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Only in NewsdayInvestigators in Gilgo Beach case eyeing microbial DNA analysis to help identify Asian victim, DA says

More than a year after investigators publicized sketches of facial reconstructions of the man, leads from the public have failed to bring police any closer to identifying the victim,

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Only in NewsdaySunrise, Empire wind projects will cost $13B to build, filings show

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Police: 2 teens shot in parked vehicle

Only in NewsdayFor LI home sellers, 'It's great; unless you want to buy again'

Only in NewsdayNew French-inspired cafe opens on LI

Two LI towns plan to waive property taxes for permanently disabled vets

Cardinals' concern for U.S. moral compass garners mixed reviews from LI Catholics

Police: St. James man killed crossing street in East Northport

Only in NewsdayBig job for Gillibrand: Leading Democrats back to Senate majority

Bessent says U.S.-Europe relations have 'never been closer' despite Greenland crisis

Only in NewsdaySmithtown looks to cut cost of town vehicle fleet

Popper: Something is very wrong with Knicks

Albanese: Hall of Fame ballot trade — Chase Utley for Felix Hernandez

Who might Harbaugh bring in to create a winning Giants staff?

First in NewsdayHigher prices, low inventory fueling trend in LI's housing market

Flu cases drop for 3rd consecutive week

First in NewsdayShinnecock seek to block contempt proceedings against tribal trustees

Former teacher and past president of Eastern Long Island NAACP dies at 71

American Cruise Lines launches Great Lakes trip from Syracuse

At LI's dueling pianos shows, no two nights are the same

MLK remembered on LI in day of parades, songs

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Out East: Orchids at Bianchi-Davis Greenhouse

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Winter storm brings snow to LI

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Ice cream dipped in melted butter? Stew Leonard's has it

Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

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'The Diplomat' films on LI

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Declining number of family owned hardware stores

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The great grocery store sheet cake taste test

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LI Works: A wizard at fixing pinball machines

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Energy, pride and school spirit: Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest

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Things to do

Explore Niagara Falls in winter, an icy wonderland getaway

Experience the icy majesty of Niagara Falls, with many attractions remaining open throughout the season.

Go ice skating this weekend at one of LI's 20+ rinks

Exploring LI's indoor pickleball venues

Ultimate guide to indoor places to play, game and more

A fun (k)night: What it's like to go to Medieval Times

3 brothers open LI specialty dessert shop

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Have questions about the new LIRR fare policy? Here are some answers.

The new policy shrinks validity periods for many tickets to just one day and doles out penalties for passengers who wait until a conductor comes around before activating electronic tickets.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLIRR begins $8 charges for onboard purchases, activations

Which LI grocery store makes the best cake?

Did someone say 2016?

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

GUEST ESSAYS50 years after IDEA, a yawning achievement gap

A landmark law has made a profound impact, but a change in attitude is needed.

LETTERSElectricity costs, Blakeman, abortion, Greenland

EDITORIALS9/11 responders deserve better

LETTERSMusings: Want to get a REAL ID? Try my mom's labyrinth

MLK remembered on LI in day of parades, songs

01:59

Out East: Orchids at Bianchi-Davis Greenhouse

02:36

Winter storm brings snow to LI

01:56

Ice cream dipped in melted butter? Stew Leonard's has it

Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

03:00

'The Diplomat' films on LI

02:08

Declining number of family owned hardware stores

01:56

The great grocery store sheet cake taste test

01:55

LI Works: A wizard at fixing pinball machines

02:00

Energy, pride and school spirit: Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest

01:39

More Long Island

Only in Newsday'What did we do wrong?' Afghan man on LI worked with U.S., now fears deportation

If sent back to his home country, he says he believes he will be killed by the Taliban.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNo sanctuary: ICE targets asylum-seekers who go to LI office U.S. to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

Only in Newsday$5M verdict in Lynbrook man's death upheld, court papers show

Muttontown estate on sale for $10.75M

DMV to shut down Presidents Day weekend for system upgrades

Only in NewsdayCostly new cap coming to old, shuttered landfill that caused a creek to turn orange

How an LI cop inspired Mulcahy's newest event series

$23M in upgrades planned for LI apartment complex as building gets new owner

Nation / World

US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search

Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant.

Spain begins 3 days of mourning for deadly train wreck while death toll ticks up to 41

100 vehicles pile up in Michigan crash as snowstorm moves across the country

Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it

Australia's Parliament passes gun laws, and debates anti-hate speech bill after Sydney attack

Newsday Live

A Chat with Tom Colicchio

Sports

Popper: Something is very wrong with the Knicks

The Knicks fell behind by 30 points in the first half against a decimated Mavericks squad and lost for the ninth time in their last 11 games.

Rock: Harbaugh brings Giant expectations

Islanders beat Canucks as Duclair scores twice

Rangers' power play fails when they need it in loss to Ducks

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesDespite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve.

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Newsday InvestigatesLI's 'house of horrors': ICE has detained dozens in 'putrid, cramped' conditions for prolonged periods

Newsday Investigates$200G earners rise 51% in LI towns and cities as police salaries grow

Newsday InvestigatesLI police still using force against Black people at disproportionate rates, 5 years after reforms

Only in NewsdayLI's best Chinese restaurants of the year

Only in NewsdayLI's best new restaurants of 2025

Guide: LI's top breakfast spots

Guide: LI's best cinnamon rolls

High School Sports

Weinschreider, McDonald lead second-half charge for Huntington girls basketball

Coach Perry Marinelli called Ava McDonald the team's "Batman."

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Commack vs. Huntington

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

Remembering pioneering NY anchor Pat Harper, who 'vanished' from the airwaves, never to return

'60 Minutes' finally airs story on Salvadoran prison that was spiked

'The Rip': Affleck and Damon deliver intense performances as Miami cops

First in NewsdayAlexa Ray Joel had a '60s vision for 'Heavy Eyes'

Snoop Dogg's NBA analyst role underscores why his on-air presence and global appeal keeps growing

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