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Only in NewsdayGay teacher's lawsuit against Catholic diocese continues after church nixes dismissal motion

A judge rejected arguments the case should be thrown out before the Diocese of Rockville Centre and Maria Regina School withdrew a dismissal motion.

MORE ON THIS TOPICGay teacher sues diocese over his firing from Catholic school Catholic school teacher: Fired by diocese for kissing pictures with boyfriend

LI veterinarian charged after officials remove about 200 animals from poor conditions inside home2m read

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Jury in upcoming fatal subway chokehold trial of former LI Marine can see video confession, bodycam recordings 2m read

Bella Trezza, teen killed in West Babylon crash, remembered at funeral Mass2m read

Fall dining guide: Where to eat on LI this season

Army Corps to start dredging projects along LI's South Shore2m read

State audit: Merrick school district didn't properly manage fund balance, reserves2m read

Suffolk reverses decision to close year-round campgrounds next year for maintenance2m read

LI district bars Wild Child Pediatric patients while parents fight exclusion3m read

Powder found at Suffolk DSS deemed 'non-hazardous' but building closed for the day1m read

What to know about COVID, flu and RSV vaccines3m read

Man impersonated DSS worker, sexually abused homeless shelter resident, DA says2m read

Only in NewsdayAging water main sparks worry after 2nd break2m read

After carving up Brewers, Pete Alonso unveils playoff pumpkin1m read

5 tea rooms to try on Long Island1m read

Longtime rivals D'Esposito and Gillen facing off in heated rematch for Congress4m read

Dockworkers' union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract4m read

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

Poll: LIers are more worried about finances1m read

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

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

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'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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Master the claw at this Roosevelt Field mall arcade

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Things to do

Creepshows like 'Night of the Living Dead,' 'Dracula' on stage for Halloween

"Jekyll & Hyde" and "I'll Be Back Before Midnight" are other shows designed to get you into the spooky spirit of the season.

Fill your fall with festivals every weekend

15 haunted houses ranked by scare factor4m read

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

5 nearby theme parks offering thrills and chills this Halloween, winter season

Rent a pedal boat or attend a Halloween event this fall at this state park3m read

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LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES

Asteroid will have close encounter with Earth in 2029, and it will be quite a show

Apophis will travel closer to us than any similarly sized astronomical object in recorded history, scientists said. It will offer lessons in defending the planet from future cosmic threats.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Islanders can see comets, meteors this fall

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

Only in NewsdayFurniture store numbers drop as more buy online, home sales slow8m read

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

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYUsing trans kids as political pawns is a dangerous game

The nation has become increasingly hostile to a tiny sliver of the population.

COMMENTARYRetailers have no room for error this holiday4m read

ENDORSEMENTSAll of Newsday's 2024 election endorsements

LETTERSFlorida? New York is just fine with us1m read

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

01:48

'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

Master the claw at this Roosevelt Field mall arcade

01:32

More Long Island

South Huntington officials make pitch to realign schools, expand pre-K

The unveiling this week of several options under consideration was met with concerns from some parents. More meetings on the topic will follow this month.

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

First in NewsdayProspective owners of office building win 15 years of tax breaks2m read

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

Investigation leads to first seizure of potentially deadly synthetic opioid in Suffolk, DA says2m read

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

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

Nation / World

Biden says he doesn't know whether Israel is holding up peace deal to influence 2024 US election

President Joe Biden has offered some terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he doesn't know whether the Israeli leader is holding up a peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp use hurricane recovery to make first appearance together2m read

A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough4m read

Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off a key crossing into Syria4m read

Flooding from seasonal rains threatens residents in northern Thailand, including elephants

Newsday Live

Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future

Sports

Senga gets the Game 1 start for Mets

He pitched only 5 1/3 innings this year as injuries and setbacks piled up.

Rock: Maybe the Jets shouldn't trade for Adams3m read

Malik Nabers won't play Sunday against Seahawks2m read

Ewing back with the Knicks as an ambassador1m 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

Fall dining guide: Where to eat on LI this season11m read

LI's only U-shuck oyster shack closing1m read

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

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

Creepshows like 'Night of the Living Dead,' 'Dracula' on stage for Halloween2m read

Hillary Clinton to speak at Hamptons film festival1m read

'Hold Your Breath': Dust Bowl horror saga offers compelling viewing2m read

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

Rising stars on Long Island

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