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A man was shot near the LIRR station in Long Beach after nearly 3,000 people were escorted off the beach, police say.

Searching for beach shooter

The National Weather Service said there could be "dangerous" and potentially life-threatening rip currents at South Shore ocean beaches — and a series of severe late-afternoon thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms could be strong to severe

Attorney John Ray alleges that the family of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann participated in the crimes, allegations refuted by the family. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Attorney: Claims are 'reckless and defamatory'

Babylon and Mastic Beach are part of a pilot plan to elevate flood-prone dwellings that officials said could eventually extend to residences along 83 miles of coastline from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'It's 100% federally funded'

The sudden death of 10-year-old Lazar LaPenna in 2022 during a little league game devastated the Long Beach community. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Make sure it doesn't happen to anybody else'

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More than 100 officers, friends and family gathered at a ceremony in Great River to honor Matthew Wargas and Brian Dwyer.

Suffolk police dedicate marine vessels to two officers who died of cancer

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Democratic primary voters will cast ballots in one congressional race, five races for State Senate and Assembly and town races in Riverhead and on Shelter Island. There are no Republican primaries.

Early voting for Democratic primaries, including the 1st CD, begins Saturday

As they shook hands with the judges while crossing the stage, many of the 49 paused to savor the moment as family and friends applauded.

'A joyful moment': 49 become new U.S. citizens in Sagamore Hill ceremony

The city will immediately close the beach from dusk to dawn and require passes to access it on weekdays, city officials announced in response to a shooting and large gathering of teenagers.

Long Beach shooting: Officials tighten beach access, close it dusk until dawn

Peter Quartararo still owes a little less than $250,000 to his victims — people who babysat his children and invited him to dinner, the Nassau district attorney said.

Barred LI investment broker sentenced to 7 and a half years in prison for stock fraud scheme

Storms are forecast to reaching Nassau County and Western Suffolk County on Friday evening, totaling about a half inch of rain.

Thunderstorms forecast; state issues air quality health advisory

A Queens-based nonprofit will take over management of the group homes, including two Long Island sites in Wading River and Valley Stream. 

Little Flower to transfer group home services to new provider

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Nassau police said detectives are investigating a Baldwin house fire in which a man suffered severe burns and later died at a hospital.

Baldwin man dies at hospital after suffering severe burns

Police have identified the man whose body parts were found recently in wooded areas on Long Island as Malcolm C. Brown, nearly two weeks after identifying the female victim.

Officially ID'd: 2nd victim in body parts case

As one of the Babylon body parts case defendants heads back to court on Monday, Newsday's Michael O'Keeffe reports on where we are with this case.

Babylon body parts case: Where are we now?

Caitlyn Jenner appeared in Mineola to speak about Bruce Blakeman's executive order on trans girls in girls sports. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is critical to protecting the integrity of competition in women's sports'

Nassau Executive Brace Blakeman is suing Attorney General Letitia James over her cease-and-desist order of his ban on transgender girls competing in female sports at county parks and facilities. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We are protecting our women from being bulllied'

A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

Jeffrey Mackey and Alexis Nieves have been arrested on additional charges for their alleged roles in the murders, NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

New charges in body parts case

Prosecutors said a gas station robbery is intrinsically intertwined with the killings. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I don't think there was a whole lot of thought behind this dismembering'

This year's Juneteenth Jubliee in the Malverne school district will include expanded educational opportunities, along with a plethora of student artworks devoted to the holiday.

'Trying to bring the community closer'

A Newsday analysis shows the number of referees and umpires has declined 25.2% in Nassau and 18.1% in Suffolk since 2011-12. Officials and administrators say the main reason is spectator behavior. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Why am I giving up my Friday night to listen to this?'

Cadets at the USMMA reported a dozen incidents of sexual assault in the 2022-23 academic year, double the number from a year earlier.

Sexual assault reports doubled

Starting in late October, JetBlue will operate daily service between Islip and Orlando, and four round-trip flights weekly between the Long Island airport and Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.

Coming soon: Take a JetBlue flight to Florida from MacArthur

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