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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," an interview with Sayville flag football quarterback Olivia Moynihan, East Islip baseball's historic start and more.

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Sayville flag football QB Olivia Moynihan

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'Polar opposite of what a public servant should be'

Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach looks at the process that school districts must undergo to discipline a teacher or administrator.

'A long process that's very costly'

Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at Long Island home prices, which rose to a $705,000 median sales price (excluding the East End) in the first quarter of 2025. 

'They don't anticipate things changing'

The nonprofit is now suing the daughter of its founder, Christopher Arsenault, over the sanctuary's property following a fatal fire. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'Let's do what's best for the cats'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Gra-Bar in Copiague to learn about local versus non-local fish.

Exploring fish at Gra-Bar in Copiague

Nassau officials on Wednesday revealed the identity of Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3 and her toddler daughter. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'If you knew Tanya please let us know'

Nineteen Long Island water districts have found unregulated chemicals in their drinking supply. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Stubborn chemicals hard to filter out

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park to see the cherry blossoms. 

Cherry blossom season begins: Festivals, events and more to explore

Las Vegas Sands has ended its $6 billion proposal to build a casino at Nassau Coliseum. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Coliseum casino bid canceled due to 'market conditions'

The Trump administration has stated that beginning on May 5, the Education Department will begin collecting student debt. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There will be some adverse impact'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Alexis Roderick Joel tour the Long Island High School for the Arts, which is udergoing a massive theater renovation.

'He wants everyone to have the opportunity he had growing up'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano talks to Alexis Roderick Joel about her battle with endometriosis. 

'I just felt like I needed to use my voice'

This blast from the past is still going strong. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Jazzercise in Levittown.

 'It's like a dance party with your girlfriends, but you're working out'

President Donald Trump has conveyed his support for the Massapequa school district to keep its tribal name and logo, but it's unclear how the administration will do it. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's been tearing this town apart'

Housing lottery applications are now open for 53 new affordable apartment units in Hempstead Village.

Lottery opens for affordable Hempstead apartments 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa helps prep for feeding time at the Long Island Aquarium. 

'It's not a typical 9 to 5'

The pontiff died a day after blessing thousands for Easter in Rome. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Pope Francis made history

Garden City held its 70th annual Easter parade with about 300 classic cars, while some Long Islanders celebrated the holiday with a sunrise service at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Easter celebrations around LI

LIers are coping with the high prices of eggs as Easter approaches. Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish has more.

Egg prices have increased 108% since last year 

LONG ISLAND LIFE

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This weekend is packed with things to do. From Yo-Yo Ma at the Tilles Center to Long Island Ducks games, check out what's happening on LI. 

What's up on LI: Yo-Yo Ma, LI Ducks, Arbor Day Festival and more

Ben Mevorach, 1010 WINS' vice president of news, on how the all-news radio station has transformed to stay contemporary.

'We'll always be that core brand'

Tellers, Rothmann's and Red Salt Room: A look at three steakhouse brunches on Long Island.

A peek at 3 steakhouse brunches

Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny's salsa-focused album inspires fans to take up dancing lessons on Long Island.

'The music is just intoxicating' 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Phil's Pizzeria & Restaurant Syosset to try their viral dessert pizza, which is made with Nutella and cookies. 

Making a viral dessert pizza 

Meet the Aged Skaters, a group of people of a certain age who are getting back into skateboarding at Veterans Park in East Northport. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'People say it's a midlife crisis, but it's not'

The Great Neck Library will have a 3D printed model of the Gatsby mansion on display and paintings inspired by the novel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of "The Great Gatsby."

'Relive the experience of the novel' 

Amtrak will lead the $7 billion reconstruction of Penn Station which could allow for new ideas and changes. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'More trains would definitely be worth the while'

A golden retriever meetup was held on April 6 at Six Harbors Brewing Company in Huntington, which gained a bit of fame during the COVID-19 pandemic when it used its retrievers to deliver beer door-to-door.

Golden retriever meetup draws hundreds of dog owners to LI brewery

NewsdayTV gets an exclusive look at how a drill weekend turned into a full-blown firefighting operation last month.

Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing

The Island Hills Chorus, a Hauppauge-based chapter of the women's chorus organization Sweet Adelines International, puts on a recent show.

"I think singing is an extremely emotional experience"

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I wish his life was longer'

Jim Vennard, 61, an electrical engineer from Missouri, received a $250 ticket for passing a stopped school bus in Stony Brook, a place he said he has never visited. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I have never been to New York'

A new court filing claims the Town of Hempstead allegedly used unlawful evidence against drivers accused of passing stopped school buses. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's very frustrating'

 Suffolk caseworkers said numerous reports of drug use and neglect against Kerri Bedrick were unfounded. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'A lot of things that were just clearly missed'

A Newsday investigation found Hempstead Town issued 80,000 school bus camera tickets in districts that did not authorize the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion have the story.

'A basis for somebody to bring a lawsuit'

FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'A different situation at every airport'

Theresa Cerney's killing is one of at least 66 cases of dead women being reviewed by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney's new cold case unit. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story. 

New hope for justice

The counties received $213 million dollars in an opioid lawsuit settlement against drug makers, but records show only about $8 million disbursed. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Money that's supposed to be saving people's lives'

Federal data shows public housing complexes for seniors on Long Island failed their inspections. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We are human beings that live here'

Former Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center employees have described filthy enclosures, untreated medical problems and more. Newsday environment reporter Tracy Tullis has the story.

'Many of the wild animals developed these kind of neurotic, repetitive behaviors'

Hundreds of Long Island educators are double dipping, a term used to describe collecting both a salary and a pension. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'Let somebody else have a chance'

TRUMP'S IMPACT ON LI

RACE FOR WHITE HOUSE

The Trump administration ordered an immediate cease to the wind project near the coast of Long Beach, stating the Biden administration rushed the permit process. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky reports.

'That work has ceased immediately'

For some small businesses who specialize in imported goods, President Trump's tariffs have created uncertainty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Mr. President, we need a break!'

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports from Woodbury, where EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin spoke to members of the Long Island Association. 

'We're not going to regulate industries out of existence'

The Trump administration has postponed a U.S. EPA rule slated to ban the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene, found in places such as dry cleaning and degreasers. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Before we all drop dead'

AARP members spoke out about "frustrating" customer service experiences with the Social Security Administration during a meeting in Melville. Newsday reporter Tiffany Cusaac-Smith has the story.

'The experience could be much better'

A recession would bring more layoffs, less hiring and a higher cost of living, a local financial expert said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is a very dicey time'

If the Medicaid cuts happen, some facilities may close while others could try to absorb the cost. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'It's kind of scary hearing that'

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. 

'It could result in issues for students who require special education'

A new Social Security Administration rule would eliminate most phone services when applying for benefits or changing banks. Starting March 31, people would have to first verify their identity online or visit a field office. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We really think this is a mistake'

Gov. Hochul promised an "orderly resistance" to President Trump's March 21 deadline to end congestion pricing. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The fight's not over'

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Lab and families are worried lifesaving research will be jeopardized under the Trump administration's plan to cut $4 billion that research institutions receive from the National Institutes of Health. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Without this medication, Emma wouldn't be here'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan explain the new policy and examine how the partnership between Nassau police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will work.

'Remove criminals from our communities who are here illegally'

New York lawmakers are still looking to lift the SALT tax cap. This comes as President Trump has made adjusting the cap on state and local tax deductions a priority for tax legislation. Newsday's White House Correspondent Tom Brune reports. 

What does the SALT negotiations mean for Long Islanders?

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman stressed this was a "targeted enforcement" against "illegal migrants who have committed crimes." Protesters and advocates are pushing back. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'This isn't about raids' 

NEWSDAY TV SPECIALS

NewsdayTV goes behind the scenes of the Gilgo Beach investigation, revealing the shocking findings since the arrest of Rex Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Unearthing a suspect: The Gilgo Beach killings

Over the past year, Newsday has followed a pair of migrant families as they navigate new surroundings and an immigration system that has been overwhelmed. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I haven't stopped crying'

More than 100 women have been found dead outside on Long Island since 1976. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story.

