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What LI can learn from NYC’s creative solutions to a housing shortage

Among the creative ways are to stack apartments atop library branch buildings, which are on city-owned land.

MORE ON THIS TOPICAffordable housing on LI is hard to find. Here's what renters need to know.LI affordable housing lotteries: What to know, how to apply

Giunta's Meat Farms buying King Kullen supermarket chain

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'Rabbit fever' warning in Suffolk after 3 cases of rare tick-borne illness

Riverhead GOP chair faces new charge in crash caught on Ring camera

Man who stole more than $600G from investors targeted Haitian community on LI

Only in NewsdayMets players prepare for 'human side' of trade deadline: 'It's much more difficult on families'

Coffee chain opens 2nd LI location, with Turkish bagels

The shop serves coffee from Yemen and Guatemala in a former Dunkin' Donuts.

Only in NewsdayGOP candidate for Nassau Legislature seat made derogatory Facebook posts in high school

Deadly pursuit of LI homeless man across busy intersection a rare act of 'brazenness'

That time a 'monster' washed ashore in Montauk

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Wallet WatchRental scams prey on LI apartment hunters

85 workers to lose jobs as printing company leaves Long Island

First in NewsdayFlushing Bank layoffs: 174 Uniondale employees to lose jobs

Fires, burns and a death spur recall of 1.5 million hand warmers sold by Amazon, Walmart

Barnes & Noble to open its 10th LI location next week

Only in NewsdayNUMC had 5 different CFOs while newly disclosed $110M loss was growing

LI mother, daughter charged with operating retail theft, fencing ring

New Suffolk deal for gunshot detection sensors raising surveillance concerns

Only in Newsday'An inspiration to anyone': LI Parkinson's patient awes through sculpting

Only in NewsdayLI baseball fans stuck in middle of ongoing dispute between Optimum, MLB Network

Man pleads guilty to selling THC gummies that sickened students

US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution to the five-month conflict

Emily Finn's parents sue alleged killer Austin Lynch

Only in NewsdaySag Harbor condo plan raises new concerns about toxic contamination

Only in NewsdayDirty sodas, loaded bread bowls: LI diners adding trendy food

Rental scams prey on LI apartment hunters

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Nonnas prepare for the Feast of St. Rocco

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2 shown on Ring camera banging on door of Rex A. Heuermann's home

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Out East: Restaurants with great outdoor spaces

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LI Works: Under pressure with Ken at National Grid

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Trendy Bites: 'Macho Nachos' at Smokin' Al's

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Street takeovers: What LI police departments do to combat the problem

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Surf’s up: Best waves, best bites in Rockaway Beach

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SailAhead takes 100 veterans sailing

Shark Shack at Robert Moses State Park tells you what to do when you meet a shark

Things to do

Festival brings an Italian feast to LI this month

Favorite dishes include chicken Parmesan, cavatelli with broccoli rabe, rice balls, eggplant Parmesan, fried shrimp and pasta Bolognese.

MORE ON THIS TOPICCan't-miss LI summer fairs and festivals: The ultimate guide Save on summer fun with these 20 free activities on LI

Grateful Dead fans unite at LI Jerry Jam

Beach, border or backwoods? Choose your Amtrak getaway from NYC

The Little Apple: Viral model of NYC on display at city museum

New U-pick flower and strawberry farm opens in central LI

LI snowbirds group reunites for summer

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Long Islanders' Favorites

First in NewsdayMasked people bang on Gilgo Beach killer's door, prompting police response

The Gilgo Beach killer's ex-wife believes it was an attempted break-in, according to her lawyer, though police say there was no attempt to enter the home.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGilgo Beach killings investigation coverage Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island Rex Heuermann admits to strangling 8 women, dumping their bodies near Gilgo Beach

Maggiano's to close its only LI restaurant, laying off 57 workers

Only in NewsdayChinese restaurant closes after 30 years

First in NewsdayMTA faces $300M deficit, pointing to unexpected labor, health costs

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.

