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The deposed Venezuelan leader made his first court appearance on Monday in Manhattan as large crowds gathered outside the courthouse. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Maduro makes first court appearance

In his inaugural address, Mamdani said that today "begins a new era" for New York City.

'Today begins a new era'

Crowds cheered as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York.

Crowds cheer as Mamdani sworn in

Jose Ortiz, aka Doctor Drum, from the Bronx, played pandeiro, a Brazilian tambourine, for crowds awaiting New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration.

Drummers set a beat for crowds ahead of Mamdani's inauguration

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The charges follow the rescue of a Lynbrook 16-year-old who became trapped inside a pillar of the bridge on Monday.

2 teens charged after failed TikTok stunt on 59th Street Bridge

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An executive order requires New York City heath clubs "to monitor, investigate, and enforce violations related to subscription tricks and traps."

How Mamdani's warning to NYC health clubs could help LI members

The Island's taxes are already higher than the city's, experts said.

How Mamdani's plan to raise NYC property taxes could impact LI

The problem affects riders whose commutes require taking two Nassau buses and a subway.

NICE bus riders lose free transfer option due to OMNY

The company said in a statement that there is no guarantee the spin-off will happen.

MSG Sports to explore Knicks and Rangers as separate companies

The 16-year-old Lynbrook boy had to be rescued by the FDNY.

TikTok stunt leads to LI teen getting trapped on 59th Street Bridge, authorities say

Mark Anderson, 36, was arrested after he showed up at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Manhattan on Jan. 28 demanding Mangione's release.

Man accused of impersonating FBI agent in effort to free Mangione pleads not guilty

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Members of activist group Sing Out, Louise! celebrated newly elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in song in frigid temperatures ahead of his inauguration.

'We'll make a brand new start of it, Zohran's New York'

Some tips and tricks if you're planning on reveling in Times Square this New Year's Eve.

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Pope Leo XIV has chosen Bishop Ronald Hicks as the next archbishop of New York. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Bishop Ronald Hicks to lead archdiocese of New York

Take a peek into Central Perk, the new "Friends"-themed coffeehouse in Times Square.

A look at the new Central Perk in Times Square

Mangione's lawyers are asking a judge to toss out key evidence in his murder trial. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Mangione's lawyers hope to suppress key evidence

Watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons get inflated ahead of the holiday tradition. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

Here's a look at some of the balloons in tomorrow's parade

Sharjeel Waris, an NYPD officer from Suffolk who was shot in the face while responding to a 911 call, was released from Brookdale University Hospital Monday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This could have ended very differently'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to prison

A Newsday analysis showed Long Islanders donated more money to Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani than to all his opponents combined.

LIers donated more toward Mamdani campaign

Det. Corey Fisher shook hands with his partner and waved to the crowd after he was pushed out of the hospital on a gurney and loaded into an NYPD ambulance.

NYPD detective shot in Queens released from hospital

Corey Fisher, an NYPD narcotics detective from Long Island, was shot by fellow officers trying to prevent a carjacking Friday morning.

NYPD detective shot during carjacking incident

According to Mayor Eric Adams, the gunman who shot and killed an NYPD officer and three others at a midtown Manhattan office building Monday before killing himself was apparently seeking to target NFL headquarters.

Midtown shooting: What we know so far

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The blizzard our area has been anticipating hit Long Island on Sunday. As 12-20 inches are expected, county officials prepared to respond. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Blizzard takes aim at LI

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Newsday's coverage of the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.

Picture This: That time Newsday traveled to the Winter Olympics

There is fear in Long Island's LGBTQ+ community over NYU Langone's decision to close its prominent medical program for treating transgender youth. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NYU Langone ends gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman gives us a tour of LaGuardia Airport's Terminal C, where downtime can feel like a reward, whether you're going on a food tour or relaxing in the lounge.

LGA layover: How to make the most of your wait

Long Islanders saw the U.S. women's hockey team win Olympic gold on Thursday during a watch party at Clark Gillies Arena in Dix Hills.

LIers gather at watch party to see U.S. women's hockey win gold

Ken Buffa gets down and dirty at Soap Yourself Happy in Ronkonkoma.

LI Works: 'Mr. Bubble' Ken Buffa makes soap 

New files released by the Department of Justice show that the convicted sex offender often frequented the Hamptons with some of the most powerful men in America. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Jeffrey Epstein’s LI connections

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Riverhead, where there is a winter farmers market in a local brewery.

Out East: Winter Farmers Market

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

Advocates say such tactics are emblematic of escalating violence they have seen used by immigration agents on Long Island and elsewhere. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

Video of ICE takedown in Hempstead shows LI man hitting head against brick wall

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A dangerous winter storm has hit Long Island. Newsday meteorologist Bill Korbel reports. Plus, Andrew Ehinger reports on how officials are preparing for the storm.

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