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Sandwiches to socialism: How a DSA chapter in Austin is building political power
The Democratic Socialists of America has seen its membership more than double to 126,000 over the past two years.
Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases
Doctors and health insurers have filed suit alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature violated the law when they approved a healthcare tax that could substantially increase insurance premiums.
Northwell Health lays off 'limited number' of workers across the organization
The health system, which employs over 100,000 statewide, did not specify where cuts were made.
$7.5B plan for California science agency free from Trump's influence will go to voters
California could create a multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Ray Romano being inducted into LI Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
Sitcom star Ray Romano and Rory Rosegarten, the executive producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond," will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 5.
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn't improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds
A new AP-KFF poll finds that the Make America Healthy Again movement has a substantial following among rural voters, but most don't think President Donald Trump's healthcare policies have benefited their communities.
9/11 health research program will be fully funded, officials say
World Trade Center Health Program officials had said $13 million could be lost.
Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
A new study finds that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris after the 2023 Maui wildfires affected human lung health.
Kremlin transfers control of German retailer Metro's Russia business
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian assets of German retailer Metro AG placed under the temporary administration.
Cowboys emphasize business trip mentality as they practice in Rio ahead of their game vs Ravens
The Dallas Cowboys began their preparations in Rio de Janeiro on Friday for their game against the Baltimore Ravens with an eye on the task at hand and not the sights for which the city is known.
Put NUMC ahead of partisan politics, Kennedy Center, Team USA women's basketball
Reader letters to Newsday.
Can 'A Different World' sequel change lives like the original series? Hillman is back in session
Netflix's new "A Different World" sequel arrives with high expectations.
Under pressure from Trump administration, NYU Langone Health will end gender-affirming care to minors and pay an $8.5M fine
The head of Gender Equality New York assailed NYU Langone for its "surrender" to the Justice Department, and the Trump administration for "attacking our small, marginalized community."
Kremlin orders businesses seized
The Kremlin ordered the Russian businesses of Swiss-based food and beverage company Nestle and French retailer Auchan placed in temporary administration, in a procedure that previously has led to the sale of Western businesses at knockdown prices.
Attorney General Blanche's appearances at political events blur Justice Department boundaries
Attorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with speeches at political events that depart from longstanding norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias.
Suffolk BOE dodges political intrigue
Longtime county chair Rich Schaffer is being challenged by Southold Town party chair Kathryn Casey Quigley with a vote set for Tuesday.
Yankee Stadium cooling tower positive for Legionnaires' disease, city health department says
The city health department advised anyone who has been in or around Yankee Stadium since late August to get tested for Legionnaires' disease.
Kylian Mbappé says AI dictator memes show lack of political awareness
Kylian Mbappé didn't fully enjoy the flurry of AI memes depicting him as a dictator on social media during the World Cup.
For these Midwest farmers, regenerative agriculture is about more than soil health. It's spiritual
A farmer in Minnesota has transformed a conventional farm using both formal agricultural education and the Indigenous wisdom he learned as a youth growing up in the Guatemalan rainforest.
Riverhead closer to taking over Long Island Science Center property
The vacant department store, officials said, threatens Riverhead's town square project.
Mount Sinai health system will end gender-affirming care for youth, under agreement with Justice Department
The health system must also pay a fine and spend $2 million to help people who received gender-affirming care to "detransition," the government said.
Key moments in the Lindsay Clancy case: the 911 call, mental health care, mistrial
The judge has declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.
Ospreys and bunker, campaign politics, tax breaks for builders
Reader letters to Newsday.
Rooney and Kate Mara had to speak in unison in 'Bucking Fastard'
Werner Herzog's new film "Bucking Fastard" features sisters Rooney and Kate Mara playing siblings who speak in unison.
NYS Lyme disease cases jump 16%. 'Ticks are winning,' state health commissioner says.
"They're no longer just a nuisance, but ticks really are a rising threat," the state health commissioner said on Tuesday in Hampton Bays.
Dems: Trump's Nassau visit crossed the line on using public resources for politics
At issue is Trump's Aug. 14 trip to the Nassau County David Mack Center for Training and Intelligence.
Sag Harbor, in an era of chain stores, wrestles with its retail identity
Some see Sag Harbor's unique charm as threatened by chain retailers, sparking debates on preserving its independent business identity.
Gender politics obscure tragedy in Clancy trial
Too many on both sides of this toxic debate show minimal awareness of the facts.
Northwell Health opens new urgent care center in East Meadow
The health system's GoHealth Urgent Care center in East Meadow will treat adults and children with non-life-threatening health issues.
