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

NUMC has been tasked with submitting a plan to the state by Dec. 1 with proposals for strengthening the hospital's operations and finances.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNUMC is deep in debt. Its nonprofit arm spent over $150,000 on parties.Sources: State AG probing NUMC over former leaders' spending Mothers, clinics scramble after temporary closure of NUMC's maternity wing

Breaking newsGloria Steinem, a potent voice of U.S. feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

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East End farm stand thefts ... Romaine to deliver State of the County ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

East End farm stand thefts ... Romaine to deliver State of the County ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

NUMC's shaky finances ... Sayville 9/11 memorial ... U.N. report details extreme climate change ... Soggy start to day, stormy afternoon

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Ex-NYPD officer from LI indicted in hit-and-run crash

East End farm stand thefts rise, threatening an age-old honor system

Extreme weather, flooding and more ticks on LI, scientists say, as warming will exceed limit

Guest at Shelter Island hotel found dead in water after swim

Only in NewsdayCan LI really support two minor-league soccer teams? Sports business experts have their thoughts.

Sept. 11 attacks: 25 years later

Only in Newsday'We are still on the hot seat': How the lives of Muslims on LI have changed since 9/11

For many of the approximately 100,000 Muslims living on Long Island, the deadliest terrorist act ever committed on U.S. soil — carried out by 19 al-Qaida hijackers — pointed an unwelcome spotlight at them.

New 9/11 memorial on LI inspired by fallen NYPD officer urges everyone to 'remember'

14 Long Islanders' names added to FDNY memorial

Remembering 497 LIers who died on 9/11

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Only in NewsdayGreek club-eatery opens on LI

Only in NewsdayHousing plan for vacant LI golf club land scaled back

Top 50 field hockey players for 2026

Meet the top 10 running backs on LI for the 2026 football season

Hicksville woman scammed out of $1.2M

Trump administration again rejects blizzard assistance for NYS

Only in NewsdayLI races could help decide which party controls Congress

First in NewsdayCinema board fires co-director over what it believes was 'serious misconduct'

Several LI road projects done, others ongoing, Hochul's office says

Only in NewsdaySuffolk seeks to move millions for killed convention center to other big-ticket projects

Affordable housing complex finally opens in East Northport

It's your last chance to book an LI 'bumper boat'

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What to expect on the roads this Labor Day weekend

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Out East: North Fork Foodie Tour

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Eyewitness account of the Nepali flood

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Trendy Bites: Dom's Famous Chicken Fingers

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LI Works: Shucking oysters and hauling fish at a local seafood market

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Remembering Dolly Parton

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Little Free Libraries are a big deal

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Check out the alligator enclosure at the LI Game Farm Wildlife Park

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ICE arrests on Long Island drop, data shows

Crime

Ex-Penn State student from LI and alleged leader of cocaine ring out on bail

Agostino Abbatiello, 24, who pleaded not guilty last month in Pennsylvania to 11 felony charges, was granted bail on Wednesday.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFormer Penn State student from LI in court for drug trafficking case

Only in NewsdayEx-Hauppauge fire chief pleads not guilty in rape of teen girl in 2023

Only in NewsdayMan admits providing crack cocaine to LI girl missing for 25 days

First in NewsdayAdditional charge for NJ man in LI nurse stalking case

Things to do

Foxwoods vs. Mohegan Sun: Inside the newest restaurants, shows and attractions

Experience world-class dining and vibrant nightlife at Connecticut's premier resort casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, featuring celebrity chefs and lively bars.

