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First American pope elected ... Remembering the heroes of D-Day & V-E Day ... Knicks, Celtics Game 2 recap ... What's up on LI

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Pope Leo XIV named first American pontiff in history

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Knicks come home to MSG up 2-0 in series against Celtics

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Rangers introduce new head coach Mike Sullivan

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LI museum commemorates D-Day, 80 years since WWII's end

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50 U.S. citizens from 29 countries take their oaths

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LI's 50,000 unlicensed drivers are far more likely to cause fatal crashes

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LONG ISLAND LIFE

What's up on LI this weekend

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Education, awareness for unsafe infant sleeping practices

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These adoptable pets are picture perfect!

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The long-lasting cultural impact of Betty Boop

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GenX skateboarders still out there skating, in their 50s and up

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60 years of giving you the world at 1010 WINS

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What to know about Newsday's year-long investigation into LI's Dangerous Roads

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

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BusPatrol issues ticket to Missouri man in error

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

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

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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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TRUMP'S IMPACT ON LI

18 states, including NY, sue Trump administration for halting wind energy projects

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Trump using White House to influence New York's future

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Trump halts Empire Wind project near coast of Long Beach

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Long Island grocers concerned about tariffs

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EPA chief Lee Zeldin addresses LIA in Woodbury

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EPA postpones rule adopting ban on chemical TCE

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AARP hosts event on Social Security Administration changes

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LI financial planner says 'expect a recession' if Trump's tariffs remain in place

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Impact of potential Medicaid cuts on LI

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What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for LI classrooms

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Social Security ending most phone service for benefits filing

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How proposed health cuts could impact LI researchers

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NEWSDAY TV SPECIALS

Flagrant Fouls: Behind the decline of referees on LI

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

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Unearthing a suspect: The Gilgo Beach killings

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For migrants, a year of struggle, fear and hope

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Newsday Investigation: Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates

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Unbreakable: The bond between fighter and trainer

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

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NewsdayTV celebrates Women's History Month

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Breast Cancer stories from around Long Island

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Making an impact

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Remembering those lost in the 9/11 attacks

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Top Newsday exclusive stories of 2024

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'Beneath the Surface': Shark sightings rise off the shores of LI

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Environment & Climate Change

18 states, including NY, sue Trump administration for halting wind energy projects

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Into the blaze with teen firefighter

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New challenge for Long Island water districts

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Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing

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EPA chief Lee Zeldin addresses LIA in Woodbury

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EPA postpones rule adopting ban on chemical TCE

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LI town builds frogs a lifesaving tunnel

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Officials: Wildfires caused by a family making s'mores

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Watch: Firefighters battle Westhampton fire

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Westhampton fire 'knocked down'

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

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Massive dredging project begins at Tobay Beach

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LI cheesecake shop takes on the Dubai chocolate trend

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Local bartenders win cocktail competition

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3 steakhouse brunches on Long Island

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New food lineup for 2025 Mets season

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Trying Citi Field's $40 sandwich

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Yankee Stadium's new food lineup for 2025 season

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Beef Wellington meets jazz at new Huntington supper club

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Ever heard of tidbits?

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Chick-fil-A opening new restaurant in Selden

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Chef-curated takeout market in Bay Shore

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

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Hot chocolate: Tasting Long Island's best

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

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Tips on eating your way around LI's first Wegmans

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GILGO BEACH KILLINGS

Part of vault removed from Rex Heuermann's home as family gets ready to move

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Police ID victim 'Peaches' and toddler in connection with 1997 homicide investigation

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Rex Heuermann's ex wife wants to know how her hair ended up on victims' bodies

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Heuermann back in court for pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence

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Hearing date set for DNA evidence in alleged Gilgo killer case

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Latest on hearing date for DNA in Gilgo case

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

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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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YOUR SCHOOLS

Late payments from Nassau putting squeeze on day care providers

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Chaminade juniors co-host first-ever animated NHL show

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St. Anthony's High School senior returns to the field after crash

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Amityville sports teams have new nickname

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Judge dismisses lawsuits brought by schools in mascot ban

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Lindenhurst senior wins ROTC scholarship

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Sports competitions between Elmont and Bellmore-Merrick will continue

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High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines

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What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for LI classrooms

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Possible impacts of cuts to the Department of Education

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Andrea Goldsmith named new president at Stony Brook University

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Northport wrestlers granted stay to compete in postseason tournament

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Baldwin High School senior wins Congressional App Challenge

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

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Effect on LI if Dept. of Ed is eliminated

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Will proposal to ban cellphones in schools work?

