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Shaping a different kind of Jewish community on Long Island

It was an audacious idea at the time: Bring together kids from the three denominations of Judaism _ Reform, Conservative and Orthodox _ into a single after-school program to teach them about their faith.

Newsday · Apr 1, 2019

Editorial: Political malpractice: Trump's new attack on the ACA

President Donald Trump, having defeated those striving to tar him with colluding with the Russian government to win the White House, was expected to devote all his energy to a long, needling victory lap. Instead, he quickly plunged back into an old battle, picking a fight with Democrats on an…

Newsday · Apr 1, 2019

Islanders fall to Maple Leafs as John Tavares scores first goal vs. his old team

NEW YORK _ There were boos and chants, of course, with John Tavares remaining Public Enemy No. 1 in the minds of Islanders' fans. But the vitriol was much more subdued than his first return and Tavares quieted the sellout crowd further with what proved to be the winning goal…

Newsday · Apr 1, 2019

Yankees place Giancarlo Stanton on 10-day IL with left biceps strain

The Yankees placed Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list with a left biceps strain ahead of their series opener against the Detroit Tigers, the team announced Monday.

Newsday · Apr 1, 2019

Source: Mets check in on free agent pitchers Dallas Keuchel, Craig Kimbrel

WASHINGTON _ With the brand-name pitchers remaining free agents, the Mets recently have checked in on former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel and perennial All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel, a Mets source said Sunday, standard procedure to see if their prices have dropped as the calendar flips to April.

Newsday · Mar 31, 2019

Mark Herrmann: There won't be any Final Four memories for Duke's Zion Williamson

WASHINGTON _ Whatever heights Zion Williamson might reach in his career, and we all have seen how he can soar, he never will be able to say that he was in a Final Four. And the past two days have shown how much everyone in college basketball prizes the chance…

Newsday · Mar 31, 2019

Islanders beat Sabres to clinch first playoff berth since 2016

NEW YORK _ Few foresaw this at the start of the season but, in a party-like atmosphere at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum, the Islanders left no doubt when it came to clinching their first playoff spot since 2016.

Newsday · Mar 30, 2019

Pioneering Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman has had to deal with sexism and abuse throughout her career

Suzyn Waldman first says it was OK but then immediately corrects herself _ a habit potentially born from years of battling the death threats, the harassment and the ostracizing.

Newsday · Mar 30, 2019

Russell scores 29 as Nets beat Celtics, snap two-game losing streak

NEW YORK _ Before the Celtics took on the Nets Saturday night at Barclays Center Boston coach Brad Stevens noted that his team had trouble earlier this season controlling Nets All-Star D'Angelo Russell in the third quarter. He could not have been more prophetic as Russell scored 20 of his…

Newsday · Mar 30, 2019

Steve Popper: A look at the Knicks' offseason roster-building options

As the Knicks make their way to the end of the season, piling one loss after another, it's hard to tell anything about their future with much of the roster bound for free agency and hoping to find new homes. And the few players who figure into the future plans…

Newsday · Mar 30, 2019