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Only in NewsdayWhat to know about LI nursing home safety plans after Pennsylvania explosions

They're required to maintain comprehensive plans, but one expert says there are "serious concerns" about emergency response.

MORE ON THIS TOPICExplosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion

Only in NewsdayLI village sends church to court over Christmas tree fundraiser

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LI village with history of pedestrian crashes gets $586G traffic safety grant

Up to 8 inches of snow possible Friday, Saturday

What's open, closed on Christmas Day on Long Island

Holiday throwback: 4 Christmas traditions you forgot about

Watch how fast a Christmas tree fire can spread

Student loan borrowers in default could have their wages garnished starting in 2026: Here's what to know

Mariah Carey to receive $92G over dismissed 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' lawsuit

2 types of holiday bark snacks sold by Aldi recalled

Only in Newsday'No tax on tips' and Long Island: What to know about Trump policy as it takes effect

Cookie chain opens first Suffolk location

Only in NewsdayHow gratitude can be the antidote to holiday despair, anxiety

Only in NewsdayWith a little help, holiday lights rise on cue at cancer patients' homes

WWII veteran Critelli, 104, to perform national anthem at UBS Arena

George Pratt, judge on high-profile national cases and attorney in Nassau, dies at 97

Longtime Suffolk Democratic Party boss faces challenge

Young adults leaving New York amid affordability crisis

These 11 items are most likely to get you stopped at TSA

Fires in Valley Stream, Plainview displace 6

LI man gets 9 years in prison for trafficking girl, 16

50 years since Springsteen brought 'Santa' to LI

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Out East: Nettie's Country Bakery in Center Moriches

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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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Long Islanders feeling the impact of rising beef prices

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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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Things to do

What's open on Christmas Day?

Movie theaters, light shows, state parks and other attractions are offering holly, folly fun on Christmas Day.

LI restaurants open on Christmas Day

Only in NewsdayLI's best Chinese restaurants of the year

Yellow Brick Joel, holiday light shows and more can't-miss weekend events

Keep the kids busy with these 5 holiday break camps

Escape the holidays: Tribute concerts to catch on LI

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Catch up with the most-read Newsday stories of 2025

From brush fires and gift cards to dangerous roads and restaurant closings, take a look at 10 of the most-read Newsday stories in 2025.

What to expect on Long Island in 2026

Newsday Investigates$200G earners rise 51% in LI towns and cities as police salaries grow

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYFarmers should unite to fight unfair trade policies

Instead of relief, farmers would rather have a fair price for their crops.

GUEST ESSAYSWhen faith steps outside the sanctuary

GUEST ESSAYSThink about native lawns this winter

EDITORIALSA look at Christmas Eves past

50 years since Springsteen brought 'Santa' to LI

03:15

Out East: Nettie's Country Bakery in Center Moriches

03:24

NewsdayTV's holiday movie preview

04:46

LI police still using force against Black people at disproportionate rates, 5 years after reforms

04:04

'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville

01:17

Port Washington community rallies around deported bagel store worker

01:50

Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants

02:09

Long Islanders feeling the impact of rising beef prices

01:45

Affordable housing development opens after 47 years

01:50

LI Works: Where model trains come to life

02:17

More Long Island

WWII veteran from LI celebrates 100th birthday 'like a hero'

As the community gathered to mark his milestone birthday, Edward Born shared his simple advice for leading a good, long life: "Be happy."

New Subaru dealership headed to LI village, with tax incentive help

$1.2M grant to go toward upgrades at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Proposed LI tech manufacturing center wins $30 million NYS grant

First in NewsdayShinnecock Nation sues Hochul, James over 'illegal' easement of Sunrise Highway

Rangers' Fox raising money for ALS, inspired by his father-in-law

Newsday InvestigatesLI's 'house of horrors': ICE has detained dozens in 'putrid, cramped' conditions for prolonged periods

Nation / World

After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files

The Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a "few more weeks," further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote

ICE agents shoot at a moving vehicle on Christmas Eve, injuring 2

Explosion in Moscow kills 3 people. Official says Ukrainian intelligence was behind it

Newsday Live

A Chat with Tom Colicchio

Sports

Popper: Brunson, Anunoby expected back, but Knicks can't get pushed around

Knicks need an answer for physical play, and complaining to the referees isn't it.

3 takeaways for the Islanders heading into the holiday break

Rock: Giants need to embrace Dart's style of play

AnalysisJets QB Cook still has something to prove in otherwise lost season

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesLI's 'house of horrors': ICE has detained dozens in 'putrid, cramped' conditions for prolonged periods

The makeshift hold rooms — meant only to briefly hold a single person — have often been packed with numerous detainees at once.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNassau violates ICE agreement, detaining hundreds longer than legal limit, data shows ICE making arrests at Hauppauge immigration check-in Complete coverage: ICE arrests and deportations on LI

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

Newsday InvestigatesExplore the data: Racial disparities in police use of force persist

Only in NewsdayLI's best new restaurants of 2025

Guide: LI's top breakfast spots

Guide: LI's best cinnamon rolls

Only in NewsdayGuide: LI's best pizza of 2025

High School Sports

Girls hockey All-Star game highlights growth of sport on Long Island

The contest featured female on-ice officials, an all-female coaching staff and a female scoring official.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

'Anaconda': Toothless, but passably entertaining

21 notable celebrity deaths of 2025

'Marty Supreme': Timothée Chalamet's career-best performance

Only in NewsdayTest your knowledge of these pop culture anniversaries in 2026 with our quiz

Barry Manilow has early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery

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