Add to watchlist

'We're of the sea': This oyster farmer loves every moment of his work

"We've been fishermen and whalers since time immemorial," Jonathan Smith said of the Shinnecock tribe. "I believe that's where my passion comes from for oyster farming." Credit: Newsday / Chris Ware/Chris Ware

TOP STORIES

New indictment in missing girl case ... Adelphi students exposed to acid ... Newsday investigation: LI's dangerous roads

Watch now More info

Long Island's dangerous roads: Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak

Watch now More info

Rushing before deadline, NY expands opportunities to get real ID licenses

Watch now More info

State DEC OKs soil sampling plan for portion of Bethpage Park

Watch now More info

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Two state girls basketball titles and 1980s hoops star Matt Brust

Watch now More info

Man suffers injuries after bike crash

Watch now More info

MTA presses Trump administration to kick in money for upgrades

Watch now More info

Bily Joel documentary coming to HBO this summer

Watch now More info

Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts

Watch now More info

Father of LI girl who went missing intends to sue Suffolk County, filing shows

Watch now More info

New food lineup for 2025 Mets season

Watch now More info

Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park

Watch now More info

LI Works: Ken makes candles at Tall Wicks Candle Company

Watch now More info

Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

Watch now More info

Trump orders raise uncertainties about LI wind, solar projects

Watch now More info

Ms. Rachel impersonator brings YouTube star to life on LI

Watch now More info

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has heated exchange with 2 Democrats

Watch now More info

Bayport boutique is winner of Newsday's Salon Showdown

Watch now More info

'Civil rights concerns' behind denial to rebuild Franklin Square complex for seniors

Watch now More info

NTSB: 6 NYC bridges have not performed vulnerability assessments

Watch now More info

All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa

Watch now More info

LONG ISLAND LIFE

What's up on LI this weekend

Watch now More info

Yankee Stadium's new food lineup for 2025 season

Watch now More info

Fewer free rides: LIRR IOUs fall 43% but remain rarely paid

Watch now More info

LI's opera singer Christopher Macchio hitting the high notes

Watch now More info

LI town builds frogs a lifesaving tunnel

Watch now More info

High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines

Watch now More info

Local man starts celebrity tour of Roosevelt

Watch now More info

Losing access to cheaper weight-loss drug alternatives

Watch now More info

Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

Watch now More info

Tips on shopping at LI's first Wegmans

Watch now More info

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Watch now More info

History for first Black state senator to represent LI

Watch now More info

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Long Island's dangerous roads: Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak

Watch now More info

BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

Watch now More info

Court filing: BusPatrol, Town of Hempstead improperly using windshield cameras for tickets

Watch now More info

Complaints against mom dismissed for years before wrong-way crash that killed 9-year-old son

