Students of color have gone from being the minority to the majority in 32 Long Island districts over the past 20 years, a Newsday analysis found.
The Long Island Special Olympic opening ceremony for the spring games, was held on Saturday in Farmingdale. After months of training, athletes will compete for top medals. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
Chad Brown colt skipped Derby to prepare for the second leg of the Triple Crown
2m read2m readA person running the Brooklyn Half Marathon collapsed and died Saturday morning, New York City's fire department spokesperson said.
Police said the man met up with the girl at a playground in Hauppauge, where he raped her.
1m read1m readThe Suffolk Regional Emergency Medical Services Council presented awards Saturday to police, fire, ambulance and other emergency personnel for successfully administering CPR to victims.
2m read2m read"The narrowness of the jury's verdict, together with the changing law, has resulted in a perfect storm of legal issues," Edward Mangano's attorney, Kevin Keating, wrote in the court filing.
3m read3m readTemperatures on Long Island are expected to be lower than there were during the mini heat wave Saturday but should still be a bit warm for this time of year.
The body of Melissa Molinari, who was stabbed 58 times, was found in the Pine Barrens wrapped in garbage bags and duct tape, prosecutors said.
1m read1m readTwo years after Philip Joseph "PJ" Fusaro's death, his memory lives on as the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office and others celebrated his legacy.
1m read1m readOne of the teens was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries, police said.
1m read1m readThe graffiti was found at an Urgent Care on Hempstead Turnpike, police said.
The teen was last seen leaving her home in Kings Park at 6:45 a.m. Saturday and may have taken a LIRR train.
The pedestrian, who was crossing Lake Drive, was struck by an unlicensed driver, police said.
Try gelato-stuffed doughnuts, artisanal burgers and bar-pie pizza, plus booze.
Adventureland is now open for its 60th season.
3m read3m readIf you're looking for a getaway this holiday weekend, a staycation is the perfect escape.
4m read4m readThe couple work and craft together.
1m read1m readGlamp in grand style in a cabin or tent at some state parks.
1m read1m readThe summer kicks off with the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
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One produced a documentary on 9/11, another is going to Ireland for college. Get to know more than 135 of the top seniors from high schools across LI.
Are gas stations benefiting from rising prices? Is it price-gouging? Is it worth it to buy premium grade, or turn off the A/C? Here are some answers.
Long read8m readWhile some fixtures have remained the same over the past several decades, others are gone or are hardly recognizable today. Revisit some of these places and see what they look like now.
Scoop up flavors like Rose-Pistachio, banana fudge crunch and more.
2m read2m readReader letters to Newsday.
2m read2m readEarly-warning laws could have saved lives in Buffalo and elsewhere, but did not.
3m read3m readDonald Trump has been effectively above the law since the 1970s.
3m read3m readIt is a vile and stupid stew of racism and antisemitism.
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