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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

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'

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

Michael Cohen testified about hatching what prosecutors said was a "criminal conspiracy" with Trump and the National Enquirer editor to kill stories that could damage Trump's prospects for winning the presidency.

LI native Michael Cohen testifies at Trump's hush money trial  

Hazardous "forever chemicals" linked to cancers and other health problems will be removed from Hicksville's water supply, officials said Monday as they broke ground on a new $9 million treatment system. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Critical filtration upgrade puts Hicksville ahead of the pack'

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Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino urged the DEC to hold Northrop Grumman's "feet to the fire" when it comes to the cleanup, taking place on former ballfields at the 18-acre park.

Chemical drum count at Bethpage park reaches 22: Five things to know 

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Hempstead issued 140,456 tickets in 2023, with fines starting at $250, according to data obtained by Newsday. 

2023 school bus camera revenues hit $13 million in Hempstead Town

It's not the agency's first attempt to relocate air traffic controllers while attempting to shift the Newark air traffic operations from Westbury.

FAA transferring air traffic controllers from Westbury to Philadelphia

The Valley Stream contractor was found guilty in the 2019 death of a 5-year-old in Brooklyn.

Contractor convicted of causing girl's death in wall collapse

Police said the driver left the roadway and crashed into a tree. 

Passenger killed in 1-car crash in Flanders

A Virginia woman wants to keep the deathbed promise she made to bring home the remains of Copiague native Sgt. Harry Younge, one of 62 airmen who died.

'Significant progress' in IDing remains of POWs, including LI soldier who died in Tokyo prison fire

Long Island residents will go to the polls on May 21 to vote on school budgets, board members and propositions for the 2024-25 school year. Search below by school district or candidate to see everything on the ballot in your district.

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A growing problem on Long Island is food insecurity. With inflation increasing the cost of living, some working families are turning to local food pantries. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'The line sometimes is wrapped around the corner'

Stasia Scocca and her daughter, Sadie McGill, of Mount Sinai were born with a rare genetic disorder. Watch how they've adapted and grown closer because of it.

'Having her has made me stronger'

Detectives say Clinton Bucknor, 71, allegedly sexually abused a female teenager in March. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

Clinton Bucknor, 71, is facing several criminal charges 

Investigators will be using the same methodology they used in the Gilgo Beach cases to take a "fresh look" at other unsolved cases. Newsday courts reporter Grant Parpan discusses the strategy.

Unsolved homicides to get 'fresh look'

Democratic members of the Nassau Legislature say County Executive Bruce Blakeman is ignoring their emails and letters. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Dems: Blakeman's program would deputize residents with gun licenses 

Parents expressed concerns over the safety of school cafeterias on Long Island, where only 6% of eligible cafeterias are inspected twice per year as required by federal guidelines, according to data from the State Education Department. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'They should inspect more'

The families of Sam Cullen and Suzie Kedar remember the couple, who were about to be engaged. "They had their whole life ahead of them," said Shari Cullen, Sam Cullen's mother.

'We really lost two beautiful souls'

Northrop Grumman contractors began digging Monday for possible underground objects detected by ground-penetrating radar scans at Bethpage Community Park, state and town officials said Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Toxic time capsule'

In his first state of the county address, Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine spoke of public safety, outstanding lawsuits and more of his top priorities. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Safety is first in Suffolk County'

Hofstra students and faculty held pro-Palestinian protests on campus Monday, chanting "free Palestine." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

'Free Palestine'

Newday's Gregg Sarra tells us about how rules for boys and girls participating in high school sports may change.

'Equal and open tryout'

Whitman sophomore pitcher Jaden Grose is the team's ace for the second straight season. NewsdayTV's Ben Dickson reports. 

This sophomore tops out at 91 mph

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