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Driver of car involved in fatal shooting of Det. Jonathan Diller gets 5-year sentence

Lindy Jones, 43, was convicted of criminally possessing an unlicensed gun while he was behind the wheel of a car involved in the fatal shooting.

MORE ON THIS TOPICDriver of car involved in fatal shooting of NYPD detective from LI pleads guilty to weapons charge Man who fatally shot NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller from LI sentenced to 115 years to life Man convicted of manslaughter in killing of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller of LI but acquitted of top count of murder

Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk brothel cop repeatedly ignored emergency calls before indictment

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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings

Northwell leases 30,000 square feet at Station Yards, becoming project's largest tenant

First in NewsdayLI man sentenced to 2½ years in prison for scheme to steal $3M in COVID relief

First in NewsdayMall owner pitches LI town for approvals

Only in NewsdayTop pizzeria closes temporarily, just 2 months after launch

WALLET WATCH

Wallet WatchThey love Long Island. They hate the tax bill.

Newsday examined local tax bills and spoke with homeowners to show how schools and local governments divide the money — and why many residents worry they may not be able to keep paying.

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Home prices surge to record high $750G in Suffolk

Long Island gas prices spike as Iran conflict reignites

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MORE TOP STORIES

Athletic director at Bridgehampton HS dies at 42

Serious crash closes roads in Moriches

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term

Cyclospora cases may have common link, CDC says

Officials issue water alert for East End amid drought

Only in NewsdayLI wedding venue getting new name, menu for 2027

Heat advisory extended for most of LI; heat index near 100

New Breeze Airways route from MacArthur Airport

E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.6M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case

First in NewsdaySbarro family's bid to transform LI waterfront hub to be heard by Town today

Trump backs away from plan to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify

What to watch at this year's Stony Brook Film Festival

$450 million retail, housing development nearing completion after 11 years

Only in NewsdayBefore the Hamptons were a thing, actors and Annie Oakley summered in this LI village

McDonald's responds to town about proposal to build at busy intersection

Gold bar scam warning in Suffolk County

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Out East: Brewery opens new restaurant

Trendy Bites: Birria ramen

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Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

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A getaway close to home for mom

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America 250: The arsenal in Huntington

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Riverhead shopping center back in business after 3-day power outage

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Help boost the Great South Bay oyster population

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Plainview man detained by ICE freed from jail after 9 months

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Boaters feeling the pinch at the pump

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Things to do

Massive new food hall opens in NYC with U.S. firsts

The 35,000-square-foot food emporium features diverse cuisines, a steakhouse and the first U.S. Pick & Cheese.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC3 new NYC rooftop bars to check out this weekend Exploring NYC's High Line, from Hudson Yards to Chelsea Market Quick, budget-friendly mom trips on or near LI

Your guide to LI farm stands: Where to find local produce, eggs and more

Is Hyrox the new marathon? The fitness trend is growing on LI.

Governors Island to Nantucket: Top NYC ferry escapes

Festival brings an Italian feast to LI this month

Guide to sunflower fields, mazes and u-pick on LI

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayHow the new Melville hospital could improve LI healthcare — and affect costs

Long Island's first new hospital since 1980 could increase competition and lead to fewer trips to Manhattan for medical procedures.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNYU Langone Health to build first new LI hospital since 1980 Plan for Melville medical center leaves some residents cautiously optimistic NYU Langone Health plans new $1B teaching hospital, research center on LI

Only in NewsdayEx-baseball player at LI university files lawsuit alleging assault, hazing by team members

All Rise: Nassau judge is first Black woman to lead county Bar Association

Only in NewsdaySneak peek: Inside LI's new Whiskey Down Diner location

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYFacts don't win elections. Stories do.

Facts are essential for governing. But campaigning is a different task.

COMMENTARYWhen health care becomes a choice, something is broken

GUEST ESSAYSPropel NY's profits are private, its risks public

GUEST ESSAYSHere's why Long Island needs Propel NY, ASAP

Gold bar scam warning in Suffolk County

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Out East: Brewery opens new restaurant

Trendy Bites: Birria ramen

01:50

Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

01:57

A getaway close to home for mom

02:21

America 250: The arsenal in Huntington

02:42

Riverhead shopping center back in business after 3-day power outage

02:00

Help boost the Great South Bay oyster population

02:11

Plainview man detained by ICE freed from jail after 9 months

01:08

Boaters feeling the pinch at the pump

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More Long Island

Only in NewsdayThomas Valva's mother files new legal documents appearing to revive $9M settlement, records show

Justyna Zubko-Valva now appears to be trying to avoid a trial scheduled for September.

MORE ON THIS TOPICJudge orders Thomas Valva wrongful death lawsuit to trial in September Suffolk's child abuse, neglect deaths reached a 10-year high. CPS still struggles to improve.

Rolling car seriously injures LI woman after 8-year-old grandson starts vehicle

Hochul orders 1-year pause on large data centers

Are you being targeted in a gold bar scam? Here's how to know.

Scully Estate future unclear as nonprofit steps away from managing it

State police seek information on Southern State shooting

1 still hospitalized in 'isolated' Shinnecock Nation salmonella outbreak

Nation / World

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics

Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups for allegedly conspiring to suppress criticism of Israel.

Banks rake in big profits as both Wall Street and the U.S. consumer stay strong

'I'm Joe Lombardo': Nevada governor not ticketed after being pulled over in a traffic stop

U.S.-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on the International Space Station

After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: Jennie Garth talks about career, health and happiness

Sports

'A tale of two first halves'

Newsday's MLB columnist David Lennon breaks down the state of the Yankees at the All-Star break and what fans might be able to expect in the second half of the 2026 season.

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Isles first-rounder Malte Gustafsson signs entry-level deal

Only in NewsdayHow Andy Martino became a different type of 'insider' with the Mets

Only in NewsdayThis 42-minute workout was the key to Avery Brown's St. John's commitment

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk brothel cop repeatedly ignored emergency calls before indictment

An arbitrator detailed ex-officer George Trimigliozzi's poor job performance before his high-profile criminal case

MORE ON THIS TOPICThese police officers agreed to leave due to misconduct. Some kept earning $200,000 a year.Former LI cop sentenced to 2 years for helping run brothels in Suffolk Sex worker's call triggered LI probe into alleged corruption involving cop, teacher, court papers show

Newsday InvestigationCops arrested nearly 400 women working at illicit spas. They let male customers go free.

Newsday InvestigatesCOVID grant clawback hits 17 LI businesses

Newsday InvestigatesNUMC is deep in debt. Its nonprofit arm spent over $150,000 on parties.

Top Korean restaurant opens 2nd LI location

Juice and smoothie eatery opens 1st LI location

Only in NewsdayChinese restaurant closes after 22 years

Only in NewsdayNYC's famed singing server dining experience comes to LI

High School Sports

Commack's McHugh among 6 with LI ties taken on Day 2 of MLB Draft

Ten players with connections to Long Island were taken overall in the draft.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Take two: 'Real Wolf of Wall Street' rehashes the movie

Billy Joel appears on Rick Beato's music podcast

Remember these great songs from not so great movies?

Get ready for 'The Odyssey' with our handy cheat sheet

Rock, roll and remember: Murray the K, the 'Fifth Beatle'

Belmont jockey's wild ride: LI man stars in 'Small'

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