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The first public hearing of the impeachment inquiry produced some news and a lot of sparring.
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Opening statements by the lawyers in the federal case against Thomas Spota and one of his ex-chief deputies are set for Thursday morning.
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Thomas Murphy was slurring his words, according to a friend who played golf with him the morning of the crash.
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In winning again, deGrom joins an exclusive group, becoming only the 11th pitcher to win consecutive Cy Young Awards.
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Nearly two dozen Marines lifted, loaded and delivered 2,000 donated turkeys to Long Island food banks.
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It marked the second time in three days a house fire turned deadly in Bayville.
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The new branch, opened in Selden, awards academic credit based on life and work experience.
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A Hempstead Town animal behaviorist said Diane Madden has "irreparably" damaged her reputation.
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The nearly 10-week-old puppy, named Narwhal, has a tail-like appendage growing from his forehead.
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Formally called "Police Booth C," the Levittown site aims to boost community policing, officials said.
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The venue will offer open play, classes and birthday parties.
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If you have a list and are checking it twice, it's time to put it to good use at New York City's holiday markets. Here are six to explore.
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Thinking about adopting a pet? These Long Island shelter dogs are looking for forever homes.
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The shows feature whimsy, little-known characters and a trove of the illustrator's "secret art."
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College life can be hard, but finding cheap food and fun things to do shouldn't be.
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Don’t go searching for something good to eat. Newsday critics have done it for you.
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Forget the sleigh; Santa is riding the Long Island Rail Road this holiday season.
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"All this time, I thought I was the only one and now maybe I'm not."
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Baldwin dines at LI steakhouse to shoot documentary
The star had dinner with a handful of high-school friends at Insignia Steak & Sushi in Smithtown, where they reminisced about their lives.
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Analysis: Long Island has state's top-paid educators
Among the highest-earning K-12 employees, 77 of the top 100, as well as 579 of the top 1,000, worked on Long Island, according to a Newsday analysis.
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Witnesses detail why Ukraine dealing was risky
National security and America's fundamental values are at stake.
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NEWSLETTER
The Point: Impeachment hearings beginThe Point is Newsday's daily opinion newsletter.
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OPINION
Erdogan should recognize the Armenian genocideThe boldest and wisest course would be for Erdogan to break the decades-old taboo and invoke the G-word himself.
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Four vehicles destroyed in Syosset parking lot fire
Several other vehicles were also damaged by the fire, which swept through a Town of Oyster Bay lot.
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Forecast: High of 46 today, but will feel 10 to 20 degrees colder
Afternoon clouds that will roll in might bring what the experts called a few patches of light rain.
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Nassau's rank was boosted by factors including low smoking rates and greater wealth, according to a study.
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Peter Farrell, 72, set sail out of Fire Island Inlet on Oct. 13, but has not seen or heard from since.
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Designated as a farm brewery, 60 percent of ingredients are sourced in-state.
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If putting together an Instagram-able charcuterie board or decorating turkey-shaped cookies are beyond your capabilities, you can rely on these local spots.
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"We've used it much more than I think most people consider a summer home," says owner Phil Stanton.
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Life expectancy is better for the wealthy and worse for the poor, recent data shows.
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Investigations
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Life expectancy is better for the wealthy and worse for the poor, recent data shows.
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Nassau's controversial property reassessment has eliminated wide disparities among homes that developed during former County Executive Edward Mangano’s tenure, a Newsday analysis shows.
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Police say the video, involving two detectives and a Spanish-speaking family, will help their probe of the officers' conduct - but the results won't be made public.
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A teen scribbled “503” on paper, he said, out of pride for his home country. It started troubles that landed him in custody for months on evidence a judge found flawed.
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Starting teachers on Long Island struggle to cover their rent, especially in Suffolk, according to a new study by Zillow.
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They redeem bottles and aluminum cans for a nickel apiece, sometimes taking thousands at a time to redemption centers to supplement their income.
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Young people are skeptical of traditional financial advisers and many might not seek their help.
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In winning again, deGrom joins an exclusive group, becoming only the 11th pitcher to win consecutive Cy Young Awards.
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Islanders beat their former captain in front of home crowd, extend their point streak to 12-0-1.
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Boras controls the top two free agent pitchers - Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg - and top position player in third baseman Anthony Rendon.
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DeGrom has put together two incredible seasons, but the GM and the Wilpons have to spend more in the offseason so that the Mets and their two-time Cy Young Award winner can think about a World Series.
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Tavares is a dad, makes $11 million a year; Isles made the second round of playoffs last year and are on 13-game points streak.
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Last year he knew what he didn't know, but this year, he learned he didn't know what he didn't know.
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The Jets CEO either gets this right and will be praised for his vision or he will be remembered for perpetuating failure by remaining loyal to his coach.
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Cuomo signed the law after a rise in young people in New York using vaping and tobacco products.
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Medicare is the federal health insurance plan, with Part B covering doctor visits, tests and screenings, as well as other outpatient services.
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Cecilia St. Arromand said she "didn't think twice" when a nurse approached her about donating the organs of her husband Marc.
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U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a "very strong culprit."
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Around 28% of high schoolers and 11% of middle schoolers said they'd used e-cigarettes in the past month, the report says.
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Massapequa will be at Freeport for a Conference I semifinal showdown, and North Shore is at Plainedge for a Conference III semifinal.
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See where Long Island's seniors this year will play next year in college.
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Andre Curbelo signs national letter of intent to Illinois, Zed Key inked with Ohio State and Jalen Celestine will be headed to Cal.
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Brennan O'Neill, Jake Naso and Aidan Danenza greeted national signing day on Wednesday by signing with the Blue Devils.
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Gregg Sarra takes you through the football semifinal schedule, plus the PPOW and a note on Gridiron Greats.
