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328 LIRR workers made more than $100,000 in OT last year, reports says

The average LIRR employee made $32,988 in overtime last year — behind only MTA Bridges & Tunnels workers, who made $53,626 in OT on average, data shows.

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Only in NewsdayI-Ready backlash: Why some LI parents want the program out of the classroom

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First in NewsdaySuozzi formally requests probe into Vance's appearance at Bethpage event

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First in NewsdayNY funding $28.5M for LI road, dam, seawall repairs

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With plans to attract new visitors, a Founding Father's house gets a refresh

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First in NewsdayNew LI veterinary hospital wins at least $1M in tax breaks despite objections from trade group

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First in NewsdayLI village awarded $1.1M to combat flooding

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Crime

Breaking NewsGilgo Beach serial killer moved upstate for prison processing

Rex Heuermann will be evaluated at a correctional facility to determine where he will serve his life sentence after murdering eight women.

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Only in Newsday2011 pharmacy killings a touchstone moment in opioid crisis

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Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced to life in prison for 8 killings that shocked Long Island

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Only in NewsdaySuffolk sheriff worried about getting Gilgo serial killer to court to face victims' families

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The LI story behind Knicks star's Siegelman Stables hat

The equestrian clothing brand has Long Island roots.

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Alicia Keys sings (a bit of) Billy Joel classic at Knicks' celebration

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Will Social Security fund run out of money in 2032? What you need to know

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No one ran for mayor in this LI village. So who won?

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Mother and son save widow from burning home

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Perfect scores for 5 LI hospitals in survey on LGBTQ+ healthcare equality

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25 years after deadly blast, 3 FDNY firefighters from LI remembered

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First in Newsday50 state regulations on housing, healthcare, more rolled back to reduce bureaucracy

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NYS AG's Office investigating fatal crash involving Suffolk County officer

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Only in NewsdayMothers learn how to stop drug addiction to regain custody of children

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Suffolk lawmakers passed new e-bike laws this year. Now some want to tweak them.

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First in NewsdayIslip extends pact for ICE at town shooting range

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All 5 school budgets approved in revote

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Only in NewsdayCaught between exams and a Knicks parade

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Man tried to steal car with 2 kids inside

Long Island office owners borrow $280 million to refinance properties

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2 charged in deadly house fight that included sledgehammer, dumbbells, TV as weapons

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Body discovered in North Woodmere Park

Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez honored by Yankees at Stadium

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Compromise to end split over pride flags, vet tributes in Northport

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Suozzi tops LI House candidates with $5.5M in bank

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More than 90 Nassau retirees 'double-dipped' on Medicare Part B to cover dependents, audit finds

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$19 hot dogs, $15.95 Lemon Wedges and more U.S. Open food and drink prices

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Walmart seeks to transform Suffolk store into a supercenter

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LI police fired after internal investigation

LI police were fired after videos showed them kicking a handcuffed man and lying about a crash, newly obtained records reveal. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI police fired after videos show them kicking handcuffed man, lying about crash, records reveal