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Bees, benches and bicycles: How the Sustainable Libraries Initiative promotes resilience in Long island communities

The nonprofit has spread globally since its inception six years ago in Suffolk and upstate.

Elder abuse on Long Island: How it happens and what to do about it 7m read

Teacher spotlight: On day one he asks students to sum up the digits from 1 to 100, without counting. Can you solve it? 2m read

I Do!: A pandemic friendship leads to marriage 1m read

Hometown Hero: Nassau police officer honored for rescues during his day at the beach 1m read

Video

'Since I put this in my head to do it, I've gotten over 70 stations'

Rick Guidal, of Floral Park, is on a railroad journey. His goal? To visit all 126 Long Island Rail Road stations. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC1 man, 126 train stops. Floral Park man on a quest to visit every LIRR station

Travel & Experiences

Want to become great at Scrabble? This Long Islander can help

Ever wanted to foster a shelter pet? Here's how.

Finding a Long Island running club that's the right fit for you

What to know to book a winter Florida Keys fishing trip

Want to be on a TV game show like Wheel of Fortune? Here's how

Advice from Long Island genealogists on charting your family tree

Love

I Do!: Their love began with a bite of her pizza crust during a Huntington bar crawl

I Do!: She first caught his eye way back in Sabbath school

I Do!: It all started because he was the 'Z' she needed to complete a scavenger hunt

I Do!: After overcoming a house fire, Copiague couple celebrates their love with a creative, DIY wedding

I Do!: These two Suffolk County employees eloped in fabulous Las Vegas

I Do!: They're both Mets fans. Naturally, Mr. and Mrs. Met were at the wedding.

Money & Retirement

Seniors Calendar: LI event listings

Class reunions in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens

My Turn: The pope isn't retiring. Neither am I.

Ask the clergy: What is your most cherished holiday memory?

My Turn: 30 years after his last race, a runner makes his return

Asking the Clergy: How can faith help a divided nation?

Hometown Heroes

Wading River teen makes soft, warm hats to ease hard, cold times

Hometown Hero: Nassau police officer honored for rescues during his day at the beach

Hometown Hero: Roslyn man 'rebooted' Tai Chi to add fun

This East Northport teen is a friend for threatened butterflies

Quick-thinking LI teen saves mom, wins Girl Scouts lifesaving honor

Rockville Centre teen helped create an altar for the ages

Stress Less

50,000 extra calories needed during pregnancy

Jersey Shore rental market plummets. What's going on?

'Adult-onset acne' more common than you think

House-rich, but cash-poor? Options for homeowners

What's the best mosquito repellent?

Could a 'body double' help you with money tasks?

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