Marilyn Simons has decided to contribute a personal gift of $25 million to Stony Brook's economics department after years of running the Simons Foundation with her husband James.


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'It's a really nice experience'

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket seen over Bethpage

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This will be Romaine's third State of the County address.

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A Longwood youth league official said the incident was under investigation.

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'The car came out of nowhere'

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'He would finally be coming home'

SailAhead, an organization that works to end veteran suicide by introducing former servicemen and women to sailing, took 100 veterans on the water Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's soothing'

A pop-up at Robert Moses State Park called "Shark Shack" teaches about marine life and shark safety.

'Kids love this stuff'

Classic car enthusiasts gathered in Lindenhurst Sunday for the 2026 Holy Black Hot Rod Block Party. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Dead whale found on Montauk beach

Dockers, a waterside restaurant in East Quogue, was damaged by a fire Wednesday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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Smithtown East hosts Long Island's first outdoor volleyball match

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The country superstar performed at Nassau Coliseum and helped get books to Wyandanch kids. Newsday film critic Rafer Guzmán has more.

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