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Former President Donald Trump was in court as jury selection began in his hush money criminal trial.

Trump: 'This is political persecution'

Chemical drums buried at Bethpage Community Park are being removed. The DEC said the drums do not present any health threats to the public. 

Cleanup at the park

A fire erupted at the Winters Brothers recycling and waste transfer station in West Babylon on Monday.

Firefighters battle flames at recycling plant

The  plume contamination at the old Grumman facility continues to spread by about a foot a day. That is the rate at which groundwater moves south, putting the Great South Bay at risk. NewsdayTV's Tracy Tullis reports. 

Moving a foot a day

During the two-year construction plan, Suffolk OTB president Phil Boyle said the goal is to keep as many gaming machines running as possible. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'An entirely new building'

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The DEC believes there are an additional six chemical drums buried at the park site where Grumman Aerospace dumped toxins decades ago.

DEC: More chemical drums found at Bethpage park site

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The tractor trailer was carrying a load of potatoes; no injuries were reported.

Truck fire causes potato spill, snarls morning traffic on LIE

The area where the drums were found once served as Grumman Aerospace's sludge settling pools.

Chemical drum removal begins at Bethpage park

A motorcyclist was killed in Bay Shore; a pedestrian was struck and killed in Central Islip and a hit and run led to the death of woman crossing the road, police said.

3 killed in separate crashes in Suffolk

Principal Jordan Margolis sent a message to parents alerting them that a student had allegedly made an unspecified threat.

Seaford elementary school increasing security today after alleged threat

The employee said he was moved to a warehouse where he sat on a metal folding chair and initially had just a cardboard box for a desk.

Suit: Suffolk DPW employee demoted, harassed after business dispute with boss

More than a dozen departments responded to the fire on Nancy Street.

Fire at Winters Bros. waste facility in West Babylon 'spread quickly'

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More than 40 students of about 1,000 who attend the high school were absent Thursday because they have been sick, according to school officials.

Students sick with stomach-illness at LI high school

The fire dod not appear to be a criminal act, officials said.

Car catches fire at Smithtown police precinct

The children, a 1-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl, were crying in the car when someone saw and called the police. 

Queens mom accused of leaving kids in car while shopping at LI mall

The Amityville school board wants to slash a $4.6 million deficit in its proposed fiscal budget by closing an elementary school — or nearly doubling the projected property tax increase. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Dozens could lose elementary school jobs

According to bankruptcy court filings, Rite Aid plans to close 53 more drugstores, including four on Long Island.

Where closures are happening

Muslims celebrated the end of Ramadan at a ceremony at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'It's really nice to be with family'

A strong frontal system is set to hit the Island tonight through Friday morning, delivering at least one inch of rain, the National Weather service said.

Here comes the rain and wind again

Thomas Valva's death has some family law experts and state legislators rethinking state confidentiality laws in some circumstances.

Romaine, Tierney urge changes to law

The volunteer Carle Place Fire Department is holding its annual recruitment open house this weekend. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'People are struggling'

Nassau University Medical Center is bleeding money, but that did not stop its former president and chief executive, Dr. Anthony Boutin, from receiving  $650,000 for his accrued time off, according to his separation agreement.

Hefty payout despite system's financial struggles

John "Junior" Gotti's wife and daughter pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault after a fight at a high school basketball game in Oyster Bay. 

John "Junior" Gotti's wife, daughter in court

A mini school bus caught fire on Stewart Avenue in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

What started a Westbury mini school bus fire?

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