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Top Newsday exclusive stories of 2024

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. Credit: Newsday

TOP STORIES

Suffolk's new cold case unit ... Corrupted red light camera data ... TV training for people with developmental disabilities

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LI home prices match record high in 4th quarter as listings plummet

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Roggendorf twins star on the court for Great Neck South

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New Nassau County legislative district map approved

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80,000 school bus cameras tickets issued in districts that don't participate in program

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Behind the scenes of the "Heartbreak Hotel"

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Jets hire Aaron Glenn as head coach

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Bird flu hits Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue

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ARC TV gives adults with developmental disabilities an opportunity to shine

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Fitness Fix: Pulse Barbell Club in East Northport

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The Oscar nominations are out!

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Gov. Hochul's 2025 budget proposal

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Reaction to Trump's executive order on gender

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Italian vs. Italian American cuisine: Which is better?

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LI Works: Talking turkey, tradition at Calverton farm

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President Donald Trump's full inauguration speech

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LI native Christopher Macchio sings 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at Trump inauguration

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Trump inauguration party celebrates the new president

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The confluence of MLK Day and Trump's 2nd inauguration

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LI man charged in crash that critically injured Suffolk officer

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Pine beetle-ravaged trees increase fire risk on LI

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EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

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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What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents

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70% of Suffolk BusPatrol tickets issued on streets children don't cross

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Records: School bus driver charged with rape faced prior sex abuse allegation

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The Forgotten: More than 100 women found dead outdoors on LI since 1976

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Bay Shore district to pay $20 million over sexual abuse allegations made by five former students

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LONG ISLAND LIFE

ARC TV gives adults with developmental disabilities an opportunity to shine

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What's up on LI this weekend

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Car insurance rates frustrating Long Island drivers

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NYS comptroller: Use or lose holiday gift cards

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Trump inauguration party celebrates the new president

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State officials looking to bust myths about Mobile ID app amid concerns

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Tom Hanks' typewriter collection at The Church in Sag Harbor

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Line dancing boom on Long Island

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Check out Scott Vogel's snow tubing adventure at Camelback Mountain

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Fans react to ongoing cable and MSG Networks dispute

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How to grieve your Nassau property assessment

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LI Works: Talking turkey, tradition at Calverton farm

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EXCLUSIVE SERIES & MORE

Adventures of Scott Vogel

Inside Internal Affairs

Sports documentaries

Environment & Climate Change

Pine beetle-ravaged trees increase fire risk on LI

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Las Vegas Sands' casino bid draws concerns from bird enthusiasts

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Long road to recovery for Rocky Point families after flood

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Suffolk DA to investigate allegations of animal neglect at Holtsville zoo

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Animals are living in dirty conditions, say ex-workers at Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center

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Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

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LIPA's 'time-of-day' pricing plan

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Make a visit to this Calverton turkey farm

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What will happen on LI if the drought continues?

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What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents

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Behind the scenes battling brush fires on LI

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Gov. Hochul announces statewide ban on all outdoor burning until Nov. 30

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FEED ME

Italian vs. Italian American cuisine: Which is better?

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Jolt from the blue: New coffee spots

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Pancake tacos, stuffed French toast at these brunch spots

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Trying Yemeni coffee in Westbury

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A taste of France on Long Island: LB Bistro in Long Beach

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Long Island restaurants decorated for Christmas

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This recipe uses up those Thanksgiving leftovers

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It's cider doughnut season on Long Island

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Places to get pies this holiday season

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Our food critic makes pizza at Taglio in Mineola

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Shark is on the menu at this Trinidadian food truck

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Emmy Winner: Newsday's Scott Vogel looks for people to share a communal dining table with at Barrique in Babylon

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Emmy Winner: For the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, reseeding the bay is a way to keep ties with their cultural heritage

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Former diner becomes BBQ restaurant

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Visit the unofficial taco capital of Long Island

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GILGO BEACH KILLINGS

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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New sketches of Gilgo Beach victim released

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Convicted murderer seeks DNA comparison of alleged Gilgo killer

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Accused Gilgo killer mapped out enhancing sadistic pleasures, investigators say

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Gilgo killings suspect should be tried separately in 6 slay cases, defense argues

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Suspected Gilgo Beach killer's family filming documentary on first anniversary of his arrest

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Unearthing a suspect: The Gilgo Beach killings

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LONG ISLAND TIKTAWK

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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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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YOUR SCHOOLS

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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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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A dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having too much in cash reserves

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Mourners attend funeral for Massapequa hockey player who died in charity game

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Funeral set for Connor Kasin, Massapequa hockey player

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Students injured after school bus crash at North Babylon High School

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Long Island educators collecting both salaries and pensions

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Port Washington schools superintendent pleads not guilty to DWI

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LI students are scoring worse on state exams

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LI schools, residents worry about financial future as sex abuse settlements rise

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Report details grade-fixing allegations at Wyandanch middle school

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LI school district aims to have metal detectors soon

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Survey: Experiencing racism in school may cause mental health problems

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Majority of the state's top-paid educators are on LI

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LI family has rich marching band tradition

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Nesaquake Middle School hosts donation drive to help Hurricane Milton victims

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Roggendorf twins star on the court for Great Neck South

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Southampton boys basketball keeping it in the family

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Long Island high school football referee plays Santa Claus

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Newsday honors 2024 All-Long Island football teams

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Wantagh football's Dylan Martini wins Thorp Award

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Girls wrestling is a fast-growing sport in New York

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Behind the scenes at Newsday's All-Long Island fall teams photo shoot

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Cold Spring Harbor wrestling's Greyson Meak has eye on setting records this year

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Jasmine McKay, North Babylon girls basketball have high expectations for season

