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Alleged retaliation lawsuit against police department can proceed, court rules

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit determined last week that a lower court erred when it dismissed a 2023 lawsuit filed by John Beatty,

Proposed LI golf course coming from Tiger Woods

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Immigration crackdown hurting LI restaurants ... Nassau budget approved ... Out East: Deep Roots Farm in Southold Credit: Newsday

Immigration crackdown hurting LI restaurants ... Nassau budget approved ... Out East: Deep Roots Farm in Southold Credit: Newsday

Updated 35 minutes ago LI voters thinking about affordability ... Immigration crackdown hurting LI restaurants ... Man sentenced for fatal DWI crash ... The true cost of college

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Applications open for NYS home heating rebate program

LI driver gets up to 15 years in DWI crash that killed social worker

News 12+ to shut down amid Optimum's financial troubles

The Isles' Fisherman jersey is back!

New bakery-cafe opens on LI

LI Votes 2026

Long Island Voters Guide: See who's on the ballot and when, where to vote

The race for governor has top billing in this election, but over 100 other candidates want your vote, too. See who else is on your ballot and where they stand on the issues.

Only in NewsdayWhere Hochul, Blakeman stand on the issues

Only in NewsdayLong Island's House races factor into national battle for control

Only in NewsdayWho's watching LI polls for fraud and intimidation

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Things to do

Bedazzling is back: How the sparkle crafting trend took hold on LI

These Long Islanders say bedazzling their personal belongings provides stress relief with a little whimsy.

MORE ON THIS TOPICThese twin sisters are LI's 'pumpkin fairies,' transforming porches for fall LI's new mobile bookstore is all about romance novels

Gobble, gobble: Turkey trots, 5K runs schedule

8 must-try sweet treats for fall

Burger chain opens next to local joint, sparking residential debate

New mobile bookstore brings literature to LI events

Skip the major hubs: Fly MacArthur to Florida's neighboring gems

Freezin' for a reason: Dive into LI polar plunges

LI's retro revival: Skating, comic books and arcades

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Immigration crackdown hurting LI restaurants ... Nassau budget approved ... Out East: Deep Roots Farm in Southold Credit: Newsday

Immigration crackdown hurting LI restaurants ... Nassau budget approved ... Out East: Deep Roots Farm in Southold Credit: Newsday

Updated 35 minutes ago LI voters thinking about affordability ... Immigration crackdown hurting LI restaurants ... Man sentenced for fatal DWI crash ... The true cost of college

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Long Islanders Favorites

AnalysisWhat it actually costs to go to college in NY

Attending college in New York can cost the average student anywhere from a few hundred dollars to more than $59,000 a year after financial aid. See how more than 150 NY colleges compare.

MORE ON THIS TOPICCompare 150+ New York colleges: Costs, acceptance rates and more Coming soon: Newsday's essential guide to college in NY

This LI hotel booking hack will save you almost half

Social media influencer helps LI bride with terminal cancer get dream wedding

Only in NewsdayLamborghini owner sues Gurney's for $200G over rain damage to car

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

ENDORSEMENTSAll of Newsday Opinion's 2026 election endorsements

Find out the candidates the editorial board chose and why.

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

COMMENTARYU.S. is likely to lose its edge in scientific research because of political priorities

COMMENTARYOur children are listening: How to parent through election season

Out East: Lettuce visit Deep Roots Farm in Southold

02:27

Picture This: When Kings Park had a psychiatric hospital

02:38

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

0:56

LI Works: Giving wigs to those in need

02:30

New voting machines at Long Island polling places

02:04

Working Moms: Negotiating a return to work

02:09

Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

02:40

Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

02:08

Liberty seeks water rate hikes of $21-$28 a month for some Nassau customers

01:48

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

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A bridge into the Hamptons will be razed and replaced. Residents are furious.

A plan to detour traffic onto residential streets has angered South Fork residents.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBridge repairs complete along Sunrise Highway in Hampton Bays Emergency repairs on Sunrise Highway in Hampton Bays cause travel headaches

Wallet WatchLI-based chain cashes in on the used-electronics boom

Longtime St. John's professor dies at 84

First in NewsdayTown moves closer to adding Chick-fil-A at mall

How to compost your pumpkins on LI

Town tackling textile waste with new program

Nation / World

Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots

The Supreme Court has rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump's administration claims are noncitizens, a decision that comes on the eve of the pivotal midterm elections.

Parts of a Learjet may have broken off midair before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say

Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as US presses for progress on election preparations

Lindsay Clancy returns to court in a bid to dismiss charges she killed her three young children

New Mexico mom charged with murder after son, 10, fatally shoots teen in loud music dispute

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

The Isles' Fisherman jersey is back!

The NHL released alternate jerseys for all 32 teams on Monday.

How to watch St. John's hoops: 29 games on 8 platforms

Only in NewsdayWhat is DAZN and why do New York sports fans want it?

AnalysisThe Jets' defense has fallen off after a hot start — and it could get worse the next few weeks

Investigations

Sex Next Door5 takeaways from Newsday's investigation into Islip sex spas

The investigation revealed authorities raided only three illicit spas in Islip over the past five years, with two coming this month after reporters pressed officials.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhy hasn't this Long Island town done more to crack down on sex spas?Hundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.Cops arrested nearly 400 women working at illicit spas. They let male customers go free.

Sex Next DoorWhy hasn't this Long Island town done more to crack down on sex spas?

Newsday InvestigatesSchool officials let educator misconduct be 'normalized,' AG finds

Newsday InvestigatesFire commissioner at center of alleged cover-up lawsuit does not live in district

4 Halloween freebies, deals at LI eateries today

LI singing dining experience moving to new eatery

UBS Arena eats: Top dining spots for before or after an event

Only in NewsdayNew deli serves viral chopped sandwiches

High School Sports

Glen Cove edges Garden City on PKs to earn Nassau 'AA' boys soccer title

David Bernal came up big in net late and Kosta Tsirkas scored the winning penalty kick with the shootout tied at 4.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Nassau Class AA boys soccer final

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

'The West Wing' and 'The Diplomat' have much in common

Remembering the time Patrick Stewart came to LI

'Dancing With the Stars' headed to UBS Arena

16 biggest Oheka Castle pop culture moments

Journey music is 'in my DNA': Fans prep for final Coliseum show

'The Diplomat' renewed for Season 5

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