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Only in NewsdaySchool bus company under fire after 5-year-old student left at wrong stop

"He could have tried to cross Merrick Avenue and been hit by a car," the kindergartner's father said as a petition criticizing the actions of some of the bus company's drivers gained signatures Tuesday.

Hurricane Milton rebounds to a Category Five storm3m read

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Manaea's gem, Alonso's homer lift Mets past Phillies in NLDS Game 33m read

PAC files ethics complaint against Anthony D'Esposito 1m read

Streets renamed for beloved educators who died in Farmingdale band bus crash3m read

LIRR's steam era commemorated in Hicksville1m read

LI stars in new 'Only Murders in the Building' episode1m read

Names of LI firefighters added to state's memorial wall1m read

Only in NewsdaySeniors fear loss of homes as sale of a Port Washington retirement community falls apart3m read

2 plead not guilty to assaulting ex-NY governor. Defense says they aimed to defuse conflict1m read

Town proposal gives first responders affordable housing preference2m read

Feds: Ex-Adams aide charged with destroying evidence and witness tampering2m read

Eric Adams’ first deputy mayor Sheena Wright resigns2m read

Yankees' travel decision 'a good move,' SBU sleep expert says1m read

Former FDNY chief pleads guilty to taking bribes, prosecutors say1m read

It's Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days. Here's how to get the best deals

Five potential candidates to coach the Jets

Lawsuits by 14 state AGs allege that TikTok addicted young people1m read

'Dancing with the Stars' waltzing into Tilles Center

Three takeaways as the Isles begin their regular season2m read

Streets renamed for Farmingdale educators who died in band bus crash

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Bus company under fire after 5-year-old left to wander after drop off

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Here's where you should sit on the LIRR for certain NYC destinations

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Are you registered to vote? Here's how to find out.

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Final farewell to teen killed in crash

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Vigils held across Long Island in memory of Oct. 7th victims

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October baseball fever spreads on LI

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Two restaurants with fall vibes

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Feed Me's Top 50 restaurants: 2 that our food critic loved

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Why two sisters had preventative double mastectomies

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Things to do

Hello Kitty isn't worth much as a collectible, but she's a high-value item to these LIers

Created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974, the character remains a beloved icon, with collectibles ranging from stationery to high-end couture.

MORE ON THIS TOPICYour original Barbie could be worth up to $9,000 — if she's in the box.

Gold Coast walking tours offer a wealth of riches3m read

Find treasures from Morocco, Italy and more at new home décor shop

Where to go pumpkin picking this fall8m read

Resort-like getaways to book on LI, NYS this fall offering all-in-one experiences5m read

Grab a pint at one of LI's beer gardens

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LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES

Only in NewsdayBeyond Mayor Eric Adams and Turkey: A history of public officials and luxury travel

Adams isn't the first public official to find himself in legal peril over trips on someone else's dime.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMayor Eric Adams: Complete coverage

$50G for a quinceañera: Why some LIers want to give the next generation what they missed out on7m read

Sharing your Disney+ password will now cost you $7 per month1m read

See homes that sold at or below $700,000 so far this year

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

OPINION2024 Endorsements: How we make our picks

The Newsday editorial board's limited edition endorsement newsletter returns for the 2024 election season. This newsletter will give you a look at the candidates we picked and the reasons why. Scroll down to opt out.

THE POINTCannabis sales are a pot of gold for LI4m read

ENDORSEMENTSAll of Newsday's 2024 election endorsements

ENDORSEMENTSGillibrand, with reservations, for U.S. Senate3m read

Streets renamed for Farmingdale educators who died in band bus crash

01:38

Bus company under fire after 5-year-old left to wander after drop off

01:44

Here's where you should sit on the LIRR for certain NYC destinations

01:15

Are you registered to vote? Here's how to find out.

0:44

Final farewell to teen killed in crash

01:49

Vigils held across Long Island in memory of Oct. 7th victims

01:53

October baseball fever spreads on LI

01:00

Two restaurants with fall vibes

02:04

Feed Me's Top 50 restaurants: 2 that our food critic loved

01:48

Why two sisters had preventative double mastectomies

01:58

More Long Island

Two LIers sentenced up to life in prison in killing of a man on greenway trail, DA says

Benjamin Flores-Mendez was fatally stabbed on the Setauket-Port Jefferson Greenway Trail in 2021.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPort Jefferson man pleads guilty in greenway stabbing

Swanky all-day-brunch bar opens on LI2m read

What's it like living up the street from Oyster Fest, other LI festivals?

Take your pick: 4 big apple festivals happening this month3m read

LI woman charged with fatally stabbing guest in her home also wounded, lawyer says1m read

Only in NewsdayLI Muslims, Jews distraught over continued violence in Middle East9m read

Holocaust center marks Oct. 7 with new memorial2m read

Nation / World

Harris gets personal in media blitz, balks at breaking with Biden on policy

Kamala Harris says she can't think of anything she would do differently than President Joe Biden did over the last four years.

The hunt for gasoline is adding to Floridians' anxiety as Milton nears2m read

Musk's X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with Supreme Court demands3m read

Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes nationwide4m read

Bring your pets to church, Haitian immigrant priest tells worshippers. 'I am not going to eat them.'

Newsday Live

Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future

Sports

Manaea's gem, Alonso's homer lift Mets past Phillies in NLDS Game 3

Manaea tossed a seven-plus inning masterpiece, placing the Mets one win away from the NLCS.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLennon: Mets return to hero's welcome at Citi and another win

Rock: Jets firing Saleh now makes 2024 goals much tougher3m read

Only in NewsdayPettitte on Schmidt's Game 3 start: 'He's ready for the moment'3m read

Lennon: Mets return to hero's welcome at Citi and another win3m 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

Long Island Oyster Week returns for a second year1m read

Top Chinese restaurant closes in Babylon1m read

New regional Italian eatery opens on LI1m read

Guide: Standout LI coffee shops5m read

High School Sports

HS roundup: Volleyball, soccer, field hockey, tennis

Catch up on the action from across Long Island.

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

Longtime WWRL newscaster Bob Law laments today's Black radio3m read

'Dancing with the Stars' waltzing into Tilles Center

Ben Manilla, former WLIR radio personality, dies at 712m read

Reality Check: Colton Brown-Underwood, husband welcome baby2m read

'SNL' at 50: How the first season set the tone for the next 498m read

Celebrations set for 50th anniversary of Harry Chapin's biggest hit1m read

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