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Only in NewsdayMan admits providing crack cocaine to LI girl missing for 25 days

Ralph Knowles 63, pleaded guilty before State Supreme Court Justice Karen Wilutis in Suffolk County to a single count of endangering the welfare of a child.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: Missing East Patchogue girl case

Only in NewsdaySuffolk seeks to move millions for killed Ronkonkoma convention center to other big-ticket projects

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Huntington Cinema Arts Centre co-director fired ... 9/11 born from loss ... LI Works: Latte artist Credit: Newsday

Huntington Cinema Arts Centre co-director fired ... 9/11 born from loss ... LI Works: Latte artist Credit: Newsday

Updated 35 minutes ago LI man pleads guilty in missing girl case ... Huntington Cinema Arts Centre co-director fired ... First day of school ... Labor Day travel

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Ex-Penn State student from LI and alleged leader of cocaine ring out on bail

Ex-NYPD officer from LI indicted in hit-and-run crash

Trump administration again rejects blizzard assistance for NYS

Only in NewsdayCinema board fires co-director over what it believes was 'serious misconduct'

WALLET WATCH

Only in NewsdayNew homeowners are already strapped for cash. Then, these surprise costs pop up.

Experts say problems with a home's cesspool, pipes, and heating and cooling systems can all be costly to new homebuyers.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhat do 20% down payments cost on houses in your area?

Labor Day weekend travel costs more in 2026

Lottery opens for new affordable apartments in Nassau

Track gas prices, LI housing costs and more

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Only in NewsdayEx-Happaugue fire chief pleads not guilty in rape of teen girl in 2023

First in NewsdayAdditional charge for Bayonne man in LI nurse stalking case

Only in NewsdayU.S. Open's Club du Bois Wine Lounge the new hot spot

Affordable housing complex finally opens in East Northport

10 residents displaced after fire damages LI home

Bang Bang Burritos signs lease for new eatery in Nassau

Raising Cane's prepping to open first LI eateries next year following delays

Only in NewsdayTrump's plan to rename Lake Ontario has few fans along its shores

It's your last chance to book an LI 'bumper boat'

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What to expect on the roads this Labor Day weekend

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Out East: North Fork Foodie Tour

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Eyewitness account of the Nepali flood

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Trendy Bites: Dom's Famous Chicken Fingers

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LI Works: Shucking oysters and hauling fish at a local seafood market

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Remembering Dolly Parton

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Little Free Libraries are a big deal

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Check out the alligator enclosure at the LI Game Farm Wildlife Park

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ICE arrests on Long Island drop, data shows

Things to do

Labor Day weekend events not to miss

Celebrate summer's end at LuminoCity Dino Safari, KoreaFesta, a dance party on Fire Island or at a concert.

MORE ON THIS TOPICShinnecock Powwow and more can't-miss weekend events on LI Beach hop with savory stops along LI's coastal bike path These summer day trip ideas are $1 with LIRR's Family Fare

The banner trend that's heating up for back to school

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

Shinnecock Powwow celebrates 80 years this weekend

A roaring return: LuminoCity's Dino Safari is back

What to expect at the next Korea Festa

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Huntington Cinema Arts Centre co-director fired ... 9/11 born from loss ... LI Works: Latte artist Credit: Newsday

Huntington Cinema Arts Centre co-director fired ... 9/11 born from loss ... LI Works: Latte artist Credit: Newsday

Updated 35 minutes ago LI man pleads guilty in missing girl case ... Huntington Cinema Arts Centre co-director fired ... First day of school ... Labor Day travel

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Long Islanders Favorites

Students in 49 LI districts head back to school today

More than three dozen districts already opened on Monday and Tuesday; the remainder will start the school year either Thursday or next week.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee when your school district starts classes this year Photos: Students head back to school in many LI districts

ICE sweep of NYS yields nearly 2,200 arrests

First in Newsday'The ticks are winning': Lyme disease cases jump roughly 16% in NYS

$10 lottery ticket sold in Nassau turns into $3M prize

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYThe Grand Canyon floods point to our bigger water crisis

A hotter planet means everybody needs to plan for heavier rainfalls.

