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David Chippie, a Black Civil War soldier who fought for the Union and later lived out his life in Riverhead, was honored with a rededication of his grave site on Saturday, ahead of the Juneteenth holiday. Drew Scott reports for NewsdayTV.

Black Civil War soldier honored ahead of Juneteenth

A Newsday analysis shows the number of referees and umpires has declined 25.2% in Nassau and 18.1% in Suffolk since 2011-12. Officials and administrators say the main reason is spectator behavior. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Why am I giving up my Friday night to listen to this?'

A man was shot near the LIRR station in Long Beach after nearly 3,000 people were escorted off the beach, police say.

Searching for beach shooter

The National Weather Service said there could be "dangerous" and potentially life-threatening rip currents at South Shore ocean beaches — and a series of severe late-afternoon thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms could be strong to severe

Attorney John Ray alleges that the family of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann participated in the crimes, allegations refuted by the family. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Attorney: Claims are 'reckless and defamatory'

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The advisory had gone into effect Friday after excessive rainfall runoff led to potentially high bacteria levels in the water.

Advisory lifted against bathing at 41 LI beaches

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David Chippie, a cook, stepped forward to serve in the 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment. His story is a reminder that soldiers of color played an essential role in liberating enslaved people during the Civil War.

A Juneteenth history lesson, remembrance at Civil War soldier's grave site on LI

Two new pieces will join the exhibition this year, adding a maritime and celestial touch to the experience, which has about a dozen other works.

Immersive outdoor gallery to kick off in LI park

The property, which is a state Superfund site, has been the subject of fights between town and state agencies as well as prolonged litigation.

East Farmingdale warehouse proposal on Superfund site faces hurdles 

Long Islanders reflect on fatherhood, the gifts they have received from their children and how they plan to celebrate the holiday.

Skip the mall. Dads are looking for these priceless gifts for Father's Day

"Sometimes I go home and I'm like, 'Why am I doing this?' " said Patty Richter, who has been an official for 14 years.

Verbal abuse blamed for decline in number of referees, umpires

Democratic primary voters will cast ballots in one congressional race, five races for State Senate and Assembly and town races in Riverhead and on Shelter Island. There are no Republican primaries.

Early voting for Democratic primaries, including the 1st CD, begins today

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Babylon and Mastic Beach are part of a pilot plan to elevate flood-prone dwellings that officials said could eventually extend to residences along 83 miles of coastline from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'It's 100% federally funded'

The sudden death of 10-year-old Lazar LaPenna in 2022 during a little league game devastated the Long Beach community. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Make sure it doesn't happen to anybody else'

Nassau police said detectives are investigating a Baldwin house fire in which a man suffered severe burns and later died at a hospital.

Baldwin man dies at hospital after suffering severe burns

Police have identified the man whose body parts were found recently in wooded areas on Long Island as Malcolm C. Brown, nearly two weeks after identifying the female victim.

Officially ID'd: 2nd victim in body parts case

As one of the Babylon body parts case defendants heads back to court on Monday, Newsday's Michael O'Keeffe reports on where we are with this case.

Babylon body parts case: Where are we now?

Caitlyn Jenner appeared in Mineola to speak about Bruce Blakeman's executive order on trans girls in girls sports. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is critical to protecting the integrity of competition in women's sports'

Nassau Executive Brace Blakeman is suing Attorney General Letitia James over her cease-and-desist order of his ban on transgender girls competing in female sports at county parks and facilities. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We are protecting our women from being bulllied'

A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

Jeffrey Mackey and Alexis Nieves have been arrested on additional charges for their alleged roles in the murders, NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

New charges in body parts case

Prosecutors said a gas station robbery is intrinsically intertwined with the killings. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I don't think there was a whole lot of thought behind this dismembering'

This year's Juneteenth Jubliee in the Malverne school district will include expanded educational opportunities, along with a plethora of student artworks devoted to the holiday.

'Trying to bring the community closer'

Cadets at the USMMA reported a dozen incidents of sexual assault in the 2022-23 academic year, double the number from a year earlier.

Sexual assault reports doubled

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Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with the former senior advisor to President Clinton and co-anchor of "Good Morning America."

Newsday Live: A Chat with George Stephanopoulos

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