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A band formed by the father of late singer Travis McKeveny performs his music in a new album and concert at the Boulton Center.

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A five-disc release on Dec. 11 will feature new recordings, a concert film and more.

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Nearly $1.2 billion in unclaimed funds is available across more than 5 million accounts on Long Island, according to the state comptroller's office. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Santos Banegas Reyes, a 42-year-old ICE detainee, died in Nassau County Jail last year after staff provided "inadequate medical care," a federal report found. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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The revitilization to Westbury Avenue in Carle Place will include sidewalk replacement, street repaving and improved pedestrian crossings. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Roslyn, Syosset and Jericho school districts were recognized in the top 10 nationwide. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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The state's latest pension sweeteners pushed the burden of the expense onto taxpayers. Newsday towns reporter Joseph Ostapiuk has more.

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