COMMENTARYThe U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion. Should you care?

GUEST ESSAYSSecuring North Fork's water future

LETTERSHousing should reflect '26 realities, Parton's legacy, more

It's your last chance to book an LI 'bumper boat'

01:17

What to expect on the roads this Labor Day weekend

02:50

Out East: North Fork Foodie Tour

02:58

Eyewitness account of the Nepali flood

01:18

Trendy Bites: Dom's Famous Chicken Fingers

01:08

LI Works: Shucking oysters and hauling fish at a local seafood market

02:18

Remembering Dolly Parton

01:10

Little Free Libraries are a big deal

02:29

Check out the alligator enclosure at the LI Game Farm Wildlife Park

01:27

ICE arrests on Long Island drop, data shows

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayMuslim leaders say Blakeman social media post Islamophobic

The Nassau County executive posted an image of Gov. Kathy Hochul wearing a hijab at a mosque visit, slamming her as anti-feminist and tone-deaf.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSiena poll shows Hochul's lead over Blakeman shrinking to 10 points Test for Blakeman: Many upstate voters still don't know who he is Blakeman stands with Trump, but will it help in governor's race?

No new data centers? Rounding prices to nearest nickel? The top bills awaiting Hochul's decision.

New $20M ambulatory surgical center to open in Nassau

Gourmet Italian deli opening 3rd LI shop

LI auto parts chain cuts 51 jobs at 2 locations

Only in NewsdayThis former resort town on the South Shore has some big plans for development

Nation / World

Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial goes home after a fifth day without a verdict

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have gone home without a verdict after a fifth day of deliberations.

A shooting in downtown Minneapolis leaves multiple people wounded, authorities say

Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for US strikes after a wedding was hit

Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times' copyright case over training of chatbots

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

Make 'Under': Shedding the Mental Load and Redefining Enough

Sports

AnalysisHere's what the Mets should do with Vientos, Senga and other key players before next season begins

There are questions surrounding Mark Vientos and Kodai Senga, but there are other key players that have uncertainty surrounding them as well.

Lennon: Spencer Jones' hot streak sparks welcome Yankees' roster crunch

Isles GM Darche defends team's offseason strategy: 'People will always have opinions'

Only in NewsdayThis 18-year-old got $5 million from the Mets, fell flat on his face, but quickly bounced back

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesLI has the nation's longest wait times for public housing

People wait eight years or longer for a subsidized apartment on Long Island, a Newsday data analysis shows.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'It's shocking': Feds drop probe into Hempstead public housing discrimination Town votes to settle housing discrimination lawsuits See more Newsday investigations

Only in NewsdayA man spent 23 years in prison before his murder conviction was tossed. Nassau paid him $10M.

Search the number of ICE arrests on LI by community

Newsday InvestigatesDistrict spent nearly $1M to fire teacher for 'inappropriate' contact with student

Only in NewsdayWaterfront brewery closes on LI

Only in NewsdayLI brewery adds brisket and bialys to the menu

Only in NewsdayTop LI restaurant team plans massive winery-eatery

Waterside burger bar opens on LI

High School Sports

'I'm so happy that they did this'

The Smithtown East boys and girls volleyball teams hosted Smithtown West in what was billed as the first outdoor volleyball matches in Long Island history. NewsdayTV's Christopher Matias reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSmithtown East hosts LI's first outdoor high school volleyball game

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Fall theater preview: 12 Broadway must-see shows

Stars come out to East Hampton for 'Big Chill' event

Fall for 12 new books by Jodi Picoult, Ed Burns, others

From radio to TV: Howard Stern's show hitting HBO Max

Even better than the real thing? Why LI loves tribute bands.

The Suffolk salutes Tim Curry with 'Rocky Horror' Oct. 31

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