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Newsday Investigates'Bracing for impact': LI town and city pension costs spike to $137M

Pension sweeteners are shifting the tax burden onto town, city and village governments, officials say.

Only in NewsdayNor'easter worsens LI beach erosion, leaving millions in damages

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Power outages across the Island ... Limiting screen time in schools ... Out East: Winery that's more than grapes Credit: Newsday

Power outages across the Island ... Limiting screen time in schools ... Out East: Winery that's more than grapes Credit: Newsday

Newsday Investigates: Why football participation down big on LI ... Power outages across the Island ... Beach erosion from storm ... Knicks media day

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Only in NewsdayPoll: What LIers think about affordable housing

System upgrade to delay access to unemployment benefits

3 LI school districts among top 10 in U.S. in new rankings

New Italian supper club opening this fall

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5 ways the college search is completely different now

Report: 13,000 Nassau water lines need replacement because of lead

Only in NewsdayWhat can Isles' Schaefer accomplish in his second season?

First in NewsdayWest Hempstead couple brings The Neighborhood Coffee to life after 4-year stall

Search for missing man draws substantial police response

Only in NewsdayWet clothes, beer splashes and dry cleaning bills: The 'occupational hazard' of working Yankees celebrations

LI man fatally struck by bicyclist in Central Park

LI woman pleads guilty in crash that killed husband and wife

New law raises the NYPD's mandatory retirement age

Drug company recalls blood pressure medication

HS football blog: A thriller at Hofstra highlights Monday's action

Latest UpdatesMonday Night Scores A win-win all around at Hofstra, no matter the result Our top photos from Garden City vs. Massapequa

Nassau police overtime expected to go $10M over budget

Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

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Knicks say they're ready for this season's high expectations

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Out East: McCall Wines

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Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

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LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

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Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

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Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

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Double trouble on the tennis court for Floyd

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Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

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Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

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Things to do

A nighttime 'Harry Potter' trail experience is opening close to LI

Experience the magic of "Harry Potter" in this forbidden forest with spell-casting, magical creatures and a Hogsmeade-style village this October.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC3 fall foliage boat cruises to take from NYC Take a nostalgic station-hopping train trip with LIRR's Day Pass Why this village is LI's best-kept secret this fall

First in NewsdayNew Halloween pop-up bar experience coming to LI

Fall day trip getaways within 3 hours of LI

Visit 3 NYS state parks for free this weekend

From Hersheypark to Woodloch: PA's best family resorts

Only in NewsdayStaple LI fall festival plans 70th anniversary revamp

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Power outages across the Island ... Limiting screen time in schools ... Out East: Winery that's more than grapes Credit: Newsday

Power outages across the Island ... Limiting screen time in schools ... Out East: Winery that's more than grapes Credit: Newsday

Newsday Investigates: Why football participation down big on LI ... Power outages across the Island ... Beach erosion from storm ... Knicks media day

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First in NewsdayLI educator named NYS superintendent of the year

Hampton Bays schools Superintendent Lars Clemensen was recognized Monday for his "outstanding leadership, commitment to students and contributions to public education."

Only in NewsdaySee where buyers found more bedrooms for less than the typical price on LI

Former school custodian pleads guilty to filming sexual abuse of a child

Only in NewsdayFall Fun Book: Festivals, farms and 20+ more ways to celebrate the season

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

GUEST ESSAYSAn easy state fix on home medical equipment

I know what happens in the towns I've served when a supplier closes its doors.

EDITORIALSNassau's jail needs basic oversight

LETTERSEnergy's real cost goes beyond bills, flight safety, end-of-life care, Trump's Arch

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

01:45

Knicks say they're ready for this season's high expectations

0:30

Out East: McCall Wines

02:41

Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

01:51

LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

02:04

Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

01:57

Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

02:11

Double trouble on the tennis court for Floyd

01:49

Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

02:05

Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

02:07

More Long Island

Report: Isles selling 15% of franchise at $3 billion valuation

Sportico reported that one of the investors would own 10% of the team.

MORE ON THIS TOPICIsland Ice Ep. 244: Isles and NHL season preview, Matthew Schaefer

Only in Newsday'Just lovely to see': Dolphins return to Long Island Sound

LI eatery closes indefinitely due to storm damage weeks after opening

First in NewsdayMotorcycle man Billy Joel to auction more than 70 bikes

Only in Newsday85% of LIers want screen time limits in schools, new poll shows

First in NewsdayDeveloper gets $333G in tax breaks to revamp former LI medical center

Nation / World

Officials are looking into a possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Mediators are working to broker a U.S.-Iran deal, but major hurdles remain

News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban until case is resolved

Lindsay Clancy set to return to court for first time since murder trial ended with deadlocked jury

Police investigate after toddler pulls out loaded gun at Michigan daycare

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

Lennon: Jury is still out on Judge, but a verdict will come Tuesday

It doesn't seem likely that Aaron Judge is ready to contribute because of his calf strain, but we're about to find out if he'll be on Wild Card Series roster.

MORE ON THIS TOPICYankees vs. Red Sox: The Wild Card blog

Albanese: Mets' David Stearns has failed, but he has a chance to turn it around

Barnes: Can J.J. McCarthy be trusted to back up Jameis Winston for Giants?

Massapequa ends Garden City's record winning streak at 68 games

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesFootball is one of LI's premier high school sports. Why is participation down 30%?

Long Island's decline is nearly nine times the rate in high school football participation nationally.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhy are some LI schools struggling to field a football team? Coaches see three main reasons.See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNassau County Jail oversight board hasn't met in years

Newsday InvestigatesNYS awarded LI housing authority $20M in tax breaks despite discrimination finding

Newsday InvestigatesEx-fire medic got $500G to settle claims that 2 department officers raped her

Only in NewsdayNYC Greek spot opens 1st LI location

Only in NewsdaySpeakeasy opens on LI with build-your-own martini bar

Hidden coffee truck makes a social media splash on LI

Only in NewsdayPopular pizza truck to open new stationary location

High School Sports

'It was amazing'

Luke Garguilo's 29-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Milio late in the fourth quarter helped Massapequa beat Garden City in a highly anticipated Nassau football crossover game at Hofstra on Monday. Massapequa's own winning streak is now 26 games.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMassapequa ends Garden City's record winning streak at 68 games

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Broadway's ready to play ball with 'Damn Yankees'

Bebe Rexha, more coming to UBS Arena for charity concert

Public Enemy and others owe a debt to LI resident John Coltrane

Fall TV Preview: 13 shows you won't want to miss

Just like their fathers: Sons of Cream to rock Bay Shore

What will happen to Cinema Arts Centre? Members want to know.

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