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The average 30-year fixed rate has fallen for six straight weeks as inflation cools.

Average mortgage rate falls to 7.03%, lowest since August

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While grocery sticker shock may ease, experts say prices for milk, bread, beef and salmon will remain volatile.

'Roller coaster' of food pricing expected to ride into 2024

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Kevin Hertell of Melville is third generation military. He has experienced firsthand the devastation of veteran and military suicide. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'I'm just filled with tremendous hope'

Matthew Whyte, 28, of Laurelton, pleaded not guilty at an arraignment for his role in a deadly November 2022 high-speed crash. 

Father of victim: 'I miss my daughter' 

Fred Liebold was 15 years old living in Queens when the attack on Pearl Harbor happened. At 17, he enlisted in the navy to help fight in the war. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'In those days everybody my age was joining or being drafted'

$2.7M bail for Jose Saez Jr., a Brentwood pastor accused of sexual exploitation of a minor. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Defense attorney: 'He has tremendous support and love'

The MTA voted to charge most vehicles $15 for driving below 60th Street. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo report.

Public comment begins for $15 congestion pricing

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Several potential class action cases have been filed by patients who said their personal info was accessed during a cyberattack on one of Northwell's vendors.

Northwell faces over 20 lawsuits after patient data compromised

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The United Nations Security Council took no immediate action at a closed emergency meeting requested by Guyana following Venezuela's recent referendum claiming the vast oil- and mineral-rich Essequibo region that makes up a large part of its neighbor.

UN takes no immediate action at emergency meeting on Guyana-Venezuela dispute over oil-rich region

European Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the world's first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules.

Europe reaches a deal on the world's first comprehensive AI rules

Five billion dollars worth of gambling gets done each year in Atlantic City.

With no supermarket for residents of Atlantic City, New Jersey and hospitals create mobile groceries

The Indiana secretary of state is appealing a ruling that a law stipulating voting requirements for a candidate's party affiliation is unconstitutional.

Indiana secretary of state appeals ruling for US Senate candidate seeking GOP nod

Attorneys for Amazon have asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant.

Amazon asks federal judge to dismiss the FTC's antitrust lawsuit against the company

Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines are saying no to a contract offer hammered out by their union and the airline.

Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines reject a contract their union negotiated with the airline

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Housing advocates have been pushing for better options in more neighborhoods for decades. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'With enrollment declining, yes we have space'

Some Long Islanders spend thousands for safety and convenience when it comes to holiday decorations.

'It came out beautiful ... we are really happy.'

Mego Toys president Bruce Katz explains the story behind 2XL, the AI chat-powered interactive robot designed for children. 

'This is really quite groundbreaking'

Long Island shoppers hit the malls and outlets for the best deals on Black Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'They want to see, touch and feel what they're purchasing'

Despite high mortgage rates on Long Island, home prices continue to climb. NewsdayTV's Jonathan LaMantia reports. 

'The supply of houses is not adequate for the number of buyers'

As more businesses put the real or virtual tip jar out, customers are confused about where and when to tip. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

Long Islanders at a tipping point

Virginia Scudder adopted her turkey, Mega Mort, after seeing a Facebook post about him during the pandemic. NewsdayTV's Rachel Weiss reports.

Aquebogue resident adds turkey to the list of backyard pets

Long Islanders have seen a steep rise in their monthly housing costs. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'As long as you make smart choices and you budget'

Manufacturing companies across Long Island are doing whatever they can to attract younger workers. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Factories don't look like or make what they used to

Richters Orchard in Northport and Schmitt's Family Farms in Dix Hills offer two different fall experiences, but both families who live there love it. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger reports.

'I want to see people coming through the yard'

While some communities saw median home prices rise or fall by more than 10% in the first half of 2023, most areas saw relatively little change in prices after the pandemic sent values soaring. NewsdayTV's Jonathan LaMantia reports. 

Where Long Island home prices rose and fell in the first half of 2023 

With the pause in student loan payments for COVID-19 over, thousands of Long Islanders must resume repaying their federal loans, causing a financial hardship for many. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I feel overwhelmed'

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