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Brenda D'Alessandro lived in her car for a month after her landlord raised the rent at her Smithtown apartment.  Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca

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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Sayville's Olivia Moynihan, East Islip baseball 
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George Santos sentenced to over seven years in prison 
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LI home prices rose to record high in first quarter
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Student debt collection to resume on LI and nationwide in May
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Alexis Joel talks endometriosis 
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Affordable housing lottery opens in Hempstead
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Prices for eggs are reaching record highs 
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Where to see cherry blossoms on Long Island
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What's up on LI this weekend
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60 years of giving you the world at 1010 WINS
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GenX skateboarders still out there skating, in their 50s and up
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The 100th anniversary of 'The Great Gatsby' 
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Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve 
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Golden retriever meetup at this LI brewery brings hundreds of dog owners
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Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing
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Island Hills Chorus forging multigenerational friendships
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Long Island's dangerous roads: Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak
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Why are some LI educators fired while others keep their jobs?
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BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error
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Court filing: BusPatrol, Town of Hempstead improperly using windshield cameras for tickets 
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Complaints against mom dismissed for years before wrong-way crash that killed 9-year-old son
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80,000 school bus cameras tickets issued in districts that don't participate in program
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Mitigating increase in bird strikes at airports
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Suffolk DA's cold case unit meets with victim's family 36 years after killing
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Controversy on how Nassau and Suffolk are spending OD prevention funds 
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Black mold, 'life-threatening' hazards found in public housing, inspections show
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Animals are living in dirty conditions, say ex-workers at Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center 
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Long Island educators collecting both salaries and pensions
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TRUMP'S IMPACT ON LI

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Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve 
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Trump halts Empire Wind project near coast of Long Beach
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Long Island grocers concerned about tariffs
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EPA chief Lee Zeldin addresses LIA in Woodbury
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EPA postpones rule adopting ban on chemical TCE
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AARP hosts event on Social Security Administration changes
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LI financial planner says 'expect a recession' if Trump's tariffs remain in place
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Impact of potential Medicaid cuts on LI
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What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for LI classrooms
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Social Security ending most phone service for benefits filing
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Hochul promises 'resistance' to deadline to end congestion pricing
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How proposed health cuts could impact LI researchers
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What to know about Nassau's ICE partnership
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Understanding SALT negotiations 
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Nassau police to embed with ICE to arrest immigrants accused of crimes
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Unearthing a suspect: The Gilgo Beach killings
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For migrants, a year of struggle, fear and hope
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The Forgotten: More than 100 women found dead outdoors on LI since 1976
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Flagrant Fouls: Behind the decline of referees on LI
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Unbreakable: The bond between fighter and trainer
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Newsday Investigation: Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates
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Suffolk DA's cold case unit meets with victim's family 36 years after killing
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NewsdayTV celebrates Women's History Month
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NewsdayTV celebrates Black History Month
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Making an impact
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Remembering those lost in the 9/11 attacks
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'Beneath the Surface': Shark sightings rise off the shores of LI
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Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality for Long Island
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New challenge for Long Island water districts 
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EPA chief Lee Zeldin addresses LIA in Woodbury
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Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing
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EPA postpones rule adopting ban on chemical TCE
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LI town builds frogs a lifesaving tunnel
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Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores
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Watch: Firefighters battle Westhampton fire
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Westhampton fire 'knocked down'
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Trump administration could overturn EPA standards for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
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Massive dredging project begins at Tobay Beach
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Pine beetle-ravaged trees increase fire risk on LI
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Nutella, rainbow cookie pizza in Syosset generates buzz
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Local bartenders win cocktail competition
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3 steakhouse brunches on Long Island
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New food lineup for 2025 Mets season
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Trying Citi Field's $40 sandwich
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Yankee Stadium's new food lineup for 2025 season
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Beef Wellington meets jazz at new Huntington supper club
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Chick-fil-A opening new restaurant in Selden 
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Chef-curated takeout market in Bay Shore 
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All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa
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Hot chocolate: Tasting Long Island's best
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Your complete guide to shopping and eating at LI's first Wegmans
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Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans
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LI Works: Ken watches the sausage being made
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GILGO BEACH KILLINGS

