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NYC dismisses Haitian employees who lost their TPS status, Mamdani says

It's unclear what their positions were inside city government.

Why doctors worry LIers may not try the new mRNA flu shot

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A Newsday review turned up half a dozen instances of unidentified remains found on LI in the early '90s — a period when the admitted serial killer began committing murders. NewsdayTV’s Shari Einhorn hosts a discussion with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and Newsday criminal justice reporter Anthony DeStefano. Credit: Newsday Studios; News12/ Pool. Photo Credit: Newsday/ James Carbone; Suffolk County District Attorney; North Shore High School

'We treat each of these cases individually' A Newsday review turned up half a dozen instances of unidentified remains found on LI in the early '90s — a period when the admitted serial killer began committing murders. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn hosts a discussion with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and Newsday criminal justice reporter Anthony DeStefano.

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Fire at Garden City restaurant shuts utilities to 10 nearby businesses

Vietnam vet collects his Purple Heart 58 years after he was shot helping a wounded comrade

Beach hop with savory stops along LI's coastal bike path

Former NYPD chief dies after drowning in his home's pool in Stony Brook

North Fork downtown closer to revitalization with key hotel approval

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Greenport raises funds for ice rink amid scorching temps

'We call it the powwow sweat': Smaller crowd brings big energy despite heat at Paumanauke Pow Wow

Port Washington 12U Little League team cruises in Metro Region opener

Tommy John, synonymous with elbow surgery, issues farewell note to Yankees, fans

Trading card, game distributor expands as industry grows

Tri-County Bazaar's 'TikTok Queen' draws an audience — and shoppers — to Levittown

Three LI men bike 3,900 miles for the puppies

The MTA says it's 'kinda chic' to take the LIRR. Commuters have thoughts.

Long Island weather: More heat and humidity

From DDR to N64, vintage games unite generations at retro gaming expo

First in NewsdayHofstra faculty union votes to authorize possible strike

New brewery opens in LI village

Picture This: That time an LI nurse killed several patients

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ICE presence once again growing on LI

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Assessing the Mets' trade deadline moves

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LI Works: That's a wrap! Ken tries his hand at wrapping cars

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Out East: Slide into fun at Splish Splash

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Volunteers of LI: Kings Park man does his part to preserve nature

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Trying the social media menu at Island Lake Diner

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WWII airman from LI laid to rest 8 decades after his death

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Freeport community comes together for 50th annual canoe race

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Suffolk to refund $45M in red light camera fees to drivers

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Things to do

Only in NewsdaySurf's up: The ultimate guide to 90+ LI beaches

Find fees, lifeguard status, amenities and more so you can swim, sunbathe or build sandcastles at one of Long Island's many beaches.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGuide to LI boardwalks: Long Beach, Jones Beach and more Can't-miss LI summer fairs and festivals: The ultimate guide Summer guide to Montauk: Beaches, dining and outdoor adventures

Where to go camping (or glamping) on LI

Exploring NYC's High Line, from Hudson Yards to Chelsea Market

2nd annual Suffolk Oyster Fest returns

LI's hidden gem nature preserves

Spend a dog-friendly day in Greenport village

LI nostalgia: Picture This

Picture This: That time they caught a Great white shark in Montauk

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at August 1986 when Donnie Braddick and Frank Mundus caught a great white shark in Montauk.

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That time a 'monster' washed ashore in Montauk

Picture This: That time Commack had an arena for concerts and sports

Picture This! That time the stars came out in Westbury

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A Newsday review turned up half a dozen instances of unidentified remains found on LI in the early '90s — a period when the admitted serial killer began committing murders. NewsdayTV’s Shari Einhorn hosts a discussion with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and Newsday criminal justice reporter Anthony DeStefano. Credit: Newsday Studios; News12/ Pool. Photo Credit: Newsday/ James Carbone; Suffolk County District Attorney; North Shore High School

'We treat each of these cases individually' A Newsday review turned up half a dozen instances of unidentified remains found on LI in the early '90s — a period when the admitted serial killer began committing murders. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn hosts a discussion with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and Newsday criminal justice reporter Anthony DeStefano.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

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Only in NewsdayWhat do 20% down payments cost on houses in your area?

