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Only in NewsdayMothers learn how to stop drug addiction to regain custody of children

At Outreach's Recovery Residence for Women in Brentwood, women battling addiction may gain the life skills to get their children back.

Only in NewsdayReady for takeoff: These LIers are embarking on a high-pressure career

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School custodian charged in firing of musket outside LI high school

Knicks viewing parties at LI restaurants

Fire Island by pedicab: Take a ride to this laid-back community

Breaking NewsPolice ID body found on Montauk hiking trail as 35-year-old woman

Knicks in NBA Finals

Trendy Bites: Brunson Pizza

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Pappardelle's Pizzeria in Bethpage to try their Knicks-themed pizza.

Only in NewsdayNBA Finals: For die-hard hoops fans on LI, these rituals are all about winning

Only in Newsday'You can't put a price tag on it': How LI Knicks fans are spending big during Finals run

Only in NewsdayWhat's going through Thibodeau's mind these days? Showalter knows how he must feel

WALLET WATCH

Wallet WatchGas prices up 46.8% in May on LI, 3rd double-digit spike since March

The war with Iran continues to cause a spike in pump prices, according to the May consumer price index.

Wallet WatchWhy LI childcare costs are so high — and why providers say they're struggling

Wallet WatchCostco, with 8 warehouse clubs on LI, among retailers cutting grocery prices

Track gas prices, LI housing costs and more

MORE TOP STORIES

Only in NewsdayBudget adds funds for environmental work, along with climate law delay

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says

Local pizza chain opens 8th shop

A century-old catboat sails home to the North Fork, a reminder of a culture that helped build it

Why LI dermatologists are excited about a new sunscreen coming to the U.S.

DA: Nevada man allegedly stole more than $225G of dead wife's Social Security benefits

Severe heat, humidity, storms possible as heat index expected to reach 100

Early voting starts Saturday for New York's primary election

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash

SpaceX soars 25% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Passenger killed in North Patchogue crash

NYS law requires advertisers to say if performers are real or AI

LIRR, free shuttles, best way to get to U.S. Open, organizers say

Newsday InvestigatesHundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.

'Disclosure Day': Close encounter with classic-era Spielberg

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nassau police officer

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Long Island nuns praying for a Knicks title

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Hundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.

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Extraordinary Seniors: Seniors Alex Banilower and Luke Schauf

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Out East: Take a step back in time at the Jamesport Country Store

Trendy Bites: It's a bag of chips ... it's a sandwich ... it's the chip bag sandwich!

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Jor’Dynn Duncan missed 40 days of school before her death. Her district wasn't required to flag it.

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Turtle-sniffing dogs searching LI woods to help protect a species

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Billy Joel inducts longtime collaborator into LI Music Hall of Fame

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Pride Month: Parades, concerts, and more 2026 celebrations

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Things to do

Heading to the U.S. Open? Here's where to eat and what to do off the course

The U.S. Open will be held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club from June 15-21, bringing one of the country's largest sporting events to the East End.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHere are the best ways to get to the U.S. Open Alison Lee, Ruoning Yin surge atop Riviera leaderboard after 2 rounds at U.S. Women's Open Shinnecock: Concerns over express lane for golf tournament resolved

Remembering Montauk in the '70s: A fishing town turns celebrity hotspot

Best of Newsday's Funbook plus more things to do on Long Island

Reptile Expo and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

See World Cup soccer matches and more at LI fan fest

Outdoor drop-in fitness classes to try this summer

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Beachgoers flock to Southampton waters during heat advisory

As the heat index neared 97, Coopers Beach provided a comfortable spot for those seeking sunshine.

Only in NewsdayMan arrested for sending threatening texts to Nassau police commissioner

$178 belt, $70 hats and more for sale at U.S. Open merch tent in Shinnecock

A chimpanzee attack survivor, a football player turned cheerleader and more: Meet 10 Extraordinary Seniors

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYHow moms can fight emotional burnout

It is no longer enough to keep children safe, fed and loved.

GUEST ESSAYSThe Knicks showed us the good guys can still win

COMMENTARYWhite House's top science goal is ignorance

GUEST ESSAYSProgress protecting NYers from ICE

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nassau police officer

01:58

Long Island nuns praying for a Knicks title

0:45

Hundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.

03:15

Extraordinary Seniors: Seniors Alex Banilower and Luke Schauf

01:21

Out East: Take a step back in time at the Jamesport Country Store

Trendy Bites: It's a bag of chips ... it's a sandwich ... it's the chip bag sandwich!

01:27

Jor’Dynn Duncan missed 40 days of school before her death. Her district wasn't required to flag it.

03:42

Turtle-sniffing dogs searching LI woods to help protect a species

01:30

Billy Joel inducts longtime collaborator into LI Music Hall of Fame

02:24

Pride Month: Parades, concerts, and more 2026 celebrations

04:22

More Long Island

New toxins found at remediated manufactured gas site in Sag Harbor

The site was once the center of manufactured gas operations for the former Long Island Lighting Co.

First in NewsdayDriver pleads guilty in crash that killed Nassau police officer

Free speech group demands LI college drop harassment investigation against professor

Only in NewsdayHempstead agrees to pay more than $1.1M to 2 women to settle rape lawsuit involving ex-cop

Only in NewsdayNassau median home price climbs to record $890,000

Groundbreaking of massive Suffolk mosque set for this weekend

New Qdoba to open in North Lindenhurst amid LI expansion

Nation / World

Suspect dead after West Texas shooting kills 1 and injures at least 9 others

Police say the suspect in a West Texas shooting that killed one person and injured at least nine others is dead.

NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere

Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

Ford recalls more than 250,000 Focus models because engines can stall unexpectedly

Newsday Live

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

Sports

Only in NewsdayWhat's going through Thibodeau's mind these days? Showalter knows how he must feel

Buck Showalter watched as Joe Torre and Bob Brenly won the World Series shortly after replacing Showalter with the Yankees and Diamondbacks. Now Knicks coach Mike Brown is a win away from doing the same thing after replacing Tom Thibodeau.

Only in Newsday'Jazz is Jazz': Yankees teammates praise outspoken Chisholm

Lennon: These Mets are far too inconsistent to be considered real contenders

Injured Trevor Bauer close to returning to Ducks

Investigations

Map: These LI massage spas have been raided as officials attempt to disrupt sex trade

Newsday found more than 175 massage spas where police arrested employees for prostitution or other crimes.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMap: These LI massage spas have been raided as officials attempt to disrupt sex trade See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesHundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.

Newsday InvestigatesJor'Dynn Duncan missed 40 days of school before her death. Her district didn't need to flag it.

Newsday InvestigatesLI woman accused of killing 7-year-old linked with other children who died

Trendy bagel spot opens 2nd LI location

Popular LI crepe spot moves into larger location

If you see soft-shell crab on the menu, grab it before it's gone

Pup-friendly cafe opens next to LI brewery

High School Sports

Wantagh softball's epic season falls short of making state final

Pearl River scored twice in the top of the seventh to top Wantagh, which won its first county and L.I. titles for the first time since 1990.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

'Disclosure Day': Close encounter with classic-era Spielberg

LIers are hoping to have 'close encounters' with Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day'

Music Review: Olivia Rodrigo's 'You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' is her best work yet

Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

Laurence Olivier is honored with a plaque at his London childhood home

Tilles Center's new season: Smokey Robinson, more

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