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Only in NewsdayJohn A. 'Junior' Gotti tells judge that family members going to prison was almost 'a rite of passage'

John A. Gotti, appealing for leniency from a judge set to sentence Carmine G. Agnello for fraud, said his nephew felt a "pressure to succeed, to live up to the Gotti name."

MORE ON THIS TOPICGotti grandson no longer seeks sentence reduction for donating kidney to mom Victoria Gotti, court papers say Victoria Gotti says she could die if son is sent to prison before kidney donation Gotti grandson wants to donate kidney to avoid prison in COVID fraud case

Only in NewsdayValley Stream Central HS principal resigns amid dispute with district

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg stops by Kings Park to check out their pitching staff and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 30: Baseball, All-Long Island and Plays of the Week! On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg stops by Kings Park to check out their pitching staff and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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Taking the train to the World Cup at MetLife Stadium? That'll cost you $150.

Eisenhower Park shooting victim ID'd by police

Ex-NYPD sergeant freed from jail while he appeals his conviction for deadly cooler throw

Only in NewsdayTop LI cafe taking over historic luncheonette

What's up on LI this weekend

From Spring Dog Festival to Jim Breuer at The Paramount, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

Driver, 18 charged with DWI in crash that seriously injured passenger on LIE

Sunrise Highway south service road to close overnight for pavement renewal project

42 affordable apartments for veterans coming to Island Park

WAR IN IRAN: What it means for LI

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade

Iran says it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels.

Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump

Only in Newsday'To the freedom': Members of LI Iranian student group hope for brighter future

MORE TOP STORIES

First in NewsdayTown OKs Verizon FIOS deal

George Washington was here ... 236 years ago

'There is no higher calling': 26 military recruits sworn in at Suffolk County ceremony

First in NewsdayPine barrens commission: Westhampton property owner can't clear brush

Volunteer fire departments hold recruitment events

Only in Newsday18 months later, upscale LI shopping village sits mostly empty

Disgraced LI prosecutor seeks return to law

Only in NewsdayRising vaccine skepticism worries scientists — and LI parents of kids with cancer

'Margo's Got Money Troubles' is a must-see series

Long-closed waterfront Dowling College property up for sale

As pennies vanish, NYS could round cash transactions to the nearest nickel

Suozzi challenger LiPetri raised almost $700G but still trails on cash

Only in NewsdayA novel approach to save an 1800s Garden City landmark gains momentum

Meet the candidates to be the Episcopal Diocese of LI's next bishop

Only in NewsdayTech firm to repay up to $1 million in tax aid after layoffs

Nothing fishy about FeedMe's top sushi spots for 2026

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Schaefer helped boost Isles' attendance at UBS Arena this season

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Foreigner holds world premiere of new musical on Long Island

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Picture This: That time Amy Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco

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How Long Islanders plan to spend their tax refunds

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Out East: Lumber & Salt

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Newsday Exclusive: New ride at Adventureland

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Smithtown councilman charged with assaulting fellow councilman

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Class back in session at LI school damaged by fire

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LI Catholics react to Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV

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Things to do

Record Store Day, the vinyl collectibles frenzy, returns this weekend

Record Store Day limited releases instantly become collectibles, with some titles valued at more than $1,000.

MORE ON THIS TOPICIs your comic book worth $30,000? Check for these high-value books.Independent bookstores see resurgence on LI Thrifting in the Hudson Valley: Shop secondhand stores for a spring day trip

Waterdrinker's Tulip Festival blooms this weekend: Here's what's new

Start your engines: LI car show season kicks off this weekend

All aboard: Cruises departing from NYC this summer

LI true crime festival offering chance to win $10G

David Portnoy (finally) touts LI pizza

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg stops by Kings Park to check out their pitching staff and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 30: Baseball, All-Long Island and Plays of the Week! On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg stops by Kings Park to check out their pitching staff and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in NewsdayWhy Isles attendance increased for the first time since UBS Arena opened

Traffic and transportation remains a sore spot, but fans have hope thanks to star rookie Matthew Schaefer.

