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First in NewsdayMore than 200 attend hearing on mosque's request to move fence, store equipment

The Hempstead town Board of Appeals reserved a decision on the application by the Islamic Center of Nassau following a hearing that lasted more than six hours.

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I Do!: What drew her to him from the start? He was 'emotionally intelligent' 1m read

'You made it': At naturalization ceremony on LI, 86 people become U.S. citizens 3m read

Only in NewsdayTrump administration rescinds nursing home staffing rules as LI facilities struggle to fill spots 3m read

Alec Baldwin's Hamptons house back on market for $21M 1m read

Connecticut foursome used 'bait-and-switch' tactics to take jewelry, Nassau police say 1m read

Crime

Prosecutor: LI teen who allegedly killed ex-girlfriend wanted to show her 'how angry he was' for their breakup

Austin Lynch loaded just two shots into his shotgun and killed Emily Finn feet from the entryway inside his home before turning the gun on himself on Nov. 26, prosecutors say.

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First in NewsdaySources: Man charged with murder in death of Gilgo Beach victim known as 'Peaches' 3m read

Only in NewsdayFormer LI gym teacher sentenced to 6 months for helping run brothels in Suffolk 3m read

Only in NewsdayJudge: LI man who admitted rape in missing girl case won't face lifetime sex offender status 5m read

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Dangerous Roads'Never any enforcement': Suffolk traffic ticketing far below other NY regions.

A Newsday analysis found Suffolk ticketing for safety violations lags NYS, while Nassau remains below 2019's level.

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Judge tosses Shoreham district suit over PILOTs for battery facility 2m read

Only in NewsdayLI winters becoming less fierce as global warming raises the temperature 4m read

Millions in entrance-fee refunds for LI seniors remain in limbo after retirement community sale 3m read

Family of 9 displaced after Roosevelt house fire

Temps dropping 15-20 degrees below normal, then slight chance of snow 1m read

Siena lacrosse coach, a Wading River native, dies at 41 1m read

Former Unilever building could see new owner as LI food industry manufacturer looks to expand 2m read

Only in NewsdayOn cusp of citizenship, some immigrants get final interviews canceled in Trump administration pause 3m read

LI woman arraigned on murder charges in stabbing death of ex-boyfriend 2m read

Oakdale residents to vote on near $44M sewer expansion project next week 2m read

Smithtown officials eye pivotal zoning vote for Kings Park condo plan 1m read

Baldwin man, 18, charged in Hempstead killing of college basketball player 3m read

Only in NewsdayNew cannabis shop challenges town's zoning restrictions 2m read

Only in NewsdayShuttered LI restaurant ensnared in ownership dispute, court documents show 2m read

LIE reopens in Medford as road conditions improve on LI

$3M Mega Millions ticket sold in Mattituck, officials say 1m read

Biggest LI restaurant closings of the year so far 20m read

New Long Island restaurants to try in 2025 26m read

LI mother of 4 dies at 37 while awaiting second kidney transplant 2m read

Only in NewsdayWoman championed for attempt to stop ICE detention in Westhampton 2m read

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