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Only in NewsdayFather of missing LI girl files $10M lawsuit against NYS, Suffolk

Frank Gervasi is seeking damages for the girl — who prosecutors said had been raped and sex-trafficked by multiple defendants while missing — suffered while in the care of the state, the lawsuit alleges.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMissing girl: Complete coverage Attorney: LI woman implicated in missing girl case pleads guilty to charges in agreement under seal

Only in NewsdaySchool data incidents surging on LI, statewide. What can be done to protect students?

Only in NewsdayAlbany looks at a better retirement deal for many workers, with cost at issue

First in NewsdayProposed boost for state pension plan could run nearly $1.5B a year

Blakeman denied matching funds, a blow to his campaign

Only in NewsdayTaxes, climate on Albany's agenda as budget deadline nears

Only in NewsdayPaperwork error could cost Blakeman in his bid for governor

NTSB: Plane that LI flight instructor landed in Hudson had 'lost total power'

Why your NY tax refund may be delayed this year

Even-year elections will proceed as Supreme Court declines to hear appeal

21% fewer college students got TAP grants in 2024-25

First in NewsdayDemocrats question funding for Blakeman's governor bid

Officials in NYS question reassignment of 2 WTC health workers

NYS considers filtration systems for lead in school drinking water

Only in NewsdayNew tax ideas for Albany: Gold trades? Crypto? Yachts?

Only in NewsdayHow NY's climate law is raising Long Island energy bills

Connecticut holds hearing on proposal for bridge across Long Island Sound

'We are going into the Hudson,' MacArthur pilot from Southampton says before crash

Only in NewsdayMemo on state climate law costs spurs talks on rolling back some goals

NUMC board chair Stuart Rabinowitz to step down

Gillibrand-backed bill could broaden eligibility for 9/11-linked claims

Plan to build affordable housing on LI church parking lot gets state funding

Only in NewsdayCritics say NYS tax would give smokers less reason to quit

NYS to stop issuing commercial driver's licenses to many immigrants

Hochul drops plan that could have brought robotaxis to LI

Only in NewsdayBrush fires spark requests to clear in the pine barrens, igniting debate

Black History MonthHow Sag Harbor group preserves Black history on the East End

Only in NewsdayFestive convention masks internal tension for NY Republicans

Only in NewsdayTougher DMV point system starts Monday. What LIers need to know.

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State GOP disbands groug after racist texts found online

Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy talks about the future of the Young Republicans group in New York.

MORE ON THIS TOPICState GOP disbands Young Republican group after hateful texts revealed

Romaine, Tierney urge changes to law

'I am concerned about affordability'

White House could restrict federal crime-fighting funds

Latest politics stories

Trump nominates federal judges for LI

More NY prison guards return to work after agreement announced, state official says

State announces tentative deal to end prison guard strike

Suspending NY's gasoline tax: What you need to know

LIRR strike would be 'disastrous' for LI, unions warn

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Picture This: That time they drove asphalt through the heart of LI

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Mentoring program creates unique bond for LI students

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Pilates studio opens in Baldwin

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Out East: Don't be bitter! Take a trip to Schmitt's Farm to make horseradish

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Trendy Bites: What's a sushi crepe?

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U.S. Navy launches groundwater treatment plant in Bethpage

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What's on the menu in the Bronx?

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Cybersecurity incidents rising in LI schools

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Touring college campuses? Here's what you need to know.

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