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Police ID victim 'Peaches' and toddler in connection with 1997 homicide investigation
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Rex Heuermann's ex wife wants to know how her hair ended up on victims' bodies
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Heuermann back in court for pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence 
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Hearing date set for DNA evidence in alleged Gilgo killer case
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Latest on hearing date for DNA in Gilgo case 
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Nuclear DNA evidence in Gilgo killings case should be admissible at trial: DA
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Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann asks judge to try cases separately
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Rex Heuermann's attorneys want to exclude DNA testing of hairs found at crime scene
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Accused Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann kept news articles as 'souvenirs,' according to court papers
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Alleged Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann charged with 7th murder
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Rex Heuermann's family moving out of their Massapequa Park home
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Gilgo Beach killings: Suspect Rex Heuermann back in court
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Amityville sports teams have new nickname
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Judge dismisses lawsuits brought by schools in mascot ban 
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Lindenhurst senior wins ROTC scholarship 
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0:26
Sports competitions between Elmont and Bellmore-Merrick will continue
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High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines 
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01:20
What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for LI classrooms
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Possible impacts of cuts to the Department of Education 
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Andrea Goldsmith named new president at Stony Brook University
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Northport wrestlers granted stay to compete in postseason tournament
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01:53
Baldwin High School senior wins Congressional App Challenge 
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01:38
MLK III speaks from same LI stage as his father did almost 60 years ago
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Effect on LI if Dept. of Ed is eliminated 
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Will proposal to ban cellphones in schools work?
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0:40
6 LI students named Regeneron finalists
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80,000 school bus cameras tickets issued in districts that don't participate in program
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LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists
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2 children, 4 adults hurt after school bus crashes into dump truck 
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02:29
NYS mascot ban: 4 LI school districts pushing forward with legal fight
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School district OKs $35M for sex-abuse settlements
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Jack Agostino talks about beating LeBron James in high school
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She's one of LI's top flag football QBs
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Two LI girls wrestlers win inaugural state championships
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Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez wins his second state championship
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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Wrapping up Long Island's winter high school sports season
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St. Anthony's girls lacrosse ranked No. 1 in the nation as season gets underway
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Half Hollow Hills' Anthony Raio eyes an LI championship
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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Legendary hoops coach Risa Zander, St. Anthony's girls lacrosse 
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Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey
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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Two state girls basketball titles and 1980s hoops star Matt Brust 
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05:08
SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Newsday's All-Decade teams, plus boys and girls basketball 
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William Floyd H.S. track star wins appeal, can run in state championships
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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: State wrestling championships, Robins family legacy and more! 
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Long Island flag football teams attend media day at MetLife Stadium
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LI high school football seniors fitted for Axiom helmets
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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: A new style of bowling, the first family of LI basketball and more! 
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Suffolk official callings for tougher drugged driving laws 
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Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve 
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Amtrak will oversee Penn Station renovation, Trump administration says
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Nassau joins New York 'ghost vehicle' task force
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Rep. Gillen calls for federal hearing over rise in deadly crashes on LI
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1 dead, 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash
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Police: 13-year-old crashes stolen car in Ridge 
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Long Island's dangerous roads: Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak
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MTA presses Trump administration to kick in money for upgrades
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Fewer free rides: LIRR IOUs fall 43% but remain rarely paid
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Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida
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More than 80 fire companies respond to major Suffolk brush fire
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An insider's guide to Grand Central Madison
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Groundbreaking pilot's masterpiece finds new home at Cradle of Aviation Museum
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Hochul promises 'resistance' to deadline to end congestion pricing
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Grand Central Madison 2 years later: Vacant storefronts, hungry commuters
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State will spend $150M to connect MacArthur Airport with LIRR
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Can't find a seat on the LIRR? Some say you can blame congestion pricing.
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MacArthur Airport seeking new security director for third time in less than 3 years
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Trump meets with officials on NY's congestion pricing 
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YOUR HEALTH

