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NYPD sergeant killed in LIE crash

He was driving home from work when the crash occurred, and is survived by his spouse and 4-year-old twin boys, his sister said.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Island's dangerous roads: Complete coverage

Police ID worker killed and man who is still missing in Loop Parkway bridge scaffolding collapse

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HS plays of the week ... A trip to a North Fork B&B ... Deciding when a new mom shoiuld go back to work Credit: Newsday

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AnalysisWhich NY colleges leave grads with the most debt?

Brooklyn building collapse killed 2 children and 6 adults, mayor says

Only in Newsday23 hours a day in a cell: Inside Rex Heuermann's life behind bars

After 67 years, beloved Suffolk flower shop to close

The best pizza on Long Island: Our 2026 picks

Housing on LI

Wallet WatchRoughly 1 in 4 homes sold on LI were above $1 million last month

More than 1,800 homes sold on Long Island last month. See the takeaways and all the data.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC5 places where home prices rose the fastest on LI These 14 LI areas rank among priciest ZIP codes in U.S.NYU Langone, Amazon, Station Yards among 20 projects that could reshape LI. See what's planned near you.

First in NewsdayCondo development wins key vote, moves closer to reality

First in NewsdayApartment complex opens steps from LIRR, with studios starting at $3,200

Wallet Watch5 places where home prices rose the fastest on LI

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LI man indicted in rape, sex trafficking of teen girl

Gillen stuck in traffic before missed Hegseth impeachment vote

Only in NewsdayTown supervisor, facing heat over proposed raise, vows to take pay cut instead

LI will be well represented in Cortaca Jug game

Only in NewsdayHempstead Town Board weighs post-election pay raises at meeting today

LI weather: Rain and coldest air of season

Only in NewsdayThis 'ancient disease' causes weight gain, acne and hair loss in women. Menopause isn't the end of it.

Only in NewsdayGuardian Cap use is up in LI high school football. But do they help?

Town renews Long Island Nets' contract for practice facility

AnalysisCan the Giants increase their NFC East lead on Thursday Night Football?

Rock band Zebra will tour LI this weekend with multiple appearances booked

First in NewsdaySchool bus camera ticket scrutiny: Class-action case can proceed, judge rules

Staycation at a North Fork B&B

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Newsday's 2026 holiday gift guide: Hottest toys parents should look out for

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Where LI home prices rose fastest this year

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Shoe repair is a fading trade. On LI, it still has sole.

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Out East: What's on the menu at Soundview Inn's restaurant, The Halyard

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Shopping our way through Belmont Park Village's new stores

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An LI veteran's journey from four deployments to a fatal overdose

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Trying a trending taco in Mineola

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'I feel like a Long Islander'

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LI Works: There's no business like the costume business

Things to do

Restaurants near MSG for pregame and postgame fun

Check out the best dining options near Madison Square Garden, from steakhouses to sports bars, perfect for pregame meals or post-event drinks.

MORE ON THIS TOPICThis under-the-radar fall escape for foodies, shoppers is an hour away from LI Mariah Carey's holiday pop-up bar returns to NYC Explore 4 NYC neighborhoods: Little Italy and more

Charming North Fork B&Bs for a cozy staycation

Luminocity Festival and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

Themed NYS hotels: Stay in a fairy-tale cottage, cowboy lodge and more

Belmont Park Village expands with 20 new boutiques

Gobble, gobble: Turkey trots, 5K runs schedule

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HS plays of the week ... A trip to a North Fork B&B ... Deciding when a new mom shoiuld go back to work Credit: Newsday

HS plays of the week ... A trip to a North Fork B&B ... Deciding when a new mom shoiuld go back to work Credit: Newsday

Latest on bridge scaffolding collapse ... Heuermann's life behind bars ... Blustery, wet day in the forecast ... HS plays of the week

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LI man dies after he is arrested by police

Suffolk police said the incident began at about 1:20 p.m. Tuesday when Second Precinct Anti-Crime officers approached Victor Santos during a patrol check at the park at 33 W. 11th St.