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

Mitigating increase in bird strikes at airports

Watch now More info

Suffolk DA's cold case unit meets with victim's family 36 years after killing

Watch now More info

Controversy on how Nassau and Suffolk are spending OD prevention funds

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

Long Island educators collecting both salaries and pensions

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

WOMEN'S HISTORY

NewsdayTV celebrates Women's History Month

Watch now More info

Exploring The Shops at Suite Pieces

Watch now More info

Groundbreaking pilot's masterpiece finds new home at Cradle of Aviation Museum

Watch now More info

Activist Lillie Crowder's historic journey to LI

Watch now More info

Her journey from Nazi Germany to top of advertising world

Watch now More info

Meet the Shoppes at East Wind's female entrepreneurs

Watch now More info

Meet Long Island mom Joey Bowen behind Be Clear Handbags

Watch now More info

Catching up with pioneering news anchor Linda Ellerbee

Watch now More info

Young women lead Nassau junior firefighters board

Watch now More info

Tiffany Cohen left a corporate career to open Spirit + Soul Studio in Babylon

Watch now More info

Meet the 'Boss Babes of St. James': Women-owned businesses working together

Watch now More info

Herstory program helps teens find their voice

Watch now More info

NEWSDAY TV SPECIALS

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

Watch now More info

Unbreakable: The bond between fighter and trainer

Watch now More info

Flagrant Fouls: Behind the decline of referees on LI

Watch now More info

Unearthing a suspect: The Gilgo Beach killings

Watch now More info

Newsday Investigation: Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates

Watch now More info

Suffolk DA's cold case unit meets with victim's family 36 years after killing

Watch now More info

For migrants, a year of struggle, fear and hope

Watch now More info

Breast Cancer stories from around Long Island

Watch now More info

NewsdayTV celebrates Black History Month

Watch now More info

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Making an impact

Watch now More info

Top Newsday exclusive stories of 2024

Watch now More info

Remembering those lost in the 9/11 attacks

Watch now More info

EXCLUSIVE SERIES & MORE

Adventures of Scott Vogel

Inside Internal Affairs

Sports documentaries

Environment & Climate Change

LI town builds frogs a lifesaving tunnel

Watch now More info

Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

Watch now More info

Watch: Firefighters battle Westhampton fire

Watch now More info

Westhampton fire 'knocked down'

Watch now More info

Trump administration could overturn EPA standards for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Watch now More info

Massive dredging project begins at Tobay Beach

Watch now More info

Pine beetle-ravaged trees increase fire risk on LI

Watch now More info

Las Vegas Sands' casino bid draws concerns from bird enthusiasts

Watch now More info

Long road to recovery for Rocky Point families after flood

Watch now More info

Suffolk DA to investigate allegations of animal neglect at Holtsville zoo

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

Watch now More info

FEED ME

Yankee Stadium's new food lineup for 2025 season

Watch now More info

New food lineup for 2025 Mets season

Watch now More info

All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa

Watch now More info

Beef Wellington meets jazz at new Huntington supper club

Watch now More info

Hot chocolate: Tasting Long Island's best

Watch now More info

Your complete guide to shopping and eating at LI's first Wegmans

Watch now More info

Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

Watch now More info

LI Works: Ken watches the sausage being made

Watch now More info

Taglio opens second pizzeria, in Massapequa Park

Watch now More info

Our food critic makes pizza at Taglio in Mineola

Watch now More info

Tips on shopping at LI's first Wegmans

Watch now More info

Have you tried the viral Dubai chocolate bar?

Watch now More info

Chef spotlight: Village BBQ in North Merrick

Watch now More info

LI's best chicken wings? We've got the sauce!

Watch now More info

Dinner and a show in Babylon

Watch now More info

Italian vs. Italian American cuisine: Which is better?

Watch now More info

GILGO BEACH KILLINGS

Hearing date set for DNA evidence in alleged Gilgo killer case

Watch now More info

Latest on hearing date for DNA in Gilgo case

Watch now More info

Nuclear DNA evidence in Gilgo killings case should be admissible at trial: DA

Watch now More info

Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann asks judge to try cases separately

Watch now More info

Rex Heuermann's attorneys want to exclude DNA testing of hairs found at crime scene

Watch now More info

Accused Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann kept news articles as 'souvenirs,' according to court papers

Watch now More info

Alleged Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann charged with 7th murder

Watch now More info

Rex Heuermann's family moving out of their Massapequa Park home

Watch now More info

Gilgo Beach killings: Suspect Rex Heuermann back in court

Watch now More info

New sketches of Gilgo Beach victim released

Watch now More info

Convicted murderer seeks DNA comparison of alleged Gilgo killer

Watch now More info

Accused Gilgo killer mapped out enhancing sadistic pleasures, investigators say

Watch now More info

YOUR SCHOOLS

Sports competitions between Elmont and Bellmore-Merrick will continue

Watch now More info

High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines

Watch now More info

What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for LI classrooms

Watch now More info

Possible impacts of cuts to the Department of Education

Watch now More info

Andrea Goldsmith named new president at Stony Brook University

Watch now More info

Northport wrestlers granted stay to compete in postseason tournament

Watch now More info

Baldwin High School senior wins Congressional App Challenge

Watch now More info

MLK III speaks from same LI stage as his father did almost 60 years ago

Watch now More info

Effect on LI if Dept. of Ed is eliminated

Watch now More info

Will proposal to ban cellphones in schools work?

