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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'

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

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'

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Field 6 is closed, with Field 4 at about half capacity and others with more room, the DOT reported. Big crowds led to closures Saturday.

Day 2 of air show takes flight at Jones Beach

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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 

Suffolk Marine Bureau officers arrived at the scene a mile south of Timber Point  and found the three men had been taken aboard a Good Samaritan's boat.

Three men rescued after boat catches fire in Great South Bay 

Some legislators and women's groups want to change the law to specifically allow prosecutors to bring up past incidents involving a defendant at sexual assault trials.

Weinstein's overturned conviction gets lawmakers' attention

The recent passage of a measure to fix and extend a state school bus camera law was a victory for the company.

Company that runs Suffolk school bus camera program has extensive political ties

Annual event at West Sayville museum honors Patchogue Navy SEAL's ultimate sacrifice.

In Murph Challenge, a Long Island hero continues to inspire

They said Anthony Labriola and two of his affiliated companies have, since 2015, failed to comply with an agreement to remove construction vehicles and clean up the site.

State officials sue contractor, cite illegal construction near Carlls River wetlands

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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.

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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

Michael Cohen, ex-President Trump's former fixer, testifies over payments he allegedly made to Stormi Daniels to conceal an alleged 2006 encounter between her and Trump.

Trump trial: Michael Cohen takes the stand, Day 2

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