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LI mother accused of abandoning baby daughter on the side of a road in 1993 charged with murder

She is scheduled to appear for arraignment before Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski in Riverhead on Tuesday, according to the court papers.

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How EPA repeal of Obama-era policy could impact LI

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Woman's body found in woods ... Mother charged in 1993 death of baby ... Fires on LI ... Yankees spring training camp opens

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Woman's body found in Manorville woods, police say

Court declines to overrule order releasing Gateway Tunnel Project funds

LI pizzerias unite, raise funds for fallen officer's family

Top Chinese restaurant closes after months

Only in NewsdayOn the table in Albany: A better pension deal for new workers

Stopping Trump deportation surge is topic of Mamdani-Minneapolis mayor meeting

Jeanine Pirro files a $250,000 negligence suit in New York over a trip-and-fall

Hempstead fire damages two homes where 18 were living

NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration

Friends open Lego store offering unlimited open play

Only in NewsdaySnow removal blowing holes in LI town budgets

Harsh LI winter riddles roads with potholes

Affordable housing lottery open for new rental complex on LI

Only in NewsdayBethpage mosque expansion gets Oyster Bay's OK after lawsuit

Only in Newsday3 new LI wine bars for date night

Trader Joe's opens new LI grocery store

Black History MonthHe was TV's first Black game show host. Do you remember him?

Brookhaven officials to consider more housing, office space for Station Yards project

GOP backs Blakeman for governor, with support from Trump

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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez in search of Nassau wrestling title

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Fire spreads to neighboring home in Bellmore, killing 1

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Yankees open 2026 spring training

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LI Works: LI Wrap Pros & Mechanic

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Museum of Disability History opens in Albertson

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Out East: Long Island Aquarium

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Creating junk journals in Babylon

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This LI high school has a marching band for the first time ever

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Rain or shine, warm or cold, she takes a dip in the ocean every day

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Things to do

Almost Queen, Monster Jam and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI winter fun guide: Where to go sledding, skating and more Valentine's Day events under $50 Ultimate guide to indoor places to play, game and more

Monster Jam drives into UBS Arena: What to expect

Explore Boston in 24 hours: History, food and walkable charm

4 LI restaurants with 'Galentine's Day' events

This fashion trend has become the new teen uniform

Valentine's Day events under $50

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Mother charged in 1993 death of baby ... Trader Joe's opens in Miller Place ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

Mother charged in 1993 death of baby ... Trader Joe's opens in Miller Place ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

Woman's body found in woods ... Mother charged in 1993 death of baby ... Fires on LI ... Yankees spring training camp opens

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayNurse who sold fake COVID vaccine cards being investigated for falsifying other student vaccine records

Health department discloses the invalidation of 169 children's immunization records.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC91 LI schools subpoenaed in fake vaccine case against Amityville nurse LI nurse 'endangered hundreds, if not thousands,' judge says at sentencing in $1.2M COVID scheme Timeline of fake vaccine cases on Long Island

Only in NewsdayLI housing payments are double the national median, data shows. What can you do about it?

Southampton moves to ban new docks on Peconic bays, igniting property fight

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

THE POINTTrump said Blakeman's reelection was historic. Not even close.

The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

THE POINTSuffolk GOP to nominate Losquadro for county comptroller

COMMENTARYThink the U.S. economy is unfair? Blame the upper middle class.

GOP backs Blakeman for governor, with support from Trump

02:09

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez in search of Nassau wrestling title

02:14

Fire spreads to neighboring home in Bellmore, killing 1

01:29

Yankees open 2026 spring training

01:42

LI Works: LI Wrap Pros & Mechanic

02:38

Museum of Disability History opens in Albertson

02:07

Out East: Long Island Aquarium

02:42

Creating junk journals in Babylon

02:10

This LI high school has a marching band for the first time ever

02:05

Rain or shine, warm or cold, she takes a dip in the ocean every day

02:23

More Long Island

Off-duty NYPD officer dies of injuries in Greenlawn crash

Michael Izzo, 42, died after being critically injured in Sunday's crash.

Who pays the mortgage? How couples can split bills, skip tension.

Will homeowner's insurance cover burst pipes? What LIers need to know.

Black History MonthIn Hempstead, a celebration of Black history in word, song, stamp unveiling

No passport needed: MacArthur Airport escapes by budget

Only in NewsdayJury starts deliberations in sex abuse case against ex-teacher

LI man sentenced for fatally stabbing ex-girlfriend in front of their toddler

Nation / World

Trump immigration officials shown video of Alex Pretti's death in tense Senate hearing

Sen. Rand Paul has challenged federal immigration officers over the shooting death of Alex Pretti and said the public has lost trust.

Search for Nancy Guthrie now seeks nearby security videos from the month before she vanished

Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC

Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall

Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service

Newsday Live

A Chat with Tom Colicchio

Sports

Only in NewsdayLennon: Alonso's replacement making progress at an unfamiliar position

Jorge Polanco, at age 32, still has the athleticism and skills to handle the physical rigors of a corner infield spot.

Only in NewsdayMeet Long Island's other folks named Matthew Schaefer

Only in NewsdayFormer Met HoJo on Bichette's move to third: 'He's going to be fine'

Only in NewsdayScouts: These 5 Yankees pitching prospects are worth watching

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesBlakeman's ICE policy conflicts with pursuit of justice in some Nassau criminal cases

More than a dozen defendants have appeared for court-ordered appointments at the probation building before their cases are completed or during their probation, only to be arrested by ICE.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSalvadoran man convicted in fatal DWI crash gets deported before sentencing Complete coverage: ICE arrests and deportations on LI See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesLI network filed lawsuits alleging over 70 staged accidents, court records show

NYS Senate committee to review Sen. Bynoe's bill on stricter doctor oversight

Newsday InvestigatesLI's town and village justice courts generated $47M in 2024, up 13%, analysis shows

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

Guide: LI's best cinnamon rolls

High School Sports

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 22: Top guards, hockey champs and more

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Michael Sicoli talks about the top guards in boys basketball on Long Island, plus Jared Valluzzi on the Suffolk hockey finals, a look at Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez and the plays of the week.

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Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

Black History MonthHe was TV's first Black game show host. Do you remember him?

Swooning, steamy, kinky: Yes, it's really 'Wuthering Heights'

James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, who appears in Epstein files

Movie Review: In 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die,' a man from the future fights an AI apocalypse

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