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Description: The Yankees' George Lombard Jr. and the Mets' A.J. Ewing went straight from high school to the pros. That might not be an option starting in 2028. NewsdayTV's Gregg Sarra reports.

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Newsday high school sports editor Gregg Sarra and his staff choose their top picks in the annual fantasy draft.&nbsp;

Sports

High School

High School Football

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Newsday's Second Annual Fantasy Football High School Draft

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Newsday's 2026 high school football fantasy draft

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Newsday high school sports editor Gregg Sarra and his staff choose their top picks in the annual fantasy draft.

9/11 Anniversary

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

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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.

Ken George, of North Babylon, who helped with rescue efforts at Ground Zero, is one of many first responders still dealing with a variety of ailments related to the attacks. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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25 years later, many are still dying from the 9/11 attacks

North Babylon

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'It's like a curse'

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Ken George, of North Babylon, who helped with rescue efforts at Ground Zero, is one of many first responders still dealing with a variety of ailments related to the attacks. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa checks out this viral social media hit that has customers flocking to Chefs Corner in Mineola.

Things to Do

FeedMe

Food and Drink

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Trendy Bites: Lemon curd pancakes in Mineola

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'It just went viral'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa checks out this viral social media hit that has customers flocking to Chefs Corner in Mineola.

As New York picked up the pieces and began to rebuild after 9/11,&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s photographers were there. NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland has more.

Long Island Nostalgia

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Picture This: When New York and America rose from 9/11

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'The world changed that day'

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As New York picked up the pieces and began to rebuild after 9/11, Newsday's photographers were there. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland has more.

The Jets find themselves with a lot to prove as they prepare to open the season in Tennessee, facing off against former head coach Robet Saleh and with the return of former quarterback Geno Smith. Newsday&#39;s Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone has the story.

Football

New York Jets

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Jets have a lot to prove as the season opens

New Jersey

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Jets face their old coach in Week 1

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The Jets find themselves with a lot to prove as they prepare to open the season in Tennessee, facing off against former head coach Robet Saleh and with the return of former quarterback Geno Smith. Newsday's Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone has the story.

Twenty-five&nbsp;years ago, the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S.&nbsp;soil occurred.&nbsp;Long Islanders&nbsp;tell us how 9/11&nbsp;has shaped them.

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Remembering 9/11, 25 years later

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LIers reflect on how 9/11 impacts them to this day

Fire trucks raise a large American flag in Point Lookout ahead of a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony.

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Twenty-five years ago, the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil occured. Long Islanders tell us how 9/11 has shaped them.

The sentencing brings to an end a 6-year case that began in the early days of the COVID pandemic.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn has more.&nbsp;

Long Island

Crime

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LI man sentenced to 1 additional year of probation for fatally kicking dog

Rockville Centre

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'I would just like to move on'

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The sentencing brings to an end a 6-year case that began in the early days of the COVID pandemic. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Steel beams&nbsp;from the World Trade Center&nbsp;have become memorials to those who were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and can now be found scattered throughout Long Island. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

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Pieces from Ground Zero, scattered across LI, still unite us

Nesconset

East Meadow

East Northport

Hewlett

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'It's a beautiful testament'

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Steel beams from the World Trade Center have become memorials to those who were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and can now be found scattered throughout Long Island. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Mohammad Salman Hamdani, a Muslim 23-year-old NYPD cadet and paramedic living in Queens, was the subject of a police wanted poster until his remains were found at Ground Zero. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Andrew Ehinger has more.&nbsp;

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Mother of Muslim NYPD cadet who died on 9/11 seeks recognition for son

Lake Grove

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'It's about my son, Salman, his sacrifice'

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Mohammad Salman Hamdani, a Muslim 23-year-old NYPD cadet and paramedic living in Queens, was the subject of a police wanted poster until his remains were found at Ground Zero. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

The proposed Amazon warehouse and distribution center in Holbrook would be one of Amazon&#39;s largest facilities in the U.S.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Towns

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Residents oppose proposed Amazon warehouse

Holbrook

Islip

Oyster Bay Town

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Syosset

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'I don't know anybody who wants this'

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The proposed Amazon warehouse and distribution center in Holbrook would be one of Amazon's largest facilities in the U.S. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

President&nbsp;Trump has pledged&nbsp;$5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if&nbsp;Republicans maintain control of Congress this November. Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez discusses the potential ramifications.

