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Drivers should brace for delays on day of Trump rally

Traffic between noon and 10 p.m. will be heavy, said County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

MORE ON THIS TOPICBlakeman: Nassau County 'ready' to keep Trump, public safe at Wednesday rally

Lindenhurst man pleads guilty to fatally stabbing his wife in family's backyard2m read

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Only in NewsdayExperts: As heavy rains increase, Long Island roads ill-equipped

Only in NewsdayLI's top 50 restaurants

From the grandest steakhouse to the humblest noodle shop, the best restaurants not only serve great food but deliver personality, style and charm.

MORE ON THIS TOPICReview: Ginza in Levittown Review: The State Room in Patchogue Review: Bigelow's in Rockville Centre

Only in NewsdayTop 25 girls swimmers to start the 2024 season3m read

Only in NewsdayCrime rates continue post-pandemic drop, but perception hasn't followed3m read

DA: Bay Shore man faces new sex-trafficking charges2m read

Harris says she is working to 'earn' votes of Black men in rare interview2m read

How Southold plans to muffle the pop-pop-pop of pickleball2m read

Barnes & Noble delays opening of relocated bookstore to 20253m read

Sean 'Diddy' Combs indicted on sex trafficking, racketeering charges1m read

What would these fictional homes from LI-based TV shows cost in real life?

Holy disappointment! 'The Penguin' falls flat2m read

Blakeman: Nassau County 'ready' to keep Trump, public safe at Wednesday rally3m read

Huntington Town considers gas-powered leaf blower ban for homes by 20262m read

Vacant Mattituck bank to become affordable apartments2m read

Founder of LI tech company charged with securities fraud, lied about AI tool, prosecutors say1m read

Making the Grade: LI school named 'School of Distinction'3m read

Lindenhurst apartment pitch scaled back2m read

Gilgo Beach victim: New images, description released4m read

Home prices on Long Island are continuing to climb

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Inside Newsday's top 50 restaurants

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New sketches of Gilgo Beach victim released

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Experts: LI infrastructure unable to withstand severe weather

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Bruce Blakeman provides security update for Donald Trump's LI rally

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2 former FDNY chiefs indicted on corruption charges

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Convicted murderer seeks DNA comparison of alleged Gilgo killer

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Make your own trucker hats and lip gloss at these boutiques

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LIRR riders: Are you team mobile tickets or paper tickets?

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Despite controversy, Blakeman's plan for new armed force progressing

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Things to do

4 'end of LI' fall hikes to try

Here's a step-by-step guide to four destinations that at least feel like the edge of the known world.

LIers are falling head over heels for head spas. Here's why3m read

50 great concerts to catch this fall9m read

From lip gloss to trucker hats: 3 boutiques where you can customize accessories 4m read

Shoulder season deals at local hotels, inns to book now2m read

Fall foliage boat excursions offering day trips to Hudson from NYC3m read

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LONG ISLANDERS' FAVORITES

Only in NewsdayFewer than half of students statewide in grades 3-8 test English-proficient or better, latest results show

The state's preliminary report also showed relatively low scores in math and science.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI reigns as hotbed of student-testing opt-out movement Education advocates fault student test scores, timing of their release

Only in NewsdayExpect lane closures on LIE and these other roadways as repairs continue

Only in NewsdayNearly 250,000 school bus camera tickets were written on LI in 2023. See where they were issued

2 Long Island food festivals to check out this weekend1m read

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

GUEST ESSAYSAI good at debunking conspiracy theories

Artificial intelligence proves adept at dissuading people from false beliefs.

COMMENTARYTrump has paved the way for future demagogues3m read

THE POINTColiseum rally to cost Trump campaign at least $300K2m read

COMMENTARYThe Fed should go big now. I think it will.3m read

Home prices on Long Island are continuing to climb

0:34

Inside Newsday's top 50 restaurants

02:25

New sketches of Gilgo Beach victim released

01:43

Experts: LI infrastructure unable to withstand severe weather

02:10

Bruce Blakeman provides security update for Donald Trump's LI rally

01:28

2 former FDNY chiefs indicted on corruption charges

01:43

Convicted murderer seeks DNA comparison of alleged Gilgo killer

02:27

Make your own trucker hats and lip gloss at these boutiques

02:02

LIRR riders: Are you team mobile tickets or paper tickets?

01:00

Despite controversy, Blakeman's plan for new armed force progressing

03:11

More Long Island

Breast cancer survivors on LI have one less worry now: The cost of nipple tattoos

"This way you don't have medical patients paying out of pocket for medical care," said Assembly member Amy Paulin, who sponsored the legislation.

'I lost my best friend': How LI families cope with sending teens off to college5m read

Only in NewsdayConvicted killer seeks review of case8m read

Eugene Kelley, former Suffolk police commissioner, dies at 964m read

Huntington man indicted on charge of concealing corpse in suitcase1m read

LI home prices set fresh records in August

Only in NewsdayReport calls for fixes to Suffolk's cybersecurity readiness; Romaine cites progress5m read

Nation / World

Florida will launch criminal probe into apparent assassination attempt of Trump, governor says

Florida law enforcement officials will launch their own criminal investigation into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that will run parallel to the federal probe.

A key employee who called the Titan unsafe testifies the company only wanted to make money4m read

A French man admits in court to drugging his wife so that he and dozens of men could rape her4m read

Speaker Johnson sets House vote on government funding bill after a one-week postponement2m read

12-year-old boy stabs and injures six children at a school in Portugal

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Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future

Sports

Rock: Daboll has to clean up his act, and fast!

0-2 start and staring down a reporter for mentioning job security isn't a good look, but he can change his own (bad) fortune.

Lennon: Can anybody step up and fill the Mets' Lindor-sized void?3m read

Mets walk off Nationals, move game ahead of Atlanta4m read

Isles' Roy reveals that Sorokin had offseason back surgery2m 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

Review: Mala Madre in Westbury

Review: Luca in Stony Brook1m read

Review: North Fork Table in Southold1m read

Review: Ephesus in Massapequa Park

High School Sports

Zaman nets late equalizer as Oceanside girls soccer draws with MacArthur

"Everyone was running, it was just excitement," Zaman said. "I was about to tear up, just because of the thrill."

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Oceanside-MacArthur girls soccer

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

Holy disappointment! 'The Penguin' falls flat2m read

Never too early: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater books next summer's first show1m read

Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert film2m read

Fall TV preview: 57 great shows to watch17m read

'Transformers One' review: An origin story with originality1m read

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