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First in NewsdayLI village to pay $600G to settle Black police officer's discrimination claims

The police officer said he was denied a promotion to detective because he is Black.

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Only in NewsdayLIPA capacity issues driving call for repowering older power plants

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Sikh community alarmed by federal post targeting truck drivers

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Ex-postal worker convicted of stealing nearly $1M in disability benefits

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Longtime regional director of NYSUT dies at 94

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Gilgo Beach serial killer disciplined for having synthetic drug, source says

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Crime

Man, 65, seriously injured in church basement stabbing

Daniel Escobar, of Bay Shore, was arrested in the stabbing at the First United Methodist Church in Amityville on Friday night, police said.

Only in NewsdayLI man sentenced to 1 more year of probation for fatally kicking small dog

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Contractor sentenced for stealing $2.5M from LI homeowners needing Sandy repairs

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Siblings charged with selling fentanyl in major operation that trafficked drugs to LI

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Wallet WatchThey left LI. Here's what they gained — and gave up.

Lower costs made life easier for some. But leaving family, friends and home came with tradeoffs.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICWhen a full-time job isn't enough. She works 100 hours a week and still can barely afford LI.LI families priced out by high rents move out of state

Could this be the Emmys' last year on network TV?

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First in NewsdayHow to get your red light camera ticket fee refund

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What surgery did Billy Joel have to ease the fluid buildup on his brain?

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Landscaper dies after falling from work truck, police say

First in NewsdayDEC: Fire-suppression system at battery plant is main cause of toxic plume

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LI firefighter, 9/11 survivor channels grief in play about loss

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Nassau police demonstrate 2 new water rescue drones

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Only in Newsday'We just kept walking': LI woman recalls escaping the north tower on 9/11

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First in NewsdaySewer expansion project on tap for Sea Cliff

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First in NewsdayDave's Hot Chicken to open first eatery in Suffolk

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Hoka pop-up headed to Tanger Outlets in Riverhead

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Only in NewsdayHundreds of 9/11 memorial sites have been erected across LI. See where they are.

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Sept. 11 events for 25th anniversary

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1,000 drones to appear above LI diner tonight to honor those lost on 9/11

184-unit apartment complex approved at former MTA parking lot

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Driver killed in wrong-way crash with another car

LI high school student dies at 17

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Only in Newsday'Kissed by angels': LIers born on 9/11 inspired to live meaningful lives

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Small-plane pilot makes emergency landing at Robert Moses State Park

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First in NewsdayLI village loses challenge over casino zoning

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After 4 years, Chick-fil-A drops plans for new LI restaurant

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LI driver faces upgraded charges in crash that killed road worker

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New LI supermarket expected to open mid-October

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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