Watch now More info

6 LI students named Regeneron finalists

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

NYS mascot ban: 4 LI school districts pushing forward with legal fight

Watch now More info

School district OKs $35M for sex-abuse settlements

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

Funeral set for Connor Kasin, Massapequa hockey player

Watch now More info

Students injured after school bus crash at North Babylon High School

Watch now More info

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Two state girls basketball titles and 1980s hoops star Matt Brust

Watch now More info

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Newsday's All-Decade teams, plus boys and girls basketball

Watch now More info

William Floyd H.S. track star wins appeal, can run in state championships

Watch now More info

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: State wrestling championships, Robins family legacy and more!

Watch now More info

Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez wins his second state championship

Watch now More info

Two LI girls wrestlers win inaugural state championships

Watch now More info

Long Island flag football teams attend media day at MetLife Stadium

Watch now More info

LI high school football seniors fitted for Axiom helmets

Watch now More info

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: A new style of bowling, the first family of LI basketball and more!

Watch now More info

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Match of the year in high school wrestling

Watch now More info

6 Northport wrestlers ruled ineligible for postseason

Watch now More info

Northport wrestlers granted stay to compete in postseason tournament

Watch now More info

This Uniondale basketball star also walks the runway

Watch now More info

Malverne triathlete rides his way to college scholarship

Watch now More info

Give me a 'yay!' It's the 2nd annual Newsday Cheer Fest

Watch now More info

ROADS & RAILS

Long Island's dangerous roads: Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak

Watch now More info

MTA presses Trump administration to kick in money for upgrades

Watch now More info

Fewer free rides: LIRR IOUs fall 43% but remain rarely paid

Watch now More info

Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

Watch now More info

More than 80 fire companies respond to major Suffolk brush fire

Watch now More info

An insider's guide to Grand Central Madison

Watch now More info

Groundbreaking pilot's masterpiece finds new home at Cradle of Aviation Museum

Watch now More info

Hochul promises 'resistance' to deadline to end congestion pricing

Watch now More info

Grand Central Madison 2 years later: Vacant storefronts, hungry commuters

Watch now More info

State will spend $150M to connect MacArthur Airport with LIRR

Watch now More info

Can't find a seat on the LIRR? Some say you can blame congestion pricing.

Watch now More info

MacArthur Airport seeking new security director for third time in less than 3 years

Watch now More info

Trump meets with officials on NY's congestion pricing

Watch now More info

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Watch now More info

67 dead in plane and Army helicopter crash near Washington

Watch now More info

Drivers ticketed in Hempstead school bus camera program file lawsuit

Watch now More info

10 bridges on Long Island are in 'poor' condition

Watch now More info

35th anniversary of the Avianca plane crash in Cove Neck

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

YOUR HEALTH

Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts

Watch now More info

Losing access to cheaper weight-loss drug alternatives

Watch now More info

Fitness Fix: Fluid Power Barre Fitness

Watch now More info

Officials: 12 Suffolk residents possibly exposed to measles

Watch now More info

Fitness Fix: H3 Fencing in East Northport

Watch now More info

Child tests positive for measles in Suffolk County

Watch now More info

Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies

Watch now More info

Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Watch now More info

Trump administration could overturn EPA standards for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Watch now More info

Woodbury nursing home calls off closure plan for now

Watch now More info

Fitness Fix: Smithtown Ninja Academy

Watch now More info

New ER at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles space

Watch now More info

Fitness Fix: Rock climbing

Watch now More info

Fitness fix: Weightlifting Workshop in Albertson

Watch now More info

How proposed health cuts could impact LI researchers

Watch now More info

Fitness Fix: Pack Athletic Club in Deer Park

Watch now More info

Going red for women's heart health

Watch now More info

Fitness Fix: Brickhouse Cardio Club in Medford

Watch now More info

New painkiller could be game changer on opioid-stricken LI

Watch now More info

Fitness Fix: Pickle N Par Club

Watch now More info

LONG ISLAND TIKTAWK

Painting, dark humor and community support is how Rebecca Koltun shares her story on TikTok

Watch now More info

Italian heritage, comedy and sauce are the perfect recipe for this Long Island family on TikTok

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

Adam and the Metal Hawks gained millions of fans by sharing their music on TikTok

Watch now More info

This LIer wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Dave Portnoy called

Watch now More info

Meet the LI fashion designer known for transforming dresses on TikTok

Watch now More info

Joe Mele dressed his dad up as a food critic from 'Ratatouille.' Now, they're in a Gillette commercial.