Wallet WatchWhat happened to LI's holiday hiring boom?

Wallet WatchFTC: LI car dealer buried $3,995 down payment in fine print

Chicken chain Bojangles to make Long Island return by end of 2026

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

THE POINTSpecial edition: The 2026 interactive election map is live, see how LI voted

The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.

COMMENTARYAnthropic's Dario Amodei can't always have his way

DAN JANISONWill Hochul and Mamdani keep the peace?

LETTERSRespect begins at home, younger voices in Congress

Staycation at a North Fork B&B

01:56

Newsday's 2026 holiday gift guide: Hottest toys parents should look out for

06:22

Where LI home prices rose fastest this year

02:21

Shoe repair is a fading trade. On LI, it still has sole.

02:48

Out East: What's on the menu at Soundview Inn's restaurant, The Halyard

02:54

Shopping our way through Belmont Park Village's new stores

01:53

An LI veteran's journey from four deployments to a fatal overdose

02:41

Trying a trending taco in Mineola

02:19

'I feel like a Long Islander'

0:42

LI Works: There's no business like the costume business

More Long Island

Repairs on tap at LI brewery after SUV crashed into building

A music stage, electronic equipment and Christmas decorations were destroyed Monday evening when a driver left Main Road and barreled into the building.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSUV crashes into LI brewery

2 good Samaritans injured, 1 critically, after Suffolk crash

G.E. Smith brings Roger Waters to The Suffolk

LI municipality hikes charges for towing vehicles

Island Facades proposes $30 million expansion in Calverton

DeportedICE traffic stops making LI Latinos fearful behind the wheel — even citizens

Nation / World

5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself

The gunman suspected of killing a man at a busy Washington, D.C., gym during morning workouts before fleeing and shooting four more people has been identified as a medical doctor locked in a dispute with building management over mold and moisture problems in his penthouse.

Jensen Huang, a global salesman for artificial intelligence, resigns from Nvidia after affair

Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64

The average US 30-year mortgage rate falls to 7.11% this week, its fourth straight decline

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 6 people, including a doctor and a child, Health Ministry says

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

Make 'Under': Shedding the Mental Load and Redefining Enough

Sports

Only in NewsdayNew York's football team? These LIers says it's the Buffalo Bills.

Long Island is now home for numerous team clubs that get together to watch games.

AnalysisCan the Giants increase their NFC East lead on Thursday Night Football?

Popper: It's time for Knicks to bench Mikal Bridges

It's unanimous! Yanks' Schlittler wins AL Cy Young Award

Investigations

DeportedICE traffic stops making LI Latinos fearful behind the wheel — even citizens

In such a vehicle-dependent place, agents' road tactics have brought new risk to the daily routines of many Latino drivers.

MORE ON THIS TOPICDeportation crackdown latest blow to struggling LI restaurant industry Many immigrants who help run LI's East End, including the Hamptons, are a prime target for ICE Read more of Newsday's immigration coverage

DeportedEn Long Island, el miedo a ser detenido por ICE persigue a los conductores latinos, incluso a los ciudadanos

Newsday InvestigatesNYPD officer under investigation quit and was automatically decertified. Two other police departments hired him.

Newsday InvestigatesIslip Town Supervisor has yet to crackdown on spas with illicit sex allegations

Only in NewsdayLI pizzeria hits milestone 50 years in the family

Roman-style eatery opens on the North Shore

Only in NewsdayFast-growing LI taco shop opens 6th outpost this weekend

NYC Vietnamese eatery opens LI location

High School Sports

HS football county semifinal games to watch, plus picks

It's Northport's balanced offense vs. North Babylon's potent ground game in Suffolk II, plus more story lines to watch this weekend.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

G.E. Smith brings Roger Waters to The Suffolk

17 Hallmark movies, specials, more must-see holiday TV treats

Rock band Zebra will tour LI this weekend with multiple appearances booked

Billy Joel, Tony Bennett to be honored in NYC next week

Restaurants near MSG for pregame and postgame fun

8 TV shows not to miss this week

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