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Dominick Critelli, a decorated World War II veteran, will be knighted and awarded the French Legion of Honor for his courage and devotion in liberating France during World War II next month. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I think about the people I left behind'

A student wearing a Palestinian flag on her cap made a statement by walking out of the ceremony before it ended. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Everyone was celebrating'

Suffolk cops responded to a Deer Park middle school after officials discovered a student brought a BB gun to school.

Superintendent: Student has been disciplined.

John "Junior" Gotti's wife and daughter face charges in connection with an alleged fight at a high school basketball game.

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Eisenhower Park's temporary stadium, set to host the 2024 Cricket World Cup, is game-ready, officials said. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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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'

Three more chemical drums have been removed from Bethpage Community Park, bringing the running total to 22. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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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.

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What started as a peaceful demonstration quickly intensified between student protesters and Stony Brook University. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.  

Stony Brook protests: 'I believe that every student ... has a right to protest'

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.

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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.

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Newsday TV critic Verne Gay reviews new TV shows and series from Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more. Plus, what Long Island actors are working on and Long Island filming locations.