Long Island buyers who want to hit 20% must pay at least $150,000 in most areas.

Only in NewsdayWhy the risk of flash flooding is increasing on LI

Vintage and collectibles shop moves to a larger location

Only in NewsdayICE presence once again growing on LI, as arrests rise nationwide

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

MICHAEL DOBIEAmazonian race bugging scientists

Experts in Brazil are in a hurry to count every species of insect in a small part of the rainforest.

EDITORIALSChallenge to judge could set troubling precedent

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

COMMENTARYTrump is aiding a golden age for renewable energy

Picture This: That time an LI nurse killed several patients

02:35

ICE presence once again growing on LI

02:34

Assessing the Mets' trade deadline moves

01:29

LI Works: That's a wrap! Ken tries his hand at wrapping cars

02:01

Out East: Slide into fun at Splish Splash

02:43

Volunteers of LI: Kings Park man does his part to preserve nature

01:58

Trying the social media menu at Island Lake Diner

01:13

WWII airman from LI laid to rest 8 decades after his death

01:46

Freeport community comes together for 50th annual canoe race

01:16

Suffolk to refund $45M in red light camera fees to drivers

02:14

More Long Island

Newsday InvestigatesCould the Gilgo Beach serial killer be tied to cold cases from the 1990s?

A Newsday review turned up half a dozen instances of unidentified remains found on LI in the early 1990s — a period when the admitted serial killer began committing murders.

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Man dies after boat capsizes in waters off Captree State Park

Former Bayville resident and artist, dies at 73

East Hampton residents fear exposure to toxic water

Elvis is dead, but his leading ladies live on. Here are six memorable costars.

Ronkonkoma woodworking firm to move to Brentwood

Nation / World

Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out

Former U.S. President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues.

Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

A 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8

Todd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in an overnight Senate vote

A drone likely from Ukraine explodes in Bulgaria near a gas pipeline

Newsday Live

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Sports

Port Washington 12U Little League team cruises in Metro Region opener

The winner of the Metro Region will advance to the Little League World Series beginning on Aug. 19 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Port Washington Little League vs. Lincoln (R.I.)Port Washington community unites at watch party to support Little League team

Tommy John, synonymous with elbow surgery, issues farewell note to Yankees, fans

Photos: Yankees 78th Old-Timers' Day

Jets training camp: Bailey's ankle injury

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Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesLI housing authority favors white seniors over residents of color, disabled people, feds say. Here's how.

The town's housing authority used an unlawful system to curate its waitlist for apartments, according to federal officials.

MORE ON THIS TOPICFailure to offer public housing to disabled people behind denial of redevelopment plans, feds say Franklin Square senior housing development lands $19M in subsidies, tax breaks Mold, roaches and 'life-threatening' hazards: Why these LI public housing facilities failed inspections

Newsday InvestigatesICE is arresting immigrants on LI by surveilling parking lots, running license plates

Newsday InvestigatesWoman's fall at LI firehouse parking lot launches police probe, court action

Sex Next DoorWomen arrested at illicit spas in Nassau risk deportation, but not in Suffolk

Only in NewsdayTop BBQ spot closes after nearly a decade

Family-run seafood restaurant closing after 49 years

Only in NewsdayStoried neighborhood bar postpones reopening

Only in NewsdayTop LI taco truck opens 1st restaurant

High School Sports

Gordon Thomas' event on college basketball recruiting process an 'eye-opening' experience

Thomas said he created the event because families are navigating new changes and long-standing rules they may not fully understand.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Elvis is dead, but his leading ladies live on. Here are six memorable costars.

Melissa Joan Hart, Paula Hart honored at first Sayville Film Festival

Thanks to 'Spider-Man.' 'Toy Story,' 'The Odyssey,' Hollywood has a sizzling summer

By the time they got to Woodstock, these legendary rock acts had already played LI gigs

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees' legacy and D'Angelo

3 takeaways from new season of 'Ted Lasso'

Ariana Grande's new video sets off talk about body and beauty standards — again

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