'We have to figure out what happened to these people' 

A Newsday analysis shows the number of referees and umpires has declined 25.2% in Nassau and 18.1% in Suffolk since 2011-12. Officials and administrators say the main reason is spectator behavior. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Why am I giving up my Friday night to listen to this?'

When depression gripped Kenny Garcia's life, he sought relief in boxing. Learn how he fought back with the help of a trainer at the Westbury Boxing Gym.

'Boxing saved my life'

Thoroughbreds have died at Belmont Park at higher rates than at other tracks, despite officials' efforts to reduce horse racing deaths.

Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates

From a civil rights pioneer to history being made at the SCPD, NewsdayTV is celebrating Women's History Month with a look at changemakers and trailblazers with ties to LI.

NewsdayTV celebrates Women's History Month

October is breast cancer awareness month, and according the NYS registry it is more common on LI than in the state and nationwide. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson shares stories about breast cancer from around the Island.

Breast Cancer awareness month

NewsdayTV showcases the role Black Americans played in the shaping of our workforce and economy.

Celebrating a Black senator, Tuskegee Airman and Civil War veteran on LI

From a Long Islander living out his American dream, pioneers in aviation and a school mariachi band, NewsdayTV celebrates Hispanic Herritage Month.

Celebrating individuals making an impact 

As we remember those we lost on 9/11, we're looking at the ongoing battle to secure long term protection for first responders and the latest twists and turns in the cases of the accused terrorists.

Remembering 9/11: Where things stand now

From the case of chemical drums buried in Bethpage and school sex abuse scandals to restaurants Long Island said goodbye to, here's a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2024 found only in Newsday.

'Beneath the Surface': A look at the rise in shark sightings off LI shores

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Environment & Climate Change

The state advised that the air quality could be particularly unhealthful for sensitive groups.

Eye on smoky conditions

A new tiny tunnel under a Middle Island road will help frogs travel from one pool to another in a springtime ritual, avoiding deadly traffic above.

No E-ZPass needed

Drones and helicopters flew over the sites of the fires in Suffolk Monday as investigators determined the cause of the fires. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Burn ban remains in effect

Scenes from Westhampton on Saturday evening as firefighters battled the brush fire.

Watch: Firefighters battle Westhampton fire

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger is on the scene in Westhampton Beach Sunday, where officials are saying that the fires, which started Saturday night, has been completely 'knocked down.'

'We have about 600 acres burned'

Lawsuits have been filed by two national water utility trade groups, seeking to overturn the EPA's limit on "forever chemicals" in drinking water established last year.

'It's toxic in very, very minute amounts' 

The Army Corps of Engineers' dredging project has begun at Tobay Beach. Oyster Bay Town officials said this will result in a bigger, better beach that's more storm-resistant. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'More resiliency from future storms'

Experts say the southern pine beetle has killed about 80% of the trees in Napeague State Park. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Becomes very, very difficult to fight that fire'

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While visiting Charleston, Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel learned how to make biscuits with Carrie Morey, owner of Callie's Hot Little Biscuit.

Making biscuits in South Carolina

Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with James Beard Award–winning chef, restaurateur and New York Times bestselling author Michael Symon. Newsday's Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about the chef's life and new book, "Symon's Dinners Cooking Out," with recipes for simple dinners as well as entertaining a crowd.

Newsday Live Author Series: Michael Symon

Bartenders from The State Room and sister concept Shands General in Patchogue won a Long Island cocktail competition at Coastal Kitchen and Daiquiri Bar in Bay Shore.

'Chips and salsa verde-inspired cocktail'

Newsday sports reporter Laura Albanese checks out the new menu items at Citi Field for the 2025 season.

See the new food options for Mets fans in 2025

Pat LaFrieda's is selling a $40 steak and lobster sandwich at Citi Field. Newsday baseball writers Laura Albanese and Dave Lennon tried it.

There's a $40 sandwich at Citi Field. And, yes, it's worth it.

Newsday sports reporter Laura Albanese checks out the new menu items at Yankee Stadium for the 2025 season.

See the new food options at Yankee Stadium for 2025

Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez and NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano dine at Barrotta's Supper Club in Huntington.

Inside Barrotta's Supper Club jazz restaurant in Huntington

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