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Only in NewsdayLI man is named in lawsuit as president of Cornell fraternity at time of alleged gang rape

Orazio Petito is not accused of taking part in the alleged assault, but a lawsuit filed by the woman claimed he was head of the Chi Phi fraternity at the time. His lawyer denied that.

MORE ON THIS TOPICA crowd of students protests Cornell's response to gang rape complaint Ketamine under scrutiny amid Cornell fraternity allegations Hochul names James to lead Cornell investigation

Measles spike spurs Hochul to declare state disaster emergency

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ICE detainee dead in jail ... Northwell Health layoffs ... Free community college tuition Credit: Newsday

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Only in NewsdayNassau considers one-year, 4.5% pay hike for law enforcement unions

Only in NewsdayLI man pleads guilty in beating death of older brother

First in NewsdaySuffolk town supervisors: Loosen tax cap formula

ALDS Game 2: Yanks settle down after sloppy start, tie it in fourth

Latest Updates1Yanks tie it up in fourth on Rice's HR So what exactly happened on that Spencer Jones flyout?Rays strike quickly thanks to Yankees' errors

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NYS joins lawsuit challenging rollback of childhood vaccines

LI hospital system cuts 'limited number' of workers

LI health system opens 5 new operating room suites

More NYers are now eligible for free community college tuition

First in NewsdayHempstead Town to sell property to balance '27 budget

Only in NewsdayLI representative tied for 3rd-most paid special interest trips this year

Only in Newsday'Healthy' chain eatery closes on LI

Gatorade sold in NY recalled over undeclared dyes

First in NewsdayState agency OKs water quality certificate, advancing Propel project

Shinnecock Indian Nation chairperson to temporarily step down

Only in NewsdayNYC sues law firm over alleged personal injury fraud scheme

Daylight Saving Time: It Ends Nov. 1 this year, but should it be permanent?

Mother-daughter team create a place to play mah-jongg

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Out East: Seven Ponds Orchard

How this Long Island mother-son duo are taking over TikTok

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It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

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Stay the night at this LI farm

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Trendy Bites: Have your frappe with a slice of tiramisu on top

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Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

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$4M street revitalization project begins in Carle Place

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New season, new journey for Knicks

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

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Things to do

Guide to fall adventures at LI farms

Enjoy hayrides, festivals, petting zoos, pumpkin picking and live entertainment at local farms.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGet into the fall spirit with these top events, things to do Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours From under-the-radar to kid-friendly, hike these LI nature trails this fall

Join the herd on a cozy (and fluffy) NYS alpaca farm getaway

Only in NewsdayNew holiday light show coming to LI this season

Peak perfection: Why Lake George is autumn's ultimate getaway

Only in NewsdayThese 4 LI towns have the best restaurants

3 fall foliage boat cruises to take from NYC

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ICE detainee dead in jail ... Northwell Health layoffs ... Free community college tuition Credit: Newsday

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Long Islanders Favorites

First in NewsdayKing Kullen sale to Giunta's finalized, ending ownership era for 'America's 1st supermarket'

Founded by Michael J. Cullen in Queens in 1930, Hauppauge-based King Kullen markets itself as "America's first supermarket," a claim confirmed by the Smithsonian Institution.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGiunta's Meat Farms buying King Kullen supermarket chain

Only in NewsdayLI boy, 10, 'lived to be happy.' Now the block will be named in his memory.

Hochul has $18M cash on hand; Blakeman, $178,000, campaign filings show

You may be owed part of $1.2B in unclaimed funds. This is not a scam.

Opinion

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THE POINTPeninsula Public Library fight set to escalate

The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.

LETTERSMusings: Seven decades in, I saw what nurses really do

LETTERSMusings: Catching frogs and confidence

LETTERSMusings: Convene before AI runs amok

Mother-daughter team create a place to play mah-jongg

02:20

Out East: Seven Ponds Orchard

How this Long Island mother-son duo are taking over TikTok

26:41

It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

02:20

Stay the night at this LI farm

01:29

Trendy Bites: Have your frappe with a slice of tiramisu on top

01:19

Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

02:34

$4M street revitalization project begins in Carle Place

02:15

New season, new journey for Knicks

01:13

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

02:11

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayPer-pupil cost on LI projected to hit record high of $42G

Educators say rising costs of health insurance, salaries, fuel and other essentials contribute to the increase, along with state and federal mandates.

MORE ON THIS TOPICCheck your school district's projected cost per pupil

Frozen berry recall expands to products sold at Walmart, Trader Joe's

North Shore Towers sees 2 Legionnaires' cases

Storied LI high school football coach dies at 99

Only in NewsdayDisease screening can save newborns' lives. New treatments may save many more.

Wallet WatchThis LI wedding had total strangers on the dance floor — and they paid $40 each to be there

Nation / World

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Army Maj. Nidal Hasan for the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.

Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County over error affecting 3,000 ballots

Tennessee Republicans consider more execution options after Christa Pike lethal injection fails

Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife's murder

Quebec separatist party that promises another independence referendum wins election

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

ALDS Game 2: Yanks settle down after sloppy start, tie it in fourth

The AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays own a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five ALDS.

Latest Updates1Yanks tie it up in fourth on Rice's HR So what exactly happened on that Spencer Jones flyout?Rays strike quickly thanks to Yankees' errors

Towns frustrated by contract talks with Knicks

AnalysisThis season's Giants are proving to be tough and resilient

Gross: Will Varlamov make first start in two years for Isles against Rangers?

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNassau jail officials didn't provide proper medical care, ICE records show

Santos Banegas Reyes, a 42-year-old ICE detainee, died in the Nassau County jail last year after jail staff provided "inadequate medical care," a federal report found.

MORE ON THIS TOPICICE detainee dies in Nassau jail, officials confirm Nassau County Jail oversight board hasn't met in years

Newsday InvestigatesAs LI hospitals buy up old department stores, taxpayers shoulder heavier burden

Newsday InvestigatesFootball is one of LI's premier high school sports. Why is participation down 30%?

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

Top local chefs raise money to fight hunger on LI

Only in NewsdayBurger chain returns to LI village after 2 years

Brunch at the brewpub? LI taproom launches new menu

Only in NewsdayNYC Italian eatery making LI deliveries for 1 day only

High School Sports

Roundup: Volleyball and soccer scores

Notable results from the courts and pitches across Long Island.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Remember these classy TV teachers?

Does 'NCIS: New York' make the grade with its locations?

Ray Romano to be inducted into LI hall of fame

Former WCBS, WPIX crime reporter Mary Murphy looks back at her career

Is Taylor Swift singing about LI's 'Babylon' in her new song?

'East of Eden' review: A tale of several deadly sins

Demonstration planned over firing of Cinema Arts Centre's co-director

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