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The case of Theresa Sexton's son Terry Long, who was shot and killed nearly two years ago, has gone unsolved. On Tuesday at the Suffolk County Police Department's media room in Yaphank, Sexton asked the public to help find justice for her son's killing. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Help them bring the people to justice'

The New York Rise, Long Island's new professional softball team, will play its first game on June 19. Newsday's Matt Lindsay reports.

'This dream is kind of a reality now'

Food and dining services stopped on the Nassau Community College campus on April 16. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Bring back the food for our kids at Nassau'

Opening statements began Monday in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.

'It's a case as to bookkeeping'

An old rotary phone was unveiled at the Suffolk County Environmental Center in Islip on Sunday for grieving people to "call" their loved ones "on the wind." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I just said I love you. I miss you.'

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Protests over the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel and the deaths of more than 30,000 Palestinians have been relatively calm so far on Long Island college campuses.

At LI colleges, Hamas-Israel war protests mostly peaceful

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Santos is still awaiting trial on federal charges stemming from his 2022 campaign and allegations that he defrauded campaign donors.

Ex-Rep. George Santos says he won't run for Congress as an independent

Suffolk police urged the public to come forward with information about six open cases, including the 2022 fatal drive-by shooting of Terry Long. 

Homicide detectives ask public for help with open cases they 'don't forget' 

Sixteen 55-gallon drums have been dug up in all, with test results on the contents of the last 10 drums to be unearthed still unavailable, Oyster Bay officials said.

More test results on drums from Bethpage park dig still pending

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is planning a virtual community meeting on the problem Wednesday.

Carcinogen found again by West Islip ex-factory as blame game erupts between stakeholders

Sotirios Spanos is expected to get between 7 and 21 years in prison at sentencing in June as part of the plea agreement, prosecutors said.

Man pleads guilty in high-speed, DWI crash that killed LI couple, prosecutor says

The Town of Oyster Bay has applied to purchase $1.4 million of dredged sand from the Army Corps of Engineers, officials said.

Dredged sand may replenish depleted Tobay Beach dunes

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A former LI man set himself on fire at a park outside the courthouse of the Trump hush money trial where jury selection happened.

Former LI man ablaze outside trial

A Nassau judge said she was considering additional penalties against the owners of Cold Spring Hills nursing home after the facility ignored a contempt order for failing to make a $2.65 million payment.

On the hook for at least $2.6M

New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

Traffic nightmare on SSP

According to Port Washington's fire chief, two teens on a boat came across three men in Manhasset Bay after they capsized. The teens pulled them from the frigid waters to safety.

3 men rescued from Manhasset Bay

12 Jurors and one alternate were picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. 

Jurors picked for Trump's trial

A settlement was reached in a lawsuit against the Bay Shore school district in an alleged sexual assault case involving former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Update: Lawsuit against Bay Shore school district

LIU Post students are saying "no" to adding classes on Fridays.

Students push back

The program aims to reduce air pollution on the North Shore by promoting public transportation to local students.

Free NICE bus rides as Earth Day approaches

Across New York, the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, were found in young people, non-Hispanic Black people and men who have sex with men, the report found. 

Report: Sexually transmitted infections climb on Long Island

Former CFO of the Schechter School of Long Island got the maximum sentence for stealing $8.4M in school funds. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I will appeal'

A man's life was saved in Coram on Wednesday when his wallet protected him from a bullet. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Life-saving wallet

Michael Brown, Heuermann's Defense Attorney, said he won't be rushed to go to trial. Heuermann's next court appearance is June 18. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'He is not the guy'

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