THE POINTDem district's road paving up five-fold in GOP town

COMMENTARYThe No Surprises Act needs a dose of sunlight

EDITORIALSMake streets safe from ATVs and dirt bikes

Rental scams prey on LI apartment hunters

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Nonnas prepare for the Feast of St. Rocco

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2 shown on Ring camera banging on door of Rex A. Heuermann's home

0:43

Out East: Restaurants with great outdoor spaces

03:53

LI Works: Under pressure with Ken at National Grid

02:13

Trendy Bites: 'Macho Nachos' at Smokin' Al's

01:22

Street takeovers: What LI police departments do to combat the problem

01:13

Surf’s up: Best waves, best bites in Rockaway Beach

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SailAhead takes 100 veterans sailing

Shark Shack at Robert Moses State Park tells you what to do when you meet a shark

More Long Island

Southold weighs police response to ICE actions as a safety measure

Police Chief Steven Grattan said the policy is still a draft and stemmed from discussions with the town’s public safety task force, as calls intensify for the town to adopt guidelines for responding to immigration raids.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: ICE arrests and deportations on LI East End towns and villages urged to publish ICE reports

Police seeking person who set fire to truck in Central Islip

Lidl recalls shortbread cookies in New York

132 senior apartments planned near Valley Stream LIRR

Blakeman says Democrats will try to 'steal' gubernatorial race

Only in NewsdayBlakeman, Hochul focus on energy costs but differ on solutions

First in NewsdayFamily member to begin legal actions against Suffolk after woman's fall in firehouse parking lot

Nation / World

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza.

Trump floats pulling Blanche's nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands

Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs

Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: Jennie Garth talks about career, health and happiness

Sports

Only in NewsdayMets players prepare for 'human side' of trade deadline: 'It's much more difficult on families'

"When you get to your next [destination], in a snap, you're in a pennant race...but it ends up being [more of] a big deal [to families] and getting them settled," Daniel Murphy told Newsday.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLennon: Mets' Peralta, Holmes likely on block at MLB trade deadline

Boland: Has anyone seen the Yankees' offense? 'Look, we have to score a freakin' point.'

Giants training camp blog: Carter's big day, Nabers speaks and more

Latest UpdatesTakeaways and observations from Day 2 of camp Giants add and subtract How Harbaugh is trying to correct penalties

Jets training camp blog: Defense shines, then fire alarm goes off

Latest UpdatesJets add and subtract wideouts How Glenn is getting the Jets into game shape Omar Cooper Jr. talks transition from college to NFL

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesICE is arresting immigrants on LI by surveilling parking lots, running license plates

A Newsday review of court records sheds new light on ICE's Long Island operation and where it's happening.

MORE ON THIS TOPICEl ICE está deteniendo a inmigrantes en Long Island mediante la vigilancia de aparcamientos y la comprobación de matrículas.Broken families. Disappearing workers. Empty classroom desks. How the ICE crackdown is reshaping LI.Complete coverage: Immigration on Long Island

Newsday InvestigatesWoman's fall at LI firehouse parking lot launches police probe, court action

Sex Next DoorWomen arrested at illicit spas in Nassau risk deportation, but not in Suffolk

Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk tax rolls have been frozen for decades. On the East End, challenges have skyrocketed.

Venezuelan-Japanese eatery opens in LI village

Only in NewsdayLI Vietnamese restaurant closes

Only in NewsdayTop LI sushi spot reopens in new location

Burger chain opens location at LI outlet mall

High School Sports

Meet the 15-year-old LI swimmer chasing an Olympic future

"I got 10 medals: five gold, four silver and a bronze," Brendan Miller said about his performance in the Maccabi Games. "And then I broke three meet records."

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

3 takeaways: The new faces on '60 Minutes'

'Love is Blind' looking for singles in search of love

'Ted Lasso': 6 burning questions about the new season

'Sharkzilla Takes New York' viewing party to be held in Montauk

Jericho's Madison Beer engaged to LA Chargers QB Justin Herbert

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother's kidnappers

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