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

Kathryn Casey Quigley is challenging current Suffolk Democratic Party Chair Rich Schaffer for the top spot.

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

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Only in Newsday2011 pharmacy killings a touchstone moment in opioid crisis

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Man found unconscious after near-drowning in apartment complex pool

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

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

3rd person charged in fatal beating in Shirley house

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Gilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing

Rex Heuermann will be evaluated at a correctional facility to determine where he will serve his life sentence after murdering eight women.

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Man stabbed in the back during fight outside LI comedy club

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

Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island

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

Anna may end up saving Joey's life, although she may not live to see him grow up.

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Only in NewsdayFor Gilgo serial killer's lawyer, the case became biggest challenge of his career

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Suffolk police dispatchers, call takers receive Father's Day tribute

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

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Adventureland opens, day after 16 people, mostly children, rescued from ride

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Compromise to end split over pride flags, vet tributes in Northport

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LIRR trains added to try to keep up with U.S. Open demand

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'Definitely quiet': Long Island early voter turnout low, figures show

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Only in NewsdayJuneteenth and Fourth of July entwined for America 250

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Long Island office owners borrow $280 million to refinance properties

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What is open or closed today as U.S. marks Juneteenth?

First in NewsdayLI village awarded $1.1M to combat flooding

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'They mean everything:' NYers unite to rejoice at Knicks ticker-tape parade

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First in NewsdaySuozzi formally requests probe into Vance's appearance at Bethpage event

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First in NewsdayNY funding $28.5M for LI road, dam, seawall repairs

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Lauryn Hill in concert at the Clubhouse Hamptons in July

First in NewsdayRentals at 55-and-over development starting at $1,595 available through lottery

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NYS has new license plate design for country's 250th

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North Shore University Hospital opens new $26M post-surgical care unit

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First in NewsdayNew LI veterinary hospital wins at least $1M in tax breaks despite objections from trade group

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First in Newsday5 LI hospitals recognized for high quality diabetes care

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4-year-old critically injured in Southern State Parkway crash

No one ran for mayor in this LI village. So who won?

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Trader Joe's $2.99 striped mini totes draw lines on Long Island

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LI police fired after internal investigation

LI police were fired after videos showed them kicking a handcuffed man and lying about a crash, newly obtained records reveal. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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