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LI crowd watches from aviation museum as Artemis II returns from the moon

About 100 people attended a simulcast of humans' first return from deep space since 1972.

MORE ON THIS TOPICArtemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon

Only in NewsdayHeuermann's guilty plea answers some questions, raises new ones

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Blakeman says NIFA finished, state disagrees ... Medicaid cuts put 3 LI hospitals at risk ... FeedMe: Best burgers on LI Credit: Newsday

Blakeman says NIFA finished, state disagrees ... Medicaid cuts put 3 LI hospitals at risk ... FeedMe: Best burgers on LI Credit: Newsday

Heuermann plea deal update ... Blakeman says NIFA finished, state disagrees ... Seaford house fire displaced residents ... Tracking LI surge in ICE arrests

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LIRR worker fired in investigation into cloned employee ID cards

8 LI hospitals rank among nation's best for patient safety

Blakeman says NIFA oversight of county's finances over; state panel disputes that

WAR IN IRAN: What it means for LI

Gasoline prices on LI spike 18.2% in March, the fastest rate in nearly 4 years

The rise in gasoline prices in the metropolitan area led to increased costs for groceries and other commodities.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhere does LI get its gas and how does it affect what you pay at the pump?LI truck drivers, businesses feeling the pain of Iran war-driven diesel costs Ceasefire in Iran won't bring relief at the pump on Long Island

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war

US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

Only in Newsday'To the freedom': Members of LI Iranian student group hope for brighter future

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Only in NewsdayProsecutors defend controversial DNA finding in LI teen case

Former U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, who worked on foreign affairs for decades, dies at 79

Uber marshals New York riders to push for lower auto insurance rates

DA: LI man sold cocaine, fentanyl to Navy veteran who fatally overdosed

To get April 15 postmark on tax return, head to a post office

New coffee shop opens in former general store

NYPD, Queens property association settle suit over Forest Hills Stadium street closures

Newsday InvestigatesICE arrested more people on LI than ever before. The numbers keep growing.

War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging

LI district to offer universal pre-K this fall

Fire displaces 3 from Seaford home

'Outcome': Keanu Reeves' movie is a muddled mess (Susan Lucci excepted)

'Some days, it's crazy bad': Residents near industrial park sound off about constant noise

Mamdani's first 100 days: How he's doing on campaign promises

3 LI hospitals ID'd as at risk from federal Medicaid cuts

Newsday Exclusive: New ride at Adventureland

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Smithtown councilman charged with assaulting fellow councilman

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Meet Newsday's winter All-Long Island teams

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Mentoring program creates unique bond for LI students

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Pilates studio opens in Baldwin

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Out East: Don't be bitter! Take a trip to Schmitt's Farm to make horseradish

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Trendy Bites: What's a sushi crepe?

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LIRR strike would be 'disastrous' for LI, unions warn

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What's on the menu in the Bronx?

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Picture This: That time they drove asphalt through the heart of LI

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Things to do

Cherry blossom festivals on LI, in NYC this spring

Long Island celebrates cherry blossom season with festivals and cultural events this spring.

MORE ON THIS TOPICStep into spring: Stroll LI's botanical gardens and arboretums Seaside getaway: Stay overnight in these East Coast lighthouses Giant Lego sculptures coming to Old Westbury Gardens

3 upstate towns you've never heard of (but need to visit)

Strike, spare, turkey: Guide to LI bowling alleys

Thrifting in the Hudson Valley: Shop secondhand stores for a spring day trip

Stroller, wheelchair-friendly trails to explore

Only in NewsdayMassive sensory-friendly play space opening at Tanger Outlets

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Blakeman says NIFA finished, state disagrees ... Medicaid cuts put 3 LI hospitals at risk ... FeedMe: Best burgers on LI Credit: Newsday

Blakeman says NIFA finished, state disagrees ... Medicaid cuts put 3 LI hospitals at risk ... FeedMe: Best burgers on LI Credit: Newsday

Heuermann plea deal update ... Blakeman says NIFA finished, state disagrees ... Seaford house fire displaced residents ... Tracking LI surge in ICE arrests

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'I think he was done': DA describes how plea was reached with Gilgo Beach serial killer

Prosecutors convinced Rex Heuermann to speak with the FBI in a "clinical way" to help them with profiling serial killers.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRex Heuermann admits to strangling 8 women, dumping their bodies near Gilgo Beach 'Nobody really wants to talk about it:' Quiet returns to Gilgo serial killer's home, victims' burial ground A look at the Gilgo Beach victims and their mysterious disappearances

Only in NewsdayWant to buy a house on Long Island? Here are some of the costs to expect.

