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Only in NewsdayEx-school counselor says she was fired after objecting to directive that singled out ENL students

Former Valley Stream North High School counselor Samia Tariq-Farooq has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was retaliated against for pushing back on the directive.

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Only in NewsdaySound Beach product and Stanley Cup champ to parade trophy across LI on 'Brandon Bussi Day'

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Nassau Republicans awarded over $1 million in taxpayer-funded legal contracts to the one-man law firm of Sheharyar Ali, a longtime GOP ally. Ali's father is an adviser to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan have the story. Credit: Newsday Studios; File Footage

'Democrats say this is a misuse of taxpayer funds' Nassau Republicans awarded over $1 million in taxpayer-funded legal contracts to the one-man law firm of Sheharyar Ali, a longtime GOP ally. Ali's father is an adviser to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan have the story.

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Judge denies teachers' union bid to stop opening of LI charter school

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Only in NewsdayPopUp Bagels opening 2 new LI locations

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Suffolk's 'Senior Citizen of the Year' just couldn't quit teaching in retirement

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Only in NewsdayEnd of TPS is putting a strain on Long Island Haitian restaurants

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Only in NewsdayLI missing girl defendant wants rape, kidnapping charges to be dismissed, court records show

Francis Buckheit made his request this week in the form of a motion that also seeks to suppress statements he made to police and evidence seized from his vessel in January 2025.

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Luigi Mangione admits killing United Healthcare CEO, pleads guilty to stalking

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Contractor pleads guilty to stealing more than $90G from customers

Ex-employee allegedly stole more than $11G from Ralph's Famous Italian Ices with forged checks

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'Democrats say this is a misuse of taxpayer funds' Nassau Republicans awarded over $1 million in taxpayer-funded legal contracts to the one-man law firm of Sheharyar Ali, a longtime GOP ally. Ali's father is an adviser to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan have the story.

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After Alzheimer's diagnosis, former Ch. 7 anchor Bill Ritter talks about his life now

Two months after his bombshell announcement, the longtime newscaster tells us why he stepped down and what the future holds.

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Only in NewsdayWhen is the first day of school on LI?

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Oma's Pride dog food recalled for salmonella risk

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LI Nordstrom Rack closes temporarily

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Cops stop 69-year-old from giving $466G in gold bars to scammers

LI groups aiming to help pollinators at risk of disappearing share in settlement money

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Long Beach church installs ADA-compliant elevator lift

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Firefighters battle blaze at LI home valued at $5.2 million

Woman, 87, dead after drowning in her pool

Only in NewsdayMore LI homes selling for $2 million or more

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Driver in LI nail salon crash that killed 4 sentenced to maximum 25 years to life in prison

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Port Washington Little League sees journey end in Metro Region tournament

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Only in NewsdayNassau BOE commissioner asks police to keep distance at poll sites

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Bloods gang member sentenced for selling fentanyl that resulted in fatal OD, gang-related shooting

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LI retailer returning to Main Street after fire

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Patchogue creates rideshare drop-off spots on Main Street

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New Long Island restaurants to try

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Flock license plate reader camera vandalized again

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Recent LI restaurant closings

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Only in NewsdayHamptons homes typically cost $2.2M. These sold for under $1M.

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First in NewsdayAnother LI district opts into school bus camera ticket program

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How to know if your house is flood-prone — even if you're in a low-risk flood zone

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Only in NewsdayLI Head Start struggles to prepare preschoolers as federal revamping looms

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Developer makes pitch for dozens of homes on 55-acre LI site

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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