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Thomas Valva's mother tells judge she is refusing to sign off on $9M settlement over 8-year-old's death

U.S. District Judge Edward R. Korman, who had previously said he was prepared to approve the settlement, referred the matter to a magistrate to handle after there appeared to be an impasse.

MORE ON THIS TOPICJudge approves $9M settlement in Thomas Valva death as mother makes appeal for financial aid Judge orders Thomas Valva's mother to participate in mediation, court documents show Thomas Valva case: Full coverage

Fatally stabbed Plainedge deli owners remembered for hard work, building community hub

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra takes a look at the football awards given out in Nassau and Suffolk, plus Jared Valluzzi and Jonathan Ruban with the plays of the year. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost, Michael A. Rupolo

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 14: LI football awards On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra takes a look at the football awards given out in Nassau and Suffolk, plus Jared Valluzzi and Jonathan Ruban with the plays of the year.

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LI could get up to 4 inches of snow this weekend

Too soon for snow? Forecaster says this weekend's snowfall won't even 'crack the Top 20 in terms of early'

LI postal worker charged with stealing gift cards from mail

Off-duty Nassau police officer charged with DWI following wrong-way crash

ICE van spotted in Suffolk police parking lot sows fear in Huntington

Albanese: Money may talk but dysfunction screams with Mets

Police: Teen stole running car with child inside from Brentwood driveway

Jury starts considering corruption case against ex-Hochul aide, returning Monday

'This is the real deal': Riverhead breaks ground on town square project

Craig Carton 'sensitive' to WFAN departures due to his return

How impacted residents can get a payment — averaging $11,000 — from Suffolk sewer settlement

Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks

Newsday InvestigatesNassau violates ICE agreement, detaining hundreds longer than legal limit, data shows

LI restaurants with standout holiday decorations

Only in NewsdayBlack voices come together in Hempstead gospel music concert supporting voter canvassing

'Wake Up Dead Man' review: 'Knives Out' is still sharp

Only in NewsdayRubio's change in official typeface stirs font of controversy

LI's Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who has MS, will play doctor with MS on 'Grey's Anatomy'

Tristen Mitchell and Vincent Rienzie are Valley Stream North basketball stars and best friends

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Islanders fans and their unique jerseys a regular sight at UBS Arena

LI movie theater adapting to the times

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Trendy Bites: Vodka chicken sliders in Merrick

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Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

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LI gospel choir prepares for fundraising concert

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15 years after first human remains found, Gilgo Beach killings still haunt LI

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Inside NUMC’s finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

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Offseason in Montauk: Holiday lights, lobster rolls and lighthouse views

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LI Works: Wrap your holiday gifts like a pro

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Things to do

Explore Brooklyn's new holiday market: Gifts, exclusive eats

Shop small and taste trendy bites curated by food influencer Rachel Brotman at the new Greenpoint market.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHotel-hop your way through a day in Manhattan — without booking a room Montauk in the offseason: Experience 'The End' like a local NYC's Koreatown: K-pop, K-beauty and karaoke day trip

10 amazing LI holiday light displays to check out

Festival of Games, Jazz Nutcracker and more can't-miss weekend events

It's a real beaut: LIers still love holiday classic 'Christmas Vacation'

Only in NewsdayLI's best Chinese restaurants of the year

Light and latkes: Celebrate Hanukkah at these LI events

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra takes a look at the football awards given out in Nassau and Suffolk, plus Jared Valluzzi and Jonathan Ruban with the plays of the year. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost, Michael A. Rupolo

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 14: LI football awards On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra takes a look at the football awards given out in Nassau and Suffolk, plus Jared Valluzzi and Jonathan Ruban with the plays of the year.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories

Long Islanders' Favorites

Only in Newsday'It's just awful': LIers left with unfinished work, lost deposits after contractor's collapse

When Renovo Home Partners went bankrupt, customers were out thousands of dollars.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBankruptcy at Harborside retirement community spurs questions, fears about continuing care model 4 big trends shaping Long Island's home remodeling market Popular LI home remodeling firm Alure closes after bankruptcy filing

Dangerous RoadsHow NYS bill would crack down on drugged drivers

Only in NewsdayLI's best Chinese restaurants of the year

President Donald Trump's impact on Long Island

Opinion

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COMMENTARYAI can help your kids do more than cheat at tests

THE POINTLong Island nursing employment drops amid shortages

COMMENTARYFighting dementia could be as easy as the shingles vaccine

Tristen Mitchell and Vincent Rienzie are Valley Stream North basketball stars and best friends

01:47

Islanders fans and their unique jerseys a regular sight at UBS Arena

LI movie theater adapting to the times

01:13

Trendy Bites: Vodka chicken sliders in Merrick

01:27

Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

01:56

LI gospel choir prepares for fundraising concert

01:59

15 years after first human remains found, Gilgo Beach killings still haunt LI

04:37

Inside NUMC’s finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

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Offseason in Montauk: Holiday lights, lobster rolls and lighthouse views

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LI Works: Wrap your holiday gifts like a pro

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More Long Island

Newsday Investigates59 hotels on LI were hot spots of prostitution and sex trafficking, including some with minors

From small mom-and-pop motels to high-end national brands, the problem is rampant on Long Island, experts say, with victims as young as 11 years old.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSee LI hotels, motels cited in sex trafficking, prostitution cases 1 girl, 23 arrested in 2 states: Inside LI's hidden world of drugs, sex trafficking See more Newsday investigations

Only in NewsdayHow LI's indie theaters are fighting to survive the streaming era

Lawsuit: NCC officials retaliated against students who criticized college policies

Chipotle Mexican Grill to open 1 in Suffolk, 2 in Nassau next year

Only in NewsdayBlakeman's challenge: No LI native has ever become governor

Top 100 boys basketball players for 2025-26

Mary Jo Buttafuoco to narrate Lifetime biopic

Nation / World

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative

The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week.

Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project

Critically wounded National Guard member being moved to in-patient rehabilitation

Trump says he's sealed Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire, but fighting continues

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

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A Chat with Tom Colicchio

Sports

Albanese: Money may talk but dysfunction screams with Mets

With the departures of Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz and Brandon Nimmo, there seems to be a disconnect between the front office and the players it pays to play.

Rock: Could Mendoza be the answer for the Jets?

Ex-Mets closer Diaz introduced in Los Angeles: 'I'm really happy to be here'

Isles' Drouin to return vs. Lightning, giving shorthanded club a boost

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesSee LI hotels, motels cited in sex trafficking, prostitution cases

Newsday compiled a first-ever database documenting sex trafficking and prostitution charges at local hotels and motels, offering more details than even law enforcement has

Newsday Investigates59 hotels on LI were hot spots of prostitution and sex trafficking, including some with minors

Newsday InvestigatesInside NUMC's finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

Newsday InvestigatesBethpage won't charge PGA to host future events, despite Ryder Cup costing public millions

Only in NewsdayLI's best new restaurants of 2025

Guide: LI's top breakfast spots

Guide: LI's best cinnamon rolls

Only in NewsdayGuide: LI's best pizza of 2025

High School Sports

High school roundup: Boys and girls basketball

A recap of Friday's boys and girls basketball games.

Share your experiences on LI's dangerous roads

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

Entertainment

'Wake Up Dead Man' review: 'Knives Out' is still sharp

'Starring Dick Van Dyke': Generous portrait of a legend about to turn 100

LI's Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who has MS, will play doctor with MS on 'Grey's Anatomy'

Mary Jo Buttafuoco to narrate Lifetime biopic

TV 2025: What our critic liked (and what he didn't)

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