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Breaking NewsGun found on suspect in CEO killing matches shell casings at crime scene, NYPD commissioner says

"We were able to match that gun to the three shell casings that we found in midtown at the scene of the homicide," NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSuspected CEO killer fighting extradition to New York City, officials say Suspect in CEO killing was a standout student, comes from prominent Maryland family UnitedHealthcare executive fatally shot in NYC in 'brazen targeted attack,' NYPD says

LI under high wind warning, with more than 2 inches of rain forecast3m read

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FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden's term in January1m read

Iconic LI Italian restaurant closes after 96 years2m read

LI's top 100 boys wrestlers this season9m read

Luxury real estate brokers charged in federal indictment with sex trafficking in NYC1m read

Daniel Penny tells Fox Nation jury 'courageous' to acquit him in chokehold case2m read

LI teen finishes in second place on 'The Voice'1m read

2 new supermarkets planned for village's downtown2m read

Officials: Longwood H.S. teen stabbed, robbed of car1m read

Salute to the ChampsHow previous defeat prepared Kellenberg for state title run2m read

EPA restricts pair of cancer-causing chemicals found in LI groundwater2m read

Official: Players taunted, subjected to 'racial slurs' at HS basketball game1m read

Disgraced ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner explores running for City Council1m read

First in NewsdayCommercial printer exceeds job promise for IDA tax breaks, wants to add fifth plant in Hauppauge2m read

Trump TransitionLatest news on the presidential transition

Latest UpdatesDonald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell. It'll be a first for him Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle as Ambassador to Greece Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles

Prosecutors: Hempstead woman practiced unlicensed dentistry in her kitchen2m read

Only in NewsdayLIers with ties to Syria have hope, worry for relatives there3m read

'Walkable downtown' plan for Melville gets approval, allowing 1,500 new housing units1m read

These 6 Christmas movies filmed in houses on Long Island8m read

Floral Park man accused of making ghost guns

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Holiday shopping spree: Where to eat at Roosevelt Field mall

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MTA to assign over $600M to repair bridges, viaducts and tunnels

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'Run for Their Lives' walk in Plainvew dedicated to Omer Neutra

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LI podcast brings awareness to menopause

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Christmas tree farmer: 'This is my happy'

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Funeral held for St John's coaching legend Lou Carnesseca

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LIPA’s ‘time-of-day’ pricing plan

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Rebecca Koltun shares her story on TikTok

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New costume design for 'The Nutcracker'

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Things to do

LI schools grow their own food with vertical garden

The Brentwood School District started the program with Plant Up, a Holtsville-based business.

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Great American Family Christmas Festival comes to Belmont Park4m read

Good times and low-key vibes in Miami: LIers' guide to a weekend getaway9m read

4 biggest Christmas pop-up bars this holiday season5m read

Buyback store opens, selling gently used and new items for kids1m read

8 LI restaurants open on Christmas Day2m read

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Long Islanders' Favorites

10 ways to celebrate Kwanzaa: Performances, guest speakers and art

Celebrate the richness of African roots at these Kwanzaa events that are planned this month.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC10 things to do this weekend on LI Your guide to holiday celebrations on LI: Christmas tree and menorah lightings, festivals and more LI gets its first Pearlettes, an African American youth group

I Do!: The second time they met was the charm1m read

Hometown Hero: He's spent more than 40 years fighting and preventing fires2m read

Only in NewsdayLIRR bridges, tunnels at 'critical point,' but only a fraction scheduled for repairs5m read

Opinion

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GUEST ESSAYSLI energy demands require grid build-out

Propel NY project will add needed transmission lines and substations.

EDITORIALSNUMC needs an intervention1m read

COMMENTARYDOGE's best idea yet is permanent daylight saving time3m read

COMMENTARYDon't let RFK Jr. distract from the big health threat: Sugar3m read

Floral Park man accused of making ghost guns

01:41

Holiday shopping spree: Where to eat at Roosevelt Field mall

01:57

MTA to assign over $600M to repair bridges, viaducts and tunnels

02:09

'Run for Their Lives' walk in Plainvew dedicated to Omer Neutra

01:26

LI podcast brings awareness to menopause

02:01

Christmas tree farmer: 'This is my happy'

01:54

Funeral held for St John's coaching legend Lou Carnesseca

01:38

LIPA’s ‘time-of-day’ pricing plan

02:04

Rebecca Koltun shares her story on TikTok

30:34

New costume design for 'The Nutcracker'

0:42

More Long Island

Upgrades on tap for historic Coindre Hall estate

On the list of renovations at the former estate: Stabilizing the foundation of the empty boathouse and repairing its roof. Once completed, it could be used for limited public use, a local lawmaker said.

Civic group appeals Flowerfield lawsuit dismissal1m read

Hasidic Jewish group revives lawsuit against Atlantic Beach over construction of center2m read

LIRR to ban alcohol during SantaCon weekend1m read

LI man charged with making ghost guns in home workshop2m read

Fire-delayed menorah blessing, tree lighting set for Sunday1m read

Salute to the ChampsWard Melville girls soccer: Best ever?2m read

Nation / World

Malibu wildfire grows, thousands remain evacuated but firefighters will break from improving weather

Weather conditions are forecast to improve this week in Southern California and aid firefighters in their battle against a wildfire that's forced up to 20,000 people from their homes.

America's closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape4m read

Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal2m read

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent4m read

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law4m read

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Sports

Mets, Yanks gear up for wooing of Japanese sensation Sasaki

Money will be no object, though. Because the 23-year-old Sasaki is considered an international amateur, teams can only offer him a minor-league deal and are subject to significant signing-bonus restrictions.

Lennon: Is Fried a part of Yanks' puzzle or an impulse buy?3m read

Isles hit two posts in third, can't find a way to get past Kings3m read

LI's top 100 boys wrestlers this season9m read

Investigations

Only in NewsdayMore than 100 women found dead outdoors on LI since 1976, investigation finds

The Newsday investigation also found neither Nassau nor Suffolk county police departments staff cold-case units.

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Newsday InvestigationFatal Stakes: Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates

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

Where to eat at Roosevelt Field mall4m read

Legendary Italian restaurant to close after 64 years1m read

Long Island's best pies of 2024

Long Island's best pizza of 2024

High School Sports

Salute to the ChampsSeaford cheerleading had its 'Game Day' face on

"We were a lot more confident than we were last year," Melissa Phieffer said. "We knew exactly what we had to do. We felt very confident and were just excited to perform."

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Watch nextLI's documentary, explore our immersive map and share your experiences on this threat the region faces.

Entertainment

LI teen finishes in second place on 'The Voice'1m read

Keith Urban, Creed set Northwell at Jones Beach dates1m read

Farewell, 'Blue Bloods': Why LIers loved this show10m read

LI team will show off their smarts on 'Pop Culture Jeopardy!'2m read

WNBC/4 names David Ushery as Chuck Scarborough's replacement

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