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Girls soccer team honors former player who died unexpectedly

Kayla Saager-Beckley, 30, was part of East Islip's Class of 2014; she was found unresponsive while working out on Sept. 9.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICFormer soccer star from LI dies at 30

Sound report card: Some areas get an 'A,' others get a 'D'

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Fire breaks out at LI Holiday Inn Express

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Newsday InvestigatesNassau County Jail oversight board hasn't met in years

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LI maritime fest rescheduled ahead of projected weekend storm

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He'll tell you about it: Billy Joel to take questions on radio show

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First in NewsdaySubway conductor with ties to LI sentenced for COVID fraud

Desmond Robertson lived in Floral Park when his submitted a fraudulent application for a $20,600 Paycheck Protection Program loan.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICThese LIers have been charged with stealing millions of dollars in COVID funds

Holtsville man accused of DWI after striking young bicyclist

Man acquitted in mother's death but defense seeks dismissal of other charges

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80 vehicles to be auctioned Saturday; bids start at $500

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First in NewsdayLI schools named to U.S. News' best colleges list

The rankings saw a shake-up this year, as U.S. News focused on how well schools prepare a wide range of students to thrive in their careers and financial lives after graduation.

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What makes a nor'easter unique and is one coming to LI this week?

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AG: Video footage disproves woman's claim about bar exam heart attack response

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Only in NewsdayFall Fun Book: Festivals, farms and 20+ more ways to celebrate the season

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Developer drops pitch for farm with 6,000 chickens, pivots to produce concept

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Only in NewsdayTown to open renovated skatepark after years of delays

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Only in NewsdayTown board postpones vote on LI cell tower proposal

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Only in NewsdayThis petite community has 'very little commercial' action and houses in the $600,000s

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Forecasters monitoring coastal storm as winds ramp up this week on LI

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Fatal crash into Sunken Meadow toll plaza is 2nd in a week, park officials say

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First in NewsdayDelays hamper plan to stabilize key, erosion-prone road

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Plight of immigrants the theme of special Mass in Suffolk

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Only in NewsdayBiz hopefuls in waterfront preservation program facing 'hard questions'

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Only in NewsdayContentious Suffolk Democratic leadership vote set for Tuesday

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Only in NewsdayAn explosion of deer threatens Nassau's North Shore. Should hunting laws change?

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New 9/11 memorial keeps tribute going to fallen Nassau firefighters

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Nursing assistant charged with forcibly touching patient in Suffolk, police say

9 people displaced by Hempstead fire

Setauket church raising funds for a new roof

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Suffolk's $4.59B proposed budget keeps general fund taxes flat but county police tax increases

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Crowds are doing 2,222 pull-ups this weekend to raise awareness for veterans suicide

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Raccoon captured in Smithtown tests positive for rabies

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Only in NewsdayNUMC is on the verge of big changes. Will Nassau's GOP get on board?

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Rabid raccoon scratches Manorville resident

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LI police fired after internal investigation

LI police were fired after videos showed them kicking a handcuffed man and lying about a crash, newly obtained records reveal. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLI police fired after videos show them kicking handcuffed man, lying about crash, records reveal