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'There was a lot of fear': Mom, fire chief describe drama after Adventureland ride suddenly stopped

Chief who led rescue said the Wave Twister was stuck "in the worst possible spot" based on accessibility and the ride's position in a high point of the track.

MORE ON THIS TOPICAdventureland opens, day after 16 people, mostly children, rescued from ride

Northport's Pridefest brings together community as flag controversy recedes

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas, Thomas A. Ferrara

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 38: State champions On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week.

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3rd person charged in fatal beating in Shirley house

In Hicksville, Juneteenth festival highlights Black-owned businesses

Caregiver stole nearly $10,000 of jewelry from mom, daughter she was aiding

Battle for control of Suffolk Democratic Party triggers higher number of races for county committee

WALLET WATCH

Wallet WatchLI renters say the 'American Dream' is slipping away

They've saved, worked extra jobs and kept looking. Many Long Island renters still can't find a path to homeownership.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNassau median home price climbs to record $890,000 See what $2,500 in rent gets you on Long Island Rentals are hard to come by on LI. When they do, they 'disappear within a week.'

Only in Newsday$20-$60 per tooth? The Tooth Fairy is taking a bite out of LI parents' budgets

U.S. gas prices below $4 for 1st time since March, but remain 25% higher than last year

Track gas prices, LI housing costs and more

MORE TOP STORIES

Man found unconscious after near-drowning in apartment complex pool

2 people in their 90s hospitalized after crashing into metal pole

Toast and pastry cafe opens 2 LI locations

U.S.-Iran talks begin Sunday as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting

Only in NewsdayMeet Long Island's Class of 2026 salutatorians

Gilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing

Shirley woman struck by car, seriously injured

Only in NewsdayData center proposed for Yaphank in existing warehouse complex

Be cool! How to beat the heat when it gets sweltering

5 LIRR unions that went on strike ratify new 4-year contract

Federal judge temporarily blocks Nassau from enforcing 'buffer zone' law near houses of worship

Education Department offers potential interest rate reduction for student loans

Salute to the ChampsMeeting the moment: LI's track and field stars win state titles

Sisters open LI home decor and gift shop

Early voting guide for June primary elections

A look back at LI's hurricane history

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Fans line the streets for Knicks parade

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Rex Heuermann sentenced to life without parole

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Out East: Main & Mill House

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Fire Island daycation: Visiting Kismet via pedicab

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Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium

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Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

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Set sail in piece of maritime history

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Long Island in the '70s exhibit in Stony Brook

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Things to do

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

Enjoy a scenic trip from Robert Moses Field 5 to Kismet, with a low-key downtown, quiet beach and tasty eats.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPools, daybeds and more: LI hotels that offer day passes to access amenities Take a nostalgic station-hopping train trip with LIRR's Day Pass Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

Father's Day events: Festivals, concerts and sports

Only in NewsdaySurf's up: The ultimate guide to 90+ LI beaches

Where to go camping (or glamping) on LI

Make a splash at these public pools on LI

Make waves: 9 LI water sports to try

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas, Thomas A. Ferrara

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 38: State champions On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra, Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson recap the the state championships in baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, plus Jared Valuzzi has the plays of the week.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

The LI story behind Knicks star's Siegelman Stable hat

The equestrian clothing brand has Long Island roots.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI baker creates massive cake for Knicks president LI baker's trendy treats scored spot at Knicks championship party

Dear Dad: LI student-athletes pen letters for Father's Day

Will Social Security fund run out of money in 2032? What you need to know.

Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel classic at Knicks' celebration

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSReexamine graduation standards

In the age of AI, what will make a diploma stamped with the state seal valuable?

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

COMMENTARYData centers are stewing in their own pollution

COMMENTARYDriverless trucks can save lives on America's roads

A look back at LI's hurricane history

03:59

Fans line the streets for Knicks parade

02:08

Rex Heuermann sentenced to life without parole

03:09

Out East: Main & Mill House

02:40

Fire Island daycation: Visiting Kismet via pedicab

02:23

Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium

01:22

Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

01:10

Set sail in piece of maritime history

01:58

Long Island in the '70s exhibit in Stony Brook

01:21

More Long Island

How to assist monarch butterflies on their epic treks

You can help monarchs along their journey by creating a waystation in your yard.

Only in Newsday2011 pharmacy killings a touchstone moment in opioid crisis

East Hampton leaders condemn LaLota's funding threat over ICE restrictions

Only in NewsdayLI 5-year-old girl's terminal diagnosis gives her baby brother a chance to live

78-year-old woman hit by drunken driver in critical condition

Serial killer's former LI home gets price reduction

11-year-old from Wantagh signs one-day lacrosse contract with Atlas

Nation / World

LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air.

Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants

Utah marks a year of battling measles, with no clear end in sight

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6, including 2 children and an Al Jazeera cameraman

Newsday Live

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

Sports

Happy Father's Day! Knicks give their dads an NBA championship

The joy from father to son wasn't restricted to just Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns and their dads.

Only in NewsdayShinnecock and the players trying to master it at U.S. Open have Yankees' attention

Scheffler isn't obsessed with career Grand Slam, but aims for it at U.S. Open

Rock: Sam Stevens, an everyman in search of a U.S. Open title

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesAn LI town is still issuing school bus camera tickets it once called 'troubling'

There were 36,000 tickets issued last year within school districts that never agreed to join Hempstead Town's program, records show.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC80,000 BusPatrol tickets issued in school districts that don't participate in program Town's school bus camera ticket vendor offered payments to woo holdout districts See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesOvertime for Nassau, Suffolk workers surges to $74M above budget

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

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

Only in NewsdayWaterfront eatery to reopen outdoor dining service after fire

Only in NewsdayPioneering LI restaurant to close

Only in NewsdayTop LI bistro closes after nearly 5 years

Only in NewsdayLI baker creates massive cake for Knicks president

High School Sports

Salute to the ChampsSix-cess! St. Anthony's softball continues its tradition

"A big thing for us was just honoring the legacy of this program," senior captain Sophia Lee said. "We didn't want this team to be the one who ended the run."

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel classic at Knicks' celebration

First in NewsdayArgyle Theatre sets 'Cher,' 'Jimmy Buffett' musicals

2026 Stony Brook Film Festival sets full lineup

Take the 1970s nostalgia quiz to find out how groovy you are

In 'Toy Story 5,' cowgirl Jessie won't say howdy tech

Did Mamdani confirm Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden wedding?

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