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Only in NewsdayTrump's term enters Year Two with focus on health care, the economy, Greenland

Trump spent his first year back in office rapidly executing major pieces of his agenda through executive orders and via a tax-and-spending megabill.

MORE ON THIS TOPICComplete coverage: Trump's presidency Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

Long Island weather: 2 to 4 inches of snow

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'We have to do better' Newsday high school sports editor Gregg Sarra talks about a bench-clearing, parent-involved incident at a Half Hollow Hills West basketball game.

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It's official! Harbaugh is the new coach of the Giants

'It was crazy to see her in real life': Hundreds descend on Looney Tunes for Madison Beer signing

LI craft beer bar returning after hiatus

$1.2M renovated house retains wonky quirks of its 1895 build year

Europeans reeling as Trump imposes tariffs on 8 countries over Greenland dispute

CM Performing Arts Center debuts $100G in 'Broadway-quality' upgrades

Official: Basketball game referee collapses at Freeport High

Only in NewsdayMeet LI's Pat Reilly, a coach for the Texans, living his dream

Winter-spring movie preview: 33 great films you'll want to see

Sports trips to take in 2026, from Oklahoma to Austria

Police: Smithtown High School East student used weapon to menace classmate

LI Italian taco chain adding more locations

Only in Newsday'Fundraising and foot soldiers': What Nassau's GOP is bringing across NY in fight to get Blakeman elected

Annual deer cull set for Fire Island, William Floyd Estate

LI school district exploring possible merger with neighboring district

Remembering pioneering NY anchor Pat Harper, who 'vanished' from the airwaves, never to return

Only in NewsdayLong Island fishermen skeptical of alternative baits to horseshoe crabs

Funkytown, LI: Scenes from Disco's heyday on Long Island

Ice cream dipped in melted butter? Stew Leonard's has it

Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

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'The Diplomat' films on LI

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Declining number of family owned hardware stores

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The great grocery store sheet cake taste test

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LI Works: A wizard at fixing pinball machines

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Energy, pride and school spirit: Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest

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Volunteers of Long Island: New York Marine Rescue Center

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Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton

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Health insurers must cover scalp cooling treatments

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Things to do

MLK weekend getaways and day trips for families

These five family-friendly escapes for every budget highlight destinations rolling out experiences for the holiday.

MORE ON THIS TOPICDisney On Ice, Hot Wheels and more can't-miss weekend events on LI NYC's Koreatown: K-pop, K-beauty and karaoke day trip Nostalgia and magic unite at 'Disney on Ice'

Sneak peek: New stores coming to Roosevelt Field this year

Disney On Ice, Hot Wheels and more can't-miss weekend events on LI

Which LI grocery store makes the best cake?

Uncover icy treasures in the Northeast: Castles, hotels and bars

New monster truck debuts in 2026 Hot Wheels show

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'We have to do better' Newsday high school sports editor Gregg Sarra talks about a bench-clearing, parent-involved incident at a Half Hollow Hills West basketball game.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

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Newsday InvestigatesDespite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve.

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Did someone say 2016?

Only in NewsdayMobile sports betting addiction has risen among LI's youth. Schools are fighting back.

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

EDITORIALSAn unaffordable, untenable landscape for young LIers

A Newsday Opinion analysis of the data tells an increasingly worrisome story.

CARTOONSSee Matt Davies' latest cartoon

COMMENTARYThe push for lower U.S. drug prices uses bad logic

COMMENTARYCooling inflation doesn't mean tariffs were harmless

Ice cream dipped in melted butter? Stew Leonard's has it

Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

03:00

'The Diplomat' films on LI

02:08

Declining number of family owned hardware stores

01:56

The great grocery store sheet cake taste test

01:55

LI Works: A wizard at fixing pinball machines

02:00

Energy, pride and school spirit: Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest

01:39

Volunteers of Long Island: New York Marine Rescue Center

01:50

Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton

02:47

Health insurers must cover scalp cooling treatments

02:11

More Long Island

New car payments soar to $1,000 a month. Here's how LIers can save money.

From boosting your credit score to ponying up a bigger down payment, experts offer tips.

MORE ON THIS TOPICCar shopping trends and tips for 2026 from Edmunds Hochul: Blocking fraud will bring down car insurance rates Soaring NY car insurance rates drive some to shop for deals, others to drop coverage

Student loan wage garnishments on hold for now, Education Department says

Vincent 'Bob' Ferrari, North Baldwin musician, dies at 105

Only in NewsdayMore parents refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, putting babies at risk, LI doctors say

LI health aide who was 'like family' charged with hitting disabled 5-year-old in his care

Popular sporting goods store to open 2nd location

Only in NewsdayNYS and Suffolk at odds in river vs. pond debate at Blydenburgh

Nation / World

Counter protesters chase off conservative influencer during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Hundreds of counterprotesters have drowned out a far-right activist's attempt to hold a small rally in support of the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir in San Francisco

Portugal's presidential election may deliver another gain for populists in Europe

Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump's threats to take it over

Newsday Live

A Chat with Tom Colicchio

Sports

Rock: Harbaugh bringing an old-fashioned overhaul to Giants

John Harbaugh will be the first Giants head coach since the 1970s to report directly to ownership rather than a general manager.

Hopkins scores 20 points as St. John's beats Villanova

It's official! Harbaugh is the new coach of the Giants

Barker: Knicks' up-and-down season continues with loss to Suns

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesDespite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesLI's 'house of horrors': ICE has detained dozens in 'putrid, cramped' conditions for prolonged periods

Newsday Investigates$200G earners rise 51% in LI towns and cities as police salaries grow

Newsday InvestigatesLI police still using force against Black people at disproportionate rates, 5 years after reforms

Only in NewsdayLI's best Chinese restaurants of the year

Only in NewsdayLI's best new restaurants of 2025

Guide: LI's top breakfast spots

Guide: LI's best cinnamon rolls

High School Sports

High school roundup: Boys and girls basketball results

A recap of high school boys and girls basketball games.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

What do you see traveling on the Island's roads?

Entertainment

How's Mary Jo Buttafuoco doing? Mostly fine.

First in NewsdayAlexa Ray Joel had a '60s vision for 'Heavy Eyes'

'Hell's Kitchen' to end on Broadway

Rapper Pitbull headed to Jones Beach this summer

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Great-looking newcomer, but a bit too '90210'

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