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Scenes from the Nassau Class B baseball final between No. 3 Locust Valley and No. 1 Wheatley. Wheatley.
The resolution was tabled by the councilwoman who proposed bringing Thomas Tiernan back to head the department, and the town says it will now launch a wider, formal search to fill the post.
2m read2m readThe victims of what Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder described as a "horrific accident" include Marlene Luu, 66, of Woodside Queens.
2m read2m readHere are spots to visit and excursions to try that offer fun for everyone this season.
Long read11m readSea Cliff Emmy winner McKinnon, Davidson, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney bid farewell to the show during its season 47 finale.
1m read1m readChristian Long Islanders are as divided on the hot-button abortion issue as most of the country. Between the extremes — no abortion at all or abortion with no restrictions — there is nuance among Christians on the island.
5m read5m readPaxlovid dramatically reduces the chances of hospitalization or death for those at high risk of severe COVID-19. But many Long Islanders are still unaware of it, and some are nervous about taking it.
4m read4m readTim McCabe, of North Bellmore, said doctors found two cancerous tumors while he was undergoing a liver transplant. He gave himself a day to be angry about it, then moved on to face his latest health challenge.
4m read4m readPete Davidson, Aidy Bryant, Michael Che and Kyle Mooney also departing.
2m read2m readStudents of color have gone from being the minority to the majority in 32 Long Island districts over the past 20 years, a Newsday analysis found.
Long read9m readJames W. Foote was in demand for reenactments and appearances.
2m read2m readIf you're looking for a getaway this holiday weekend, a staycation is the perfect escape.
4m read4m read'The William Floyd Youth & Government program continues to be the gold standard.'
3m read3m readThis year I was anxious for spring to come. I was tired of the cold weather ...
1m read1m readSteel Equities plans to renovate the longtime home of Slant/Fin Corp., which won tax breaks in 2016 to stay on Long Island but is closing the facility.
2m read2m readThe State Division of Human Rights said the online retailing giant failed to comply with law requiring reasonable accommodations for such physical conditions.
1m read1m readThe elections marked widespread victories for candidates endorsed by local teacher unions, and numerous losses for those groups that backed candidates critical of the ways race, gender and history are taught.
3m read3m readThe Nassau police department's annual memorial ceremony honors officers killed in the line of duty, officers who died from COVID-19 or a Sept. 11-related cancer, and police department retirees who died in the past 12 months.
1m read1m readMineola Middle School students see what it takes to be a bridge engineer at an event with the Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Management Team.
2m read2m readThomas Pushpamangalam came to the U.S. from India to study at NYU, where he later taught.
2m read2m readNorth Hempstead Town and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County want to add about 1 million spat-on-shell oysters to three parts of Manhasset Bay.
2m read2m readCheck out the exhibits at Wang Center, Hecksher Museum and Westbury Arts.
3m read3m readThe fast-casual chain plans to open at least 35 new eateries in 2022, and 90% of those will be in suburban locations, Sweetgreen's chief financial officer told analysts.
1m read1m readGNS team defeated Jericho's Devon Jin and Michelle Dong, 21-10, 21-9, for crown
1m read1m readGreat Neck South sophomore finally gets it in third try.
1m read1m readAsian-American Festival includes a Japanese tea ceremony, taekwondo demonstrations, calligraphy lessons and food from across Asia.
1m read1m readHenry Haberman finished with three goals and four assists for the Vikings (10-3, 6-1 in conference).
1m read1m readLocal business owners said they have been hampered by shipping delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The backups have slowed the arrival of key ingredients for products, cutting into businesses' bottom lines.
Long read8m read1. Can Massapequa repeat? Massapequa hopes to keep control of the top of Nassau Class...
4m read4m readThey've got all you need to go fishing — bait, tackle — and they'll clean your catch, too.
3m read3m readA total of 49 names statewide were added to the state Police Officers Memorial.
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3m read3m readStudents of color have gone from being the minority to the majority in 32 Long Island districts over the past 20 years, a Newsday analysis found.
Operation "Long Island Wave" was the first of its kind on Long Island in 15 years and was carried out ahead of what authorities said is a typical increase in crime during summer months and because of an uptick in shootings, officials said.
3m read3m readAre gas stations benefiting from rising prices? Is it price-gouging? Is it worth it to buy premium grade, or turn off the A/C? Here are some answers.
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