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'Detailed admission' after arrest over woman found in suitcase, prosecutor says

Ronald Schroeder's attorney entered a "general denial" when he appeared in court for the suspect Saturday on charges he concealed Seikeya Jones' body in Huntington.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHuntington man charged with hiding woman's body in suitcase Police identify body in suitcase as missing woman Suitcase containing body found in Huntington, police say

Only in NewsdayNew York delegation aims to close $2.7B shortfall in WTC health funding3m read

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A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Newsday Staff

'I'm going to try to avoid it' A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Only in NewsdayCharges against ex-NYS aide call attention to China's attempts to influence4m read

Two children die after being pulled from pond in Holtsville

Only in Newsday'Drives the community crazy': Loud fire horns irk, alarm neighbors4m read

Nassau holds up pay for 3 new Democratic workers, letter alleges2m read

Victims of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks remembered at LI commemorations2m read

Former LIer fatally stabbed upstate by husband, police say2m read

Only in NewsdayIndicted ex-state aide worked on deal for Chinese protective gear during pandemic3m read

Brief rain on Saturday, sunny Sunday on LI

Oyster Bay's summer market extended through fall1m read

Ex-president admits to stealing over $70G from Dix Hills Soccer Club1m read

Only in NewsdayElection attention focuses on Pennsylvania4m read

LI man charged with killings of ex-wife, her boyfriend pleads not guilty from hospital bed2m read

More people swim in Jones Beach, Montauk Downs state park pools1m read

Mega Millions jackpot soars to an estimated $800 million

9/11 victims' families join officials in push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday2m read

The best time to buy 2024 holiday flights, according to Google2m read

Only in NewsdayNeed to visit an ER on LI? Prepare to wait nearly 4 hours

MTA: 132 vehicles impounded during August enforcement of ghost plate, chronic toll violators1m read

'If we win, we know that we deserve it'

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Need emergency care in a LI hospital? Be prepared to wait

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Bay Shore senior Evangeline Perdomo looking to finish strong

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Police ID victim found in suitcase in Huntington

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Car waste being dumped on LI, raising environmental concerns

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Long Islander designs clothing line inspired by Dix Hills home

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Mother indicted on murder charge in wrong-way crash that killed her 9-year-old son

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Three East End charities bring people together to do good

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New law cracks down on 'ghost plates'

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Things to do

What's up on LI: Water Lantern Festival, North Fork Foodie Tour and Art in the Park

This weekend is packed with things to do. From the Water Lantern Festival to the North Fork Foodie Tour, check out what's happening on Long Island.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBest of Newsday's Funbook plus more things to do on Long Island

Gold Coast walking tours offer a wealth of riches3m read

Endless summer: Amusement parks and beach bars you can still visit in the fall7m read

Fall foliage boat excursions offering day trips to Hudson from NYC3m read

Beaches extend lifeguards for swimming past Labor Day1m read

Kick off fall early: Where to go apple picking 3m read

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A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Newsday Staff

'I'm going to try to avoid it' A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES

Only in NewsdayTons of car waste being dumped on LI, raising environmental concerns

"Car fluff" is being deposited at the Brookhaven landfill at a fast clip, but with little discussion.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRecords: Staff said they were 'lucky' DEC didn't challenge possibly hazardous landfill ash DEC: Covanta Hempstead didn't follow law when dumping ash at Brookhaven landfill Brookhaven settles incinerator ash lawsuit for $1M

Judge delays Trump's sentencing in hush money case until after November election2m read

50 great concerts to catch this fall

3 more rare orange lobsters found on Long Island, given reprieves1m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

THE POINTParsing LI's crime statistics

The Point is Newsday Opinion's daily newsletter inside the local, city and state political scenes.

COMMENTARYBig Fed rate cuts are needed for the young and the jobless2m read

EDITORIALSSeeking straight answers in debate3m read

LETTERSCellphones in schools, Gus Walz, Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera3m read

'If we win, we know that we deserve it'

0:16

Need emergency care in a LI hospital? Be prepared to wait

02:48

Bay Shore senior Evangeline Perdomo looking to finish strong

01:48

Police ID victim found in suitcase in Huntington

0:26

Car waste being dumped on LI, raising environmental concerns

04:07

Long Islander designs clothing line inspired by Dix Hills home

01:19

Mother indicted on murder charge in wrong-way crash that killed her 9-year-old son

0:49

Three East End charities bring people together to do good

03:45

New law cracks down on 'ghost plates'

0:43

More Long Island

Suffolk mosquito sample tests positive for EEE, first in 5 years

The infected mosquito sample was collected in Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale on August 28th.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSummer mosquito season in full force

LI educators welcome new law giving students a seat on school boards 1m read

Only in NewsdayReview after Nassau murder-suicide shows little use of 'red flag' law there compared to Suffolk5m read

Feds: Ex-American Airlines mechanic gets 9 years for smuggling cocaine into JFK1m read

Regina Armstrong out as Hempstead schools superintendent1m read

Iconic Italian restaurant closes after 40 years

State audit: Consumers at 'increased risk' of paying more due to Nassau's failure on testing3m read

Nation / World

Mother of Georgia shooting suspect called school to warn of emergency, aunt says

A relative of the Georgia high school shooting suspect says the teenager's mother called the school before the killings.

Harris and Trump are getting ready for Tuesday's debate in sharply different ways3m read

Brazil's X ban drives outraged Bolsonaro supporters to rally for 'free speech'3m read

Authorities search for shooter along I-75 in southeastern Kentucky with up to 7 people hurt2m read

Just how rare is a rare-colored lobster? Scientists say answer could be under the shell2m read

Newsday Live

Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future

Sports

Mets win 9th straight, Quintana earns 100th career victory

Quintana (8-9) allowed no runs and five hits in 6 2/3 innings and Harrison Bader homered for the Mets, who scored four runs in the sixth.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMets' McNeil has fractured wrist, likely out for rest of season

Judge and Soto could wind up among the best offensive duos in MLB history5m read

Barker: Sabalenka's persistence finally pays dividends3m read

Rock: A win would be a fitting way to start the Giants' 100th season4m read

Investigations

Newsday InvestigationFatal Stakes: Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates

On the occasion of the 156th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, a Newsday investigation reveals the increasing death rate of racehorses at Belmont Park.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNYRA: Upgrades underway at Belmont will make it safer for horses

Only in NewsdayBay Shore schools kept teacher despite sexual abuse allegations spanning decades

Newsday InvestigationLost licenses, fines: NYS penalizes LI real estate agents named in Newsday fair housing probe

Newsday InvestigationSee what happened to LI real estate agents involved in fair housing probe

'Starbucks of ramen' opens 2nd LI location1m read

Biggest LI restaurant closings of the year so far10m read

Health-conscious chain opens 5th LI location1m read

Long Island gets a Hawaiian barbecue restaurant2m read

High School Sports

Roundup: Week 1 football, Jericho's Day of Champions Tournament

Recapping notable Week 1 high school football action as well as the Day of Champions Tournament in boys soccer.

Join the discussion on Long Island's stormy future

Watch nextLI's documentary, explore our immersive map and share your experiences on this threat the region faces.

Entertainment

LI-raised ex-WH speechwriter joins cast of 'Survivor'1m read

50 great concerts to catch this fall9m read

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice': Sequel lacks original's macabre magic 2m read

Fall movie preview: The 33 must-see films of the season6m read

Broadway fall preview: 16 must-see shows5m read

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