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LI man admits supplying drugs to 13-year-old girl in exchange for sex, prosecutors say

First in NewsdayTown's proposed budget with nearly 6% tax hike includes raises for elected officials

Man sentenced for fatal stabbing of mother-in-law after birthday party

Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, wife plead not guilty to torturing Americans

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A bespectacled Maduro entered the courtroom in tan prison scrubs and shackles.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNew US indictment charges Maduro with overseeing machine of repression, torture of Americans Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case Judge considers legality of ex-soldier's prediction market bet on Nicolas Maduro's ouster

Only in NewsdayHow a defendant's mental competency was evaluated in 3 high-profile LI criminal cases

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LI man pleads guilty to setting Suffolk pub on fire

Police arrest suspect in Bellport LIRR shooting, as well as 2 victims

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Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 4: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

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Only in Newsday'He's still getting away with it': Ex-doc hasn't paid a dime of $1.6B in sex abuse judgments

The 91-year-old former pediatrician transferred a home into his wife's name days before a law made assets of accused sexual abusers vulnerable.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICSexual abuse judgments against former Merrick pediatrician total $1.6 billion Former Merrick pediatrician hit with $27M sexual abuse judgment

Wallet WatchThese 14 LI areas rank among priciest ZIP codes in U.S.

Will Billy Joel be able to perform again? Time and tests will tell.

Only in NewsdayAddressing criticism, NYS AG says Cornell rape case investigation will be 'fair'

Only in Newsday'You can't be in peace': For Iranians in Great Neck, a long war takes its toll

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USA Today's readers rank MacArthur Airport nation's best small airport

First in NewsdayTown's lawsuit accuses firm of construction delays, cost overruns

First in NewsdayTown faces two lawsuits over planned industrial park

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Nassau house fire leaves resident injured

LI man seriously injured after falling from roof of food truck

New superintendent appointed to LI school district facing fiscal turmoil

Boosting voter turnout aim of 'No Kings' protests

LI Catholics shocked by Pope Leo's cancer surgery

LI's ex-ambassador to Greece calls job vital after Guilfoyle forced out

Wallet Watch First in NewsdayLI home prices fall in September from record highs

Wallet WatchBoost in Social Security benefits set for 2027 won't keep up with inflation, LI experts say

Suffolk lawmakers OK $1M bond settlement for LI man hurt in police crash

LI industrial facility sells for $58.25M

Only in NewsdayHomes in this LI community sell for more than $100G less than the median

Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in 13 LI waters, survey finds

Only in NewsdayLI superintendent to receive $70G after resigning

First in Newsday2 LI men who drove into Sunken Meadow State Park toll plaza ID'd

Floral Park man killed in Westchester crash

Fortunoff Backyard Store moving Westbury location