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New challenge for Long Island water districts 
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Fitness Fix: Jazzercise
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Study: CT scans could cause cancer risk 
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Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer research at LI lab
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Fitness Fix: The Aerial Loft 
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EPA postpones rule adopting ban on chemical TCE
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Fitness Fix: Stroller Strong Mamas
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Fitness Fix: Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Cats at risk of bird flu
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Impact of potential Medicaid cuts on LI
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Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts
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Losing access to cheaper weight-loss drug alternatives
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Fitness Fix: Fluid Power Barre Fitness
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Officials: 12 Suffolk residents possibly exposed to measles
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Fitness Fix: H3 Fencing in East Northport
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Child tests positive for measles in Suffolk County 
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Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies
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Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic 
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Trump administration could overturn EPA standards for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
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Woodbury nursing home calls off closure plan for now
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LONG ISLAND TIKTAWK

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Painting, dark humor and community support is how Rebecca Koltun shares her story on TikTok
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Italian heritage, comedy and sauce are the perfect recipe for this Long Island family on TikTok
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Jeffrey Juarez and Nora Sangalang spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok
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Adam and the Metal Hawks gained millions of fans by sharing their music on TikTok
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This LIer wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Dave Portnoy called 
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Meet the LI fashion designer known for transforming dresses on TikTok
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Joe Mele dressed his dad up as a food critic from 'Ratatouille.' Now, they're in a Gillette commercial.
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21:15
Becca Bastos impersonates her Long Island mom which led her to become a full time creator
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Is Nick Russo the Dave Portnoy of rating bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches?
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Chef Danielle Sepsy shares recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage on TikTok
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Star wrestler Rohan Murphy shares his motivational speaking experiences at schools through TikTok
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Wearing a hijab on TikTok helps Suha Syed "reclaim the narrative" of how Muslims are perceived
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Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park
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Easter Bunny sighting: Wyandanch Plaza 
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Nutella, rainbow cookie pizza in Syosset generates buzz
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Golden retriever meetup at this LI brewery brings hundreds of dog owners
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Local bartenders win cocktail competition
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Behind the rise of salsa dancing on LI
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NewsdayTV's Spring Break special
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3 steakhouse brunches on Long Island
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Raceway unveils new go-kart track, massive upgrades
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Hi, Bob! 2025's hottest cut is blast from past
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Beef Wellington meets jazz at new Huntington supper club
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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE

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LI home prices rose to record high in first quarter
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Student debt collection to resume on LI and nationwide in May
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Affordable housing lottery opens in Hempstead
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Prices for eggs are reaching record highs 
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LI home prices rose steadily through March before stock market turmoil
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Long Island grocers concerned about tariffs
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What volatility in stocks means for LI's housing market
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LI financial planner says 'expect a recession' if Trump's tariffs remain in place
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LIers worry about the economy after big stock market drops
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Wall Street bonuses rise in 2024
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Tariff war affects local breweries
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Woodbury nursing home calls off closure plan for now
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Former Entenmann family home on the market
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What do Trump's promised tariffs mean for Long Island?
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Struggle to save summer home of Booker T. Washington
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Long Islanders line up for Wegmans opening
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Hochul's budget proposal would extend temporary tax on wealthy NYers
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NEWSDAY LIVE

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Newsday Live Author Series: Michael Symon
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Newsday Live Conversation: Beyond the Court with A.J. Price
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2025 'Made in Huntington' Film & TV Festival awards handed out at Newsday
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Congestion pricing: What you need to know
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Newsday Live Conversations: New York Giants safety and LI native Elijah Riley
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Newsday Live Author Series: Bobby Flay
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Newsday Live Music Series: Long Island Idols
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Mike DelGuidice previews new album at Newsday
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A chat with best-selling author Nelson DeMille
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52:28
Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future
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52:36
Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Baez
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Newsday Live: A Chat with George Stephanopoulos
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Newsday Live Conversations: Teacher misconduct on Long Island
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Newsday Live Conversations: Sex Trafficking on Long Island
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Newsday Live: A chat with Chef Alex Guarnaschelli
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Shark Smarts: What You Need to Know
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01:24:36
An evening with LI musician Mike DelGuidice
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Newsday Live: What's it really like to be a food critic?
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Lease Now, Casino Later?
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