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

Chef Danielle Sepsy shares recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage on TikTok

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

OUR REPORTERS

Jasmine Anderson

Elisa DiStefano

Carissa Kellman

THINGS TO DO

Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park

Watch now More info

Bayport boutique is winner of Newsday's Salon Showdown

Watch now More info

Ms. Rachel impersonator brings YouTube star to life on LI

Watch now More info

All-you-can-eat sushi: Cinnabar in Massapequa

Watch now More info

Beef Wellington meets jazz at new Huntington supper club

Watch now More info

Italian heritage, comedy and sauce are the perfect recipe for this Long Island family on TikTok

Watch now More info

Adam and the Metal Hawks gained millions of fans by sharing their music on TikTok

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

Chef Danielle Sepsy shares recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage on TikTok

Watch now More info

Joe Mele dressed his dad up as a food critic from 'Ratatouille.' Now, they're in a Gillette commercial.

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

A 'tiki' boat is cruising Long Island shores. Hop aboard.

Watch now More info

Hot chocolate: Tasting Long Island's best

Watch now More info

BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE

Wall Street bonuses rise in 2024

Watch now More info

Tariff war affects local breweries

Watch now More info

Woodbury nursing home calls off closure plan for now

Watch now More info

Former Entenmann family home on the market

Watch now More info

What do Trump's promised tariffs mean for Long Island?

Watch now More info

Struggle to save summer home of Booker T. Washington

Watch now More info

Long Islanders line up for Wegmans opening

Watch now More info

Hochul's budget proposal would extend temporary tax on wealthy NYers

Watch now More info

DoorDash agrees to pay more than $16M back to its delivery drivers

Watch now More info

Officials aim to level playing field for LI renters and homebuyers

Watch now More info

LI eateries offset rising price of eggs

Watch now More info

Casual restaurant chains on the decline

Watch now More info

Trump, tariffs and the potential results on LI

Watch now More info

Sag Harbor builder and nonprofit join forces to build home on Shinnecock Nation

Watch now More info

Gov. Hochul proposes one-time state rebate check

Watch now More info

It's no yolk! Egg prices are soaring

Watch now More info

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

Watch now More info

NEWSDAY LIVE

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Watch now More info

Newsday Live Conversations: New York Giants safety and LI native Elijah Riley

Watch now More info

Newsday Live Author Series: Bobby Flay

Newsday Live Music Series: Long Island Idols

Watch now More info

Mike DelGuidice previews new album at Newsday

Watch now More info

A chat with best-selling author Nelson DeMille

Watch now More info

Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future

Watch now More info

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Baez

Watch now More info

Newsday Live: A Chat with George Stephanopoulos

Watch now More info

Newsday Live Conversations: Teacher misconduct on Long Island

Watch now More info

Newsday Live Conversations: Sex Trafficking on Long Island

Watch now More info

Newsday Live: A chat with Chef Alex Guarnaschelli

Watch now More info

Shark Smarts: What You Need to Know

Watch now More info

An evening with LI musician Mike DelGuidice

Watch now More info

Newsday Live: What's it really like to be a food critic?

Watch now More info

Lease Now, Casino Later?

Watch now More info

Celebrating 35 years of crosswords with Stan Newman

Watch now More info

Answering your questions about marijuana home delivery, consumption lounges on LI

Watch now More info

Inside our investigative series on teacher misconduct

Watch now More info

Wind farms off LI: What's the impact?

Watch now More info

MUST-WATCH DOCUMENTARIES

Always a General

When You're Ready

Life on the Bays

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez: From tragedy to triumph

On the Shoulders of Giants

In Love and Death

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus

Make Comedians Great Again

Proving Innocence

Long Island Divided

Gilgo Beach murders