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Report: 13,000 Nassau water lines need replacement because of lead

Water suppliers have until November 2027 to inventory and submit plans for lead service line replacements. Most have until 2037 to replace them.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI schools flagged for lead in water fixtures Old lead pipes connect thousands of LI homes, database shows

Newsday Investigates'Bracing for impact': LI town and city pension costs spike to $137M

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Tracking more rain ... Staycation at Huntington farm ... It's National Coffee Day Credit: Newsday

Tracking more rain ... Staycation at Huntington farm ... It's National Coffee Day Credit: Newsday

LI braces for $137M pension cost spike ... Nassau water lines need replacement because of lead ... 3 LI school districts among top 10 in U.S. ... Tracking more rain

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Only in NewsdayNor'easter worsens LI beach erosion, leaving millions in damages

Dentist from LI charged with stealing over $300,000 from Medicaid

NYC celeb magnet to partner with LI Italian eatery

Spend the night at this historic LI farm

Wake up to a peaceful morning on this year-round working farm, with charming overnight lodgings and a popular bakery.

Only in NewsdayPoll: What LIers think about affordable housing

Valley Bank, with LI branches, buys financial tech company

First in NewsdayLI couple brings The Neighborhood Coffee to life after 4-year stall

Education

College applications have gotten more competitive. Here are 5 things to know before applying.

Acceptance rates at elite universities and some SUNYs have dropped, with one NYC-based college taking only 4% of applicants.

Only in Newsday3 LI school districts among top 10 in U.S. in new rankings

Only in Newsday85% of LIers want screen time limits in schools, new poll shows

MORE TOP STORIES

Yankees vs. Red Sox: Judge out, Stanton in

Latest UpdatesHow Yankees hitters fared vs. the Red Sox this season Giancarlo Stanton is on the Yankees' roster for Wild Card Series Aaron Judge not on Yankees' Wild Card Series roster

Man dragged to death by NYC subway train after bag snags on door, police say

NYS system upgrade to delay access to unemployment benefits

Damage at Jones Beach forces cancellation of Logic & G-Eazy concert

Celebrate National Coffee Day with these deals

Clouds today to give way to sunny workweek in nor'easter's aftermath

Billy Joel's 'Turnstiles' turns 50 with a special reissue

Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75

Search for missing man draws substantial police response

LI man fatally struck by bicyclist in Central Park

Nassau police overtime expected to go $10M over budget

LI's new mobile bookstore is all about romance novels

Massapequa ends Garden City's record winning streak at 68 games

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Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

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Knicks say they're ready for this season's high expectations

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Out East: McCall Wines

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Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

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Mets say they've learned from the mistakes of 2026

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LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

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Nassau residents could be drinking water that’s coming through lead pipes

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

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Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

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Things to do

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

Experience the magic of "Harry Potter" in this forbidden forest with spell-casting, magical creatures and a Hogsmeade-style village this October.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC3 fall foliage boat cruises to take from NYC Take a nostalgic station-hopping train trip with LIRR's Day Pass Why this village is LI's best-kept secret this fall

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

Fall day trip getaways within 3 hours of LI

Visit 3 NYS state parks for free this weekend

From Hersheypark to Woodloch: PA's best family resorts

Only in NewsdayStaple LI fall festival plans 70th anniversary revamp

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Tracking more rain ... Staycation at Huntington farm ... It's National Coffee Day Credit: Newsday

Tracking more rain ... Staycation at Huntington farm ... It's National Coffee Day Credit: Newsday

LI braces for $137M pension cost spike ... Nassau water lines need replacement because of lead ... 3 LI school districts among top 10 in U.S. ... Tracking more rain

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Long Islanders Favorites

First in NewsdayLI educator named NYS superintendent of the year

Hampton Bays schools Superintendent Lars Clemensen was recognized Monday for his "outstanding leadership, commitment to students and contributions to public education."

Only in NewsdaySee where buyers found more bedrooms for less than the typical price on LI

Former school custodian pleads guilty to filming sexual abuse of a child

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

Opinion

Cartoons by Matt Davies

COMMENTARYIndependent voters deserve more

We do get to send a message.

COMMENTARYUniversal public health insurance is the answer

GUEST ESSAYSAn easy state fix on home medical equipment

EDITORIALSNassau's jail needs basic oversight

Massapequa ends Garden City's record winning streak at 68 games

01:28

Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

01:45

Knicks say they're ready for this season's high expectations

0:30

Out East: McCall Wines

02:41

Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

01:51

Mets say they've learned from the mistakes of 2026

01:14

LI Works: Ken is all aglow at neon sign maker

02:04

Nassau residents could be drinking water that’s coming through lead pipes

01:49

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

02:11

Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

02:07

More Long Island

Only in Newsday'Just lovely to see': Dolphins return to Long Island Sound

Dolphins were abundant in the Sound before the 1940s, but in the following decades, they seemed to disappear.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLong Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

Report: Isles selling 15% of franchise at $3 billion valuation

LI eatery closes indefinitely due to storm damage weeks after opening

First in NewsdayMotorcycle man Billy Joel to auction more than 70 bikes

New law raises the NYPD's mandatory retirement age

First in NewsdayDeveloper gets $333G in tax breaks to revamp former LI medical center

Nation / World

Officials are looking into a possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Trump touts America.gov, but its government-sourced AI answers undercut many of his statements

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump

Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer

Newsday Live

Newsday Live: A chat with Joan Lunden

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

Sports

Yankees vs. Red Sox: Judge out, Stanton in

The Yankees and Red Sox renew their long-standing rivalry by facing each other in the AL Wild Card Series.

Latest UpdatesHow Yankees hitters fared vs. the Red Sox this season Giancarlo Stanton is on the Yankees' roster for Wild Card Series Aaron Judge not on Yankees' Wild Card Series roster

Source: Giants release OBJ

Schaefer gets an 'A' from the Islanders

Albanese: Some optimism amid a lost season

Investigations

Newsday InvestigatesFootball is one of LI's premier high school sports. Why is participation down 30%?

Long Island's decline is nearly nine times the rate in high school football participation nationally.

MORE ON THIS TOPICWhy are some LI schools struggling to field a football team? Coaches see three main reasons.See more Newsday investigations

Newsday InvestigatesNassau County Jail oversight board hasn't met in years

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

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

Only in NewsdayNYC Greek spot opens 1st LI location

Only in NewsdaySpeakeasy opens on LI with build-your-own martini bar

Hidden coffee truck makes a social media splash on LI

Only in NewsdayPopular pizza truck to open new stationary location

High School Sports

Roundup: Soccer, badminton and field hockey scores

Recapping notable scores from across Long Island.

School enrollment down across Long Island

See changes in enrollment by district.

Entertainment

Billy Joel's 'Turnstiles' turns 50 with a special reissue

Broadway's ready to play ball with 'Damn Yankees'

Bebe Rexha, more coming to UBS Arena for charity concert

Public Enemy and others owe a debt to LI resident John Coltrane

Fall TV Preview: 13 shows you won't want to miss

Just like their fathers: Sons of Cream to rock Bay Shore

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