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Fatal crash into Sunken Meadow toll plaza is 2nd in a week, park officials say

The crash follows one last week, when police said a fiery crash killed a driver who hit the toll plaza at the Kings Park facility.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMan killed after driving into Sunken Meadow Park toll plaza, igniting fire

AG: Video footage disproves woman's claim about bar exam heart attack response

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Chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire... Hochul announces steps to keep AI in check ... Waterfront preservation effort in Suffolk Credit: Newsday

Chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire... Hochul announces steps to keep AI in check ... Waterfront preservation effort in Suffolk Credit: Newsday

Updated 20 minutes ago Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population ... Chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire ... Another driver crashes into Sunken Meadow toll both ... Out East: Horses helping veterans

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Mamdani and Trump meet at Gracie Mansion

Forecasters monitoring coastal storm as winds ramp up this week on Long Island

Man acquitted in mother's death but defense seeks dismissal of other charges

80 vehicles to be auctioned Saturday; bids start at $500

Politics

Only in NewsdayContentious Suffolk Democratic leadership vote set for Tuesday

The election caps a fractious period for the party, where some members have reeled over recent losses across the county, blaming the current leadership.

Only in NewsdayTensions with Canada drive down tourism in NY's North Country

CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access

NFL Week 2

What to watch for in Giants-Rams on Monday night

The Giants eye a 2-0 start in the John Harbaugh era as the Super Bowl favorite Rams look to regroup after Week 1 letdown.

AnalysisX's & No's: What was up with the Jets' play-calling on Sunday?

Only in NewsdayWhat's it like to be an NFL practice squad player? These LIers can tell you

Rock: Blame Aaron Glenn for Jets' OT loss to Packers

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Town to open renovated skatepark after years of delays

Board postpones vote on LI cell tower proposal

Departing flights out of area airports resume after ground stop from circuit failure

78 LI high schools named Schools of Distinction or Excellence

5 buzzy LI spots for frozen yogurt

LI man's chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire

Commack chef to compete on 'Hell's Kitchen'

Police increase presence at LI synagogues for Yom Kippur

Out East: Warrior Ranch Foundation

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Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

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Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

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Lawrence football on the rebound to winning ways

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A carb-lover's dream

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Homebuyers face high mortgage rates and prices

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What is through-running and will it work at Penn Station?

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LI Works: The Dark Ken sells comic books

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

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

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Things to do

Explore fall colors with LI kayak tours

Explore Long Island's fall foliage with guided and self-guided kayak tours.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI's Gold Coast mansions: Walking tours and events From under-the-radar to kid-friendly, hike these LI nature trails this fall

3 fall foliage boat cruises to take from NYC

Best Long Island orchards for apple picking

First in NewsdayNew Halloween pop-up bar experience coming to LI

A nighttime 'Harry Potter' trail experience is opening close to LI

LI fans are scrambling to find Pokémon box set as market value hits all-time high

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Chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire... Hochul announces steps to keep AI in check ... Waterfront preservation effort in Suffolk Credit: Newsday

Chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire... Hochul announces steps to keep AI in check ... Waterfront preservation effort in Suffolk Credit: Newsday

Updated 20 minutes ago Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population ... Chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire ... Another driver crashes into Sunken Meadow toll both ... Out East: Horses helping veterans

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Long Islanders Favorites

Only in NewsdayAn explosion of deer threatens Nassau's North Shore. Should hunting laws change?

Once confined to eastern Suffolk, the deer are moving farther west into Nassau and prompting calls to loosen hunting laws.

Only in NewsdayFall Fun Book: Festivals, farms and 20+ more ways to celebrate the season

Only in Newsday'We could do this': A look back at when LI women played pro baseball in a league of their own

When will NYS utility rebate checks start going out?

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYThe real test of the 2026 midterms comes after the vote

Only 55% of people are confident the November elections will be conducted fairly.

COMMENTARYTrump's push to cut federal jobs lacks a goal and a vision

EXPRESSWAYMusings: Here's a store that made ordinary days special

LETTERSMusings: This Catholic school empowered its girls

Out East: Warrior Ranch Foundation

02:51

Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

02:06

Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

02:05

Lawrence football on the rebound to winning ways

03:07

A carb-lover's dream

0:27

Homebuyers face high mortgage rates and prices

01:52

What is through-running and will it work at Penn Station?

01:57

LI Works: The Dark Ken sells comic books

02:31

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

02:11

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

02:05

More Long Island

Only in NewsdayBiz hopefuls in waterfront preservation program facing 'hard questions'

Suffolk lawmakers approved $9.5 million for the program.

MORE ON THIS TOPICSuffolk sets aside nearly $10M to preserve waterfront industry

Town to acquire soccer park — are pickleball courts on tap?

MTA to begin fining speeders in work zones on bridges, in tunnels Tuesday

New 9/11 memorial keeps tribute going to fallen Nassau firefighters

Suffolk's $4.59B proposed budget keeps general fund taxes flat but county police tax increases

DOT: Sunrise Highway overnight closures for 4 weeks

Nation / World

Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her

Lawyers for Lindsay Clancy are asking a judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who wanted to convict her of murder in the deaths of her three children.

Brazilian serial killer who dressed as a woman lived in the woods and was nicknamed "mosquito"

Man shot by ICE officer is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his back, attorney says

Firefighting helicopter crashes near Yosemite, killing both pilots

States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

Make 'Under': Shedding the Mental Load and Redefining Enough

Sports

Boland: With Judge out, Yankees' AL East title hopes are bleak

The Yankees can prevent the Rays from celebrating at the Stadium with a four-game sweep of their series.

Albanese: Can the Mets convince Andy Green to manage in '27?

Iannazzone: Jets can't close the door if Glenn won't open it

Only in NewsdayWhat's it like to be an NFL practice squad player? These LIers can tell you

Investigations

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

Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'It's shocking': Feds drop probe into Hempstead public housing discrimination LI housing authority favors white seniors over residents of color, disabled people, feds say. Here's how.LI has the nation's longest wait times for public housing

Newsday InvestigatesEx-fire medic got $500G to settle claims that 2 department officers raped her

Newsday InvestigatesHow can NUMC be fixed? Here are 5 things it could do to improve its finances.

Newsday InvestigatesLI has the nation's longest wait times for public housing

New dining program raises money for LI charity

New LI restaurant opens in challenging spot

Only in NewsdayStaple LI Mexican party restaurant closes after more than a decade

Neighborhood pizzeria closes after 35 years on LI

High School Sports

Teddy Fitzgerald, Brandon Curtis help lift South Side

The Cyclones duo connected twice on goals in second half.

MORE ON THIS TOPICPhotos: Firebird Invitational boys soccer tournament

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Commack chef to compete on 'Hell's Kitchen'

Remember these 'classic' 'Charlie's Angels' episodes?

They're bringing horror to Broadway and scaring up big audiences

3 takeaways from Howard Stern's HBO show

It's a Met and a Yankee in 'Buena Vista Social Club'

Michael Douglas launching book tour in Nassau

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