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Only in Newsday'What did we do wrong?' Afghan man on LI worked with U.S., now fears deportation

If sent back to his home country, he says he believes he will be killed by the Taliban.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNo sanctuary: ICE targets asylum-seekers who go to LI office U.S. to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

Clearing skies after snow brings up to 3.7 inches in parts of LI

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Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy, Kent Animal Shelter, Custer Institute & Observatory and local champagnes NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us different spots you can visit this winter.

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See how much snow fell in your neighborhood

Only in NewsdayCostly new cap coming to old, shuttered landfill that caused a creek to turn orange

3 brothers open LI specialty dessert shop

Only in NewsdayBefore the 'Mountaintop' speech, MLK spoke at Hofstra's commencement about a 'poverty of the spirit'

Have questions about the new LIRR fare policy? Here are some answers

LI district seeks approval for $123M bond referendum

'60 Minutes' finally airs story on Salvadoran prison that was spiked

Starmer says a trade war is in no one's interest after Trump's Greenland tariff threat

Only in NewsdayHochul to present budget, balancing new ideas with fiscal constraints

$23M in upgrades planned for LI apartment complex as building gets new owner

Rieber: Former Met Beltran almost certain to get call to the Hall

Jets' top quarterback options for the 2026 season

Babylon to borrow $15M this year for roads, parks, more

Southold to update Community Preservation Fund as Greenport seeks a cut

'Where's Flower Hill?' Tiny, quiet community keeps low profile

Mesmerized by the mouse: LI Disney memorabilia market thrives

Huntington warns residents about dead geese at Heckscher Park

Only in NewsdayTrump's term enters year 2 with focus on health care, the economy, Greenland

Winter storm brings snow to LI

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Ice cream dipped in melted butter? Stew Leonard's has it

Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

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'The Diplomat' films on LI

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Declining number of family owned hardware stores

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The great grocery store sheet cake taste test

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LI Works: A wizard at fixing pinball machines

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Energy, pride and school spirit: Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest

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Volunteers of Long Island: New York Marine Rescue Center

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Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton

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Things to do

Uncover icy treasures in the Northeast: Castles, hotels and bars

Experience the wonders of ice castles, ice bars and ice festivals this winter in the Northeast and beyond.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBook a staycation: LI hotels with indoor pools Bargain flights from JFK: Escape to Aruba, St. Thomas and London No overnight stay needed: LI hotels that offer day retreats

What's coming to Tanger Outlets this year

Only in NewsdayNew game cafe opening in LI mall

Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' dupe show coming to LI venue

Winter nightlife on LI: Sports leagues, cozy cabins at a winery and more

Amtrak offering $25 per trip deal

Streaming Now

Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy, Kent Animal Shelter, Custer Institute & Observatory and local champagnes NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us different spots you can visit this winter.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Which LI grocery store makes the best cake?

Food critics taste-tested ready-to-go celebration cakes from local grocers. The winner may surprise you.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRotisserie chickens: Which LI grocers make the best?21 best things we ate on LI this year

Did someone say 2016?

Only in NewsdayMobile sports betting addiction has risen among LI's youth. Schools are fighting back.

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

LETTERSMusings: Want to get a REAL ID? Try my mom's labyrinth

Reader letters to Newsday.

LETTERSMusings: This isn't the hamlet I know

LETTERSMusings: Give me my 2 cents' worth

MICHAEL DOBIETrees as property are like no other

Winter storm brings snow to LI

01:56

Ice cream dipped in melted butter? Stew Leonard's has it

Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

03:00

'The Diplomat' films on LI

02:08

Declining number of family owned hardware stores

01:56

The great grocery store sheet cake taste test

01:55

LI Works: A wizard at fixing pinball machines

02:00

Energy, pride and school spirit: Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest

01:39

Volunteers of Long Island: New York Marine Rescue Center

01:50

Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton

02:47

More Long Island

$1.2M renovated house retains wonky quirks of its 1895 build year

"If you're looking for straight floors, this is not the house for you," the listing agent said.

MORE ON THIS TOPICOver 18,000 homes sold in 2025 on LI. See what buyers got for their money.Selling a house in 2026? What to expect, according to Long Island experts Buying a house this year? Here's what LI experts say you need to know.

New car payments soar to $1,000 a month. Here's how LIers can save money.

Remembering pioneering NY anchor Pat Harper, who 'vanished' from the airwaves, never to return

Only in NewsdayMeet LI's Pat Reilly, a coach for the Texans, living his dream

LI craft beer bar returning after hiatus

CM Performing Arts Center debuts $100G in 'Broadway-quality' upgrades

Official: Basketball game referee collapses at Freeport High

Nation / World

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found

Spanish police say at least 39 people are confirmed dead in a high-speed train collision in the south of the country.

DOJ vows to press charges after activists disrupt church where Minnesota ICE official is a pastor

China's population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 communist revolution

Prince Harry's court battle against British tabloids reaches final chapter

Philippines discovers new gas deposit near disputed South China Sea

Newsday Live

A Chat with Tom Colicchio

Sports

Only in NewsdayNew Giants coach Harbaugh showed great promise in his first college gig

Tim Murphy, who hired John Harbaugh in 1989 at the University of Cincinnati, said: 'He's the epitome of what you want a leader to be.'

AnalysisRoy's shifting of Isles' lines a matter of necessity

Stephenson: Appreciate what Zibanejad has been to the Rangers

Barker: Towns still out of sync in Brown's offense

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesDespite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee more Newsday investigations

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

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

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

High school roundup: Boys and girls basketball results

A recap of high school boys and girls basketball games.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

How's Mary Jo Buttafuoco doing? Mostly fine.

First in NewsdayAlexa Ray Joel had a '60s vision for 'Heavy Eyes'

'Hell's Kitchen' to end on Broadway

Rapper Pitbull headed to Jones Beach this summer

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Great-looking newcomer, but a bit too '90210'

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