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Patsy Sant'Angelo, of Cranford, N.J., spoke about her sister, Audrey Chin, of East Norwich, who went missing at 21 in 1981.

'Tie up the loose ends until you can't anymore'

Dominick Critelli, a decorated World War II veteran, will be knighted and awarded the French Legion of Honor for his courage and devotion in liberating France during World War II next month. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I think about the people I left behind'

Controversy and court challenges have motorists questioning the motive for school bus cameras, especially at one spot on Jericho Turnpike. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I definitely try to avoid this road'

That investigation found lobbyists and executives for and at the company read like a who's who of Suffolk County politics. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports with Newsday reporter Mark Harrington.

'Somewhat of a revolving door'

Lisa Goreé was elected as the first female chairperson in the history of the Shinnecock Nation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Me becoming the first woman doesn't mean that it stops here'

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The East Hampton Housing Authority wouldn't let a teenager's emotional support dog live with him for 19 months.

Feds sue housing agency after teen's emotional support dog banned from home

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Nassau police are looking at the 1981 disappearance of Audrey Chin, who recently was added to the database known as NamUs, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

LI cold case gets renewed scrutiny from police

The town plans to repeal zoning changes that would have allowed mixed-use multifamily housing in Inwood and North Lawrence.

Hempstead looks to nix development around train stations

An abundance of bait fish and warming summer South Shore waters bring the potential for another season in which Long Island beachgoers could encounter sharks.

Another summer of sharks possible on LI beaches

The worst of he weather should be finished before the overnight hours, according to the National Weather Service.

More rain then gradual clearing

The Wall Street agencies cited healthy reserves and budget surpluses, but they also raised concerns about liabilities.

Nassau County bond ratings get upgrades

Opponents argue the new state law will harm local candidates.

5 more LI towns join GOP effort against even-year elections

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Smithtown resident and Long Island graveyard historian Rob von Bernewitz is leading a group of volunteers to clean up headstones at a small cemetery that dates back to the 1800s.

Volunteers clean up centuries-old Smithtown Cemetery

Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts invited local students to paint tunnel art at Gilgo Beach. 

'Instead of grey concrete, you are walking through an art gallery'

Investigators continued their search at the Massapequa Park home of alleged Gilgo serial killer Rex Heuermann on Tuesday.

See boxes of evidence taken from the Gilgo Beach killings suspect's home

Eisenhower Park's temporary stadium, set to host the 2024 Cricket World Cup, is game-ready, officials said. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'It's baseball with a lot more fun'

Massapequa Park neighbors awoke Monday to a large police presence and a new search of the home of alleged serial killer Rex A. Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I just wish it would go away'

A 45-year-old acquaintance of a West Hills homeowner was found unresponsive in the owner's swimming pool Sunday.

Resident performed CPR

Newsday politics reporter Vera Chinese and NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland look at Suffolk County's strategy in shelling out large sums to settle lawsuits.

Suffolk aggressively settling lawsuits

A student wearing a Palestinian flag on her cap made a statement by walking out of the ceremony before it ended. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Everyone was celebrating'

Suffolk cops responded to a Deer Park middle school after officials discovered a student brought a BB gun to school.

Superintendent: Student has been disciplined.

John "Junior" Gotti's wife and daughter face charges in connection with an alleged fight at a high school basketball game.

Case hits a snag

Brian Perales, of Brooklyn, has been charged in connection with a Manhasset carjacking. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Things like this ... don't occur here'

Three more chemical drums have been removed from Bethpage Community Park, bringing the running total to 22. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

22 drums in total discovered in Bethpage

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