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3 LI middle schools named "Schools of Distinction"

At least 3 Starbucks on LI closing

'A long time coming': LI church, built in 1906, gains landmark protections

Only in Newsday'Brain for hire': The SAT cheating scandal that rocked LI

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Breaking NewsNew law raises the NYPD's mandatory retirement age

The measure is aimed at increasing retention within the NYPD.

Former school custodian pleads guilty to filming sexual abuse of a child

Only in NewsdayCouple missing since 2025 had accumulated assets of $12M

Suffolk pumps brakes on Saturday's popular vehicle auction because of nor'easter

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Family of woman found dead at LI yacht club launches site seeking tips to aid probe

They filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against the owner of the boat where was found dead.

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Mamdani and Trump continue their friendship. Why experts say this undercuts Blakeman.

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Only in Newsday'Easier to get a career': More young LIers see trade programs as a path to success

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Police: Swimmer reported missing called authorities to say he was safe

Fire damages vehicles at scrapyard, county bus next door

Photos: Nor'easter brings heavy rain, flooding and strong winds

Only in NewsdayBullish! From Massapequa to the Red Bulls, Dylan Nealis' confidence always on display

Powerful weekend storm blasts LI with wind, rain

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Nor'easter update: High winds, prolonged rain and possibly major coastal flooding

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Suffolk, Nassau postpone all high school sports for Saturday because of weather

Only in NewsdayTown denies Muslim boarding school plan over zoning issue

LI registered sex offender caught with 'numerous' child porn on his phone, police say

Riverhead pitches $120.9M budget that stays under tax cap

Only in NewsdayLI nursing home to pay $5.5M in wrongful death lawsuit

Only in NewsdaySome notices of Suffolk's red light camera refunds go to the wrong address

Only in NewsdayJudge sent message about 'brazen' public corruption by giving Mangano 10 years

What will happen to Cinema Arts Centre? Members want to know.

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Man charged in killing of woman whose body was found in a suitcase rejects plea offer

First in NewsdayLibrary board has 60 days to amend charter after violating law, state says

As nor'easter looms, LIRR aims to prevent service disruptions

Appeals court dismisses LI district's bid to claim ownership of student athletic field

LI man who fled to Florida charged in 2023 NYC nightclub shooting

First in NewsdayDemolition begins on building at former Kings Park Psychiatric Center