy Joel be able to perform again? Time and tests will tell.

Why we still love 'Lucy' after 75 years

Catching up with WCBS NewsRadio's Tim Scheld

Foghat's drummer calls Long Island home

Tilles Center is the haunt for 'Ghostbusters in Concert'

TCM to show Eva Marie Saint marathon

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