Name: Little Free Libraries are a big deal
Uploaded: 2026-08-31T09:00:00Z
Duration: 2 min 29 s
Description: It started out as "take a book, leave a book." Now these little libraries have Instagram accounts and mobile apps and are part of a growing, vibrant community. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has the story.

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A family's heartbreaking choice: Aid in Dying law ... House hunting gets even harder ... Community members save referee ... Meet the LIers who caught Alonso's HR

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Health

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LI woman with incurable disease considers Medical Aid in Dying law

Northport

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'Walk a day in our shoes before you make a judgment'

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The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

As fixed-rate mortgages approach 7%, the&nbsp;highest level since 2007, Long Island homebuyers are also contending with low inventory and high prices. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Real Estate

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Homebuyers face high mortgage rates and prices

Nassau

Suffolk

Brentwood

Garden City

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High mortgage rates, low inventory, high prices

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As fixed-rate mortgages approach 7%, the highest level since 2007, Long Island homebuyers are also contending with low inventory and high prices. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The trio gave the ball back to Alonso, who signed a bat and a ball for each of them in return and&nbsp;also signed the jerseys and shirts they were wearing. Newsday&#39;s Laura Albanese spoke to them.

Sports

Baseball

New York Mets

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Meet the 3 LIers who snagged Pete Alonso's 300th home run ball at Citi Field

Smithtown

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'Dropped right in front of me'

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The trio gave the ball back to Alonso, who signed a bat and a ball for each of them in return and also signed the jerseys and shirts they were wearing. Newsday's Laura Albanese spoke to them.

Lawrence football earned its first victory in four years and is hoping to start a memorable winning streak. NewsdayTV&#39;s Gregg Sarra has more.&nbsp;

High School

High School Football

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Lawrence football on the rebound to winning ways

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"They've had a rough few years'

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Lawrence football earned its first victory in four years and is hoping to start a memorable winning streak. NewsdayTV's Gregg Sarra has more.

Newsday Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone looks at the Jets&#39; Week 2 game against visiting Green Bay and what they need to do to&nbsp;build on a strong Week 1&nbsp;win.

Football

New York Jets

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Previewing the Jets' Week 2 game vs. the Packers

New Jersey

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'Optimism and confidence'

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Newsday Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone looks at how a 2-0 start for the Jets could begin to create some major buzz.

They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses.&nbsp;What happens when these workers disappear?&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

Business

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How deportations are disrupting 7 key LI industries that rely on immigrant workers

Bay Shore

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'We can expect negative repercussions'

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They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses. What happens when these workers disappear? NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday sports reporter Tess Ferguson breaks down&nbsp;the results&nbsp;from the first week of Newsday&#39;s 2026 high school fantasy football league.

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Newsday's 2026 high school fantasy football league Week 1 results

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Week 1 results from Newsday's high school fantasy football league

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Newsday sports reporter Tess Ferguson breaks down the results from the first week of Newsday's 2026 high school fantasy football league.

Residents on Tuesday urged Huntington officials not to approve&nbsp;a plan to build&nbsp;an $85 million four-story, mixed-use&nbsp;luxury residential community&nbsp;in Melville. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island

Towns

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Huntington Town considers Melville development project

Huntington Town

Melville

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Vibrant downtown or overbuilding?

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Residents on Tuesday urged Huntington officials not to approve a plan to build an $85 million four-story, mixed-use luxury residential community in Melville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

More than 700&nbsp;of the automatic license plate readers adorn poles and other structures in Nassau and Suffolk counties pitting security against privacy concerns. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

Crime

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Security vs. privacy: The debate over license plate cameras on LI

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New York State

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'Invasion of privacy? That's not cool'

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More than 700 of the automatic license plate readers adorn poles and other structures in Nassau and Suffolk counties pitting security against privacy concerns. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Gov. Kathy Hochul&nbsp;announced utility discounts for up to half of all households in the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the energy rebate a scam. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

Politics

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Millions of NYers now qualify for up to a $500 utility credit

Brooklyn

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'Half of all households are eligible'

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced utility discounts for up to half of all households in the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the energy rebate a scam. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk politicians call for third lane in stretch from Patchogue to Center Moriches. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn has more.

Transportation

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Proposed lane expansion on Sunrise Highway

Patchogue

Center Moriches

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'It seems wide enough'

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Suffolk politicians call for third lane in stretch from Patchogue to Center Moriches. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Long Island is&nbsp;the strongest seller&#39;s market in the country as limited inventory drives up home prices,&nbsp;according to a new study. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Long Island home prices surge to record highs

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LI bucking the national trend

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Long Island is the strongest seller's market in the country as limited inventory drives up home prices, according to a new study. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Newsday&#39;s&nbsp;Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week from the start of the Long Island high school football season.&nbsp;

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High school football plays of the week: Longwood vs. Whitman, Copiague and more

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Newsday's high school football plays of the week

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Newsday's Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week from the start of the Long Island high school football season.

Ken &#39;Batman&#39; Buffa&nbsp;heads to 4th World Comics in Smithtown.&nbsp;

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LI Works: The Dark Ken sells comic books

Smithtown Town

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'Safe place for them'

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Ken 'Batman' Buffa heads to 4th World Comics in Smithtown.

New York State is mailing out energy rebate checks between $100 and $200 to taxpayers who qualitify.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

Region/State

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NYS to begin mailing energy rebate checks

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'A check is always nice. A little more would be nicer.'

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New York State is mailing out energy rebate checks between $100 and $200 to taxpayers who qualitify. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Andi Berlin visits No Good Burger Joint in Baldwin.

Things to Do

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Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

Rockville Centre

Baldwin

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NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin visits No Good Burger Joint in Baldwin.

Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has more.&nbsp;

Investigations

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LI housing authority awarded $20M in tax breaks despite discrimination finding

Hempstead Town

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'I'm not being treated respectfully'

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Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Doug Geed checks out a beloved local staple where visitors near and far gather to grab tomatoes for their Sunday sauce.

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Out East: Lenny Bruno Farms

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed checks out a beloved local staple where visitors near and far gather to grab tomatoes for their Sunday sauce.

Newsday&#39;s food team talks about the 2026 Feed Me Top 50 restaurants list.

Food and Drink

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Feed Me Top 50 restaurants: How our team makes the list

Bethpage

Jamesport

Roslyn

Bohemia

Southampton

Westbury

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Newsday's food team talks about the 2026 Feed Me Top 50 restaurants list.

On Friday, the Town of Hempstead held its annual 9/11 memorial ceremony at sunrise.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

9/11 Anniversary

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Long Islanders gather at Point Lookout for annual 9/11 sunrise ceremony

New York City

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'It's just like it was yesterday'

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On Friday, the Town of Hempstead held its annual 9/11 memorial ceremony at sunrise. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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The &quot;flip-flop&quot;&nbsp;comes days after Newsday revealed the findings and raises questions about enforcement of fair housing laws. Newsday&nbsp;investigative reporter Josh Solomon has the story.

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'It's shocking:' Feds drop probe into Hempstead public housing discrimination

'I have never seen anything this egregious'

The "flip-flop" comes days after Newsday revealed the findings and raises questions about enforcement of fair housing laws. Newsday investigative reporter Josh Solomon has the story.