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Robert Shields
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Associate Managing Editor @Newsday.bsky.social / #tabloidheds veteran / “He talked fast and moved faster” — @keribla.bsky.social / Husband to Zander / Always Metsing about
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Robert Shields @rshields37.bsky.social · Nov 29
Today’s mood.
You’re gonna make it after all …
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I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers: back page edition
January 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers.
January 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Today’s mood.
“I’d give real money if he’d shut up”
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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-30- to my Wednesday and good night from the boys. Please be kind and be safe.
January 8, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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Jan 7th 1987 - Detective Joe Friday met his new partner, Detective Pep Streebeck

📽️📅 Dragnet (1987)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Dragnet" (1987): First, a tall white building framed by trees against a blue sky, with the subtitle "It was Wednesday, January 7." Second, a newspaper with the headline "Pagan Rampage Continues" and a pack of Chesterfield cigarettes, captioned "The face of crime. It just gets bigger and badder and uglier every day." Third, a man in a red bandana and jacket holding a badge, saying "I'm Pep Streebek, your new partner." Fourth, a man in a suit and hat responding, "Not looking like that, you aren't."
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Jan 7th 2092 - Ellen Ripley was born.

📽️📅 Aliens (1986)
1 Screenshots from the movie "Aliens" (1986): First, a futuristic digital dossier screen featuring the profile of Ripley, E.L., with details such as her title as Warrant Officer of the USCSS Nostromo, date of birth (07 Jan 2092), and various biographical milestones, displayed alongside a monochrome portrait. The interface includes bright neon-blue grid lines, segmented information panels, and navigation prompts like "RETURN TO DOSSIER MENU."
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Come intern on that slender riotous island! @newsday.bsky.social is accepting applications for this summer!
Newsday's summer editorial internships
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January 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers: back page edition
January 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers.
January 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Today’s mood.
Get this boy a bib
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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-30- to my Tuesday and good night from the boys. Please be kind and be safe.
January 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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#Fishsticks!
January 7, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Jan 6th 1946 - The date of birth of "Richard G Aronson", the alter ego of Tony Vreski. Tony was the first German terrorist that tried to kill John McClane

📽️📅 Die Hard (1988)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Die Hard" (1988): First, John McClane holds a gun to a blonde-haired man wearing glasses and a sweater, in a tense confrontation. Second, McClane, wounded and wearing a tank top, leans against a railing while the man lies motionless on the ground nearby. Third, a close-up of McClane’s bloodied hand holding a wallet, revealing an ID card.
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers: back page edition
January 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers.
January 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Today’s mood.
No, I will NOT have a nice day!
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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-30- to my Monday and good night from the boys. Please be kind and be safe.
January 6, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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Meanwhile on that slender riotous island ...
Islip mandates in-unit laundry for new apartments
Islip's new policy requires in-unit washers and dryers in future apartments, sparking debate over potential rent increases and impact on local laundromats.
www.newsday.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Meanwhile on that slender riotous island ...
Guide: Long Island's standout bacon, egg and cheeses
These are must-try variations on LI's beloved breakfast sandwich.
www.newsday.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers: back page edition
January 5, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers.
January 5, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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Today’s mood.
The Cooler King
January 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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-30- to my Sunday and good night from the boys. Please be kind and be safe.
January 5, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Jan 4th - While on the launch pad ready for take-off, the crew of the #CapricornOne were removed from the spacecraft. The launch then continued, with the public unaware the ship was empty. The crew were later forced to stage a fake Mars landing.

📽️📅 Capricorn One (1977)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Capricorn One" (1977): First, a black screen with the text "JANUARY 4" in bold white letters. Second, a rocket stands silhouetted against a vibrant orange sunset at a launchpad. Third, two astronauts in spacesuits sit inside a spacecraft while a man in a suit leans in, saying, "Bru, would you and your men, please, follow me?"
January 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Meanwhile at the Newspaper Delivery Olympics …
January 4, 2026 at 1:17 PM