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Only in Newsday2026 health insurance increases: How LI will be affected

Long Islanders will likely pay more for their insurance premiums next year.

MORE ON THIS TOPICTurning 26? What you should know about moving to your own health insurance.LI town, city health insurance premium costs spike to $341.3 million Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

Only in NewsdayProsecutors: Dozens of alleged victims may testify at sex abuse trial of ex-LI teacher

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3 NYC casinos approved ... Greenport approves new rental laws ... Women hoping to become deacons Credit: Newsday

3 NYC casinos approved ... Greenport approves new rental laws ... Women hoping to become deacons Credit: Newsday

Rob Reiner's son arrested after parents' death ... 3 NYC casinos approved ... English, math test scores increase ... Out East: Southold Fish Market

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3 NYC casinos win approval from Gaming Commission

Popular LI brewery to close

Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home

Police say the younger son of Rob Reiner is in jail for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing a day earlier of the director-actor and his wife Michele at their home in Los Angeles.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRob Reiner's LI connections: Summers on Fire Island, more Rob Reiner mourned by Barack Obama, Jerry O'Connell, James Woods and many others An appreciation: Rob Reiner was a comedy giant in TV and film

Trump ties killing of Rob Reiner to director's political stance in inflammatory Truth Social post

NYS joins lawsuit claiming Uber 'trapped' customers in subscriptions

Hempstead Village lands $15M grant for new community center in 'forgotten' park

How to protect your pipes, pets and yourself when temps turn frigid

Search for the Brown University shooter continues as questions swirl about campus security

EEOC settles with Mavis Tire over denial of job to Jewish applicant over keeping the Sabbath

UnprotectedSex crimes stop with her: Meet the judge who decides some of LI's most disturbing cases

Only in NewsdayLI students' English test scores went up 7 percentage points in 2024-25: What to know

Jets fire DC Wilks after bad loss to Jaguars

Only in Newsday21 best things we ate on LI this year

Seaford man killed in 1-vehicle crash on Southern State

Lawsuit: UPS steals millions from NY seasonal delivery workers

Great Neck North High School students disciplined for 'irresponsible prank,' superintendent says

Bitter cold sticks around on LI before midweek warmup

See how much snow fell in your neighborhood

Huntington Station man killed in house fire

Out East: Southold Fish Market

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LIers at Merrick menorah lighting react to Australia attack

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Williamsburg welcomes new winter village with sweet treats, photo ops

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Tristen Mitchell and Vincent Rienzie are Valley Stream North basketball stars and best friends

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Islanders fans and their unique jerseys a regular sight at UBS Arena

LI movie theater adapting to the times

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Trendy Bites: Vodka chicken sliders in Merrick

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Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

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Inside NUMC’s finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

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Offseason in Montauk: Holiday lights, lobster rolls and lighthouse views

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Things to do

$24 for a blowout? Get glam on the cheap at LI beauty schools.

Get haircuts, blowouts, manicures and facials for a fraction of the price of a commercial salon.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhat's hot at LI thrift stores: Affordable style and decor Tailgate trends: Parents cheer kids' sports in custom fashions Meet the makers: 7 LI crafters making one-of-a-kind holiday gifts

Montauk in the offseason: Experience 'The End' like a local

Ultimate guide to holiday fun, from light shows to town events

Empty nester turns passion for vintage into new LI shop

Visit Gold Coast mansions decorated for the holidays

December deals on MacArthur flights, Amtrak travel

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3 NYC casinos approved ... Greenport approves new rental laws ... Women hoping to become deacons Credit: Newsday

3 NYC casinos approved ... Greenport approves new rental laws ... Women hoping to become deacons Credit: Newsday

Rob Reiner's son arrested after parents' death ... 3 NYC casinos approved ... English, math test scores increase ... Out East: Southold Fish Market

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Long Islanders' Favorites

Ultimate guide to snow much fun on LI: Ice skating, sledding and more

Discover the best activities to get some fresh air in the colder months.

