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Son's attack on father could be heard on 911 tape, prosecutors say

Sage Arias-Brown, 33, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with second-degree murder in the Sept. 7 death of his father, Edward Brown, 69, of Mastic.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI man accused of killing father arraigned on murder charge Lake Ronkonkoma man charged in stabbing death of his father

Only in NewsdayBilly Joel is still alive, publicist confirms following Google error

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House hunting gets even harder ... Judge rules teen competent to stand trial ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

House hunting gets even harder ... Judge rules teen competent to stand trial ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

A family's heartbreaking choice: Aid in Dying law ... House hunting gets even harder ... Community members save referee ... Meet the LIers who caught Alonso's HR

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Former daycare worker charged a second time with sexually abusing children in her care

Ross Dress for Less opening 2 more LI stores

Holy spirits: Penn Station's Tracks bar gets blessed, and commuters cheer its reopening on the concourse

Suffolk reports 3rd human case of West Nile this season

Former soccer star from LI dies at 30

Restaurants

Neighborhood pizzeria closes after 35 years on LI

Like most neighborhood pizza joints across Long Island, it was known for its slices.

Only in NewsdayStaple LI Mexican party restaurant closes after more than a decade

Only in NewsdayLegacy eateries open 20+ years make LI's Top 50 restaurants list

Only in NewsdayThe 2026 Top 50 restaurants list is here

WALLET WATCH

Wallet WatchMortgage rates are nearing 7%. LI prices hit records again. Buyers have a tough fall ahead.

Agents hoped a gradual decline in mortgage rates could make buying more affordable and convince homeowners this was the year to sell. That hasn't happened.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNew home price records on LI: $911G in Nassau, $760G in Suffolk See more Wallet Watch coverage Sign up for the Wallet Watch newsletter

This house cost $2,000 in the 1930s. Now it's on the market for $1.125M.

U.S. stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease

Track gas prices, LI housing costs and more

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Memorial to Suffolk's victims of overdoses to be unveiled in Copiague

Citing rise in injuries, Suffolk officials urge e-bike riders to be more cautious

LI teen ruled competent to stand trial on charges of killing ex-girlfriend

Only in NewsdayCOVID cases, hospitalizations rise on LI

Only in Newsday'She gets to make a decision': LI woman with incurable disease considers using Medical Aid in Dying law

Security tightening for UN General Assembly

Former LI tea house building to be revamped by new owner

Newsday InvestigatesEx-owner of mob-linked restaurant wins $6 million in police abuse case

Michael Douglas launching book tour in Nassau

Knicks pause single-game ticket sales to address 'mistake in our pricing'

Gotta collect 'em all: LI Pokémon fans wait hours on line for 30th anniversary box set

Route 347 in Hauppauge reopened after crash left 1 seriously hurt

What is through-running and will it work at Penn Station?

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New generation of birds

LI Works: The Dark Ken sells comic books

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Residents oppose Melville development proposal

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

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Out East: Lenny Bruno Farms

'A check is always nice. A little more would be nicer.'

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LI bucking the national trend

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Picture This: When New York and America rose from 9/11

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Trendy Bites: Lemon curd pancakes in Mineola

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Things to do

Don't wait until October: 3 NYS destinations with fall foliage right now

While no significant foliage change is reported in Nassau or Suffolk, NYS destinations are starting to see color.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMamdani vacationed in this Hudson Valley village. Why it works for a LI weekend

No GPS? No problem! LI Orienteers explore the woods with just a map and a compass

Visit 3 NYS state parks for free next month

Catch live music at LI's vineyards this fall

Pizza Festival and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

Pilates is on the rebound. Work your core, find your crew

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House hunting gets even harder ... Judge rules teen competent to stand trial ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

House hunting gets even harder ... Judge rules teen competent to stand trial ... What's up on LI Credit: Newsday

A family's heartbreaking choice: Aid in Dying law ... House hunting gets even harder ... Community members save referee ... Meet the LIers who caught Alonso's HR

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Assault charge against Smithtown councilman dismissed

Thomas Lohmann had been charged with striking Thomas J. McCarthy, a fellow councilman, during a closed-door meeting.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSmithtown councilman charged with assaulting fellow council member

DeportedHow deportations are disrupting 7 key LI industries that rely on immigrant workers

Democrats push Trump to release millions in counterterror money to NYS

Only in NewsdayLI coffee & doughnut spot closes after 2 years

Opinion

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THE POINTWrite-in candidates struggle for relevance

COMMENTARYThe Supreme Court's conservatives have a clear logic on voting

COMMENTARYAI is already damaging human life. We gave it a head start

What is through-running and will it work at Penn Station?

01:57

New generation of birds

LI Works: The Dark Ken sells comic books

02:31

Residents oppose Melville development proposal

01:55

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

02:11

Out East: Lenny Bruno Farms

'A check is always nice. A little more would be nicer.'

02:05

LI bucking the national trend

02:15

Picture This: When New York and America rose from 9/11

02:37

Trendy Bites: Lemon curd pancakes in Mineola

01:20

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayBelmont Park set to reopen Friday after 3 years of renovations

The renovated Elmont track opens with a full slate of races after being closed for three years.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBelmont Park renovations feature upgraded facilities for backstretch workers Belmont Park rebuild nears the finish line as the Belmont Stakes is a year from returning home

First in NewsdayFeds want to know why Nick LaLota's campaign accepted $9G from a Ukraine-born billionaire

First in NewsdaySuffolk delays plan to install Flock gunfire detection technology for a year

Teacher who spent 74 years with the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville dies at 93

LI duck farm reopens with new generation of birds after 19-month shutdown

Nearly $1.2M in New York State grants awarded to LI fire districts

Nation / World

Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting

The U.S. Postal Service has stopped developing a controversial computer system tied to President Donald Trump's effort to limit mail voting.

Military: An F-16 crashes during training in Michigan; pilot ejects safely

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump's White House

Killing endangered wildlife is legal if they aren't the target, new Trump rule says

Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

Boland: Hurting Judge needs to be given the weekend off

In terms of pros and cons, there are far more cons when it comes to having Aaron Judge play on artificial turf this weekend and jeoparding his availability for the postseason.

Rock: LI's Cisco ready for any role Jets put him in

Knicks pause single-game ticket sales to address 'mistake in our pricing'

Gross: Isles GM explains Barzal's injury situation

Investigations

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

Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'It's shocking': Feds drop probe into Hempstead public housing discrimination LI housing authority favors white seniors over residents of color, disabled people, feds say. Here's how.LI has the nation's longest wait times for public housing

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

Newsday InvestigatesHow can NUMC be fixed? Here are 5 things it could do to improve its finances.

Newsday InvestigatesLI has the nation's longest wait times for public housing

Only in NewsdayDoughnut chain opens 5th LI shop

Only in NewsdayWaterfront restaurant opens on North Shore

New LI restaurant serves hard-to-find dishes

Review: Kuku in Huntington, Roslyn

High School Sports

LI high school football games to watch, plus game picks

Ward Melville (1-0) plays at Longwood (1-0) at 6 p.m. on Friday in one of the games of the week.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHigh school football blog: Gearing up for the second full week of games

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Only in NewsdayBilly Joel is still alive, publicist confirms following Google error

AI's role in Billy Joel doc: Not quite just the way he is

The psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says

'Tell It to My Heart' singer Taylor Dayne comes home for show at The Suffolk

'Ebenezer,' 'Digger' and 35 more movies you won't want to miss

Remembering when Bob Mackie brought his style to the Hamptons

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