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The 78th Annual Shinnecock powwow was held at the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton on Saturday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Represents who we are and we are still here'

Another family member, a police officer and two firefighters were injured in Tuesday's blaze.

House fire claims 1 life

Gov. Kathy Hochul toured the extensive flood damage in Stony Brook and spoke about the federal aid area residents can expect to receive. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There's families whose lives are hanging in the balance'

Residents and local officials are dealing with the aftermath and cleanup of the storm that hit the Stony Brook area Sunday into Monday.

'We need to repair' 

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The Brentwood event drew hundreds on Saturday and featured dozens of vendors, including local businesses, live performances and a cultural gamut of foods.

Bringing the spice to the 10th annual Tropical Salsa Fest

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Dennis O'Hara, the district's current superintendent, has been criticized by parents over photos he took of female colleagues at his summer lifeguarding job.

Islip schools name acting superintendent amid controversy

Fake videos created with artificial intelligence show business leaders and celebrities promoting fraudulent investment schemes, the New York attorney general warns.

AI-generated videos used for investment scams

Tenants at the complex said their lives have been upended by the shrill alarms, which have gone off as early as 6 a.m. and on at least one occasion sounded until almost 2 a.m.

'It sounds like a rock concert': False fire alarms mean no sleep or peace for Avalon tenants

MTA police arrested a 51-year-old Bay Shore man on misdemeanor assault and other charges in the July 13 incident.

LIRR rider says passenger pushed her off train, files $1M claim

Since 2016, the annual 22 PTSD Awareness Challenge has drawn attention to the often-cited statistic that 22 veterans die by suicide every day.

Veterans kayak across LI Sound for suicide awareness

One by one, men and women read aloud the names of family members and friends who had died from drug overdoses. It went on like that for more than 20 minutes Friday in Hauppauge.

Valued, seen, heard: LIers remembered at International Overdose Awareness Day

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Family members who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses ease their painful grief by talking to them in spirit on a phone connected to the wind. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Look out for another angel'

After floods damaged more than 1,400 homes, the Stony Brook community came together at the historic All Souls Church. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It broke my heart, it's just a terrible scar'

Genevieve Rohner is a 16-year-old elite para-equestrian, who has one big goal in mind — the Paralympics.

'It's not if she's going to do it, it's when'

Smithtown Library director Rob Lusak shows the extensive damage the flooding caused to the historic books and materials stored in the library's lower level.

Portions of Smithtown Library 'demolished'

Residents gathered at Mill Pond in Stony Brook to help rescue an imported carp impacted by recent flooding. 

'Let's give them a jump start and let nature take over'

According to New York State Police, a mother was driving the wrong way when she crashed on the Southern State Thursday, which resulted in the death of her 9-year-old son.

Tragedy on the Southern State

The Congregational Church of Patchogue on Sunday held an overdose awareness service. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'When it hits close to home that's when it seems to matter to you'

The LI Bluegrass and Roots Festival was held on Sunday at Tanner Park in Copiague. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I've been hearing it my whole life'

Inventor John Philip Holland built submarines at the nation's first base in New Suffolk from 1899 to 1905. Newsday reporter John Valenti discusses. 

'Roots of the entire submarine force'

Collection of unpaid school bus camera tickets won't begin anytime soon, as Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine hasn't signed off on a BusPatrol plan to hire a debt collector for $13 million in unpaid fines. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion reports.

'It's a pretty substantial number of tickets'

PALS SkyHope, started in 2010 and based out of Republic Airport, is a network of volunteer pilots who donate their time, planes and fuel to fly patients to and from medical appointments all over the East Coast. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Opened a whole world of possibilities'

Teen sailors had their mettle tested against Debby's winds in a national regatta on Great South Bay.

'You're fighting your boat'

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It seems shark sightings are dominating headlines on Long Island and researchers are on a quest to find out why more sharks are showing up in Long Island waters. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discusses how to stay safe. 

'Beneath the Surface': A look at the rise in shark sightings off LI shores

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