The Diocese of Rockville Centre on Thursday has filed for bankruptcy because of financial pressures from payments to childhood victims of clergy sexual abuse. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry has the story.


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Nassau Community College and Hofstra Universty have two very different perspectives when it comes to the Las Vegas Sands Casino project by Nassau Colliseum. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday's Political Reporter Candice Ferrette look into their stances.

Nassau colleges are split over the Las Vegas Sands Casino project

Volunteer counselors from Farmingdale and neighboring school districts will provide support at a crisis center at Howitt Middle School over the weekend following the Farmingdale High School bus crash. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Farmingdale community in mourning after fatal bus crash

Students and staff at Farmingdale High School prepared for an emotional day Friday, following the death of the Farmingdale High School director of bands and a retired social studies teacher in a bus crash in Orange County on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Farmingdale H.S. student: 'I feel like it's going to be silent all day'

When Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' season ended with an Achilles injury after just four plays, a debate was reignited on Long Island: Should local teams be using artificial turf or grass? NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Aaron Rodgers' injury rekindles turf vs. grass debate on LI

Jennifer Nelson took the witness stand in her own defense at Riverhead criminal court. Nelson is accused of running over a 15-year-old boy twice, allegedly in retaliation for taking part in a robbery and assault of her son. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Had she known she had hit someone she would have called the police'

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Nassau Community College has signed on as a partner, while Hofstra University opposes the $4 billion resort.

Hofstra, NCC on opposite sides of proposed casino plan

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The tight-knit marching band community on Long Island is reeling from the loss of a popular Farmingdale High School band director and chaperone and injuries to students in a bus crash.

LI marching band community reeling from bus crash

Although 3 in 4 Hispanics can have conversations in Spanish, a majority of those who can't easily speak the dialect say they've been "shamed" by those fluent in the language, according to a Pew survey.

Pew poll: Most U.S. Latinos are fluent in Spanish

Students, parents and graduates of Farmingdale High School and communities across Long Island offer messages of comfort to the devastated community.

Prayers, support pour into Farmingdale, for high school community and victims hurt in bus crash

The sheriff's department is considering a mounted unit for deputies and correction officers.

Yay or neigh? Suffolk could put officers on horseback

The Suffolk County executive signed the 13th "local emergency order" tied to the September 2022 ransomware attack, delaying the county operating budget by a week.

A year after cyberattack, Bellone signs 13th emergency order

The accident in Orange County Thursday killed Gina Pellettiere, 43, of Massapequa, the school's director of bands, and Beatrice Ferrari, 77, of Farmingdale, a retired social studies teacher who was acting as a chaperone.

Farmingdale High School bus crash update: Five students critically hurt, nearly two dozen passengers hospitalized, officials say

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Greenport Village is considering changes that would reshape zoning, ban nightclubs and set new rules for parking and entertainment. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We need more time to better understand the long-term effects'

East Meadow's Eisenhower Park will be one of four host venues for the 2024 men's T20 cricket World Cup championship, officials said Wednesday. The International Cricket Council will take up the cost of building a temporary 34,000-seat stadium. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'A joyful moment for the cricket community here in Nassau County'

A car went flying into the canal off Hudson Avenue in Freeport. The driver was found floating in the canal and assisted by a good samaritan. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'It was a scene that you don't want to see'

The funeral for 13-year-old Anthony Stinton was held at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Center Moriches on Monday. Anthony died after being struck by a police car on Sept. 9. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Newsday's Laura Figueroa Hernandez explains how Biden may have more options to provide assistance to migrants in New York.

Biden may have more options than he's using to address the migrant crisis in New York

The head custodian of the Wyandanch Public Library, 51 year old Kwaisi McCorvey, who was accused of raping a 16 year old has pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Under the plea agreement- he'll be on probation for a year. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Wyandanch library custodian who pleaded guilty to raping a 16-year-old put on probation 

At the Town of Brookhaven's materials recycling facility in Yaphank, the more easily recyclable items are separated from the stuff that generally ends up in the landfill. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford takes a look at Brookhaven's recycling efforts.

 'This is the residue pile'

In lieu of jail time, Julie DeVuono, of Amityville, is expected to be sentenced to 840 hours of community service and five years probation for running a fake COVID-19 vaccination card scheme. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Nurse practitioner pleads guilty in alleged $1.5M cash-for-card scheme

Kevin Rosas Daqui, 25, a former Marine reservist and EMT from Brooklyn was sentenced to 3 to 9 years after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular assault, aggravated DWI and reckless driving. NewsdayTV's Shari EInhorn reports.

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It took months to fully restore this F-14 Tomcat, affectionately known as Felix, now proudly displayed out front of the Cradle of Aviation Museum. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'One of the most beautiful Tomcats you will find anywhere'

Eighty-two Latinx artists have contributed to the exhibit called "Somos/We Are," which will be on display at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook through Dec. 17. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Massive amount of talent that we have here on Long Island'

A teenaged witness, an 11th grader at the high school tells the court what happened after the fight. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Shirley mother Jennifer Nelson is facing multiple felony charges for attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment

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