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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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Long Island weather: 3 to 5 inches of snow expected

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Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy, Kent Animal Shelter, Custer Institute & Observatory and local champagnes NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us different spots you can visit this winter.

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Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say

Huntington warns residents about dead geese at Heckscher Park

LI craft beer bar returning after hiatus

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

Europe warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

Only in NewsdayTrump's term enters year 2 with focus on health care, the economy, Greenland

Only in NewsdayNew Giants coach Harbaugh showed great promise in his first college gig

$1.2M renovated house retains wonky quirks of its 1895 build year

'It was crazy to see her in real life': Hundreds descend on Looney Tunes for Madison Beer signing

CM Performing Arts Center debuts $100G in 'Broadway-quality' upgrades

Official: Basketball game referee collapses at Freeport High

Winter-spring movie preview: 33 great films you'll want to see

Sports trips to take in 2026, from Oklahoma to Austria

Police: Smithtown High School East student used weapon to menace classmate

LI Italian taco chain adding more locations

Only in Newsday'Fundraising and foot soldiers': What Nassau's GOP is bringing across NY in fight to get Blakeman elected

Annual deer cull set for Fire Island, William Floyd Estate

LI school district exploring possible merger with neighboring district

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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Volunteers of Long Island: New York Marine Rescue Center

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Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton

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Things to do

Uncover icy treasures in the Northeast: Castles, hotels and bars

Experience the wonders of ice castles, ice bars and ice festivals this winter in the Northeast and beyond.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBook a staycation: LI hotels with indoor pools Bargain flights from JFK: Escape to Aruba, St. Thomas and London No overnight stay needed: LI hotels that offer day retreats

What's coming to Tanger Outlets this year

Only in NewsdayNew game cafe opening in LI mall

Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' dupe show coming to LI venue

Winter nightlife on LI: Sports leagues, cozy cabins at a winery and more

Amtrak offering $25 per trip deal

Streaming Now

Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy, Kent Animal Shelter, Custer Institute & Observatory and local champagnes NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us different spots you can visit this winter.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Which LI grocery store makes the best cake?

Food critics taste-tested ready-to-go celebration cakes from local grocers. The winner may surprise you.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRotisserie chickens: Which LI grocers make the best?21 best things we ate on LI this year

Did someone say 2016?

Only in NewsdayMobile sports betting addiction has risen among LI's youth. Schools are fighting back.

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

MICHAEL DOBIETrees as property are like no other

If you want to fell a tree on your property, it's none of my business. Or is it?

EDITORIALSAn unaffordable, untenable landscape for young LIers

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

COMMENTARYThe push for lower U.S. drug prices uses bad logic

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

Volunteers of Long Island: New York Marine Rescue Center

01:50

Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton

02:47

More Long Island

New car payments soar to $1,000 a month. Here's how LIers can save money.

From boosting your credit score to ponying up a bigger down payment, experts offer tips.

MORE ON THIS TOPICCar shopping trends and tips for 2026 from Edmunds Hochul: Blocking fraud will bring down car insurance rates Soaring NY car insurance rates drive some to shop for deals, others to drop coverage

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

Only in NewsdayMeet LI's Pat Reilly, a coach for the Texans, living his dream

Student loan wage garnishments on hold for now, Education Department says

Vincent 'Bob' Ferrari, North Baldwin musician, dies at 105

Only in NewsdayMore parents refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, putting babies at risk, LI doctors say

LI health aide who was 'like family' charged with hitting disabled 5-year-old in his care

Nation / World

US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests

A U.S.-based activist agency reports at least 3,919 deaths during recent protests in Iran.

More countries confirm invites to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys a permanent seat

Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21

Factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia region kills 2 and hospitalizes 84

Newsday Live

A Chat with Tom Colicchio

Sports

Only in NewsdayNew Giants coach Harbaugh showed great promise in his first college gig

Tim Murphy, who hired Harbaugh in 1989 at University of Cincinnati, said: 'He's the epitome of what you want a leader to be.'

AnalysisPatrick Roy's shifting of Isles' lines a matter of necessity

Stephenson: Appreciate what Zibanejad has been to the Rangers

Barker: Karl-Anthony Towns still out of sync in Mike Brown's offense

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.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee more Newsday investigations

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

High school roundup: Boys and girls basketball results

A recap of high school boys and girls basketball games.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

How's Mary Jo Buttafuoco doing? Mostly fine.

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

'Hell's Kitchen' to end on Broadway

Rapper Pitbull headed to Jones Beach this summer

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Great-looking newcomer, but a bit too '90210'

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