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Labor Day weekend events

80th annual Shinnecock Powwow draws huge crowd

The second day of the powwow drew a huge crowd on a beautiful late summer day to the sacred space known as the Powwow Grounds for the celebration of the culture and traditions that date back centuries.

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K-Pop routines, taekwondo, endless snacks flood Korea Festa in Huntington

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Labor Day weekend events not to miss

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Summer's last lap: Check out LI's water 'go-karts'

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U.S. Open

From $150 sweaters to $26 rubber ducks, there's U.S. Open merch for everyone

The hottest items are anything with the words "Honey Deuce," the must-have drink at the Open.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICU.S. Open tennis blog: Big ratings, Badosa's break, Honey Deuce on the go

Influencers at the U.S. Open causing some problems

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Only in NewsdayRed light! U.S. Open has new system for out and let calls

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Talkin' tennis: From love to deuce, where did all these interesting terms originate from?

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Things to do

LI beaches with lifeguards after Labor Day

Several beaches remain open with lifeguards on duty through September 20.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICPrivate motor boat experience lets you take in LI's coastline Labor Day weekend events not to miss Catch live music and chill vibes at these LI beach bars

Sweet nostalgia: Wax bottles and Smarties rule again

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36 fall concerts you won't want to miss

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A roaring return: LuminoCity's Dino Safari is back

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San Gennaro turns 100, more NYC fall fests not to miss

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16 hidden restaurants worth seeking out on LI

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Streaming Now

Port Jefferson and Amityville are dropping their varsity football programs for the 2026 season. Port Jefferson doesn't have enough players to field a team, while Amityville have enough healthy upperclassmen to field a team. Newsday's High School Sports Editor Gregg Sarra reports.

'That's a shame' Port Jefferson and Amityville are dropping their varsity football programs for the 2026 season. Newsday's High School Sports Editor Gregg Sarra reports.

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Newsday InvestigatesHow can NUMC be fixed? Here are 5 things it could do to improve its finances.

NUMC has been tasked with submitting a plan to the state by Dec. 1 with proposals for strengthening the hospital's operations and finances.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICNUMC is deep in debt. Its nonprofit arm spent over $150,000 on parties.Sources: State AG probing NUMC over former leaders' spending Mothers, clinics scramble after temporary closure of NUMC's maternity wing

Where to find cider doughnuts at LI farm stands

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Extreme weather, flooding and more ticks on LI, scientists say, as warming will exceed limit

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Woman found dead in home was victim of a targeted, violent attack, police say

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Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

LETTERSSchools must grade caring just like they do academics

Reader letters to Newsday.

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LETTERSSplashing through so many years of backyard joy

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MICHAEL DOBIERemembering 9/11 without being consumed

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GUEST ESSAYS25 years since 9/11, what have we learned?

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Sayville Falls Miniature Golf and Beer Garden offers more than you might think

Fear for Salvadoran TPS holders who will soon not be protected from U.S. removal