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Deported student graduates virtually ... Guilty plea in rape of 13-year-old girl ... Dad who killed two-month-old sentenced ... Picture This: Jones Beach

Long Island

Crime

Gilgo Beach Killings

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Shannan Gilbert's death led to the search for the Gilgo Beach killer. 16 years later, questions remain.

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Manhattan

Massapequa Park

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'Absolutely reopen the entire investigation'

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Her death was ruled accidental, but the lawyer who represents her estate maintains Gilbert was murdered and wants the case reopened. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

Education

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From 2,500 miles away, deported LI student attends college graduation — virtually

Brentwood

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'Never underestimate your strength'

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Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Suffolk police&nbsp;using new Sotoxa devices to test drivers suspected of drug use like marijuana as the&nbsp;100 deadliest days on Long Island roadways starts on Memorial Day.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn has more.&nbsp;

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Suffolk police using new tech to detect drug use with drivers

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Suffolk police using new Sotoxa devices to test drivers suspected of drug use like marijuana as the 100 deadliest days on Long Island roadways starts on Memorial Day. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

On the latest episode of &quot;Sarra Sounds Off,&quot; we look at East Islip baseball&#39;s inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the&nbsp;top defensive players in girls lacrosse.&nbsp;

Sports

High School

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Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: East Islip baseball, girls lacrosse defenders and plays of the week

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Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland takes a look back at Jones Beach through the years.

Things to Do

Long Island Nostalgia

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Picture This: That time Robert Moses turned marshland into an LI treasure

Wantagh

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'It's a treasure for Long Island'

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Jones Beach through the years.

Amanda Salazar of Brightwaters is a psychologist and a mother of four. Salazar says it takes a lot of juggling to balance her career and motherhood.&nbsp;

LI Life

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How Long Island moms make the work day work for them

Brightwaters

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'A lot of juggling'

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Amanda Salazar of Brightwaters is a psychologist and a mother of four. Salazar says it takes a lot of juggling to balance her career and motherhood.

Prosecutors say 7-year-old Jor&rsquo;Dynn Duncan had more than 90 wounds on her body at the time of her death late last year. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has the story.

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3 women indicted in alleged death, torture of 7-year-old girl

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Indictment in killing of 7-year-old girl

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Prosecutors say 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan had more than 90 wounds on her body at the time of her death late last year. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has the story.

The Knicks overcame a 22-point 4th quarter deficit to beat the Cavaliers in overtime.

Basketball

New York Knicks

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New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals recap

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Knicks-Cavaliers Game 1 Eastern Conference Finals recap

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The Knicks overcame a 22-point 4th quarter deficit to beat the Cavaliers in overtime.

Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale was missing in action for 83 years after he crashed off the coast of Guadalcanal. His remains were recovered and positively identified and he received the full military honor burial he deserved.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie has the story.

Holidays

Memorial Day

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A final journey home, 83 years after the ultimate sacrifice

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'83 years later is a miracle'

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Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale was missing in action for 83 years after he crashed off the coast of Guadalcanal. His remains were recovered and positively identified and he received the full military honor burial he deserved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

The LIRR strike has ended and trains are back in service. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo explains some of the details of the deal that ended the strike.

Transportation

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Details of the deal that ended the LIRR strike

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'There are things in there that make it more affordable'

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The LIRR strike has ended and trains are back in service. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo explains some of the details of the deal that ended the strike.

Commuters on Tuesday spoke about how they dealt with the strike and how they feel about being back on LIRR trains. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.

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The LIRR strike is over and passengers are back on trains

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'I would not want to do that on a regular'

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Commuters on Tuesday spoke about how they dealt with the strike and how they feel about being back on LIRR trains. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

The Long Island&nbsp;Cemetery&nbsp;Preservation Group gathered to clean&nbsp;and repair&nbsp;the headstones at Old Baptist&nbsp;Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Army of volunteers preserving LI's cemeteries where America's original patriots are at rest

Coram

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'We don't want to forget any of these people'

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The Long Island Cemetery Preservation Group gathered to clean and repair the headstones at Old Baptist Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NewdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa visits Hampton Ice in Southampton as they get ready for the summer season.

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LI Works: It's twice as nice when you're making ice!

Southampton

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'You need a lot of passion. You need a lot of grit.'

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NewdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Hampton Ice in Southampton as they get ready for the summer season.

Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

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LI college grads face a tough job market

Hempstead

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'It felt like my resume went into a dark hole'

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Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou&nbsp;and executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association&nbsp;Bob Vecchio to discuss what&#39;s at stake for districts in this year&#39;s budget vote.

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What to know about this year's school budgets and voting

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Breaking down what's at stake with this year's school budgets

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou and executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association Bob Vecchio to discuss what's at stake for districts in this year's budget vote.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed&nbsp;takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm&nbsp;where sheep are being sheared.

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Out East: Home on the free range at Browder's Birds

Mattituck

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm where sheep are being sheared.

A &quot;super El Ni&ntilde;o&quot;&nbsp;is&nbsp;predicted to develop by the summer. NewsdayTV&nbsp;meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks at the likely effects.

Environment

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What a 'super El Niño' could mean for LI

Huntington

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'A big change in weather patterns'

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A "super El Niño" is predicted to develop by the summer. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen looks at the likely effects.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano and Newsday entertainment reporter David J. Criblez have your look at Long Island&#39;s 2026 concert season.

Entertainment

Music

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The hottest tickets: Jones Beach and more summer concerts

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Rod Stewart, Pitbull and more must-see 2026 concerts

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday entertainment reporter David J. Criblez have your look at Long Island's 2026 concert season.

From celebrating America&#39;s 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday&#39;s summer FunBook.

Long Island Events

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Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special!

Oyster Bay

Greenport

Farmingdale

Manorville

Aquebogue

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From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

Towns

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How to grieve your taxes in Suffolk

Southampton Town

East Hampton Town

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'Demonstrate a market value of your home'

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Suffolk County property owners have untli May 19 to file a tax grievance. Newsday towns reporter Alek Lewis explains how.

FLEXIBLE SLOT

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

Suffolk County CPS investigated the deaths of Thomas Valva, left, and Eli Henrys.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed, Newsday investigative reporters Anastasia Valeeva and Peter D&#39;Auria and former chief of the Children&#39;s Law Bureau Jorge Rosario explain what&#39;s happened since.

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Suffolk's child abuse, neglect deaths reach 10-year high. CPS still struggles to improve.

Suffolk

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'A lot of very inexperienced staff'

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Suffolk County CPS investigated the deaths of Thomas Valva, left, and Eli Henrys. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed, Newsday investigative reporters Anastasia Valeeva and Peter D'Auria and former chief of the Children's Law Bureau Jorge Rosario explain what's happened since.