MORE ON THIS TOPICDips for fun and a cause: Join in these LI polar plunges this winter Go ice skating this weekend at one of LI's 20+ rinks Where to go seal watching on LI

Only in NewsdayWhy the idea of a bridge across Long Island Sound won't die

Only in NewsdaySmaller bites, 'pregaming': LIers on weight-loss drugs navigate the holiday season

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

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CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

Davies is Newsday Opinion's cartoonist.

THE POINTPort Washington's honeymoon of a sewer district race

COMMENTARYThe real microplastics problem isn't in your brain

COMMENTARYAffordability isn't a hoax. It's not a crisis for most, either

Out East: Southold Fish Market

03:25

LIers at Merrick menorah lighting react to Australia attack

01:41

Williamsburg welcomes new winter village with sweet treats, photo ops

01:40

Tristen Mitchell and Vincent Rienzie are Valley Stream North basketball stars and best friends

01:47

Islanders fans and their unique jerseys a regular sight at UBS Arena

LI movie theater adapting to the times

01:13

Trendy Bites: Vodka chicken sliders in Merrick

01:27

Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

01:56

Inside NUMC’s finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

01:04

Offseason in Montauk: Holiday lights, lobster rolls and lighthouse views

02:11

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Only in NewsdayScoring Congress: LI members passed few bills but showed unusual bipartisanship

Only about 40 bills have passed both chambers of Congress and been sent to the president.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI delegation has taken free trips to Israel, Switzerland, Brazil, Botswana, more since 2024

Tree-lined streets, walkable downtown make for 'ideal South Shore coastal living' in Sayville

Delta Air Lines pilot from LI dies at 36

Cops: Woman fatally hit crossing Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook

Brookhaven OKs zone changes for planned retirement community

Only in NewsdayHow LI's indie theaters are fighting to survive the streaming era

Former executive director of LI Cares dies at 78

Nation / World

Brian Walshe found guilty of murdering his wife, who disappeared nearly 3 years ago

A Massachusetts man has been found guilty of murdering his wife, who has never been found after she disappeared nearly three years ago.

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision

Crews use sandbags to shore up levee breach near Seattle after failure prompts flood warning

Small plane crashes in central Mexico, killing at least 7 people, official says

Britain's MI6 spy chief says Putin is dragging out peace talks and wants to subjugate Ukraine

Newsday Live

A Chat with Tom Colicchio

Sports

AnalysisHere's why Jaxson Dart had to go to medical tent again

Sunday was the fourth time in nine starts that the rookie quarterback has been evaluated.

Rangers suspend Zibanejad for tonight's game

Jets fire DC Wilks after bad loss to Jaguars

AnalysisSchaefer, confidence and skill add up to extra points for Isles in OT

Investigations

UnprotectedSex crimes stop with her: Meet the judge who decides some of LI's most disturbing cases

Many who pass through her courtroom face the most serious punishments in NYS.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC59 hotels on LI were hot spots of prostitution and sex trafficking, including some with minors Before an LI girl went missing, her family sent her to Minnesota for help. She was abused there too.Missing girl: Complete coverage

Newsday Investigates59 hotels on LI were hot spots of prostitution and sex trafficking, including some with minors

Newsday InvestigatesSee LI hotels, motels cited in sex trafficking, prostitution cases

Newsday InvestigatesInside NUMC's finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

Only in NewsdayLI's best Chinese restaurants of the year

Only in NewsdayLI's best new restaurants of 2025

Guide: LI's top breakfast spots

Guide: LI's best cinnamon rolls

High School Sports

Top 25 prep and private school boys basketball players

Some of the best high school players in the country suit up for Long Island teams.

MORE ON THIS TOPICTop 100 boys basketball players for 2025-26

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

Rob Reiner's LI connections: Summers on Fire Island, more

8 Christmas songs with Long Island connections (Billy Joel, Twisted Sister included)

LI's Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who has MS, will play doctor with MS on 'Grey's Anatomy'

Mary Jo Buttafuoco to narrate Lifetime biopic

'Wake Up Dead Man' review: 'Knives Out' is still sharp

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