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Opinion

The state Capitol on the opening day of O’Reilly: Legalizing pot, sports betting in NY
Opinion: How long can Congress avoid legal pot? Opinion: Who failed the victims of R. Kelly? Editorial: Give school evals a serious look The Point: Curran stops by to chat assessment, more
Matt Davies | Columnists | Cartoon roundup

Sports

Islanders head coach Barry Trotz during a timeout Best: Trotz's disconnection from Capitals is complete
Latrell Sprewell open to helping young Knicks develop Source: Yankees, Ottavino agree to three-year deal Marcus: Why I vote for a 'Small Hall' Darnold excited to work with Gase, Williams
Scores | High schools | Watch highlights

Entertainment

Guitarist Steve Vai performs during the Generation Axe LI's Steve Vai sets summer guitar camp
Super Bowl 2018 commercials LIer pens movie about boxer who inspired 'Rocky'  Bryan, Paisley, more country stars set for Jones Beach LIer can help you get cheap Broadway tickets
TV | Movies | Celebrities

Things to Do

Amanda Kawiecki, left, Chad Davis, Christopher Korte, Karen LI wineries offering VIP tastings

11 LI bakeries serving must-try cupcakes

6 new interactive spaces for kids at LI libraries

Doggie day care options on LI
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AMNY

Zizi is dressed for the weather on Shore More snow, coldest day of the season on the way
Man fatally hit by F train at Queens subway station: Cops The L train is not shutting down. Officially 'The Night the Music Lived' will pay tribute to Buddy Holly & Co.
News | Celebrities | Transit | Eat & Drink

Business

A developer has proposed converting the Residence Inn Closed LI hotel may become senior citizen housing
Owner: LI toy store to close, cites competition Kohl's to close LI store, affecting 81 workers Perdue recalls over 68,000 pounds of chicken nuggets
Stocks | Technology

Education

Hempstead schools Superintendent Shimon Waronker speaks Jan. 9 Hempstead board extends superintendent leave
Hempstead district chief sees progress in ratings Trustee chief: SCCC won't renew McKay contract State: 15 LI districts, 34 schools need improvement
More education | H.S. sports

Politics

What you need to know for the retrial of the Manganos 1600: Trump-Pelosi showdown is spite of century Curran names watchdog to oversee assessment 1600: Recalled federal workers are worse off
Spin Cycle | Janison | Campaign Finance

Family

Toy trends for 2019: YouTube, augmented reality, more 50 places every LI family should check out MLK Day weekend family-friendly events, more 6 new interactive spaces for kids at LI libraries

Data and Investigations

Life expectancy map Life expectancy on Long Island
2 illegal dumping cases, 2 different punishments SCPD and Hispanics struggle with trust despite progress Inside the menacing rise of MS-13 on Long Island

Health

Mary Franklin, 82, in December outside her Brentwood Divine seniors: Religion, spirituality sustain older LIers
Drug overdose deaths among women have soared Experts say world needs new diet: Less beef, more beans LI school official drops 96 lbs. amid health fears
Top Doctors | Hospitals

New York City

Women's March support drops over bigotry claims Man sentenced in fatal stabbing of Morgan Freeman relative Ex-mistress testifies about tunnel flight at 'El Chapo' trial Ex-CBS CEO Les Moonves to challenge severance denial

Columns and Blogs

Marcus: Why I vote for a 'Small Hall' Owner: LI toy store to close, cites competition Best: Trotz's disconnection from Capitals is complete Ask the Expert: What's the best way to move an IRA?
All columnists | Sports columnists | Spin Cycle

Restaurants

Hot chili wontons at Yum Yum Dumplings in 3 LI restaurants to try this weekend
Hawaiian eatery replaces popular LI burger joint Reinvented eatery is a solid spot for a good burger, beer Decades-old diner closes for 'improvements'
Feed Me TV | Latest closings | Openings

Travel

The Celebrity EDGE arrives in Port Everglades, in 5 things to know about the new Celebrity Edge cruise ship
Best ski resorts for beginners near LI, NYC 5 travel ideas to fight winter blues Is solo travel empowering for women?
NYC weekend picks | Travel deals
$alttext Long Island A hijab, a turban, a beard: What aren’t you seeing? From a hijab to a turban to a Catholic school uniform, five religious Long Islanders $alttext High School High school sports podcast Gregg Sarra and Andy Slawson discuss high school sports on our weekly podcast. Administrative assistant DeAnna Meringola talks with owner Kevin Business LI's Top Workplaces 2018 Over 24,000 employees at 116 LI companies were polled on what makes their employers great. Edwin, an ex MS-13 member talks about how Investigations At 14, MS-13 was his family. Here’s how he got out. A former gang member recently recalled when he decided to join the gang.