Charlie Gueli of Laurel says out-of-town developers are looking to build larger homes and change zoning laws which could affect the small-town character of North Fork communities like Laurel.


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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'

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The announcement of Sweetgreen salad chain that it's adding beef to its menu led to strong reactions online, with customers questioning the company's carbon neutral plans.

Salad chain says a cleaner farming method will offset adding steak to its menu. What is it?

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell for the first time in four weeks, a slight relief for home shoppers already facing the challenges of rising housing prices and a shortage of homes for sale.

Average long-term US mortgage rate snaps five-week string of increases, but remains above 7%

A newly released ad promoting Apple's new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online.

Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's new iPad ad has struck a nerve online

Check out Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, Sony WH-1000XM5 and Beats Studio Pro.

These over-the-ear headphones are sound choices

Norfolk Southern's CEO will be under more pressure to improve profits after the railroad's shareholders voted to elect three of the board members an activist investor nominated.

Activist investor wins 3 Norfolk Southern board seats but won't have control to fire CEO

Federal investigators say they have "significant safety concerns" about a Ford SUV recall repair that doesn't fix gasoline leaks that can cause engine fires.

Feds have 'significant safety concerns' about Ford fuel leak recall and demand answers about the fix

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Enforcing the new law requiring businesses to be transparent about credit card fees is complicated. Newsday business reporter Chris Kahn reports.

Enforcement is spotty

Long Islanders are struggling to cope with above-normal inflation in everything from gas to groceries to housing and utilities. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's a big strain on us' 

Newsday's Jonathan LaMantia gives us an update on the median price for homes on LI 

'A lot of competition for homes'

Old school office equipment is not a thing of the past at American Classic Ice Cream or its sister business, All Star Carts & Vehicles, in Bay Shore. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Sometimes the older is better'

Aldi and other discounters' growth is being helped by a growing number of consumers in search of savings amid elevated grocery prices, retail experts said.

Bethpage, Lake Ronkonkoma, other LI spots to get an Aldi

New York filed a federal lawsuit against Citibank after scammers wiped out some customer accounts. NewsdayTV's Chris Kahn reports.

Bank transfer fraud spikes

According to bankruptcy court filings, Rite Aid plans to close 53 more drugstores, including four on Long Island.

Where closures are happening

Home insurance prices are going up this year, especially on LI. We could see an increase anywhere from 10% to 30%. Newsday's business reporter Jonathan LaMantia reports.

Home insurance prices are going up

The Target will occupy the former Sears in the Lake Success Shopping Center in New Hyde Park.

LI's newest Target to open in April

Raising Cane's would go on the site of the recently demolished Chateau Briand Caterers in Carle Place, making it one of four planned Long Island locations for the chain.

Fast-casual chicken chain plans Carle Place entrée

A dealer of vintage cars in Farmingdale is steering customers to the classics while adapting to the times.

Candy store for classic cars

Courses in artificial intelligence at Farmingdale State College will start in the fall, making the school the first in the SUNY system to offer a bachelor's degree in AI.

A 1st for SUNY: Bachelor's in AI coming to Farmingdale

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