Cindy Schiff, who has started a company called GreenPaxx, discussed on July 17 the multipart reusable silicone straw she invented. Schiff says her goal is to help make a difference, as plastic straws are not recyclable.

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The deposed Venezuelan leader made his first court appearance on Monday in Manhattan as large crowds gathered outside the courthouse. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Hundreds attended the funeral for Edeedson Cine Jr., 23, in Dix Hills on Friday.

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Port Washington's Rapid Response Network aims to prevent or stop federal officials from making arrests by warning immigrants of ICE sightings. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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A South Setauket father, Vincent DiStasi, was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday for beating his infant son to the point where he needed brain surgery. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

The infant was 5 weeks old

Each semifinalist will receive $2,000 and their school will receive a matching amount. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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The project will require a site plan hearing before the Town of Oyster Bay's planning advisory board, a spokesman said.

Town reviewing plan for Amazon warehouse at Sunrise Mall

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Nurses at all three hospitals had been scheduled to go on strike on Monday if a deal was not reached. Both sides confirmed a tentative agreement.

Syosset, Plainview, Huntington nurses reach tentative deal with hospitals, averting strike

Starting in January, monthly retirement benefits for seniors are set to increase on average by around $56, the Social Security Administration says.

As year's first Social Security checks roll out, LIers say it's not enough

The medication, available at a lower cost, is an alternative to injections and increases accessibility for patients, some doctors say.

New Wegovy weight loss pill offers more options for patients, LI experts say

General Motors will be hit with charges of about $6 billion in its fourth quarter after sales of electric vehicles sputtered when the U.S. cut tax incentives to buy them and also eased auto emissions standards.

GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is now restricting image generation and editing to paying users.

Musk's Grok chatbot restricts image generation after global backlash to sexualized deepfakes

In an unusual move, President Donald Trump posted a graph Thursday night on social media that reflected jobs data from December that weren't supposed to be released until the Labor Department issued the monthly employment report Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. eastern.

Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures

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Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish explains why the cost of beef is rising across Long Island.

'There's a lot of uncertainty in the economy right now'

The federal "no tax on tips" policy allows workers who typically receive tips to receive up to a $25,000 tax deduction for certain gratuities until 2028.

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Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore speaks with a Long Island attorney on tips for choosing the right financial planner for making possible everything from paying for college to funding retirement.

As important as choosing a doctor or mechanic

As Long Island home prices continue to rise, Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia discusses what steps you can take to help get the best mortgage rate possible.

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As movie theaters on Long Island close amidst a rise in home streaming, some are experimenting with new business practices as a way to stay relevant.

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New York State officials are warning of AI-powered scams as shoppers look for deals throughout the holiday season. Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio shares some tips to shop safely.

'Don't just trust any old website'

The National Retail Federation estimates Americans will spend more than $1 trillion this holiday season. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Bob Murphy, the "Violin Guy," to see the dedication and precision it takes to make these instruments sing.

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The median price for a single-family home sold last month was $837,000 in Nassau and $701,000 in Suffolk. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at the numbers.

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New York became the first state to require health insurers to cover scalp cooling treatments, which help to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Health insurers must cover scalp cooling treatments

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joins Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Hometown Bakeshop in Centerport to try customizable bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches.

Bacon, egg and cheese with a twist at this LI bakery

Commuters are expressing frustration over a new MTA policy that imposes an $8 surcharge for activating mobile tickets after boarding. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

Last-minute ticket surcharge irks LIRR riders

Rapid Response Network tracks ICE presence in Port Washington 

I.FLY opens its first Indoor trapeze school at Samanea in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

Flying high: New indoor trapeze school opens

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to the Custer Institute and Observatory in Southold for an up close look at the stars.

Out East: Custer Institute and Observatory

33 LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists 

Newsday Washington reporter Billy House describes the chaos of the Jan. 6 insurrection from inside the U.S. Capitol, and how he sheltered in the House chamber.

Newsday reporter recounts being inside Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection

After 44 years, the Oak Chalet Restaurant in Bellmore closed its doors. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed talked to Gisela Wedel and her family about their restaurant.

One of LI's oldest German restaurants closes

Brooke Stern, of Northport, is a volunteer with America's VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation. She says helping these dogs eventually change somebody's life for the better is a "very special thing."

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A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.

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