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Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman tries indoor snow tubing at American Dream Mall in New Jersey.

Get your snow fix: Indoor snow tubing at American Dream

It's been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Long Islanders remember where they were on Jan. 28, 1986.

40 years later: Long Islanders remember Challenger disaster

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Peconic Ice Rink to sharpen skates, check out the Zamboni and see what it takes to maintain the rink in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Keeping it nice on the ice

In an eerie scene on the LIRR, the doors between train cars were stuck open — letting in piles of snow and sharp winds as passengers sped toward Manhattan.

Snow piles up inside an LIRR train car

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look at the Bald Hill Ski Resort, Long Island's own slope in Farmingville.

Believe it or not: Long Island once had its own ski hill

Shaili Soni is a volunteer at the Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy who helps patients with food insecurity.

Volunteers of Long Island: Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed sits down with former LI Congressman Steve Israel to talk about Israel's new book about Albert Einstein.

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LIRR riders say there are several key improvements they'd like to see at a reimagined Jamaica station. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

LIRR commuters weigh in on Jamaica station redesign

Newsday food writers Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez dined at Orto in Miller Place, one of the spots on Newsday's 2026 list of best Italian restaurants.

Choosing Long Island's best Italian restaurants

Crashes where speed was a factor killed or seriously injured 418 people on Long Island in 2024, up from 254 in 2019. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Speed is killing and hurting more people on LI. What will make drivers slow down?

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A Utah court is expected to soon rule on whether Gabby Petito's parent can bring a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has the story.

Police: 'It was unforeseeable'

With freezing temperatures on the Island, penguins at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead had to be moved inside. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They can suffer from frostbite and respiratory issues'

What to know about Long Island's sidewalk snow cleanup laws. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen answers questions about bomb cyclones.

What is a 'bomb cyclone?'

The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless is conducting its annual count of unhoused people on Long Island, in part to help dole out resources to eradicate homelessness.

'We're looking to hear directly from people who are in need'

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With more possibly on the way, here's what you need to know about the rules, and whether towns enforce them.

Clean that sidewalk! Long Islanders challenged to clear snow or face wrath of neighbors or fines

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The 19 penguins at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead are riding out the freezing days and nights in the single digits inside.

Penguins at Long Island Aquarium shelter inside amid cold snap

Suffolk's district attorney said Constantine Sackos had been fired from Pazzo Ristorante and Wood Fired Pizzeria and had sought back pay on several occasions before and after the November fire.

Former Wading River pizzeria worker indicted on arson charges

Forecasters say, for now, it looks the worst impact of the storm will be on the East End.

Bomb cyclone could hit LI Sunday with snow, high winds

Police said the unhoused woman was struck by a driver of a Honda HRV on Monday.

Police identify pedestrian killed in Lake Grove crash

There are nearly two dozen oil tanks on the former terminal, which are all empty.

Oil tanks over Oyster Bay Harbor eyed for demolition

The witness is one of three complainants in a criminal case against Thomas Bernagozzi and the first to take the witness stand at trial.

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The new leadership at NUMC is intending to get the hospital on firmer financial ground. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has more.

'A flurry of litigation'

Attorney Martin Tankleff, who served 18 years in prison for his parents' killings before being exonerated, is now eligible to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

'I would try to make a difference in society'

'We had no idea what would transpire'

After Renee Good was killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis earlier this month, Long Island is seeng a surge in volunteers joining anti-ICE patrol groups. Newsday reporter Bart Jones spoke with a local responder.

'Concerned and frightened for what the future holds'

Newsday reporter Brianne Ledda takes us around the streets of Babylon Village Monday morning.

Scenes from walking around Babylon Village

Mineola residents were digging out from the snowstorm Monday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Island still digging out from snowstorm

Roads are still being cleared a day after Long Island got hit with a major snowstorm. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Some LI roads still hazardous to drive on

Long Island should expect temperatures below freezing on Monday with a 40% chance of snow before midday, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

LI forecast: Cold and chance of snow before midday

NewsdayTV was out early driving on Route 110 south in Melville Monday.

Driving around on Route 110 South in Melville

A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

Snow totals may be less across the South Shore

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.

LI preps for 'dangerous cold,' snow

A new plan in the Town of Babylon could help ease the housing crunch on Long Island.

Proposed zoning changes for apartment project

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