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Only in Newsday'He's still getting away with it': Ex-doc hasn't paid a dime of $1.6B in sex abuse judgments

The 91-year-old former pediatrician transferred a home into his wife's name days before a law made assets of accused sexual abusers vulnerable.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSexual abuse judgments against former Merrick pediatrician total $1.6 billion Former Merrick pediatrician hit with $27M sexual abuse judgment

First in NewsdayEx-town parks chief, fired over AI audit flap, sues for job back

Only in NewsdayFuture of iconic building at LI psychiatric center site back in the spotlight

LI teen pleads guilty in fatal stabbing of 15-year-old at house party

Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by a witness

Severe thunderstorms, strong winds possible on LI today

Only in NewsdayPost pandemic, LI health systems boosting efforts to reduce staff burnout

Restaurants

LI eateries with standout vegetarian dishes

There four restaurants know the ways of eggplant and tofu, but they also have great food in general, meatless or not.

Ditch to replace Relish in Kings Park

Only in NewsdayLI's best new restaurants of 2026

Politics

Feds, AG probing potential misconduct related to reelection of Suffolk Dems' Committee chairman

The full extent of the probe and whether an official investigation is underway remains unclear.

GOP and MAGA Inc.-aligned PACs pause ads attacking Suozzi

Mamdani, other pols urge NYC private property owners not to let ICE use parking areas

White powder sent to Schumer, Gillibrand offices

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Man seriously injured after crashing his 1966 Chevy into another vehicle

Man sentenced for fatal stabbing of mother-in-law after birthday party

Hamptons land rezoned, clearing path for luxury homes and golf course

Town hikes tax levy by 2.87%, lowers employee headcount

NYS buys 750 acres around Shoreham nuclear power plant for state forest preserve

'She's so brave': LI student wins national award for dyslexia podcast

Season PreviewPopper: Can the Knicks repeat? Here's what I think will happen.

1st-&-5: The biggest surprises of the NFL season five weeks in

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Niche sports might get you a leg up to play at college level

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What to expect at this year's Oyster Fest

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Path cleared for 366-unit housing project near Jake's 58 casino

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A hauntingly good time in Sleepy Hollow

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Proposed property tax hike in Babylon

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Design your own martini at this Long Beach speakeasy

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Out East: Sannino Vineyard

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A sneak peek of Billy Joel's motorcycles going to auction next month

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It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

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Things to do

Leaf peep on an open-air train ride 2 hours from LI

Fly through vibrant colors aboard the Catskill Mountain Railroad in the Hudson Valley and spend the day in historic Kingston.

MORE ON THIS TOPICExploring LI's charming Victorian coastal hideaway Why this village is LI's best-kept secret this fall Explore Brooklyn's haunted history on 2 ghostly tours

Only in NewsdayAll you need to know about this year's Oyster Fest

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

No Plaza? 6 luxury NYC hotels to visit while the iconic spot is closed.

'Boo!' and 'Ho, ho, ho!': Fall holiday shows for all occasions

Explore LI, NYC indie bookstores at new book crawl events

Long Islanders Favorites

Wallet WatchThese 14 LI areas rank among priciest ZIP codes in U.S.

Two Hamptons communities ranked in the top 5, while four Nassau locations ranked among the top 100.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI home prices fall in September from record highs North Fork home prices have doubled since 2019. Here's how high they climbed in the third quarter.See more Wallet Watch coverage

Will Billy Joel be able to perform again? Time and tests will tell.

This Girl Scout is tackling caregiver burnout

Only in NewsdayAddressing criticism, NYS AG says Cornell rape case investigation will be 'fair'

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

ENDORSEMENTSAll of Newsday Opinion's 2026 election endorsements so far

Find out the candidates the editorial board chose and why as endorsements are published throughout October.

ENDORSEMENTSNewsday Opinion endorses Rhoads for State Senate District 5

ENDORSEMENTSNewsday Opinion endorses Bynoe for State Senate District 6

ENDORSEMENTSNewsday Opinion endorses Lancman for State Senate District 7

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Niche sports might get you a leg up to play at college level

01:49

What to expect at this year's Oyster Fest

02:32

Path cleared for 366-unit housing project near Jake's 58 casino

02:03

A hauntingly good time in Sleepy Hollow

01:42

Proposed property tax hike in Babylon

02:34

Design your own martini at this Long Beach speakeasy

02:09

Out East: Sannino Vineyard

02:46

A sneak peek of Billy Joel's motorcycles going to auction next month

01:53

It's Oktoberfest every day at this Long Beach restaurant

02:20

More Long Island

LI man admits supplying drugs to 13-year-old girl in exchange for sex, prosecutors say

Luis Gonzalez was arrested after the girls family reported him to authorities.

First in NewsdayTown's proposed budget with nearly 6% tax hike includes raises for elected officials

New superintendent appointed to LI school district facing fiscal turmoil

Officials announce planned improvements for Freeport parks

Boosting voter turnout aim of 'No Kings' protests

Hewlett Harbor's Tariq Khan dies. Entrepreneur and philanthropist was 74.

Nation / World

Trump wants the midterms to be all about himself. Judging by the ads, Democrats are happy to oblige

President Donald Trump says he wants voters to pretend that he's on the ballot in this year's midterm elections.

First images released of Pope Leo after cancer surgery, celebrating Mass at hospital

Fight over evidence in Alex Murdaugh retrial turns to DNA and missing murder weapons

Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

5 early season questions facing the Islanders

It's early in the season, but there's plenty to think about for the Islanders after a 3-3-1 start.

MORE ON THIS TOPICIsland Ice Ep. 246: Losing Romanov, Schaefer's minutes Senators defeat Isles as Shane Pinto of Franklin Square scores winner in shootout

Popper: In Brunson, Knicks have a leader who 'walks the talk'

AnalysisWhy getting to the quarterback has been such a big deal for the Giants

Stephenson: Was this just a tough night or a sign the Rangers need a goalie?

Senators defeat Isles as LI's Pinto scores winner in shootout

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesDatabase: Look up LI home healthcare agencies liable for wage theft

State and federal labor investigations found these 66 LI home healthcare agencies owe a total of $11.6 million in back wages to their employees.

Newsday InvestigatesVolunteer firefighter removed after Facebook comment about ICE

Newsday InvestigatesNassau jail officials didn't provide proper medical care, ICE records show

Newsday InvestigatesAs LI hospitals buy up old department stores, taxpayers shoulder heavier burden

Only in NewsdayPrivate 18-course dining experience opens below popular sushi spot

8 must-try sweet treats for fall

First in NewsdayIHOP headed to Suffolk space formerly occupied by restaurant chain

Chain eatery opens 1st LI location, inside mall

High School Sports

HS sports roundup: Boys and girls soccer, field hockey and girls and boys volleyball

A recap of high school sporting events from Thursday.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Will Billy Joel be able to perform again? Time and tests will tell.

Why we still love 'Lucy' after 75 years

Catching up with WCBS NewsRadio's Tim Scheld

Foghat's drummer calls Long Island home

Tilles Center is the haunt for 'Ghostbusters in Concert'

TCM to show Eva Marie Saint marathon

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