First in Newsday'Amazing' reunion: Marine Corps dad surprises daughters at school

Where to get the best sushi on LI

Only in NewsdayLI school district, facing $6M shortfall, considers nearly 14% tax levy increase

Opinion

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COMMENTARYThis Arbor Day, let's move past the myths

COMMENTARYArtemis was a state failure and a human triumph

GUEST ESSAYSWe can't let up on the opioid crisis

Nothing fishy about FeedMe's top sushi spots for 2026

02:22

Schaefer helped boost Isles' attendance at UBS Arena this season

01:41

Foreigner holds world premiere of new musical on Long Island

01:08

Picture This: That time Amy Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco

02:07

How Long Islanders plan to spend their tax refunds

01:40

Out East: Lumber & Salt

02:57

Newsday Exclusive: New ride at Adventureland

02:32

Smithtown councilman charged with assaulting fellow councilman

01:51

Class back in session at LI school damaged by fire

01:33

LI Catholics react to Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV

02:26

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayLI judge rules case against man charged in Theresa Fusco's killing can move forward

Defense attorneys asked Supreme Court Justice Helene Gugerty in February to toss the case arguing the evidence presented to the grand jury was not sufficient to indict the case.

MORE ON THIS TOPICProsecutors defend controversial DNA finding in LI teen case Defense in 1984 Theresa Fusco murder case asks judge to throw out charges Theresa Fusco's best friend hopes for closure after arrest in the cold-case killing

Only in NewsdayPolice investigating abuse claims at Northport day care

Only in NewsdayLong Island's deadliest day on the roads in 2026

Freeport's Stallings goes the distance from LI to NY State boxing HOF

LI pharmaceutical company seeks tax breaks for renovation, 70 new jobs

LIRR weekend riders are all aboard in a big way, state finds

Trader Joe’s shoppers could see part of $7.4M payout

Nation / World

UPS plane aborts landing in Louisville after small plane crosses its runway in latest close call

A UPS cargo plane had to abort its landing in Louisville earlier this week when a small plane crossed the runway just as it approached.

Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case

Air Canada will suspend flights to JFK for nearly 5 months as jet fuel costs soar

Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor

Opening statements set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial

Newsday Live

Newsday Live Conversations: Beyond the Sidelines with Matt Goncalves

Sports

Albanese: Warranted or not, Stearns might have to pull plug on Mendoza

Since that fateful June 13 day that marked the beginning of their 2025 collapse, the Mets are 45-68.

Rubin: Yanks' pitching will be better once stars return

Rangers' Trocheck had lung surgery early in season: 'I thought I was dying'

5 questions facing the Islanders heading into the offseason

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesHow an LI nurse claimed to vaccinate kids for years after doctors suspected fraud

The state urged Suffolk prosecutors to investigate Wild Child's Julie DeVuono for pediatric vaccine fraud. They never did.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNurse who sold fake COVID vaccine cards being investigated for falsifying other student vaccine records 91 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

Newsday InvestigatesNames of Blakeman's armed volunteer deputies revealed

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

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

Only in NewsdayLI Italian chain opens its largest spot yet

Mom-and-pop Mexican eatery opens, with must-try sandwich

Only in NewsdayNew restaurant opens at luxe LI apartment building

Longtime ice cream shop moves into new space

High School Sports

HS roundup: Softball, baseball and boys and girls lacrosse

A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Thursday and Friday.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

'The Pitt': 3 takeaways from the second season

What's coming to Engeman? A Stephen King thriller, more

'Lee Cronin's The Mummy': Wrappers' delight

Movie bargain alert: LI theater offering $7 tickets

Foreigner musical getting world premiere on LI

Guess who's returning to Broadway? Billy Crystal in his new one-man show.

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