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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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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Meet the Yormacks, Bellmore JFK baseball's twins

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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Patchogue-Medford pitcher Jayden Stroman, top football scholar-athletes honored

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Half Hollow Hills' Anthony Raio eyes an LI championship

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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Sayville's Olivia Moynihan, East Islip baseball

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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Jack Agostino talks about beating LeBron James in high school

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She's one of LI's top flag football QBs

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Two LI girls wrestlers win inaugural state championships

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

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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Wrapping up Long Island's winter high school sports season

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St. Anthony's girls lacrosse ranked No. 1 in the nation as season gets underway

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SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Legendary hoops coach Risa Zander, St. Anthony's girls lacrosse

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Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

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

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

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

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

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ROADS & RAILS

It'll be a breeze to fly from Islip to North Carolina

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LIers weigh in on REAL ID as deadline approaches

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LI's 50,000 unlicensed drivers are far more likely to cause fatal crashes

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Hochul: MTA capital budget to be funded with payroll tax

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Long Island ABATE raises money for motorcycle safety

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Nassau traffic court pauses hearings on school bus camera tickets

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Suffolk official callings for tougher drugged driving laws

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Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve

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Amtrak will oversee Penn Station renovation, Trump administration says

Nassau joins New York 'ghost vehicle' task force

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Rep. Gillen calls for federal hearing over rise in deadly crashes on LI

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1 dead, 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash

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Police: 13-year-old crashes stolen car in Ridge

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

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MTA presses Trump administration to kick in money for upgrades

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

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Avelo Airlines announces flights from MacArthur to North Carolina, Florida

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More than 80 fire companies respond to major Suffolk brush fire

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An insider's guide to Grand Central Madison

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YOUR HEALTH

What to know about Newsday's year-long investigation into LI's Dangerous Roads

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Endometriosis research center opens at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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Fitness Fix: Hot yoga

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Education, awareness for unsafe infant sleeping practices

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New challenge for Long Island water districts

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Fitness Fix: Jazzercise

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Study: CT scans could cause cancer risk

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Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer research at LI lab

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Fitness Fix: The Aerial Loft

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EPA postpones rule adopting ban on chemical TCE

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Fitness Fix: Stroller Strong Mamas

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Fitness Fix: Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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Cats at risk of bird flu

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Impact of potential Medicaid cuts on LI

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Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts

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Losing access to cheaper weight-loss drug alternatives

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Fitness Fix: Fluid Power Barre Fitness

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Officials: 12 Suffolk residents possibly exposed to measles

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Fitness Fix: H3 Fencing in East Northport

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Child tests positive for measles in Suffolk County

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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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THINGS TO DO

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Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park

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Easter Bunny sighting: Wyandanch Plaza

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Behind the rise of salsa dancing on LI

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NewsdayTV's Spring Break special

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3 steakhouse brunches on Long Island

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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE

18 states, including NY, sue Trump administration for halting wind energy projects

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Amazon looks to buy nearly 27 acres of Sunrise Mall property

Long Island Housing Services settles 2 housing discrimination cases

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LI home prices rose to record high in first quarter

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Student debt collection to resume on LI and nationwide in May

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Affordable housing lottery opens in Hempstead

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Prices for eggs are reaching record highs

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LI home prices rose steadily through March before stock market turmoil

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Long Island grocers concerned about tariffs

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What volatility in stocks means for LI's housing market

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LI financial planner says 'expect a recession' if Trump's tariffs remain in place

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LIers worry about the economy after big stock market drops

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Wall Street bonuses rise in 2024

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Tariff war affects local breweries

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Woodbury nursing home calls off closure plan for now

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Former Entenmann family home on the market

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

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NEWSDAY LIVE

Newsday Live Author Series: Michael Symon

Newsday Live Conversation: Beyond the Court with A.J. Price

2025 'Made in Huntington' Film & TV Festival awards handed out at Newsday

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Congestion pricing: What you need to know

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

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Newsday Live Author Series: Bobby Flay

Newsday Live Music Series: Long Island Idols

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Mike DelGuidice previews new album at Newsday

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A chat with best-selling author Nelson DeMille

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Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future

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Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Baez

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Newsday Live: A Chat with George Stephanopoulos

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Newsday Live Conversations: Teacher misconduct on Long Island

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Newsday Live Conversations: Sex Trafficking on Long Island

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Newsday Live: A chat with Chef Alex Guarnaschelli

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Shark Smarts: What You Need to Know

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An evening with LI musician Mike DelGuidice

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

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Lease Now, Casino Later?

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Celebrating 35 years of crosswords with Stan Newman

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