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Only in NewsdayWhy did NUMC run its own insurance plan in the Cayman Islands?

Hospital executives announced Monday a $110 million shortfall in its pool of money held in the captive to settle malpractice claims.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICNUMC: Former leaders failed to set aside enough for malpractice claims NUMC in more debt than realized after probe finds $110M shortfall NUMC is deep in debt. Its nonprofit arm spent over $150,000 on parties.

Church cited by village over Christmas tree sale due in court

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How Theresa Vazquez wound up injured on the parking lot pavement on her way to play bingo is at the center of a dispute. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more. Credit: Newsday Staff; Gucciardo Law Firm

'It's so obvious on the tape' How Theresa Vazquez wound up injured on the parking lot pavement on her way to play bingo is at the center of a dispute. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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Only in NewsdayChinese restaurant closes after 30 years

Moderate drought status for Long Island as East End still in severe condition

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LI sisters launch lacrosse lifestyle store for girls

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LI kitchen supplier nearly doubles sales, expands nationwide

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Riverhead, hoping to stifle helicopter noise, appeals to FAA

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Crime

NYPD officers shoot armed suspect after home explosion; 2 found dead inside

The man, identified by police as Keegan Thompson, 33, was emerged from the home armed with a shotgun.

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Sayville man charged in stabbing that seriously injured another man

LI man charged with pulling gun on another driver in road rage incident

Chick-fil-A data breach exposed customer information in 10 states

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'It's so obvious on the tape' How Theresa Vazquez wound up injured on the parking lot pavement on her way to play bingo is at the center of a dispute. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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Only in NewsdayFirst the phones. Now tablets? NYS could limit screen time in schools.

There's growing concern over how much screen time is too much, particularly for younger students.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICMore talking, less 'FOMO': LI educators say students socializing more, engaging in class amid cellphone ban

First in NewsdayNUMC in more debt than realized after probe finds $110M shortfall

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Only in NewsdayFixing the Mets won't be easy, but it's doable; here's how

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The emperors of ice cream on LI: 4 standout shops

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Only in NewsdayLess than 2 years after construction wrapped, former Long Beach Superblock is almost fully occupied

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Manorhaven to borrow to cover judgment for former employee

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Only in NewsdayLawsuit: Ex-Nassau medical examiner worker subject of 'harassment' for talking to investigators

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Home Depot plans massive LI warehouse

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Only in NewsdayNUMC: Former leaders failed to set aside enough for malpractice claims

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Pedestrian seriously injured in Uniondale crash

73-year-old woman dies after being pulled from Huntington pool

Recent LI restaurant closings

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LI man 'beat all the odds' as he takes step toward recovery

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Help wanted: Two key town officials set to retire

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Walgreens opens in former Rite Aid in Hampton Bays

Only in NewsdayWhat the future holds for LI's Haitian community after TPS expiration

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Only in NewsdayHow aging, rising costs and trauma affect Holocaust survivors on LI

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Only in NewsdayLI daycare, cited for child abuse, settles investigation with state

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1-800-Flowers to pay NY $375,000, customers could get refunds over free-shipping automatic renewals

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County GOP lawmakers want White House to deny Ex-Suffolk DA Tom Spota's pardon request

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Stony Brook University researchers awarded $1.6 million in DOE grants to advance AI and science capabilities

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Medical staff offer tips to reduce drownings

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TileBar opens first LI showroom

Upstate man killed when truck tractor rolls over him at LI Target

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