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Sex Next DoorWhy hasn't this Long Island town done more to crack down on sex spas?

Across the Island, authorities raided more than 250 illicit spas in the past 5 years. Only three of them have been in Islip.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.Cops arrested nearly 400 women working at illicit spas. They let male customers go free.

State OKs Verizon Fios cable for part of LI town

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Burger chain opens next to local joint, sparking residential debate

Only in NewsdayLI district enacts student tech limits amid pushback

Only in NewsdayPerimenopause ads filling your feed? LI experts debunk social media misinformation

Hochul responds to Nicki Minaj attacks: 'Get outside'

UBS Arena eats: Top dining spots for before or after an event

'It's completely different when the lights are out'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Kings Park Psychiatric Center.

Only in NewsdayWill there be baseball in 2027?

Planned Parenthood adds more space at Patchogue center

Journey music is 'in my DNA': Fans prep for final Coliseum show

LI Votes 2026

Only in NewsdaySuffolk voters won't be wearing 'I Voted' stickers

The cost of the stickers was prohibitive, officials said, with about a million voters registered in Suffolk County.

Early voting is underway. See who's on the ballot and when, where to vote.

Key Hochul-Blakeman battleground areas: Here's what to know

Only in NewsdayLatino voters on LI split on immigration policies as gubernatorial election looms

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Only in NewsdayTown's reserve spending to balance budget soars

Woman, 93, killed after being struck by landscaping truck

Ex-LI teacher sentenced after pleading guilty to child porn possession charges

First in NewsdayLI health system completes $10M expansion for advanced stroke care

Nassau's proposed $4.6B budget shows 'strained' fiscal future, watchdog says

Town residents object to trucking station at former landfill

Number of LI households with electric vehicles among highest in U.S.

DMV supervisor sentenced for running drivers' license test cheating ring

Rock: 'Football joy,' and what it means to John Harbaugh and the first-place Giants

First in NewsdayLI Coach bus collapse sparks $3.5M in legal battles

New build-your-own charcuterie coming to LI village

Meet the 5 freshmen starters making a name for themselves at St. Dominic

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

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LI Works: Giving wigs to those in need

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New voting machines at Long Island polling places

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Working Moms: Negotiating a return to work

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Out East: Harvest time at Bedell Cellars

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Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

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Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

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Liberty seeks water rate hikes of $21-$28 a month for some Nassau customers

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Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Chance encounter turns into viral video

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Things to do

Freezin' for a reason: Dive into LI polar plunges

This fall and winter, take the icy plunge for a good cause.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFall 5K, 10K, marathons, walks and more on LI

Forget the NFL: 3 college football day trips from LI

Rise of the Jack-O'-Lanterns and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

Only in NewsdayNew LI haunted attraction takes you on a terrifying ride

LI eateries with standout vegetarian dishes

Families harvest memories at some of LI's oldest farms

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Only in NewsdayRecord number of sexual misconduct cases reported at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

The 31 sexual misconduct allegations tied for the most — an identical number was reported in 2022/23 — since the academy began maintaining the data more than a decade ago.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFormer captain pleads guilty to drugging, sexually assaulting USMMA cadet at sea 'Extremely troubling': Reported sexual assaults rise at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Newsday InvestigatesSchool officials let educator misconduct be 'normalized,' AG finds

Only in NewsdayLI educator forced to work in storage closet after criticizing superintendent, suit alleges

LIRR ridership nearing pre-COVID levels, as trains get more crowded

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

ENDORSEMENTSAll of Newsday Opinion's 2026 election endorsements

Find out the candidates the editorial board chose and why.

COMMENTARYWarsh's AI optimism may box him in at the Fed

LETTERSCleaner trucks, leaf blowers, clergy abuse settlement, more

DAN JANISONBlakeman's fate may hinge on his home turf

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

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LI Works: Giving wigs to those in need

02:30

New voting machines at Long Island polling places

02:04

Working Moms: Negotiating a return to work

02:09

Out East: Harvest time at Bedell Cellars

02:41

Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

02:40

Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

02:08

Liberty seeks water rate hikes of $21-$28 a month for some Nassau customers

01:48

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Chance encounter turns into viral video

02:01

More Long Island

Beloved mom-and-pop discount store in Nassau closing

The owner of the neighborhood five-and-dime store said he wasn't offered a new lease by the building's new owner.

Clare Rose puts large warehouse, HQ on the market after sale to national liquor distributor

Developer seeks tax breaks to build 84-unit assisted living facility in Nassau

The Vitamin Shoppe founder lists Hamptons estate for $79M

Long Beach weighs allowing dogs on beaches, boardwalk in the offseason

Only in NewsdayHow these three LIers ended up playing pro soccer together for Brooklyn FC

Nation / World

September 2027 trial date set for man charged with attacking White House correspondents' dinner

A federal judge has set a September 2027 trial date for a man charged with attempting to kill President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Hackers identify thousands of DHS employees in massive data breach

Netanyahu's party amplifies unproven claims that Arab-led parties have 'stolen' Israel's election

The average 30-year US mortgage rate dips to 7.24%, the lowest level in more than a month.

Alaska's governor orders a probe into Peltola's Senate campaign over spoiler candidate controversy

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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Sports

Only in NewsdayWill there be baseball in 2027?

A salary cap in baseball is the main issue, but revenue splits, national media rights and local TV blackouts are also factors.

Rock: 'Football joy,' and what it means to John Harbaugh and the first-place Giants

Iannazzone: Jets shouldn't trade Garrett Wilson, they should just get him the ball

Brunson scores 38 points, leads Knicks to 19-point comeback over Bulls

Investigations

Sex Next DoorWhy hasn't this Long Island town done more to crack down on sex spas?

Across the Island, authorities raided more than 250 illicit spas in the past 5 years. Only three of them have been in Islip.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.Cops arrested nearly 400 women working at illicit spas. They let male customers go free.

Newsday InvestigatesSchool officials let educator misconduct be 'normalized,' AG finds

Newsday InvestigatesFire commissioner at center of alleged cover-up lawsuit does not live in district

Newsday InvestigatesNassau 'ignored' a dangerous intersection. Now it could be on the hook for tens of millions.

Only in NewsdayNew deli serves viral chopped sandwiches

Only in Newsday'Political screwiness:' LIers weigh in on Obama, Trump Cheesecake Factory sparring

Only in NewsdayRestaurant group closes 2 LI eateries as sales dip

New grab-and-go sandwich shop opens on LI

High School Sports

Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep. 6: Top football teams in action and soccer playoffs roundup

Gregg Sarra sounds off on Farmingdale vs. Massapequa and the battle between Longwood and Floyd, plus Michaeil Sicoli recaps some of the playoff soccer games, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGet more High School sports

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Journey music is 'in my DNA': Fans prep for final Coliseum show

Donny Osmond to perform on LI for 1st time in over 10 years

Remembering U2's Long Island concerts

Billy Crystal's '860' extends Broadway run

'Dancing With the Stars' headed to UBS Arena

Tom Hanks returning to Broadway with Kelli O'Hara

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