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What makes a nor'easter unique and is one coming to LI this week?

Forecasters say a nor'easter may hit Long Island this week or miss the region altogether, depending on the storm track.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPotential nor'easter could bring rain, wind, flooding this weekend

Only in NewsdayHome heating oil prices hit $6.24 a gallon on Long Island as winter nears

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LI schools named to best colleges list ... Potential nor'easter could bring rain, wind, flooding ... LI Works: Lighting up Long Island Credit: Newsday

LI schools named to best colleges list ... Potential nor'easter could bring rain, wind, flooding ... LI Works: Lighting up Long Island Credit: Newsday

Questions over waterfront preservation program ... Fake vaccination crackdown ... What's next for Giants after Jaxson Dart injury ... Potential nor'easter could bring rain, wind, flooding

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Ex-daycare worker gets probation for attempted assault of 2 toddlers

Ex-teacher admits to soliciting nude photos from underage girls

Eastbound LIE reopens at Exit 40E in Nassau after crash

Breaking NewsMets remove interim tag from manager Andy Green

Restaurants

Only in NewsdayTop LI restaurant team to open casual new LI spot

The operators run three top restaurants in Nassau; this will be their first in Suffolk.

Only in NewsdayGreek eatery transforms on the North Shore

Only in NewsdayThe 2026 Top 50 restaurants list is here

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Is Dart's injury worse than Giants initially thought?

Hochul, Blakeman set debate

Potential nor'easter could bring rain, wind, flooding this weekend

Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatal stabbing at LI yacht club

Sound report card: Some areas get an 'A,' others get a 'D'

LI little league, junior sports founder dies at 87

First in NewsdayLI schools named to U.S. News' best colleges list

Suffolk Democratic Party votes tonight, testing a 26-year incumbent

Trump administration to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees over fraud claims

He'll tell you about it: Billy Joel to take questions on radio show

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

Only in NewsdayNYS bars 21 medical providers from giving kids vaccinations

LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

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Double trouble on the tennis court for Floyd

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Out East: Warrior Ranch Foundation

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

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Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

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One year into Suffolk's waterfront preservation program, 'hard questions' and no 'slam dunk'

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Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

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Homebuyers face high mortgage rates and prices

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What is through-running and will it work at Penn Station?

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A carb-lover's dream

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Things to do

Only in NewsdayLegacy eateries open 20+ years make LI's Top 50 restaurants list

Our list includes nine "legacy" spots that have been cooking for more than 20 years.

MORE ON THIS TOPICThe 2026 Top 50 restaurants list is here These LI eateries turn 30, 50, 100 years old in 2026

Exploring LI's charming Victorian coastal hideaway

Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours

Get into the fall spirit with these top events, things to do

Peak perfection: Why Lake George is autumn's ultimate getaway

LI theater renovations bring new life to local communities

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LI schools named to best colleges list ... Potential nor'easter could bring rain, wind, flooding ... LI Works: Lighting up Long Island Credit: Newsday

LI schools named to best colleges list ... Potential nor'easter could bring rain, wind, flooding ... LI Works: Lighting up Long Island Credit: Newsday

Questions over waterfront preservation program ... Fake vaccination crackdown ... What's next for Giants after Jaxson Dart injury ... Potential nor'easter could bring rain, wind, flooding

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Fatal crash into Sunken Meadow toll plaza is 2nd in a week, park officials say

The crash follows one last week, when police said a fiery crash killed a driver who hit the toll plaza at the Kings Park facility.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMan killed after driving into Sunken Meadow Park toll plaza, igniting fire

AG: Video footage disproves woman's claim about bar exam heart attack response

Commack chef to compete on 'Hell's Kitchen'

Only in NewsdayFall Fun Book: Festivals, farms and 20+ more ways to celebrate the season

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.

THE POINTGOP benefits from dropout in Hempstead supe race

COMMENTARYThe Democratic Socialists aren't communists

COMMENTARYCrypto can't go mainstream without clarity

LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

02:04

Double trouble on the tennis court for Floyd

01:49

Out East: Warrior Ranch Foundation

02:51

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

02:11

Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

02:06

One year into Suffolk's waterfront preservation program, 'hard questions' and no 'slam dunk'

02:14

Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

02:05

Homebuyers face high mortgage rates and prices

01:52

What is through-running and will it work at Penn Station?

01:57

A carb-lover's dream

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LI maritime fest rescheduled ahead of projected weekend storm

The annual seaside festival has been postponed due to inclement weather.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGuide: Fill your fall with festivals Potato Festival and more can't-miss weekend events on LI A big Halloween party is coming to this LI music venue

Fitness studio with BYOB (bring your own baby) class goes from pop-up to permanent

80 vehicles to be auctioned Saturday; bids start at $500

Only in NewsdayTown board postpones vote on LI cell tower proposal

New Jersey real estate group buys LI industrial site for $6.35M

Only in NewsdayTown to open renovated skatepark after years of delays

Nation / World

Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Iranian officials met on Tuesday, shortly after threatening in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.

Suspect in Yom Kippur shooting outside Ontario synagogue dies from his injuries

Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in detention after leaving hospital, attorney says

Senior NATO commander warns Putin is becoming more cavalier and open to risk as Ukraine war drags on

'Looksmaxxing' influencer known as 'Clavicular' is charged with rape in Massachusetts

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

Breaking NewsMets remove interim tag from manager Andy Green

Green agreed Tuesday on a three-year deal to become the Mets' full-time manager after leading the club following Carlos Mendoza's firing.

Is Dart's injury worse than Giants initially thought?

Aaron Judge not expected to play in AL wild-card series

Rodon's gem keeps Rays from celebrating East title for now

Investigations

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

The board, designed to investigate detainees' concerns, hasn't met since early 2021, public records show.

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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

Newsday InvestigatesHow can NUMC be fixed? Here are 5 things it could do to improve its finances.

5 buzzy LI spots for frozen yogurt

New dining program raises money for LI charity

New LI restaurant opens in challenging spot

Only in NewsdayStaple LI Mexican party restaurant closes after more than a decade

High School Sports

Floyd's Van Cott twins are one of Suffolk's top doubles tandems

"I love the automatic connection that we have," Lydia said. "We have twin telepathy."

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Have a question for Billy Joel? Ask him on SiriusXM.

Hayden Panettiere died from an overdose involving fentanyl. She had just gone to rehab, coroner says

Fox News adds Billy Bush

Movie Review: In 'Heart of the Beast,' Brad Pitt and a dog try to survive in the wild

Commack chef to compete on 'Hell's Kitchen'

Remember these 'classic' 'Charlie's Angels' episodes?

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