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Only in NewsdayFarmingdale, Seaford cheer teams delayed for state tourney due to buses without seat belts

The seat belt law for charter buses went into effect in 2025 after the Farmingdale band bus crash in 2023 that killed two people.

Crossing guard hit in Merrick crash has died

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LI man stabbed mother repeatedly — even after she was dead, prosecutor says

Only in NewsdayHow LIers can cope with rising gas prices

LI worker with long COVID awarded $1M after work-from-home denial

War in iranRussia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say

WAR IN IRAN: What it means for LI

Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will not seek a deal with Iran without the country's "unconditional surrender" as Washington warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense of the weeklong conflict.

Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market

Only in NewsdayLI water providers vigilant amid risk of Iranian cyberattacks

LI congressional members vote along party lines on War Powers Act

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First responders pull dog to safety from collapsed cesspool

Rainy and warm weekend with temps Sunday near 60 for LI

Isles trade for Blues center Schenn, extend Pageau

DA: LI day care teacher previously arrested for assaulting toddler charged again

LI's last Saks Fifth Avenue store closing

Dangerous RoadsMan who killed LI father in 2005 high-speed crash gets up to 10 years in prison

Southwest Airlines updates boarding and seating system amid complaints

Only in NewsdaySchool bus driver shortage expected to worsen after immigrant license rollback

LI rap artist charged with sex trafficking a minor

After meeting Homan, Hochul reiterates opposition to immigration surge

Fogo de Chão, Wonder headed to LI mall

Only in NewsdayHow ICE is using Suffolk police parking lots

'Forever' chemicals found in LI farm vegetables, study shows

First in NewsdaySt. John's agrees with Tom Ostrom to be new GM

Former executive at Oyster Bay shellfish company dies at 71

Tacos and more all-you-can-eat deals on LI

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Dunia caps career with 3rd state title

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Fires at 2 LI homes in one night

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Watch the police pursuit in Farmingville

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ICE using Suffolk police parking lots across precincts

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Trendy bites: Chocolate ice cream taco

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Accused Gilgo killer contacted sex workers hundreds of times, DA says

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One of the oldest missing child cases in U.S. history remains open, Nassau police say

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Out East: All aboard for this unique cafe in Speonk

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Things to do

15 Amtrak destinations to visit from NYC

Here's where each major Amtrak line can take you from Penn Station and what's worth seeing along the way.

MORE ON THIS TOPICExplore Boston in 24 hours: History, food and walkable charm 16 nonstop destinations to visit from MacArthur Airport Quick getaways: East Coast summer gems without the crowds

5 can't-miss acts when the Ringling Bros. circus comes to town

Irish pride shines: Schedule of LI St. Patrick's Day parades

6 LI winter farmers markets to explore

Child-free vacations: Cruise lines and resorts embrace adults-only

Skillcations trend: Learn to cook, golf or sculpt on vacation near LI

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayBrookhaven's troubled landfill might stay open longer, and residents are furious

While the landfill generates tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue, it has soured relations between the town and many residents.

MORE ON THIS TOPICState pushes back deadline for Brookhaven landfill cleanup report DEC orders Brookhaven to submit landfill cleanup plan Records: Staff said they were 'lucky' DEC didn't challenge possibly hazardous landfill ash

Only in NewsdayHow one LI school district nearly doubled its graduation rate

3 Long Island high school teams win Science Olympiads

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYPrediction markets shouldn't be so easy to play

The list of things you can bet on is almost endless.

COMMENTARYAmericans' relationship with gas prices is complicated

EDITORIALSTrump should dispel his fog of war

GUEST ESSAYSFor a middle class LI family, child care's such a struggle

Tacos and more all-you-can-eat deals on LI

01:40

Dunia caps career with 3rd state title

01:19

Fires at 2 LI homes in one night

0:24

Watch the police pursuit in Farmingville

0:44

ICE using Suffolk police parking lots across precincts

02:10

Trendy bites: Chocolate ice cream taco

01:16

Accused Gilgo killer contacted sex workers hundreds of times, DA says

01:15

One of the oldest missing child cases in U.S. history remains open, Nassau police say

02:14

Out East: All aboard for this unique cafe in Speonk

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More Long Island

First in NewsdayJustin Timberlake's attorneys temporarily block release of pop star's DWI arrest footage

A judge gave Sag Harbor until April 9 to submit documentation detailing why it should be permitted to release the footage.

MORE ON THIS TOPICJustin Timberlake sues Sag Harbor to prevent release of arrest bodycam footage Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving in Sag Harbor, ordered to pay $500 fine

Is an LI morning radio battle about to begin?

Voters approve $71.5M bond for East Meadow schools

Glen Cove raises cops' starting salaries

'Good riddance': NY Democrats hail Kristi Noem's ouster as DHS secretary

Only in NewsdayRoslyn woman cycling to raise awareness for rare cancer

Prosecutors: LI father, son charged with setting fire to their Queens print shop

Nation / World

Evidence suggests the deadly blast at an Iranian school was likely a US airstrike

Satellite images and videos of an Iranian girls school damaged by large explosions at the start of a U.S.-Israeli airstrike campaign targeting the Islamic Republic indicate a targeted attack from the air hit the building.

Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help

Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time

Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands

Newsday Live

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Sports

Isles trade for Blues center Schenn, extend Pageau

The deal gives them some forward depth and extra scoring for their playoff push.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWho is newest Islander Brayden Schenn?

First in NewsdaySt. John's agrees with Tom Ostrom to be new GM

Rangers keep Trocheck, deal Carrick to Sabres

Lennon: LI's Keys having'a blast' with Toronto

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesWhat Suffolk authorities knew about last year's mystery drone sightings

Newsday obtained data showing where they came from.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee incident reports on drone activity over Suffolk from 2025 See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesInside Jeffrey Epstein's bond with famed LI scientist James Watson

Newsday InvestigatesLI professor who got money from Jeffrey Epstein resigns

Newsday InvestigatesLI retirees say they're frustrated by years of promises that their life savings will be returned

Only in NewsdayGuide: Gluten-free pizza on LI

Only in NewsdayGuide: LI's standout bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches

LI's best Italian restaurants

Only in NewsdayLI's best Chinese restaurants of the year

High School Sports

Twin sisters Anabel and Kady Keegan lead SWR to Suffolk girls basketball crown

The Wildcats trailed by 10 in the fourth quarter before the Keegans helped spark a 12-0 run.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

'Outlander': A TV treasure begins its final season

'Hoppers': One of the best Pixar movies in years

Is an LI morning radio battle about to begin?

'The Bride!': Maggie Gyllenhaal's monster-sized, baffling creation

Spring Broadway preview: Daniel Radcliffe's 1-man play, new 'Cats,' 13 more must-see shows

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