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Ten people are facing charges for allegedly running illegal massage parlors in Suffolk and Queens. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'We wanted to go up one level and get the managers'

Officials were coordinating to determine what might have caused the death of a whale found on the shore of Montauk's Ditch Plains Beach on Friday.

Dead whale found on Montauk beach

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. to discuss what it was like holding the Gilgo Beach serial killer in custody, Heuermann's penchant for Jack the Ripper and what his future likely looks like in state prison.

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Trotta explains how she was planning to be a teacher until Dave Portnoy called about TikTok.

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A popular festival in upstate New York has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the company of failing to disclose service fees associated with online tickets.

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A campaign for stronger online safety measures for children in the U.S. is gaining steam with recent jury verdicts against tech giants like Meta and Google and a new push for legislation in Congress.

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The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

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New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year.

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Whether you love or loathe generative AI chatbots, they're becoming increasingly involved in the business of romance.

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OpenAI has restricted the release of its new AI model at the request of President Donald Trump's administration.

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The price of childcare can be prohibitive for many Long Island parents. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports along with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa, Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio and daycare owner Janna Rodriguez.

'Probably as much as rent or mortgage'

The overall inflation rate for the Long Island area is now 5.1%, up from 3.4% in May 2025. Newsday business reporter James T. Madore has more.

'Long Islanders are feeling the pain'

Recently passed state auto insurance reforms could help lower car insurance rates as much as 10% for New York drivers, according to some estimates. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'If it ain't now, it ain't happening. It's a dream.'

If approved, it would be the first new hospital on Long Island since 1980. Newsday business reporter James T. Madore has more.

'There are steps still to go'

The Riverhead Shake Shack, opening June 30, will be the chain's first on the East End.

Shake Shack set to open at Tanger Outlets

If approved, the 130,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World would feature an indoor aquarium, historical displays and taxidermy wildlife mounts.

Bass Pro Shops combines outdoor gear, tourist attractions

Amanda Pastore, of Levittown, feels the pressure to provide her son a birthday party like other children his age — but at what financial cost?

'I just want him to fit in with everybody else'

Median home prices rose 7.8% in Nassau and 6.7% in Suffolk in April. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has more.

'Things are looking up in terms of the number of new listings'

Government data shows grocery inflation in the metro area has risen 1.5%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Everybody is feeling the pinch'

A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Nearly a third of Long Islanders reported being financially strained'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa shows you Newsday's new website where you can find stories, data and tips concerning your bottom line.

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Long Islanders affected by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown spoke with NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn about its impact here.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez try oysters, pizza, and ice cream at The Sandbox in Oyster Bay.

The Sandbox brings food trucks to Oyster Bay

Vincent Puleo, who's worked in public office for nearly two decades, terminated the spa's lease following Newsday's reporting. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie talks with Newsday reporters Sandra Peddie and Bahar Ostadan about the story.

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Two siblings have been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, and their parents are on a mission to save one of their lives. NewsdayTV's Virgnia Huie reports.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some of the new adventures the Long Island Aquarium is offering for families this summer

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As we head into summer, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks back at Long Island's hurricane history and prospects for the 2026 season.

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Knicks fans traveled to New York City on Thursday to be a part of the excitement as the Knicks paraded down the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate their NBA championship. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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"I beat people up during the day and then I talk about their feelings at night," he said.

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Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman takes the pedicab from Robert Moses to Kismet.

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Hockey dad back on ice after surviving blood cancer thanks to bone marrow donation from son. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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Rex Heuermann's Attorney Michael Brown sat down with Newsday following his client's sentencing to discuss the case. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I do think he saw the writing on the wall'

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