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George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

The sentence left Santos, who pleaded guilty last year to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, in tears.

MORE ON THIS TOPICEx-Rep. George Santos tells judge prosecutors are 'lying'Complete coverage: George Santos scandal

Customers who ate at a Jersey Mike's in Oceanside possibly exposed to hepatitis A1m read

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U.S. Education Department probes New York's mascot ban after Trump backs Massapequa challenge3m read

The College Scene: How former LI stars are thriving3m read

PSEG LI said it should get $15.7M in bonus pay for managing electric grid

Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to death penalty eligible charges2m read

DEC preserves, opens more Setauket wetlands2m read

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NYC Council condemns LI laundry service over employee work conditions2m read

Bruderman home allegedly burglarized day before he was replaced as NUMC chair 1m read

Burlington plans to open 2 more LI stores2m read

Former North Babylon player, coach dies at 723m read

Nassau police need help ID'ing homicide victim pulled from Island Park waters

Suozzi, Gillen attending Pope Francis' funeral2m read

Driver injured after crashing vehicle into 7-Eleven

Shoreham-Wading River coach, teacher remembered as 'dedicated' educator and mentor3m read

Crime

Only in NewsdayCase of man accused of fatally stabbing FDNY EMS member from LI heads to court

Alison Russo, a lieutenant who also volunteered with the Huntington Community First Aid Squad, was attacked on a Queens street in September 2022.

MORE ON THIS TOPICMan charged in stabbing of FDNY paramedic competent to stand trial, court papers say Huntington Station street renamed for slain FDNY paramedic Alison Russo

Only in NewsdayProsecutor: North Bellport man fatally shot neighbor over social media posts with teen2m read

George Santos says he is 'resigned' as he faces sentencing today3m read

Driver sentenced in 2022 Southern State crash that killed 3 friends2m read

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Only in NewsdayWhy some LI educators accused of misconduct are fired — while others keep their jobs

Long Island school districts have sought to fire tenured educators over allegations ranging from inappropriately texting students to falsifying timesheets, a Newsday review found.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHearing officer: LI principal accused of taking missing gift card found not guilty LI district seeks to fire principal accused of sexual harassment, discrimination More than 100 educators quietly resigned after misconduct allegations. Most still have teaching licenses.

LIers among the thousands who honored the 'people's pope' at his funeral1m read

Meet the huge family running LI Colombian restaurant chain 3m read

Summer movie preview: 36 great flicks to catch 7m read

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Survival and endurance on display at Glen Cove Holocaust museum event2m read

Rain with chance of thunderstorms in weekend forecast

'I have to be brave': How one LI teen with brain cancer stays positive7m read

Third-party casino bidder at Nassau Coliseum would need to stick with Sands' terms, official says2m read

Matthew Bruderman out as NUMC chair1m read

First in NewsdayFormer Knicks star Sprewell signing bottles at LI liquor store Friday1m read

Only in NewsdayLIPA board wrestles with who should get contract to manage electric grid2m read

LI man who allegedly concealed Rwanda genocide role charged with naturalization fraud2m read

Only in NewsdayHappy Cat nonprofit sues daughter of founder over sanctuary property after fire2m read

NYC Mayor Adams, on LI, watches as 3,500 illegal guns are destroyed 2m read

Romaine: More volunteer firefighters needed in Suffolk2m read

Robots delivering beer? Welcome to the new Harbor Links Golf Course 2m read

Teen leads effort to preserve Bayville mansion3m read

Nassau lawmakers OK over $420M capital project for roads and sewers2m read

Biggest LI restaurant closings of the year so far7m read

Only in NewsdayFor LI Catholics, there's no one-size-fits-all for next pope3m read

New Long Island restaurants to try in 202525m read

Firefighter injured in East Farmingdale blaze

Only in NewsdayWho are 'Peaches,' the woman known as Gilgo Beach victim No. 3, and Baby Doe?2m read

Brokerage firm, real estate agent and landlord ordered to pay $16,500 over housing discrimination3m read

Newsday InvestigationMold, roaches and 'life-threatening' hazards: Why these LI public housing facilities failed inspections

Several residents at local senior housing were afraid to speak out, citing fears they could be evicted.

MORE ON THIS TOPICRockville Centre housing complex wins 32 years of tax breaks Residents fear displacement as town plans to rebuild senior housing complex

Only in NewsdayAt least 46 recently retired LI educators earned over $200,000 in salary and pension

Only in Newsday$3.7M and counting: What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents

Newsday InvestigationAnalysis: 70% of Suffolk school bus camera tickets issued on streets where kids don't cross

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