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What LI can learn from NYC's creative solutions to a housing shortage

Among the creative ways are to stack apartments atop library branch buildings, which are on city-owned land.

MORE ON THIS TOPICAffordable housing on LI is hard to find. Here's what renters need to know.LI affordable housing lotteries: What to know, how to apply

Blakeman says Democrats will try to 'steal' gubernatorial race

Only in NewsdayGOP candidate for Nassau Legislature seat made derogatory Facebook posts in high school

Only in NewsdayNUMC had 5 different CFOs while newly disclosed $110M loss was growing

Max Dempsey's three-run HR propels Port Washington Little League to semifinal win

Two homes burn, one set by lightning; 3 boats catch fire

First in NewsdayNIFA says Nassau officials dodged requests for meetings about audit of assessment system

First loss for Port Washington in 12U state tournament; St. James/Smithtown eliminated

Largest new apartment complex on LI since 2019 opens in Nassau

Off-peak LIRR ridership hits record while on-time performance dips

LIE westbound lane reopened after flooding in Jericho

Nassau approves Blue Envelope Program, serving as de-escalation tool for police

Only in NewsdayHistoric biplane, built locally more than 100 years ago, to be restored by LI aviation museum

Queens man charged with kidnapping 19-year-old and holding her in LI motel

Unsettled weather expected this week on LI

LI contractor ordered to pay $6.7M for secretly owning competing firm, records show

Driver unhurt, describes 'blessing' after tractor-trailer flips on exit ramp of LIE

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LI preps for 'dangerous cold,' snow

Long Island is bracing for a snowstorm that could drop up to 14 inches, starting early Sunday and followed by a mix of sleet through the evening. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMassive winter storm brings heavy snowfall, whiteout conditions to LI starting early Sunday, NWS says

'We're marching in his memory'

Family reconnects with ICE detainee after judge intervenes

'Now he has every option'

Latest crime stories

Man who drove drunk and killed Nassau PD officer gets up to 22 years in prison

Florida man charged in alleged scheme to traffic cocaine to LI, U.S. Attorney says

State police seek information on Southern State shooting

LI father and son plead guilty in Sunrise Highway crash that killed man, injured wife

Only in NewsdayParole hearing looms for LI man who killed his wife. His sons are hoping he never leaves prison.

Only in NewsdayAppeals court reinstates conviction of man charged with fatally kicking dog

Rental scams prey on LI apartment hunters

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Nonnas prepare for the Feast of St. Rocco

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2 shown on Ring camera banging on door of Rex A. Heuermann's home

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Out East: Restaurants with great outdoor spaces

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LI Works: Under pressure with Ken at National Grid

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Trendy Bites: 'Macho Nachos' at Smokin' Al's

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Street takeovers: What LI police departments do to combat the problem

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Surf’s up: Best waves, best bites in Rockaway Beach

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SailAhead takes 100 veterans sailing

Shark Shack at Robert Moses State Park tells you what to do when you meet a shark

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