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Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island

In a packed Riverhead courtroom, a highly emotional hearing saw the victims' families, one after another, confront their loved ones' confessed killer.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSuffolk sheriff worried about getting Gilgo serial killer to court to face victims' families 'It's been 17 years since we last spoke,' Gilgo Beach victim's sister tells serial killer, who once taunted her A look at the Gilgo Beach victims and their mysterious disappearances

JD Vance criticizes Suozzi at Nassau event billed as nonpolitical

Former police officer sues over firing

17 students taken to hospital after chemistry class incident

25 years after deadly blast, 3 FDNY firefighters from LI remembered

Ground 'depression' closes LaGuardia runway

Knicks win NBA Finals

Knicks parade: Details on police presence, street, subway closures

Popper: KAT expands game and gets rewarded with title

LI baker's trendy treats scored spot at Knicks championship party

Knicks headed to White House for victory lap

WALLET WATCH

Wallet WatchLI renters say the 'American Dream' is slipping away

They've saved, worked extra jobs and kept looking. Many Long Island renters still can't find a path to homeownership.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNassau median home price climbs to record $890,000 See what $2,500 in rent gets you on Long Island Rentals are hard to come by on LI. When they do, they 'disappear within a week.'

Only in Newsday$20-$60 per tooth? The Tooth Fairy is taking a bite out of LI parents' budgets

Wallet WatchOil prices fall with news of Iran deal, but could take time to normalize

Track gas prices, LI housing costs and more

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U.S. and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

MTA bans alcohol on LIRR trains Thursday into early Friday during Knicks parade

Only in NewsdayCaught between exams and a Knicks parade

Only in NewsdayBeloved eatery opens 2nd location

Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park

Thunderstorms forecast for Thursday

Amtrak: Worse damage than expected to East River tunnels

Westbound Southern State Parkway reopens near Hempstead after crash

Check LI beach closings and advisories

STAR tax relief checks of $350 to $1,500 to be sent to 500,000 LIers

Pay bumps for deputy sheriffs, probation officers

Trader Joe's $2.99 striped mini totes draw lines on Long Island

No one ran for mayor in this LI village. So who won?

Alicia Keys to perform at Knicks' championship celebration in NYC

NYS AG's Office investigating fatal crash involving Suffolk County officer

Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

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Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium

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Out East: Main & Mill House

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Long Island reacts to the Knicks' NBA Finals victory

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Fire Island daycation: Visiting Kismet via pedicab

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Long Island in the '70s exhibit in Stony Brook

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Set sail in piece of maritime history

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Pride Month: Parades, concerts, and more 2026 celebrations

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NY announces millions in water quality improvement grants

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Trendy Bites: It's a bag of chips ... it's a sandwich ... it's the chip bag sandwich!

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Things to do

Popular LI strawberry festival returns for 71st year

The festival marks its 71st year in Mattituck this Father's Day weekend.

MORE ON THIS TOPICU-pick strawberry farms to visit this June America turns 250: Anniversary events on LI Can't-miss LI summer fairs and festivals: The ultimate guide

Outdoor drop-in fitness classes to try this summer

Heading to the U.S. Open? Here's where to eat and what to do off the course

Eat these 8 best things our critics tried last month

Where to score throwback, pro soccer jerseys for the FIFA World Cup

How to get $5 tee times for LI kids at these golf courses

Long Islanders' Favorites

Newsday InvestigatesAn LI town is still issuing school bus camera tickets it once called 'troubling'

There were 36,000 tickets issued last year within school districts that never agreed to join Hempstead Town's program, records show.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC80,000 BusPatrol tickets issued in school districts that don't participate in program Town's school bus camera ticket vendor offered payments to woo holdout districts See more Newsday investigations

A younger set of LI women is getting into this classic card game

Only in NewsdayMeet Long Island's Class of 2026 salutatorians

'Long Island in the '70s' exhibit opens with far out memorabilia

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

GUEST ESSAYSKnicks parade dilemma offers lesson on success

Join the cheering crowds, or sit for a Regents exam on the same day?

EDITORIALSAfter Rex Heuermann, more questions

THE POINTVance takes a break from Iran war to bomb Suozzi

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

Tech-free learning at The Waldorf School of Garden City

01:10

Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez throws first pitch at Yankee Stadium

01:22

Out East: Main & Mill House

02:40

Long Island reacts to the Knicks' NBA Finals victory

02:58

Fire Island daycation: Visiting Kismet via pedicab

02:23

Long Island in the '70s exhibit in Stony Brook

01:21

Set sail in piece of maritime history

01:58

Pride Month: Parades, concerts, and more 2026 celebrations

04:22

NY announces millions in water quality improvement grants

01:34

Trendy Bites: It's a bag of chips ... it's a sandwich ... it's the chip bag sandwich!

01:27

More Long Island

$1M lottery prize claimed is 3rd collected on LI this month

The game still has two $5 million top prizes and nine $1 million second prizes outstanding as of this week.

4 new sweet spots to try this summer

Only in NewsdayLIPA rethinking ways to power LI's electric grid in the future

Only in NewsdayRemembering when Wetson's ruled LI fast food

First in NewsdayIslip extends pact for ICE at town shooting range

Suffolk lawmakers passed new e-bike laws this year. Now some want to tweak them.

Why did so many East End, Fire Island summer rentals book up so fast this year?

Nation / World

The Latest: US-Iran deal takes 'immediate effect' after both sides sign, Pakistan premier says

Leaders of both the U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of agreement on ending the war in Iran.

Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP

Brazil's Lula warns Trump not to meddle in Brazilian elections

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: Jennie Garth talks about career, health and happiness

Sports

'It's over! It's over! Knick fans, this is not a dream'

The 53-year wait ended after decades of cycling through coaches and rebuilding plans. Learn how team president Leon Rose built a championship roster.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGet more on local sports

Knicks parade: Details on police presence, street, subway closures

Lennon: Knicks' Brunson, Hart steal the show and the Yanks are OK with that

Knicks headed to White House for victory lap

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesAn LI town is still issuing school bus camera tickets it once called 'troubling'

There were 36,000 tickets issued last year within school districts that never agreed to join Hempstead Town's program, records show.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC80,000 BusPatrol tickets issued in school districts that don't participate in program Town's school bus camera ticket vendor offered payments to woo holdout districts See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesOvertime for Nassau, Suffolk workers surges to $74M above budget

Newsday InvestigatesHundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.

Map: These LI massage spas have been raided as officials attempt to disrupt sex trade

Only in NewsdayTop LI Thai restaurant closes after 5 years

Local cafe chain opens 8th location

New waterfront dining spot opens

Fire damages popular waterfront restaurant

High School Sports

Smithtown East baseball's Dylan Cogliano wins Suffolk's Paul Gibson Award

The senior went 6-0, had a 0.51 ERA , 0.71 WHIP with 64 strikeouts in 41 innings. He was named the county's top pitcher.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Hofstra librarian/vice dean competes on 'Jeopardy!'

Did Mamdani confirm Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden wedding?

In 'Toy Story 5,' cowgirl Jessie won't say howdy tech

Former 'Eyewitness News' anchor Bill Ritter talks about his Alzheimer's diagnosis

Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues

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