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Half Hollow Hills West quarterback wins Carl A. Hansen Award

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Sayville football program wins sixth Rutgers Trophy

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Long Island football championships preview

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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez commits to North Carolina wrestling

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Nassau and Suffolk's best football teams compete for county crown

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LI teen returns to playing field after overcoming cancer battle

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ROADS & RAILS

JetBlue adding $49 daily flights to Boston from MacArthur Airport

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Mitigating increase in bird strikes at airports

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19-year-old charged in fatal Southern State Parkway crash

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Gov. Hochul talks congestion pricing on the LIRR

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2 children, 4 adults hurt after school bus crashes into dump truck

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Commuters unhappy as congestion pricing begins

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What you need to know about congestion pricing

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New Jersey files lawsuit in last-ditch effort to block congestion pricing

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Suffolk's roads among deadliest in New York

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Deadline to apply for exemptions approaches as congestion pricing looms

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MTA to assign over $600M to repair bridges, viaducts and tunnels

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Suffolk's red-light camera program comes to an end

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Woman killed in Bohemia hit-and-run

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Federal officials give final approval for congestion pricing

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Plan proposed to reduce traffic at Nassau Coliseum casino site

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MTA board approves new congestion pricing plan

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More than 70 license plate readers approved for Nassau roads

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Gov. Hochul announces new congestion pricing plan

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YOUR HEALTH

Bird flu hits Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue

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Fitness Fix: Pulse Barbell Club in East Northport

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Bird flu detected in Suffolk County at commercial poultry farm

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Fitness Fix: Hotworx workout sauna sessions

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New Year's baby ushers in 2025

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Acid attack victim talks about her journey, struggles

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A Christmas story with real heart

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Ruling stops Woodbury nursing home from 'emergency evacuation' of residents

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Judge hears arguments over possible evacuation of Woodbury nursing home

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LI podcast brings awareness to menopause

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Black mold, 'life-threatening' hazards found in public housing, inspections show

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Firefighter Billy Moon's widow talks kidney donation

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Bayport man thankful for the gift of life

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Catching up with 'miracle baby' 21 years later

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LI Cares opens ninth location to help those with food insecurity

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How to survive holidays in politically divided families

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LI teen returns to playing field after overcoming cancer battle

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LIers concerned over changes to Medicare prescription plans

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Doctor gives tips for how to enjoy Halloween safely

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Records show Woodbury nursing home owners tried to close facility

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OUR REPORTERS

Jasmine Anderson

Elisa DiStefano

Carissa Kellman

THINGS TO DO

This or That: Long Island Edition. Do you agree with these Long Island content creators?

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Italian vs. Italian American cuisine: Which is better?

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New state law tries to reshape the salon experience

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Jolt from the blue: New coffee spots

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Tom Hanks' typewriter collection at The Church in Sag Harbor

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Line dancing boom on Long Island

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Pancake tacos, stuffed French toast at these brunch spots

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Personalized gift ideas for your holiday shopping list

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Jeffrey Juarez and Nora Sangalang spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok

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Chef Danielle Sepsy shares recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage 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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Trying Yemeni coffee in Westbury

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Wearing a hijab on TikTok helps Suha Syed "reclaim the narrative" of how Muslims are perceived

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Star wrestler Rohan Murphy shares his motivational speaking experiences at schools through TikTok

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Is Nick Russo the Dave Portnoy of rating bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches?

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Becca Bastos impersonates her Long Island mom which led her to become a full time creator

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The field is full at Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm in Mattituck

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A taste of France on Long Island: LB Bistro in Long Beach

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Holiday shopping spree: Where to eat at Roosevelt Field mall

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2024 NEWSDAY EMMY WINNERS & NOMINEES

Emmy Winner: For the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, reseeding the bay is a way to keep ties with their cultural heritage

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Emmy Winner: Newsday's Scott Vogel looks for people to share a communal dining table with at Barrique in Babylon

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Emmy Winner: Old-time base ball at Old Bethpage Village Restoration brings back a simpler time

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Camp Good Mourning helps kids deal with loss

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Father and daughter wedding dance in a wheelchair

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Gambling addiction on Long Island is surging as legal online sports betting grows

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Babylon schools kept teacher accused of sexual harassment on payroll

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Newsday Investigation: Did ash dumped at Brookhaven landfill meet safety standards?

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Unbreakable: The bond between fighter and trainer

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Newsday Investigation: Former Port Jefferson high school principal accused of sexual abuse

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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE

LI home prices match record high in 4th quarter as listings plummet

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Car insurance rates frustrating Long Island drivers

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How the Trump administration's agenda could impact LI

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LA wildfires will drive up home insurance costs on LI, brokers say

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NY becomes first state to offer paid prenatal leave

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Big Lots and Party City closing stores

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'Christmas Vacation' replica in Smithtown

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Judge hears arguments over possible evacuation of Woodbury nursing home

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Trader Joe's to open new store in Miller Place

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U.S. Census data on homeownership shows increase over 5-year period

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Manorville home doubles as Christmas tree farm

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Take a tour of Long Island's first Wegmans in Lake Grove

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Black Friday: Looking for deals on Long Island

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What's the holiday shopping outlook?

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Study: Black small business owners received less encouragement to apply for loans

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Plan proposed to reduce traffic at Nassau Coliseum casino site

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How this Elmont small business will be leveraging Small Business Saturday

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Thanksgiving dinner costs dip, survey finds

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State program helping homeowners lift their homes

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MUST-WATCH DOCUMENTARIES

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez: From tragedy to triumph

Always a General

When You're Ready

On the Shoulders of Giants

In Love and Death

Make Comedians Great Again

Life on the Bays

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus

Proving Innocence

Long Island Divided

Gilgo Beach murders