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Only in NewsdayCOVID deaths drop by half on LI, in U.S.

On Long Island, the number of people who died of COVID-19-related causes fell from about 410 in 2024 to about 220 in 2025.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICWhat to know about this year's severe flu season Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come Can you use that expired COVID-19 test? It depends.

LI fire officials say they need financial incentives to recruit volunteers

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with new Shoreham-Wading River football coach Paul Longo and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas, Steve Pfost

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 20: Longo named football coach at SWR On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks with new Shoreham-Wading River football coach Paul Longo and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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2 Saks Off 5th stores on LI among dozens closing

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Hit-and-run driver strikes 2 men changing tire, killing 1

Long Island drivers are paying $3,700 a year for dangerous, failing roads

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Only in NewsdayNew NUMC CEO envisions comeback for financially flailing hospital

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Fire Island e-bike use on sidewalks may be allowed in offseason

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Crime

Baldwin man indicted in killing of college athlete

Jacob McMillan, 18, faces murder and weapons charges in the Nov. 22 shooting of Amira McCleod, 19, at a party in Hempstead, the Nassau DA's office said.

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Giants co-owner Tisch discussed meeting 'very sweet girl' with accused sex trafficker Epstein

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Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione won't face death penalty as judge dismisses two charges from federal indictment

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LI lawmakers push for passage of Sarah's Law, as they advocate eliminating legal doctrine vacating convictions

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First in NewsdayMTA sets record with $1.5B in overtime spending

The rising costs come despite repeated commitments by MTA leadership to rein in overtime expenses.

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5 tips for shopping at Sprouts, LI's new grocery store

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Cheaper tickets, smaller stadiums: Where to catch a D1 basketball game close to home

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President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

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NIFA approves Nassau retirement incentive for county employees

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Former student tells jury of alleged abuse by ex-Bay Shore teacher

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Greenport synagogue seeks to evict fired rabbi from congregation-owned home

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Only in NewsdayFirst responders shovel path out of home for Centereach family

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Bird flu found in wild birds in Suffolk, feds say

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LI man indicted in Hempstead crash that killed pedestrian on Halloween

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Only in NewsdayOil tanks over Oyster Bay Harbor eyed for demolition

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Indictment in Atlantic Beach wrong-way crash that injured family

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Only in NewsdayClear your sidewalk – or pay up: LIers who don't clear snow face fines

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Only in NewsdayLimited options, high prices dictate how LIers move through housing market

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Only in NewsdayWith 2 young kids and a cancer diagnosis, a Flanders home became this family's safe haven

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Only in NewsdayFormer student tells LI jury how teacher allegedly sexually abused him repeatedly as a child

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Bomb cyclone could hit LI Sunday with snow, high winds

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First in NewsdayLI Ducks purchased by group connected to Texas Rangers

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Committee: No need for environmental review of Blydenburgh Park dam rebuild

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Penguins at Long Island Aquarium shelter inside amid cold snap

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East Northport teens collect thousands of items for Elwood food pantry

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Police identify pedestrian killed in Lake Grove crash

Suffolk uses AI to power pilot program at call center

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Only in NewsdayRed Cote Preserve to expand with state funding

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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.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI police fired after videos show them kicking handcuffed man, lying about crash, records reveal