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First in NewsdayEx-town parks chief, fired over AI audit flap, sues for job back

Ray Coyne has admitted using the name of a fictitious accounting firm to produce the report.

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4 displaced, 3 injured in overnight house fire

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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. Credit: Randee Daddona, Gary Licker, Anthony Santino

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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NYS buys 750 acres around Shoreham nuclear power plant for state forest preserve

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Man seriously injured after crashing his 1966 Chevy into another vehicle

Hamptons land rezoned, clearing path for luxury homes and golf course

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This Girl Scout is tackling caregiver burnout

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Crime

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

Luis Gonzalez was arrested after the girls family reported him to authorities.

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

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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

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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.

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

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

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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

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

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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

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Boosting voter turnout aim of 'No Kings' protests

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LI Catholics shocked by Pope Leo's cancer surgery

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

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

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

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

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LI industrial facility sells for $58.25M

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

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

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Only in NewsdayLI superintendent to receive $70G after resigning

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

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Floral Park man killed in Westchester crash

Fortunoff Backyard Store moving Westbury location

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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.

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