LI Music and Entertainment Hall sets doc lineup on Billy Joel, more
Billy Joel's rare 1971 interview plus films on Kenny Loggins and Ann Wilson are set for Sept. 25-27 in Stony Brook.
Bangladesh elects veteran politician Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president
Bangladesh's Parliament has elected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president after the former president's resignation.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing have pointed to an engraved bullet in arguing that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Seniors who box reap physical and emotional health benefits
Seniors in the class range from their 70s into their 90s.
East Hampton residents who live near toxic plume urge health screenings
East Hampton residents urge state for health screenings after a battery fire raises concerns about toxic water contamination and potential health risks.
Northwell medical team, LI homeless coalition take healthcare to unhoused people
Northwell Health's Street Medicine program, which operates in collaboration with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, has 114 regular patients.
Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria.
Mark Cruz to lead Indian Health Service amid staffing and infrastructure challenges
Senior Health and Human Services advisor Mark Cruz will now lead the U.S. agency that provides healthcare to some 2.8 million Native Americans.
East Hampton residents cite health worries amid battery plant fire investigation
The town supervisor called on the battery plant operator to adopt safety upgrades or risk a shutdown.
Here's what tariffs have cost our small business
If we are uncertain whether tariffs will rise again, we become even more cautious.
How rising healthcare costs are impacting schools on Long Island and across the country
School districts have seen annual increases of 10% or more in health insurance premium costs, said Bob Vecchio, executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association.
Former progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri US Rep. Bell
Former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush is attempting a political comeback in a Missouri Democratic primary.
Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
Sen. Darline Graham has made her political debut in South Carolina, stepping into the spotlight after her brother Lindsey Graham's death to advocate for President Donald Trump's policy priorities.
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson healthy and looking to regain Pro Bowl level
After a 2025 when two-time Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson suffered through groin surgery and returned to play at less than 100%, the start to this training camp has been viewed as a chance to prove he is fully recovered.
Suffolk judge orders a third mental health evaluation for Nesconset teen charged with killing ex-girlfriend Emily Finn
The New York State Office of Mental Health found Austin Lynch, 18, was not competent to stand trial after he was charged with the second-degree murder in the killing of Emily Finn, who had visited him at his home to return his belongings following a breakup.
'Money out of politics' proposal cleared for Michigan ballot
Michigan voters may decide this fall whether to ban political spending by regulated utilities and large government contractors in state elections.
She built her own architecture firm. Now she's opening doors for others.
Katherine Serrano Sosa is growing Rooted Architecture Studio in a difficult market while helping Latina and immigrant architects navigate a profession where few see themselves represented.
Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms
As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges.
LI business leaders press affordability needs in D.C. visit
A team from the Long Island Association met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to mark the group's 100th anniversary,
WVU Health leadership failed to address painkiller thefts as opioids devastated West Virginia
WVU Health Systems has entered into a federal settlement for failing to report and prevent drug thefts by employees.
Congressional earmarks: Merit and politics play a role in who gets funding
Rep. Nick LaLota said he'd withhold funding from a town over its ban on police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Sports hopelessly muddled with politics
IOC lifts its ban on Russian athletes as the country's war on Ukraine rages on.
New York area lawmakers rally behind longtime head of WTC Health Program
The program has grappled with staffing shortages over the past year amid the federal layoffs and buyouts.
Riverhead shopping center back in business after losing power for 3 days due to storm
River Center Shopping Center lost power during Saturday's storms. The electricity wasn't restored until late Tuesday afternoon, costing some businesses thousands of dollars, the center's owner said.
What to know about Nigel Farage's dramatic resignation and political gambit
Nigel Farage claims the political establishment is out to stop him.
Long Island Fidelis policy holders facing loss of in-network Northwell Health care
A deadline looms for an agreement on a new contract between Fidelis and Northwell Health.
New York City issues Legionnaires' disease warning for Upper East Side
Two to 10 days after picking up the disease, symptoms could include coughing, muscle aches, and a high fever, health officials said.
Coco Gauff supports younger brother's baseball dreams but finds the sport a bit slow
Tennis star Coco Gauff knows baseball pretty well and watches her younger brother's games when she can.
What to Stream: Rolling Stones, 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Backrooms'
The latest Rolling Stones album and the streaming debut of the hit movie "Backrooms" are some of the new entertainment options available this week.
The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings
The Supreme Court has wrapped up a term with significant rulings on race and discrimination.
Stop playing politics with children's lives
Every day at my family medicine practice, I see how important secure relationships are for healthy development.
63,000 Long Islanders will lose Essential Plan health coverage July 1. Here's what to do.
Healthcare experts warn that many people kicked off the program will not be able to afford insurance and will avoid seeking care.
Esports means business for new generation of fans
Valhallan, a youth esports training organization, hosted a grand reopening of its second Long Island storefront in Wantagh on Saturday.
Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup
It started with a whimsical idea.
Online retailer John's Crazy Socks relocates to Huntington in effort to turn around business
The company's core mission is to create employment opportunities for people who face barriers to work because of disabilities.
Game On Retro owner plans entertainment empire expansion, Coram movie theater transformation
Plans include opening a new arcade, store and transforming a shuttered movie theater in Coram.
Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia's president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon.
Mamdani and AI industry flex political power in New York, plus more to watch in Tuesday's primaries
Two factions in the AI industry are clashing in a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat.
Juneteenth Cultural Festival celebrates community but also highlights Black-owned businesses
The event, at the LIRR station, is advertised as "Long Island's biggest Juneteenth cultural celebration," drew hundreds of attendees and about 60 businesses.
Copiague student earns top honors in New York Science Congress
Forty-four research projects advanced to the state competition after being named winners at this year's Long Island Science Congress.
National Science Foundation reverses decision to dismantle oceans-monitoring network after outcry
The Trump administration has reversed a plan to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network after vigorous objections from Democratic lawmakers and scientists.
Mamdani tests his political clout in New York's primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is testing the limits of his newfound political muscle in a bid to reshape the Democratic Party, even if it means challenging his own party's leadership.
Treat children's mental health now, upstream
More students are arriving in college anxious, overwhelmed, distracted and unsure of themselves.
Emory gets $15M to establish first center to research toxic Superfund sites' health effects
Emory University has received a five-year, $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Environmental Health to establish a center to research how contaminants from Georgia Superfund sites affect human health.
$60 million in NYS business aid is up for grabs, but applicants are scarce
Only a dozen eligible applications were received last year, state records show.
College sports is suddenly facing a major question that hinges on gambling, the 'unpardonable sin'
The controversy over gambling in college sports has intensified with Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's court victory.
From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in history
The biggest World Cup ever is about to kick off with 48 teams playing 104 matches across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, transforming North America into the center of the soccer world for nearly six weeks.
'Affordability politics' are dominating NY's gubernatorial race. How are Blakeman and Hochul approaching it?
Both candidates are providing different fixes to the issue.
Billy Joel attends longtime booking agent Dennis Arfa's induction to Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
North Hempstead town board rejects bid to strip politics from social media posts, mailers
Democrats and Republicans have sparred over including national political discourse on the town level.
Billy Joel Symposium at Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame looks at music, legacy, impact
The first-ever Billy Joel Symposium on Long Island delves into his music, legacy and impact.
Catholic Health CEO Dr. Patrick O'Shaughnessy steps down
Chief Operating Officer Gary Havican will serve as interim president while the hospital system's board conducts a national search.
NYU Langone Health plans new multibillion-dollar Melville hospital, Long Island's first since 1980
NWSL's Thorns and WNBA's Fire stage women's sports doubleheader in Portland
The Portland Thorns and Fire staged a unique women's sports doubleheader Saturday in the first collaboration between the NWSL and WNBA teams.
Packed bars, sold-out gear and Knicks cookies: Long Island businesses cash in on NBA Finals run
Sports bars reported packed crowds, retailers saw Knicks gear sell fast and even local bakeries got in on the orange-and-blue excitement amid the team's historic playoff run.
Former Greek anti-austerity leader Alexis Tsipras steps back into politics
Alexis Tsipras, the combative anti‑austerity leader who railed against Brussels during Greece's debt crisis, has returned to politics ahead of elections next year.
Riverhead board hears pleas to save site for planned Long Island Science Center
Residents questioned the town's plans to use eminent domain to take control of the property.
Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser
Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC.
Southampton joins a list of sports teams to be punished for spying on rivals
Southampton has been expelled from the second-tier Championship playoff final after admitting to the unauthorized filming of other clubs' practice sessions.
Thousands of Long Islanders could lose in-network healthcare at Northwell Health
For thousands of low-income residents and seniors on Long Island, Northwell Health facilities will become out-of-network in July
Station Yards eateries hit with drop in business amid LIRR strike
Businesses near one of Long Island's busiest train stations experience a downturn as the LIRR strike disrupts commuter traffic, leading to fewer customers and reduced sales.
Poor air quality could aggravate health issues for vulnerable Long Island residents
The Air Quality Index, which measures the level of five pollutants, hit 105 in the metro area, including Nassau and Suffolk counties.
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has declared the Ebola disease outbreaks in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths.
Long Island student takes top spot at state science fair
11 local teens have advanced from the state level to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix on May 9-15.
How AI is transforming entertainment
AI is reshaping Hollywood, from scriptwriting to acting, with generative AI models creating new opportunities and challenges for the entertainment industry.