Politics

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Unpacking Trump's pledge to give U.S. citizens $5,000

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'It would be an uphill climb'

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President Trump has pledged $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans maintain control of Congress this November. Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez discusses the potential ramifications.

Newfield boys soccer has a stacked midfield and are hoping to win big in Jamie Santiago&#39;s final season as head coach. NewsdayTV&quot;s Michael Sicoli reports.&nbsp;

Boys Soccer

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Newfield boys soccer shooting for magical season

Selden

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Newfield shoots for magic in coach's last season

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Newfield boys soccer has a stacked midfield and are hoping to win big in Jamie Santiago's final season as head coach. NewsdayTV"s Michael Sicoli reports.

Although reluctant to disclose his starters against the Cowboys on Sunday night, Giants&nbsp;coach John Harbaugh said he&#39;s excited to be a part of the rivalry. Newsday&#39;s Giants beat writer Evan Barnes reports.

New York Giants

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Giants coach John Harbaugh tight-lipped about who's playing Sunday

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'I'm not telling you any of that'

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Although reluctant to disclose who'll be playing against the Cowboys on Sunday night, Giants coach John Harbaugh said he's excited to be a part of the rivalry.

Thomas Lobianco, 26, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was arraigned on a 19-count indictment in a Riverhead court room. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn has more.&nbsp;

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Upgraded charges for driver in crash that killed construction worker.

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'They're sitting ducks out there.'

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Thomas Lobianco, 26, of Lake Ronkonkoma, was arraigned on a 19-count indictment in a Riverhead court room. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

The settlement approved in federal court&nbsp;is one of the largest to resolve a local wage theft complaint in recent years. Newsday data reporter&nbsp;Anastasia Valeeva has more.&nbsp;

Investigations

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LI agency must pay $6.4M to nearly 500 live-in healthcare aides over unpaid overtime

Patchogue

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Hundreds of live-in aides to get millions in unpaid overtime

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The settlement approved in federal court is one of the largest to resolve a local wage theft complaint in recent years. Newsday data reporter Anastasia Valeeva has more.

As the daughter of the only female NYPD officer killed on Sept.&nbsp;11, Patricia Smith grew up as a symbol of resilience. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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A symbol of 9/11's resilience

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'From a very early age, I understood sacrifice and courage'

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As the daughter of the only female NYPD officer killed on Sept. 11, Patricia Smith grew up as a symbol of resilience. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

ScieGen Pharmaceuticals&nbsp;wants to build a 60,000-square-foot factory and warehouse in Hauppauge to meet consumer demand.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

Business

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Pharmaceutical company expanding, adding jobs in Hauppauge

Hauppauge

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'Very important for us'

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ScieGen Pharmaceuticals wants to build a 60,000-square-foot factory and warehouse in Hauppauge to meet consumer demand. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Mark Nash, who&nbsp;was an assistant coach at Molloy and Stony Brook, takes over as head coach for the Ward Melville girls soccer team this season and is looking to bring back a&nbsp;championship standard, NewsdayTV&#39;s Jonathan Ruban reports.

Girls Soccer

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New coach, different strategy for Ward Melville girls soccer

East Setauket

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Ward Melville has new coach, different strategy

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Mark Nash, who was an assistant coach at Molloy and Stony Brook, takes over as head coach for the Ward Melville girls soccer team this season and is looking to bring back a championship standard, NewsdayTV's Jonathan Ruban reports.

Affordability concerns on Long Island leave some residents wondering if it&rsquo;s worth staying. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Ken Buffa and Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda have more.&nbsp;

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High cost of living makes some LIers question if it's worth staying

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'Yes, I would leave'

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Affordability concerns on Long Island leave some residents wondering if it's worth staying. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda have more.

REMEMBERING 9/11: 25 YEARS LATER

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FDNY firefighter Ronnie Gies, of Merrick, was killed on Sept. 11, 2001. Since then, his three&nbsp;sons have honored his legacy by becoming firefighters themselves. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Legacy born from 9/11 loss

Merrick

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'I still grieve every day'

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FDNY firefighter Ronnie Gies, of Merrick, was killed on Sept. 11, 2001. Since then, his three sons have honored his legacy by becoming firefighters themselves. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Two Newsday photographers talk about their experiences at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Picture This: When Newsday photographers captured America's Day of Terror

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Two Newsday photographers talk about their experiences at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001.