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State of emergency declared, events, transportation cancelled as nor'easter approaches LI

Heavy rain could soak Long Island, forecasters said, adding that wind gusts as high as 55 mph are expected today, and that the strength and duration of the system will likely cause the downing of tree limbs and power lines.

Latest UpdatesNor'easter sets the stage for power outages, major coastal flooding Enjoying the view Chasing waves as nor'easter approaches LI

Big events canceled, postponed this weekend: Latest status

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LIRR, PSEG prep for storm ... SCPD auction postponed ... Giants week 3 preview Credit: Newsday

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Only in NewsdayCoastal flooding: How LI is preparing for worst of the storm

Suffolk pumps brakes on popular vehicle auction

Only in NewsdayTown denies Muslim boarding school plan over zoning issue

Only in NewsdayCouple missing since 2025 had accumulated assets of $12M

Education

Only in Newsday'Easier to get a career': More young LIers see trade programs as a path to success

The interest in trade programs like Nassau and Eastern Suffolk BOCES comes as young adults worry about their financial future and artificial intelligence.

Meet the LIers who pursued trade school for their career

Only in NewsdayThe job market for college grads on LI is challenging. Here's one way to stand out.

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Landscaper electrocuted while cutting tree

Only in NewsdayLI nursing home to pay $5.5M in wrongful death lawsuit

More building in Melville? Developer acquires office building for future mixed-use site

Family of woman found dead at LI yacht club launches site seeking tips to aid probe

Only in NewsdayPopular pizza truck to open new stationary location

Only in NewsdayLI voters narrowly oppose state ban on ICE agreements

Quiet Riot fans 'going nuts' for new singer from LI, band says

New sushi spot opens on LI

Registered sex offender caught with child porn on his phone, police say

Holocaust Center leaders condemn posts on community page as antisemitic

LI cat rescued after being stuck for 5 days behind a wall

Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

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LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

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Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

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Out East: Warrior Ranch Foundation

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Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

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Double trouble on the tennis court for Floyd

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Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

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Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

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Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

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What is through-running and will it work at Penn Station?

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Things to do

Only in NewsdayLI's Top 50 best restaurants of 2026

This year's list is more accessible than ever, with new additions serving burgers, shawarma and stellar Turkish cuisine.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC6 new LI restaurants to try this fall 16 hidden restaurants worth seeking out on LI A $22 BEC, a 'paper fish' and more of the best things we ate last month

3 fall foliage boat cruises to take from NYC

Exploring LI's charming Victorian coastal hideaway

Hamptons in the offseason: Summer hot spots without the crowds

LI fans are scrambling to find Pokémon box set as market value hits all-time high

Pilates is on the rebound. Work your core, find your crew

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LIRR, PSEG prep for storm ... SCPD auction postponed ... Giants week 3 preview Credit: Newsday

LIRR, PSEG prep for storm ... SCPD auction postponed ... Giants week 3 preview Credit: Newsday

Tracking the nor'easter ... LIRR, PSEG prep for storm ... Landscaper electrocuted ... Trendy Bites: Iced coffee in a pumpkin

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Long Islanders Favorites

Only in NewsdayNYC schools banned AI for young learners. On LI, it's already in classrooms.

Some districts have incorporated AI through means like chatbots that can offer personalized lessons while others are studying how best to use it in the classroom.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNYC bans AI for students through 8th grade New report finds risks of AI in schools are greater than the benefits. LI educators weigh in.See more news on LI schools and education

Blakeman's ex-wife contributed $18G to Hochul's reelection campaign

Billy Joel talks about his health and favorite LI pizza on SiriusXM

Only in NewsdayFall Fun Book: Festivals, farms and 20+ more ways to celebrate the season

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.

LETTERSPut NUMC ahead of partisan politics, Kennedy Center, Team USA women's basketball

GUEST ESSAYSHungry on Long Island need all of us

EDITORIALSBehind White House ban, a familiar pattern

Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

01:51

LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

02:04

Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

01:57

Out East: Warrior Ranch Foundation

02:51

Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

02:11

Double trouble on the tennis court for Floyd

01:49

Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

02:05

Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

02:06

Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

02:07

What is through-running and will it work at Penn Station?

01:57

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayJudge sent message about 'brazen' public corruption by giving Mangano 10 years

Mangano had sought a 5-year sentence, but the judge said that wasn't enough to deter others from corruption.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'A sad fall from grace': Judge resentences former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano to 10 years in prison for corruption

Plainview teen leads free robotics workshops for kids

First in NewsdayLI mall's revamp almost done, with new stores planned

First in NewsdayPlans for 86-unit assisted living center on LI revived

ICE ordered to improve conditions for detainees at NYC facility

First in NewsdayDemolition begins on building at former Kings Park Psychiatric Center

Nation / World

Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time

Republicans had hoped the new House map could help them win an additional seat as part of a nationwide redistricting battle pushed by Trump.

Hurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf

The Latest: Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map

Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ad campaign grows with new spot, wider reach

New Jersey's lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment and ethics complaints

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

Rubin: Yanks have quite a few decisions to make before Wild Card Series vs. Red Sox

This weekend's games don't matter in the standings, but they give Aaron Boone an opportunity to consider his postseason roster.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSabathia on having his No. 52 retired by Yanks: 'This feels bigger to me than the Hall of Fame'

Rock: Will Beckham finally be an on-field asset for Giants this weekend?

Sabathia on having his No. 52 retired by Yanks: 'This feels bigger to me than the Hall of Fame'

Albanese: Final series can bring benefit as Mets' miserable season concludes

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNassau County Jail oversight board hasn't met in years

The board, designed to investigate detainees' concerns, hasn't met since early 2021, public records show.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNYS awarded LI housing authority $20M in tax breaks despite discrimination finding

Newsday InvestigatesEx-fire medic got $500G to settle claims that 2 department officers raped her

Newsday InvestigatesHow can NUMC be fixed? Here are 5 things it could do to improve its finances.

Only in NewsdayThese 4 LI towns have the best restaurants

Only in NewsdayHigh-end Mexican steakhouse opening on LI boardwalk

6 new LI restaurants to try this fall

Only in NewsdayTop LI restaurant team to open casual new spot

High School Sports

Suffolk, Nassau postpone all high school sports for Saturday because of weather

The Massapequa-Garden City football game will be played Monday at Hofstra.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHS football blog: Nassau, Suffolk postpone all Saturday games because of weather

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Fall TV Preview: 13 shows you won't want to miss

Just like their fathers: Sons of Cream to rock Bay Shore

What will happen to Cinema Arts Centre? Members want to know.

Billy Joel talks about his health and favorite LI pizza on SiriusXM

Quiet Riot fans 'going nuts' for new singer from LI, band says

'To Catch a Predator' dramatization is an unsettling thriller

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