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More than 3 million without power after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

Hurricane Milton is barreling into the Atlantic Ocean after plowing across Florida as a Category 3 storm.

Florida airports shut down, impacting routes from LI, as Milton lands on Florida's west coast1m read

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Ronkonkoma man pleads guilty to manslaughter... Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in court ... Inspiring through mariachi Credit: Newsday

Ronkonkoma man pleads guilty to manslaughter... Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in court ... Inspiring through mariachi Credit: Newsday

Updated 31 minutes ago Milton slams Florida ... Ronkonkoma man pleads guilty to manslaughter ... Mets head to NLCS ... More offshore wind farms

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Long Islanders do their part to help victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton2m read

3 takeaways from Mets' NLDS-clinching win over Phillies2m read

Only in NewsdayWhere LI home prices have increased the most this year

Yanks win Game 3 on Stanton's HR, take 2-1 lead in ALDS3m read

Aurora Borealis may be visible from LI this week2m read

NY hospitals brace for IV fluid shortage1m read

Here are the upgrades that could be coming to your library

Artist, chemist, craftsman: LI man brings old paintings to life5m read

I Do!: It was love at first bite (of pizza)1m read

Ronkonkoma man pleads guilty to fatally shooting two men1m read

CDC: 3% of U.S. high school students are transgender, many face discrimination2m read

First in NewsdayJudge throws out suit against Suffolk over homeless shelter2m read

20 great standup comedy shows coming to LI this fall4m read

Carle Place schools community forum Thursday on $16M bond proposal1m read

Gun stores will be required to post warning signs under new NYS law2m read

NYC to close Randall's Island migrant camp in early 2025, mayor says2m read

'How much better is this?' High-tech upgrades come to Hicksville postal facility3m read

Only in NewsdayItems seized from Rex A. Heuermann's home, storage units returned, family attorneys say2m read

Are you registered to vote? Here's how to find out

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Streets renamed for Farmingdale educators who died in band bus crash

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Bus company under fire after 5-year-old left to wander after drop off

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Inside a Latin America-inspired home in West Hills

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Here's where you should sit on the LIRR for certain NYC destinations

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Are you registered to vote? Here's how to find out.

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Final farewell to teen killed in crash

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October baseball fever spreads on LI

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Vigils held across Long Island in memory of Oct. 7th victims

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Two restaurants with fall vibes

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Things to do

An arcade full of claw machines opens at Roosevelt Field mall

ClawCADE in Uniondale offers 80 claw machines and 60 arcade games, blending traditional and modern gaming with prizes ranging from plush toys to electronics.

MORE ON THIS TOPICYour guide to indoor places to play, game and more

4 'end of LI' fall hikes to try6m read

Haunts and history: Exploring Green-Wood Cemetery3m read

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

New regional Italian eatery opens on LI1m read

Singles, doubles and more: Where to play tennis 4m read

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Ronkonkoma man pleads guilty to manslaughter... Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in court ... Inspiring through mariachi Credit: Newsday

Ronkonkoma man pleads guilty to manslaughter... Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in court ... Inspiring through mariachi Credit: Newsday

Updated 31 minutes ago Milton slams Florida ... Ronkonkoma man pleads guilty to manslaughter ... Mets head to NLCS ... More offshore wind farms

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LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES

Only in NewsdaySeniors fear loss of homes as sale of a Port Washington retirement community falls apart

Nearly 200 people, with an average age of 90, have been impacted by Life Care Services Communities' decision to back out of a $104 million deal to buy the bankrupt Harborside, officials said.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNassau IDA grants more tax breaks to Harborside retirement community Court OKs plan for Iowa firm to buy bankrupt LI retirement community

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

Only in NewsdayBeyond Mayor Eric Adams and Turkey: A history of public officials and luxury travel9m read

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

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

ENDORSEMENTSWhom we're endorsing: New York State Senate

Newsday editorial board's endorsements for State Senate races.

OPINIONWho we're endorsing: New York State Senate 1-4

ENDORSEMENTSPalumbo for New York State Senate 1st District1m read

ENDORSEMENTSMattera for New York State Senate 2nd District2m read

Are you registered to vote? Here's how to find out

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Streets renamed for Farmingdale educators who died in band bus crash

01:38

Bus company under fire after 5-year-old left to wander after drop off

01:44

Inside a Latin America-inspired home in West Hills

02:01

Here's where you should sit on the LIRR for certain NYC destinations

01:15

Are you registered to vote? Here's how to find out.

0:44

Final farewell to teen killed in crash

01:49

October baseball fever spreads on LI

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Vigils held across Long Island in memory of Oct. 7th victims

01:53

Two restaurants with fall vibes

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More Long Island

Only in NewsdaySchool bus company under fire after 5-year-old student left at wrong stop

"He could have tried to cross Merrick Avenue and been hit by a car," the kindergartner's father said as a petition criticizing the actions of some of the bus company's drivers gained signatures Tuesday.

Cohen named second best pediatric hospital in NY1m read

2 new stores, Chinese restaurant named as incoming tenants for revamped LI mall2m read

Streets renamed for beloved educators who died in Farmingdale band bus crash3m read

Town officials spar over $15G cost for new carpets 2m read

3 quick LI getaways to try this Columbus Day weekend2m read

Price increase in Mega Millions tickets concerns some LI business owners1m read

Nation / World

Zelenskyy meets with UK and NATO leaders as he seeks support for Ukraine's 'victory plan'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in London for talks with the leaders of Britain and NATO.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs to make first appearance before trial judge in sex trafficking case1m read

Social Security cost-of-living benefits increase announcement coming Thursday2m read

Trump's small-dollar donor fundraising is beset by confusion and fatigue4m read

US inflation likely cooled again last month in latest sign of a healthy economy2m read

Newsday Live

Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future

Sports

Mets head to NLCS after Lindor's grand slam beats Phillies in NLDS Game 4

The sixth-inning blast broke up a night of bases-loaded struggles and sent the Mets to their first NLCS since 2015.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC3 takeaways from Mets' NLDS-clinching win over Phillies

Yanks win Game 3 on Stanton's HR, take 2-1 lead in ALDS3m read

Lennon: Lindor embraces big moment as he has all season3m read

Rangers start season on high note by dominating Penguins3m 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

Biggest LI restaurant closings of the year so far11m read

New Long Island restaurants to try in 202414m read

Guide: Standout LI coffee shops5m read

Father and son open LI restaurant-club 1m read

High School Sports

HS roundup: Soccer, field hockey, volleyball, badminton

Catch up on action from across Long Island.

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

20 great standup comedy shows coming to LI this fall4m read

Those 'Blue Bloods' family dinners? Soon you can cook them at home, thanks to Wahlburgers1m read

LI stars in new 'Only Murders in the Building' episode1m read

Ben Manilla, former WLIR radio personality, dies at 712m read

Longtime WWRL newscaster Bob Law laments today's Black radio3m read

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

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