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LI district bars Wild Child Pediatric patients while parents fight exclusion

The parent of two students who were excluded from Plainedge schools on Monday said he obtained blood tests to show his children received some of the required vaccines.

MORE ON THIS TOPICTimeline of fake vaccine cases on Long Island Nurse who admitted to COVID fraud reported 7,555 childhood vaccines, records show State voids 133 LI immunization records falsified by former nurse practitioner

Narcotics investigation leads to first seizure of carfentanil in Suffolk, DA says2m read

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Alonso, Mets stun Brewers with comeback win, advance to NLDS2m read

Marine demonstrated deadly subway chokehold to police, video at hearing shows3m read

Half Hollow Hills schools chief to leave, take post in Nassau district2m read

Roosevelt siblings arrested after probe into death of their elderly mother1m read

3 new West Nile cases bring season's total to 19, Suffolk officials say1m read

Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract3m read

LI groups collect supplies for hurricane victims in North Carolina2m read

Alleged MS-13 gang members charged in killing of suspected rival at LI park, feds say2m read

Bellmore teen gets service dog thanks to nonprofits that help police officers2m read

Savitsky brothers of Woodmere both hit holes-in-one within three days of each other 2m read

Only in NewsdayFeds: School district facing discrimination probe over classroom discussion about Israel2m read

LI's only U-shuck oyster shack closing1m read

Mixed verdict for 3 Memphis officers convicted in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating4m read

Rieber: Judge needs to dominate the playoffs the way he does the regular season3m read

Former frat leader sentenced for hazing2m read

Suffolk County legislators divided over nonprofit salary limit bill2m read

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

Revisiting Red Lobster: It's still all about the biscuits2m read

'Special day' as Bellmore family receives service dog

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Eat, deke and be merry: Food options for the new Islanders season

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Bay Shore district to pay $20 million over sexual abuse allegations made by five former students

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LI furniture stores feeling the pinch

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She wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Portnoy called

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This LI fashion designer is transforming dresses on TikTok

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Former LIer in NC discusses Hurricane Helene's devastation

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Why two sisters had preventative double mastectomies

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Assault charges dismissed against Kimberly and Gianna Gotti

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Master the claw at this Roosevelt Field mall arcade

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Things to do

Rent a pedal boat or attend a Halloween event this fall at this state park

The park offers special events including the annual Great Jack-o'-lantern Sail, the Holiday Tree Lighting and more.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhere to go bike riding: Trails, boardwalks and more

15 haunted houses ranked by scare factor4m read

Haunts and history: Exploring Green-Wood Cemetery3m read

The circus comes to LI mall this month2m read

Where to go pumpkin picking this fall7m read

6 North Fork shops along the pumpkin trail worth a visit5m read

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LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES

Only in NewsdayFurniture store numbers drop as more buy online, home sales slow

Between 2001 and 2023, the number of furniture stores nationwide declined 14% to 23,161 and the number on Long Island declined 28% to 205, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI home prices rose 86% in past decade, frustrating buyers

MS-13 associate 'La Diablita' sentenced to 50 years 3m read

Suffolk County looks to empower police to close down illegal cannabis shops2m read

An arcade full of claw machines opens at Roosevelt Field mall3m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

ENDORSEMENTSGarbarino delivers for LI, NY

Election 2024 pick from Newsday's editorial board.

ENDORSEMENTSAll of Newsday's 2024 election endorsements

CATHY YOUNGParsing threats to democracy2m read

COMMENTARYTrump offers voters a trifecta of economic madness3m read

'Special day' as Bellmore family receives service dog

0:51

Eat, deke and be merry: Food options for the new Islanders season

01:35

Bay Shore district to pay $20 million over sexual abuse allegations made by five former students

01:49

LI furniture stores feeling the pinch

02:09

She wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Portnoy called

01:21

This LI fashion designer is transforming dresses on TikTok

01:19

Former LIer in NC discusses Hurricane Helene's devastation

01:42

Why two sisters had preventative double mastectomies

01:58

Assault charges dismissed against Kimberly and Gianna Gotti

0:53

Master the claw at this Roosevelt Field mall arcade

01:32

More Long Island

Smithtown Library launching repairs to basement damaged by August storm

The library's basement is being cleaned out, parts of it gutted, and the historic documents it once held are being restored.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSmithtown Library suffers catastrophic flood damage

Dog walk, haunted harvest and more things to do this weekend on LI2m read

LI bus company owner pleads guilty to $9 million bank fraud scheme2m read

Southold church destroyed by 2015 fire rises from the ashes3m read

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into Jeep in Suffolk, police say

Free events planned to aid minority-owned firms on LI

Leg injury could be factor in alleged DWI nail salon crash that killed four, attorney says3m read

Nation / World

Israel extends evacuation warnings in Lebanon, signaling a wider offensive

The Israeli military has warned people to evacuate a city and other communities in southern Lebanon that are north of a U.N.-declared buffer zone.

Los Angeles prosecutors to review new evidence in Menendez brothers' 1996 murder conviction3m read

North Korea's Kim threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked2m read

Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic1m read

Biden's student loan cancellation is put on hold again after day of legal whiplash2m read

Newsday Live

Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future

Sports

Alonso, Mets stun Brewers with comeback win, advance to NLDS

The slugger's three-run homer in the top of the ninth ended the team's offensive malaise and sent the Mets to Philadelphia.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLennon: Alonso delivers polar opposite of his recent at-bats with go-ahead HR

Rieber: Judge needs to dominate the playoffs the way he does the regular season3m read

Lennon: Alonso delivers polar opposite of his recent at-bats with go-ahead HR3m read

Thibodeau, Towns reunite with useful experience under their belts3m 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

Dining at the chains: How does Applebee's measure up in 2024? 2m read

Dining at Friendly's: A food critic returns after decades3m read

LI Tex-Mex chain opens 3rd location, in Patchogue1m read

The ultimate guide to Chinese food on LI6m read

High School Sports

This week's LI football games to watch, plus picks

The offseason change of scenery for Garden City, East Islip, Wantagh and Plainedge is just that: a change of scenery. Everything else remains the same – they just keep on winning.

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

Hillary Clinton to speak at Hamptons film festival1m read

Rising stars on Long Island

'Joker: Folie à Deux' review: So bad it gets zero stars2m read

Al Levine, former WBLI radio host, lands two new gigs2m read

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

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