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On Tuesday, a memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, the Israeli-American soldier from Plainview who was killed in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I have to grow old without him by my side'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce restrictions on the use of cellphones in schools, which would take effect next September. Newsday State Capitol correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.

'The idea would be bell to bell'

Catholic parishes across Long Island will be required to pay thousands, in some cases millions, as part of a $323 million clergy sex abuse settlement that may be finalized within days.

Clergy sex abuse settlement will cost Long Island parishes

Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa High School senior, collapsed over the weekend during a charity hockey game.

Funeral, services set for Connor Kasin

After 14 years, Suffolk's red-light camera program concluded on Dec. 1. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'The red-light program has ended'

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The 92-acre Old Westbury estate, known as Erchless, is subdividable, the listing agent said.

15-bedroom LI estate sells for record $21 million

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Hundreds gathered to mourn the Plainview native at the Midway Jewish Center in Syosset, where he became a bar mitzvah.

'We will miss you forever': Omer Neutra, Israeli-American soldier from LI, remembered at memorial service

A class-action lawsuit filed by Jewish Hungarian Holocaust survivors seeks compensation for stolen property.

Holocaust survivor seeks justice for Nazi thefts

Officials see it as a key step toward developing a vibrant downtown. "It's amazing what sewers can do," said the executive director of the Central Islip Civic Council.

$13.7 M sewer project completed in downtown Central Islip

The forecast calls for rain mixed with snow after 10 p.m. Wednesday, then switching to rain with temperatures in the upper 30s.

Snow falls on LI with little accumulation, with more flurries possible late Wednesday

Dominic Coluccio pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in April. He served as UPOA's president from 1989 to 2016.

Ex-union leader from LI ordered to pay more than $1.3M for stealing from association, feds say

There have been at least 41 cases of a person being infected with West Nile virus on Long Island in 2024.

West Nile virus lingers on Long Island

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Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

The Long Island Harley Owners Group held its annual toy run on Sunday, riding from Babylon to Wading River to donate toys to a local charity for the holidays. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'We could not do it without them' 

A bomb threat was made Wednesday at the Suffolk County home of former Rep. Lee Zeldin, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the EPA. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'My family and I were not home at the time and are safe'

Hundreds of Long Island educators are double dipping, a term used to describe collecting both a salary and a pension. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'Let somebody else have a chance'

Modupe Ruth Ogunlaja Armstead and her husband, Don Armstead, owners of MRO Palace in Elmont, spoke about how they will be using Small Business Saturday to boost their business — not an easy task for a store where everything is custom-made.

'I want everybody that comes here to have an experience'

The Puppy Mill Pipeline Act will go into effect Dec. 15, and while some pet stores call the ban unconstitutional, proponents of the law say it will bring needed change. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We have no choice but to shut down.'

A woman crossing Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia on Wednesday was killed. Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police searching for hit-and-run driver

Meals prepared by the volunteers by the Christian Life Center Church were delivered to charitable organizations, homeless shelters and individuals. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'We're just doing the best we can do'

Retired city firefighter Kevin Williams from Patchogue shares his story on receiving a life-saving organ donation. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'It's a very humbling and very emotional thing'

Suffolk police said they responded to a 911 call at a Dix Hills home Wednesday night and found Josephine Bekatoros, 84, stabbed to death.

Daughter faces murder charge in stabbing of mother

Christopher DiGiovanna was charged with more than 20 counts of animal cruelty after 11 dogs were discovered in his rat-infested home, authorities said.

Centereach man charged with animal cruelty 

The family of accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann will be moving out of their Massapequa Park home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Heuermann's wife 'no longer feels connected' to their family home

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