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NYS stores now required to accept cash payments

A new law takes effect on Saturday requiring all food stores and retail establishments in the state to take cash in exchange for goods and services.

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

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Loss of matching funds could deal large blow to Blakeman's campaign

How to spend less time in airport security lines

Simple steps — like checking in online, printing a boarding pass ahead of time, and keeping identification easily accessible — can also shave off valuable minutes.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhat to know about TSA delays and NY airports amid government shutdown How LIers are navigating international trips amid global conflicts Spring break travel may be chaos. Here's how to prepare.

A sweet tradition returns to LI luncheonette after 40 years

First in Newsday'These are, like, really hard tests.' Body cam footage shows Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest

Police body camera footage of Justin Timberlake's June 18, 2024 drunken driving arrest, released Friday, shows him failing several field sobriety tests.

Only in NewsdayShe went to a Harlem mosque in 1962 to invite Malcolm X to her LI high school. He agreed

Church choir director charged in sexual abuse of 14-year-old girl, Nassau police say

Only in NewsdayCritics take aim at companies that use customer data to set personalized prices

WAR IN IRAN: What it means for LI

Iran targets British-US base and its main nuclear enrichment site is struck again

Iran has tried to strike the U.K.-U.S. air base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, though officials report no damage.

A wave of executions is feared in Iran after 3 young men were hanged this week

Are LIers going electric as Iran war spikes gas prices?

Airfares are spiking. Here's how to navigate the hikes.

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Only in NewsdayShinnecock tech company eyes joint venture to offer broadband service

East End Food relaunches in Riverhead, with a new kitchen in the works

Barker: WNBA hits big time, and Sue Wicks loves it

Ex-School bus aide charged in abuse of special needs students, police say

Only in NewsdayNext stop 'Trump Station'? Here's how Penn Station could be renamed.

NYC garbage man whose sons found 'American success story' on LI, dies at 90

First in NewsdayLI teen charged in ex-girlfriend's killing planned to burglarize house from jail

The northern lights have peaked. Here's how to see them before they fade.

From 'Dr. Kildare' to 'The Pitt': How TV doctors have evolved through the years

3 takeaways from St. John's win over Northern Iowa in the NCAA Tournament

3 takeaways from Hofstra's loss to Alabama in the NCAA Tournament

Only in NewsdayMets top prospect A.J. Ewing stringing together hits on and off the field

Match Day: LI medical school students learn their residency hospitals

Freeport's interim schools superintendent to leave next month

New bait and tackle shop to open in Port Jefferson

Former Harborfields High School student remembers Malcolm X’s visit

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What's new to eat at Citi Field this season?

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Next stop 'Trump Station'? Here's how Penn Station could be renamed.

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'You can never go wrong with the Lucky Parm'

01:58

Glen Cove's Brooke Simmons to join the Puerto Rican national softball team

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LI man accused of killing 2 teens in high-speed crash pleads not guilty

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LIer who made sailing history recalls her barrier-breaking journey

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Out East: Take a trip back in time to Sip'n Soda

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LI Works: It's a shore thing as Ken learns how to build docks

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Get a taste of Ireland at Mary’s Irish Shop

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Things to do

MacArthur's direct route to paradise: Discover Florida's hidden gem

The under-the-radar Treasure Coast destination offers uncrowded beaches, boutique hotels and old Florida charm.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRetired LIers find paradise in The Villages, Florida Themed getaways to take this year, from a '90s convention to food fests and cruises Meet the Mets, Yankees on Florida spring training getaway

Step into spring: Stroll LI's botanical gardens and arboretums

Bring on the games at Hicks Nurseries' annual flower show

Chocolate Expo returns this weekend: 6 can't-miss treats

Easter events on LI: Photos with the bunny, egg hunts and parades

Massive vintage pop-up market comes to Mulcahy's this weekend

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in Newsday4 LI districts want to pierce their tax levy caps: Why officials say it's needed

The fact that four districts want to exceed their levy cap is an indication of how tough it's been for districts to balance their budgets, a local school advocate said.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee your district's proposed increase

The Barn opens newest LI location

Only in NewsdaySee which LI homes sold below median price in February

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSLI needs a real solution for the Brookhaven landfill

The region generates about 7,000 tons of trash every day. Where else can it go?

COMMENTARYGen Xers are kings of an uncertain job market

EDITORIALSWhat are we fighting for?

DAN JANISONTrump's 'SAVE Me' act rivets Senate

Former Harborfields High School student remembers Malcolm X’s visit

02:17

What's new to eat at Citi Field this season?

01:49

Next stop 'Trump Station'? Here's how Penn Station could be renamed.

02:15

'You can never go wrong with the Lucky Parm'

01:58

Glen Cove's Brooke Simmons to join the Puerto Rican national softball team

01:23

LI man accused of killing 2 teens in high-speed crash pleads not guilty

02:04

LIer who made sailing history recalls her barrier-breaking journey

02:31

Out East: Take a trip back in time to Sip'n Soda

03:02

LI Works: It's a shore thing as Ken learns how to build docks

02:12

Get a taste of Ireland at Mary’s Irish Shop

02:23

More Long Island

Newsday InvestigatesTown tax bills spike after luxury golf course wins $6M refund

Town officials had valued the course by as much as $34 million, but a judge lowered it to about $11.6 million.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRiverhead residents protest tax increases in 2026 budget

LI Chinese chain opens 5th location

Only in NewsdayWho are LI's best baseball players? Here are our top 100.

Hochul: NY's clean energy goals need more time

Ex-office manager charged with secretly boosting her pay by more than $1M

Rising mortgage rates threaten LI's spring real estate market

Only in Newsday'It can be nasty, gruesome': Deer collisions hit record high on LI

Nation / World

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

President Donald Trump is sending mixed messages about the U.S. war with Iran, and that's raising even more questions about the direction of the conflict and his administration's strategy.

Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill

Newly discovered photos show astronaut Neil Armstrong after the Gemini 8 emergency

Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms

4 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks

Newsday Live

Newsday Live Conversations: Beyond the Sidelines with Matt Goncalves

Sports

Rubin: Pitino a master at getting his teams ready to play on big stage

St. John's has looked exceptionally prepared in every game since the regular season ended.

Gardner's family sues Costa Rican resort after son's March 2025 death

St. John's starts fast against Northern Iowa in NCAA Tournament

Rock: Hofstra's loss in the NCAA Tournament is still a win for the program

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesLI nursing homes fined more than $500G for violations including assaults

Troubling incidents are among the 18 citations issued for serious health and safety violations, including multiple allegations of physical or sexual abuse.

MORE ON THIS TOPICAudit: Lack of prompt inspection by NYS left critical problems unsolved in adult care facilities See more Newsday investigations

Dangerous RoadsThey've tried for years to fix Route 110. People keep dying.

Newsday InvestigatesMembers leave Congress at a record pace, but few disclose future prospects

Newsday InvestigatesLI teacher who wished death to Trump supporters on Facebook can keep job, arbitrator rules

Only in NewsdayLI Italian bakery goes all out for St. Joseph's Day

Only in NewsdayTop all-you-can-eat deals at LI restaurants

6 LI winter farmers markets to explore

Only in NewsdayGuide: Gluten-free pizza on LI

High School Sports

Newsday's top 10 softball catchers on LI

Catchers tend to be amongst the smartest players on the field, with most serving as the leader of the infield.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

ABC cancels 'Bachelorette' season with Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video

'The Forsytes' return in a new 'Saga' that looks great (but is less filling)

Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O'Brien's second year hosting

BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

A sure sign of summer: Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band sets Jones Beach show

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