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BREAKING: Full NewsdayTV team coverage of the LIRR strike and what it means for commuters ... When will contract talks resume? ... How are travelers faring this morning?

BREAKING: Full NewsdayTV team coverage of the LIRR strike and what it means for commuters

Breaking down what's at stake with this year's school budgets

Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath spoke about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

'It felt like my resume went into a dark hole'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm where sheep are being sheared.

Out East: Home on the free range at Browder's Birds

With no end in sight to the LIRR strike, commuters need to know their options for getting around. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Breaking down your commuting options

As LIRR union members picketed for a new contract, commuters and businesses weigh in ... and everyone's frustrated. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We just want to get paid for what we deserve'

A "super El Niño" is predicted to develop by the summer. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks at the likely effects.

'A big change in weather patterns'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday entertainment reporter David J. Criblez have your look at Long Island's 2026 concert season.

Rod Stewart, Pitbull and more must-see 2026 concerts

From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special!

Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

'Demonstrate a market value of your home'

Median home prices rose 7.8% in Nassau and 6.7% in Suffolk in April. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has more.

'Things are looking up in terms of the number of new listings'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects" Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

'This is such a great thing for families'

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we check in with the Lindenhurst lacrosse team and the Herricks baseball team, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Gregg Sarra sounds off on the good and bad of high school sports.

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 34: Lindy lax, Herricks baseball and POTW

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the history of The Big Duck in Flanders.

'The big event in the life of the Big Duck was when it was moved'

The judge said the lack of remorse Thomas Bernagozzi showed for his crimes was a factor in giving him the lengthy sentence. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'A pedophile, an abuser and a monster"

Melanie Smith, a registered nurse from Suffolk County, says for the past three years her accused stalker has shown up at her parents' home, sent unsolicited gifts and threatened to kill her. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Am I supposed to hide the rest of my life?'

The Isles' Matthew Schaefer was named NHL rookie of the year on Wednesday, the first unanimous choice in over three decades.

'Completely shocked and overtaken by emotion'

Government data shows grocery inflation in the metro area has risen 1.5%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Everybody is feeling the pinch'

NewsdayTV's Erica Marcus visits Mighty Fine in Huntington, where customers can design their own pies.

'Why do people have to eat the pies I decided?'

The Knicks on Sunday swept the 76ers to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight season, but this round of the playoffs against either Detroit or Cleveland could be their biggest test. Newsday's Knicks beat writer Steve Popper explains.

'Real test' ahead for Knicks in conference final

Roughly 5,000 acres of pine barrens have been infested, dramatically altering the landscape. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland is joined by Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis and environmental experts to discuss methods used to save the trees.

'It's scary'

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Investigations

Suffolk County CPS investigated the deaths of Thomas Valva, left, and Eli Henrys. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed, Newsday investigative reporters Anastasia Valeeva and Peter D'Auria and former chief of the Children's Law Bureau Jorge Rosario explain what's happened since.

'A lot of very inexperienced staff'

A plan to boost its finances foundered amid questionable management and leadership turnover. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has the story.

'They hired a ton of people'

Doctors accused an LI nurse of faking childhood vaccines yet she kept practicing for years. The DA never investigated. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday investigative reporters Jim Baumbach and David Olson have the story.

Warnings before COVID vaccine fraud

Barbara Waldman was 31 when she was killed at her Oceanside home. Her children were 5, 6 and 7 at the time. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Hey mom ... they found your murderer'

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve. Newsday's Virginia Huie and Jim Baumbach reports.

'Could we do better? Absolutely'

The rooms — which one judge described as "putrid" and "cramped" — have been packed with multiple detainees at same time. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'These are conditions that no person should be held under'

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. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland.

'A case in almost every major hotel here'

In Dec. 2024, an East Patchogue teen went missing for 25 days. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with reporter Shari Einhorn about the girl, her life, the search and some of Long Island's dark secrets the investigation exposed.

'Really, really tough stuff to talk about'

The state is probing Friends for Life Homecare for allegedly providing unlicensed home care services. The owner of the Massapequa company says it offers "companionship" and doesn't need a license. Newsday investigative reporter Josefa Velásquez explains.

