Top Stories
-
As the virus numbers decline, the state is increasingly reopening its economy and other activities, while officials remain cautious to protect progress made. The pop-up sites focused on communities with high rates of COVID-19.
-
The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
-
The action was sparked by a Newsday investigation that found evidence of widespread unequal treatment of minority homebuyers.
-
Gotti was serving a 25-year sentence for a federal racketeering conviction and had sought a compassionate release due to his poor health.
-
The Equality Act passed the House Thursday with a final vote was 224-206. Three Republicans joined Democrats in supporting it.
-
Fewer trains will be running during middays beginning March 8. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.
-
Under the new system, state residents who file an unemployment claim will receive an email or text message from the state asking them to use ID.me to verify their identity online.
-
The society is asking the public to see who can unravel how Aris Smith, believed to have been a resident of the hamlet, lived, and how she died at 20, on July 5, 1873. The competition carries with it a $100 prize.
-
The program aims to stop motorists from passing stopped school buses.
-
Five members of the Freeport Police Department were promoted Thursday, including the department's first Black deputy chief. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more.
-
The legislation comes nearly three years after the death of a firefighter on a Harlem movie location, and includes requirements that FDNY be notified of any structural changes on NYC film sets so firefighters responding to an emergency know what to expect.
Tracking the coronavirus
-
Dr. Jay Varma, Mayor Bill de Blasio's top adviser on the coronavirus pandemic, said there is no evidence so far that the variant is more infectious, more lethal or otherwise more dangerous than other variants.
-
State health commissioner defends the state's handling of the pandemic in the homes.
-
As a massage therapist, she attracted clientele from all over the world, and as a businesswoman, she was on the cutting edge of the health food trend.
-
The key to full-time, in-person learning could be loosened COVID-19 regulations, but is it worth it? Experts in health and education discuss this and more.
-
California has surpassed 50,000 COVID-19 deaths, a tally that came as Los Angeles County reported a backlog of more than 800 deaths over the autumn and winter surge.
-
Republicans rallied solidly against Democrats' proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill as lawmakers awaited a decision by the Senate's parliamentarian that could bolster or potentially kill a pivotal provision hiking the federal minimum wage.
Long Islanders' Favorites
-
The move comes as fire and police departments across the country confront the complicated symbolism of the flag.
-
The return of Craig Carton to WFAN, paired with Evan Roberts, put them ahead of ESPN's Kay in January for the first time.
-
From McDonald's classic Filet-O-Fish to Popeye's new Cajun flounder sandwich, see who's doing it right.
-
What the LIA needs in a new leader
The group should break with the past.
-
See Matt Davies' latest cartoon
Matt Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.
-
Young: The downside of anti-racism training
If the goal is to eradicate prejudice, then promote understanding, not disunity.
-
Share the great outdoors with him or her at these hiking trails that welcome dogs.
-
Steven McKail, owner of Caribbean Flavors in Port Jefferson Station, puts five kinds of cheese in his mac-and-cheese, a recipe passed down by his grandmother.
-
If your car has been spending extra time in the driveway this winter, here's what you'll need to know to avoid a trip to the mechanic.
-
Kamala Harris' pearls have a Long Island connection.
-
Here are some spots in Nassau, Suffolk and on the East End that offer plenty of fun things to do this spring break.
-
Drop in for a spa treatment and leave with a new sweater.
-
The series starts April 9 at Westfield South Shore Mall.
-
Rent out a theater, an escape room and more fun on LI.
-
Live
RUN-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels talks about his life and music
Posted February 24, 2021
- More events
-
What to Make of COVID-19 Variant Findings
Mar 03
-
I'm vaccinated, now what? Medical experts answer your questions
WATCHNOW
Posted February 24, 2021
-
Daily, weekly, past events
Newsday produces strong local journalism you can’t find anywhere else.
Read more