Labor Day weekend events not to miss

The banner trend that's heating up for back to school

Summer's last lap: Check out LI's water 'go-karts'

Shinnecock Powwow celebrates 80 years this weekend

A roaring return: LuminoCity's Dino Safari is back

What to expect at the next Korea Festa

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East End farm stand thefts ... Romaine to deliver State of the County ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

East End farm stand thefts ... Romaine to deliver State of the County ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

NUMC's shaky finances ... Sayville 9/11 memorial ... U.N. report details extreme climate change ... Soggy start to day, stormy afternoon

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders Favorites

Raising Cane's prepping to open first LI eateries next year following delays

The fast-growing chain has more than 1,000 restaurants in 40 states, including 118 eateries that opened in 2024 and about 85 that opened last year.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRaising Cane's confirms new LI location

ICE sweep of NYS yields nearly 2,200 arrests

First in Newsday'The ticks are winning': Lyme disease cases jump roughly 16% in NYS

$10 lottery ticket sold in Nassau turns into $3M prize

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

LETTERSDems' gripe about Trump's LI visit, Nassau's $10M murder case settlement

Reader letters to Newsday.

RANDI F. MARSHALLLives remade, and pride, for a 9/11 family

EDITORIALSPentagon in crisis needs Congress now

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

It's your last chance to book an LI 'bumper boat'

01:17

What to expect on the roads this Labor Day weekend

02:50

Out East: North Fork Foodie Tour

02:58

Eyewitness account of the Nepali flood

01:18

Trendy Bites: Dom's Famous Chicken Fingers

01:08

LI Works: Shucking oysters and hauling fish at a local seafood market

02:18

Remembering Dolly Parton

01:10

Little Free Libraries are a big deal

02:29

Check out the alligator enclosure at the LI Game Farm Wildlife Park

01:27

ICE arrests on Long Island drop, data shows

More Long Island

Nassau apartment building settles housing discrimination complaint

The landlord of a Hempstead apartment building agreed to pay $7,500 to resolve allegations that a broker turned away someone seeking to use a housing voucher to pay rent.

Bang Bang Burritos signs lease for new eatery in Nassau

No new data centers? Rounding prices? The top bills awaiting Hochul's decision.

Only in NewsdayU.S. Open's Club du Bois Wine Lounge the new hot spot

Only in NewsdayNew homeowners are already strapped for cash. Then, these surprise costs pop up.

New $20M ambulatory surgical center to open in Nassau

Nation / World

Lindsay Clancy jury to keep deliberating but there's growing risk of a mistrial

A jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial is struggling to reach a verdict on whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

2 people killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting

Cassandra Wilson, the 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70

A judge blocks Trump's new bid to curb birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thai beach city after lengthy Middle East deployment

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

Isles president of business ops 'blown away by the response' of jersey contest

"I was thinking 1,500 submissions was going to be a really good success," Kelly Cheeseman said Wednesday. "To see 80,000 blew my mind."

MORE ON THIS TOPICIsles GM Darche defends team's offseason strategy: 'People will always have opinions'

AnalysisHere's what the Mets should do with Vientos, Senga and other key players before next season begins

Lennon: Spencer Jones' hot streak sparks welcome Yankees' roster crunch

Isles GM Darche defends team's offseason strategy: 'People will always have opinions'

Investigations

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

NUMC has been tasked with submitting a plan to the state by Dec. 1 with proposals for strengthening the hospital's operations and finances.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNUMC is deep in debt. Its nonprofit arm spent over $150,000 on parties.Sources: State AG probing NUMC over former leaders' spending Mothers, clinics scramble after temporary closure of NUMC's maternity wing

Newsday InvestigatesLI has the nation's longest wait times for public housing

Only in NewsdayA man spent 23 years in prison before his murder conviction was tossed. Nassau paid him $10M.

Search the number of ICE arrests on LI by community

Gourmet Italian deli opening 3rd LI shop

Only in NewsdayWaterfront brewery closes on LI

Only in NewsdayLI brewery adds brisket and bialys to the menu

Only in NewsdayTop LI restaurant team plans massive winery-eatery

High School Sports

HS roundup: Boys and girls soccer, field hockey and girls volleyball

A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Wednesday.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Fall theater preview: 12 Broadway must-see shows

Stars come out to East Hampton for 'Big Chill' event

Fall for 12 new books by Jodi Picoult, Ed Burns, others

From radio to TV: Howard Stern's show hitting HBO Max

Even better than the real thing? Why LI loves tribute bands.

The Suffolk salutes Tim Curry with 'Rocky Horror' Oct. 31

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