'The state has filed suit'

An MTA inspector general investigation lays out how Long Island Rail Road workers allegedly gamed the system in a variety of creative ways. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'I was appalled'

Hit-and-runs result in less serious charges without evidence a driver was intoxicated or drove recklessly. Families say 90-day sentences aren't enough. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He didn't get the justice he deserved'

The East Meadow hospital's parent company has failed to break even for 24 out of the last 25 years, exacerbating debts consistently among the state's largest. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie have more.

'10 days' worth of cash on hand'

TRUMP'S IMPACT ON LI

RACE FOR WHITE HOUSE

Juan Bonilla Lagos is a Plainview father of two with a history of clinical depression. He has been in ICE custody for seven months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'My strength is running out little by little'

About 147 people had convictions for crimes ranging from misdemeanor and felony assault, robbery, and sex offenses. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

'Less than 5% of those people had violent crime convictions'

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'ICE out of Hempstead'

The IRS says the average refund amount as of April 3 was $3,462. Here's what a sampling of taxpayers had to say. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'I can't wait to get my refund'

Some Long Islanders condemed the president's Truth Social posts, including one of an AI-generated image that depicted himself as Jesus. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's terrible, it's very insulting'

ICE made more than 350 arrests on Long Island in January, a record high. Newsday data reporter Anastasia Valeeva analyzed the numbers.

ICE arrests reached historic high

Former Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin could be Trump's top pick to replace Pam Bondi. Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez reports.

'He's long been a pit bull in Trump's corner'

The use of the armory has put the mayor at odds with advocates who want a written directive keeping ICE away from village property. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Advocates: ICE should be banned from village properties

The increased demand comes as companies struggle to find skilled workers and face tight production deadlines.

New contracts for component parts could surge

Long Island farms and vineyards are experiencing uncertainty about the upcoming season because of immigration raids affecting the workforce. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I don't know if we're gonna have the workforce in the spring'

Some reports suggest that President Trump is pushing for Penn Station to be renamed Trump Station. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story as commuters and officials weigh in.

'It's Pennsylvania Station, and it should stay that way'

A federal judge approved an agreement this week to phase out the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, Plan. The move could affect millions of borrowers. Newsday's experts break it down.

'A lot of uncertainty'

With Hempstead a focal point for ICE raids, many local business owners are barely staying afloat. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger, Doug Geed and Newsday reporter Bart Jones have the story.

'Gonna become a ghost community'

The SCPD commissioner says the department does "not get involved in immigration enforcement ever, period." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Something we have not seen before'

LI community groups on Thursday urged Nassau County to sever its partnership with ICE. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'ICE has no place in our communities'

NEWSDAY TV ON WLIW

NEWSDAYTV ON WLIW

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes a look at the toll gambling and the proliferation of apps has taken on some Long Islanders.

'This is the devil'

A new poll blames Long Island's ever-rising cost of living, shortage of affordable homes and other factors for making it hard for employers to hire and retain employees. Newsday TV's Doug Geed reports.

'It's difficult for us to find any skilled labor'

A new report says the risks of AI in education are greater than the benefits. NewsdayTV spoke with a panel of experts on the topic.

A look at the risks of AI in education

Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez were brought to the U.S. as children, but were deported to El Salvador in 2025. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday reporter David Olson spoke with experts about the case and the brothers, who are desperate to return home.

'They've been found to be deportable'

NewsdayTV takes a deep dive into the top business headlines including buying and selling homes, the new LIRR ticket surcharge, the debate over minimum wage and much more.

It's Your Business: The top stories you need to know this month

On this month's editon of Island Insider, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plans to run for governor, Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as NYC mayor, Nassau County's border security, and more.

Islander Insider: Blakeman runs for governor, Mamdani takes office

Join NewsdayTV as we recount the top business stories on LI that you need to know about.

It's Your Business! This month's roundup including how to protect yourself from digital scams

A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.

'It's depressing, it's frustrating'

From sluggish holiday sales and housing trends to Bolla Market's expansion, here is what you need to know this month from NewsdayTV.

It's Your Business! What you need to know this month

This month's Island Insider takes a look at the impact of the GOP in Nassau County, ICE arrests on the Island, and the how the cellphone ban has affected school classrooms.