Why El Niño could have major impact on LI's weather this year

Only in NewsdaySneak peek: New LI restaurants coming this summer

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

Vote: If Long Island became a state, what should be on our flag?

Cartoonist Matt Davies will draw what LIers select from his ideas.

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

COMMENTARYI love data, but K-12 standardized tests have lost the plot

COMMENTARYNew York City can't afford both big pensions and free buses

Newsday Exclusive: New ride at Adventureland

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Smithtown councilman charged with assaulting fellow councilman

01:51

Meet Newsday's winter All-Long Island teams

01:18

Mentoring program creates unique bond for LI students

01:40

Pilates studio opens in Baldwin

02:12

Out East: Don't be bitter! Take a trip to Schmitt's Farm to make horseradish

03:12

Trendy Bites: What's a sushi crepe?

01:26

LIRR strike would be 'disastrous' for LI, unions warn

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What's on the menu in the Bronx?

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Picture This: That time they drove asphalt through the heart of LI

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More Long Island

First in NewsdaySmithtown councilman charged with assaulting fellow council member

Councilman Thomas Lohmann is charged with third-degree assault after Councilman Tom McCarthy said "a passionate discussion" in executive session "turned violent."

Social worker charged with trying to grab baby from stroller

Construction starts on Great Neck apartments

Only in NewsdayAll-Long Island girls basketball team 2026

Only in NewsdayAll-Long Island boys basketball team 2026

New Assembly GOP leader was bitten by the politics bug at early age

LI's Jesse Findling talks about life after 'American Idol'

Nation / World

Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi

A judge has temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators like Kalshi.

Melania Trump denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The question remains: Why now?

In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance

Eric Adams, former 'international mayor' of NYC, becomes an honorary Albanian citizen

An Iowa woman pleads not guilty in the 2011 killing of real estate agent

Newsday Live

Newsday Live Conversations: Beyond the Sidelines with Matt Goncalves

Sports

Keith Hernandez to undergo back surgery, will miss time in broadcast booth

Keith Hernandez said during Friday night's Mets-A's broadcast that he plans to be back in the booth by April 24.

Gross: Isles' big picture? Win final three games for chance at postseason

McNeil on being traded by Mets: 'A little bit of a surprise'

Boland: Like it or not, Volpe closing in on a return to the Yankees

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNames of Blakeman's armed volunteer deputies revealed

Some of the volunteers include a former member of the NYPD disciplined for abuse of authority in a fatal shooting and a doctor who was fired from NUMC.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBlakeman loses latest round in court battle over Nassau 'militia'Judge hears arguments from lawmakers challenging legality of Nassau deputizing armed civilians

Newsday InvestigatesLI nursing homes fined more than $500G for violations including assaults

Dangerous RoadsThey've tried for years to fix Route 110. People keep dying.

Newsday InvestigatesMembers leave Congress at a record pace, but few disclose future prospects

5 new LI artisanal pizzerias

Only in NewsdayNew wood-fired pizzeria opens on LI

Popular brunch spot reopens with new dinner concept

Top Thai restaurant owners close eatery after 1 year

High School Sports

HS roundup: Boys and girls lacrosse, baseball and softball

A recap of Long Island high school sporting events from Thursday and Friday.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

What do you see traveling on the Island's roads?

Entertainment

Billy Joel Channel returns to SiriusXM, marking 50th anniversary of 'Turnstiles'

LI restaurateur appears on Apple TV's 'Your Friends & Neighbors'

Fans will love the 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival

'Sopranos' cast members to appear at interactive Bellmore event

'Hacks' returns with a funny, melancholy, flawless final season

First in NewsdaySolid Goldie: Hawn is coming to LI on May 4

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