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As advocates push for balcony solar systems in homes, bill may meet some resistance on LI

The systems are less expensive than rooftop systems, but some are concerned about safety issues.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSolar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US

Early morning fire destroys Commack home

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East" to visit a few interesting spots.

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Bethpage native wins LI Marathon

Scenes from the 2026 Long Island Marathon

Pirro says ballistic evidence shows correspondents' dinner suspect shot officer

7 best things we ate on LI recently

WAR IN IRAN: What it means for LI

Ship is attacked near Strait of Hormuz as Iran reviews U.S. response to latest proposal

A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz has reported an attack by multiple small craft, according to a British military monitor, and all crew members are safe.

OPEC+ countries agree to modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'

Iran's monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy

MORE TOP STORIES

Get your popcorn ready! Knicks will face 76ers in Eastern Conference semis

Unitarian Universalist minister from LI dies at 68

New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to 'reclaim' body types that art history has ignored

Mets lose Ronny Mauricio with fractured left thumb

Only in Newsday1,000 drones to replace traditional Air Show at Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend

$2.9M house has a bowling alley, kitchen revamped by HGTV designer

Top 10 softball teams on Long Island

Top 10 high school flag football teams on LI

LI teen in stable condition after hit in Bethpage while riding bike

Valley Stream man charged in fatal stabbings of neighbor, Wendy's co-worker

Only in NewsdayWhat to know about a potential LIRR strike 2 weeks away

Only in NewsdaySmall LI village collected $434G from stop-sign camera tickets

Spirit Airlines is going out of business: What LI travelers need to know

Stick Stars: Top performances this week in LI boys and girls lacrosse

Diamond Stars: Top performances this week in LI baseball and softball

Trendy Bites: Tricolored chicken parm

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'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

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One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

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Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him

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Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

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LI Works: Ken gets down and dirty at a recycling facility

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Open-air formats are reshaping LI's mall industry in push to survive

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Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

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Out East: Oddities and curiosities you'll want to see on your road trip

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MTA: LIRR fares could go up if workers get raises

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Things to do

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

Spend a day — or a weekend — in this postcard-perfect LI maritime village.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC3 upstate towns you've never heard of (but need to visit)Thrifting in the Hudson Valley: Shop secondhand stores for a spring day trip New hotels opening on LI this summer

NeeDoh causing 'absolute insanity' as LI stores struggle to keep them stocked

Only in NewsdayLI village plans 'biggest season yet' for Main Street music festival

Family formula: How these LI mothers and daughters succeed in business

Stroller, wheelchair-friendly trails to explore

Gotta catch 'em all: LI card show returns with Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East" to visit a few interesting spots.

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk's child abuse, neglect deaths reached a 10-year high. CPS still struggles to improve.

The county repeatedly told the state it has a "high number of less experienced staff."

MORE ON THIS TOPICNewsday report prompts Suffolk County to put child fatality review team into action Long Island 9-year-old said 'bad things' happening at home before his death Grand jury recommends no criminal charges for CPS workers investigating abuse in Thomas Valva's death

Only in NewsdayLI's biggest mall redevelopments: What to expect and when

Newsday photographer on facing Gilgo killer in court: 'He would just stare at me'

Only in NewsdayPopular eatery reopening after license snag

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

MICHAEL DOBIEApe's act matters in extinction fight

A Sumatran orangutan used a canopy bridge. Here's why you should care.

EDITORIALSNavy must do more in Calverton

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

COMMENTARYThe world's food supply is under a quadruple attack

Trendy Bites: Tricolored chicken parm

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'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

01:33

One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

01:18

Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him

0:53

Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

02:10

LI Works: Ken gets down and dirty at a recycling facility

01:58

Open-air formats are reshaping LI's mall industry in push to survive

03:11

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

02:53

Out East: Oddities and curiosities you'll want to see on your road trip

03:14

MTA: LIRR fares could go up if workers get raises

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More Long Island

First in NewsdayNYS awards $3M to oyster farmers amid winter damage to crop, gear

Many oyster farmers in Suffolk County said the icy winter caused significant damage to their equipment and crop.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBrutal winter destroys LI's oyster crops as farmers scramble to recover what's left

Only in NewsdayNUMC halts most services for pregnant women, forcing patients to seek care elsewhere

Only in NewsdayCost, connections, close to family: How LI students picked their future colleges

First in NewsdayMastic Beach redevelopment plan, with 10% fewer units, moves forward

Remember these 2 LI-set sitcoms that are true TV turkeys?

Top LI eateries join forces at 2 benefit galas

LI car buyers to face higher 25% Trump tariff on European cars

Nation / World

2 U.S. service members missing after military exercises in Morocco

Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after participating in military exercises, according to the United States Africa Command.

Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration

Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil's Copacabana beach

Ukraine hits key Russian oil-loading port and 3 'shadow fleet' tankers

How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive

Newsday Live

Newsday Live Conversations: Beyond the Sidelines with Matt Goncalves

Sports

Get your popcorn ready! Knicks will face 76ers in Eastern Conference semis

The Knicks have a storied history against Philadelphia. The most recent playoff chapter occurred two years ago.

Mets lose Ronny Mauricio with fractured left thumb

Former Yankee Peraza gets two-out hit in 10th to lifts Angels over Mets

Barker: Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns has become the toast of the town

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk's child abuse, neglect deaths reached a 10-year high. CPS still struggles to improve.

The county repeatedly told the state it has a "high number of less experienced staff."

MORE ON THIS TOPICNewsday report prompts Suffolk County to put child fatality review team into action Long Island 9-year-old said 'bad things' happening at home before his death Grand jury recommends no criminal charges for CPS workers investigating abuse in Thomas Valva's death

Newsday InvestigatesStruggling NUMC spent millions in tax dollars to create neurosciences unit. The plan failed.

Newsday InvestigatesHow an LI nurse claimed to vaccinate kids for years after doctors suspected fraud

Newsday InvestigatesNames of Blakeman's armed volunteer deputies revealed

Family-run Greek eatery abruptly closes after 30+ years

NYC-based specialty market opens on LI

NYC chef opens upscale eatery in former sports bar

Barbecue chain closes only LI location

High School Sports

Garden City boys beat Manhasset in Woodstick Classic for third year in a row

Chase Kraus and Charlie Koester each recorded three goals and an assist for Garden City.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

Remember these 2 LI-set sitcoms that are true TV turkeys?

'Half Man' is wholly grim

Remembering Roger Grimsby, the complicated, colorful 'Eyewitness News' anchor

Good idea, right? Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Barclays Center.

'Devil Wears Prada 2': 20 years later, sequel seems out of fashion

Montauk is about to be a star on Broadway

Summer movie preview: 35 you'll want to see

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