Island Insider: ICE arrests, cellphone ban, election impact

Keith Bush was a 17-year-old junior at Bellport High School when Suffolk authorities charged him with killing Sherese Watson, 14, after a late-night house party in North Bellport. For the past 44 years, Keith Bush has claimed he was an innocent man, ever since he was accused and convicted of the 1975 Suffolk County sex-related murder.

Proving Innocence: The Story of Keith Bush

Navigate your financial life smarter and better. We're focusing on your money from Montauk to Wall Street.

It's Your Business: What to know about everything affecting your wallet

LONG ISLAND LIFE

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Front Street Bakery in Rockville Centre.

'So many recipes have been in the family for 80 years and counting'

Paws of War is accepting applications right now from veterans, first responders and Gold Star families for the dogs rescued from a research facility. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'They'll never know harm again, pain again'

McGorry, who has been living with two autoimmune diseases since college, received word on Monday that doctors found a donor who is a match. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Life-changing news for LI TV reporter

Chaminade twins John and Joseph Gomes were named valedictorian and salutatorian, a first for the all-boys Catholic school in Mineloa.

Twins make val and sal history

Former Mets and Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden appeared at Woods Road Elementary School in North Babylon on Thursday to surprise Joel Buchanan, a fifth-grader who did a project on him.

Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him

Kevin Lenane, a private collector with hundreds of Apple computers, showed off his collection and gave a demonstration at the Long Island Museum. "It allows us to remember our past through an interesting lens," he said.

'It's something that everybody remembers'

Carle Place senior Vincenzo Pisani will be attending SUNY Maritime in the fall to play lacrosse, but his road to college wasn't an easy one after suffering a Grand Mal seizure at age 14.

One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger looks at how Long Island shopping malls are transitioning into experience-based retail stores that can't be replicated online.

'It's very modern'

A sculpture commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto uprising is a reminder of "what happens when people stay silent in the face of oppression," the head of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County said at its unveiling on Sunday.

A 'legacy of resistance'

Newsday Sports' Ben Dickson and Andrew Gross look at some of the reasons why attendance at Islanders game rose this season.

Schaefer helped boost Isles' attendance at UBS Arena this season

NewsdayTV's film critic Rafer Guzmán talks about our picks for the 50 Best Long Island movies.

Ready for our close-up!

LONG ISLAND TIKTAWK

TIKTAWK

The 22-year-old content creator from Westbury claims these spots are supposedly the BEST on Long Island.

These spots on Long Island are SUPPOSEDLY the BEST

Rebecca Koltun wanted to go to medical school, but a life changing ski accident in 2021 resulted in her being paralyzed from the neck down.

Rebecca Koltun shares her story on TikTok

All six members of the D'Alessandro family have developed their own platforms and brand as SaucyTV.

This LI family has millions of social media followers

The dynamic duo created 'Our Filipino Grandma' with over a million followers across platforms.

This lola and her grandson spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok

Lead singer Adam Ezegelian got his start in music by auditioning on American Idol, but him and the band have been able to grow even more, thanks to TikTok.Videos with Dee Snyder and Jack Black are just some of the collaborations the band has done to increase their following.

How Adam and the Metal Hawks got started on TikTok

Trotta explains how she was planning to be a teacher until Dave Portnoy called about TikTok.

She wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Portnoy called 

Evan Hirsch, 27, is a rising fashion designer who's made a name for himself with the help of TikTok.

This LI fashion designer is transforming dresses on TikTok

Mele, 24, has over 27 million followers on TikTok and made content creation his full-time job.

He dropped out of college to make comedy videos with his dad. Now, TikTok is his full-time job.

Bastos, 27, has over 2 million followers and has made enough money through her posts to quit her job and move to Los Angeles.

She started posting videos on TikTok impersonating her Long Island mom

Think your local deli has the best BEC? Russo might have rated it.

Rating cheese pulls and tasting breakfast sandwiches at delis around Long Island helped this Amityville teen reach thousands on TikTok. 

The "scone queen," shares her recipes, comedy and Italian-American culture on TikTok, growing not only her following, but also growing her business called "The Hungry Gnome."

How recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage grew this chef's social media following.

He travels across the country sharing his story at schools to inspire students to overcome adversity.

Rohan Murphy, a double amputee, travels to Long Island schools to help inspire students to overcome adversity.

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