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Stefanik exits governor's race, clearing Blakeman's path
The congresswoman said she did not want "an unnecessary and protracted Republican primary."
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Blakeman launches first campaign ad — in Palm Beach
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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.
Justice Department releases limited set of files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
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Former LI school superintendent pleads guilty in 2024 crash
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Plan for 288-unit Kings Park condo project advances
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AG: LI nursing home aide sentenced to up to 6 years for sexually assaulting disabled residents
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US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
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Hochul signs prison reform bill after inmate death
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Mercury falls to the 20s as wind chills return
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Outgoing FDNY commissioner lauded at walk-out ceremony
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Why beef costs more — and what Long Island steakhouses are doing about it
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Judge nixes conviction of 1 of 2 men found guilty of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
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Lawsuit: LI strip club prostituted dancers, leading to sexual assaults, trafficking
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Central Islip federal judge demands answers on LI ICE detainee's treatment
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MeTV sets marathon of Rob Reiner's top 'All in the Family' episodes
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LI family seeks answers after day laborer, 27, is arrested by ICE and disappears
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Top 10 streaming movies of 2025
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Flu cases surge ahead of last year's level on LI
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LI Chinese spot opens, with standout dumplings
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127,496-square-foot Garden City medical, retail building sells for $36M
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NewsdayTV's holiday movie preview
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LI police still using force against Black people at disproportionate rates, 5 years after reforms
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'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville
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Port Washington community rallies around deported bagel store worker
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Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants
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Affordable housing development opens after 47 years
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LI Works: Where model trains come to life
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Tiny dancers learn ballet at Tutu School
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Out East: A busy time of year for this LI fish market
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LIers at Merrick menorah lighting react to Australia attack
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4 LI towns are hosting NYE ball drops
Patchogue's event features a ball rise, while Huntington's comprises hundreds of drones.
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MORE ON THIS TOPICHuntington hosting first NYE drone 'ball drop' party
It's a real beaut: LIers still love holiday classic 'Christmas Vacation'
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100+ gifts under $100: Ultimate holiday shopping guide
LI restaurants with standout holiday decorations
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A fun (k)night: What it's like to go to Medieval Times
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Gift an LI adventure this holiday season
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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.
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NewsdayTV's holiday movie preview
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LI police still using force against Black people at disproportionate rates, 5 years after reforms
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'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville
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Port Washington community rallies around deported bagel store worker
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Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants
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Affordable housing development opens after 47 years
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LI Works: Where model trains come to life
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Tiny dancers learn ballet at Tutu School
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Out East: A busy time of year for this LI fish market
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LIers at Merrick menorah lighting react to Australia attack
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$115M deal tops Hamptons' priciest home sales of 2025
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D'Esposito wins confirmation for U.S. Labor watchdog post
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After 32 years, a Brentwood school 'legend' is saying goodbye
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Longo's resignation from Floyd catches LI football community by surprise
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All-Long Island boys volleyball team 2025
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Watchdog OKs county's $4.4B budget with condition
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Israeli fire kills at least 5 Palestinians in Gaza, a hospital in the enclave says
A local Gaza hospital says Israeli troops have fired over the ceasefire line in the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least five Palestinians, including a baby.
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US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies
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Brown University attack suspect died 2 days before his body was found, autopsy finds
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Former New York state prison guard sentenced to up to life in prison in inmate's death
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NTSB unclear who was at controls in jet crash that killed ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and 6 others
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Knicks fans say they'll pass on NBA Cup banner at the Garden
"No banner at all. I do not think the NBA Cup should be commemorated in that way," said Knicks fan Greg Princivil of Middle Island.
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Islanders' five-game home winning streak snapped by Canucks
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Knicks go back to regular-season work after glow of NBA Cup title
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Carton teases what's to come during WFAN appearance on 'Evan and Tiki'
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Explore the data: Racial disparities in police use of force persist
$200G earners rise 51% in LI towns and cities as police salaries grow
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Sex crimes stop with her: Meet the judge who decides some of LI's most disturbing cases
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Hall of Fame wants Billy Joel fans to submit papers for symposium
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Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
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LIer wins Hallmark Channel's 'Finding Mr. Christmas'
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