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The resolution was tabled by the councilwoman who proposed bringing Thomas Tiernan back to head the department, and the town says it will now launch a wider, formal search to fill the post.

The victims of what Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder described as a "horrific accident" include Marlene Luu, 66, of Woodside Queens.

Here are spots to visit and excursions to try that offer fun for everyone this season. 

Sea Cliff Emmy winner McKinnon, Davidson, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney bid farewell to the show during its season 47 finale.

Christian Long Islanders are as divided on the hot-button abortion issue as most of the country. Between the extremes — no abortion at all or abortion with no restrictions — there is nuance among Christians on the island. 

Paxlovid dramatically reduces the chances of hospitalization or death for those at high risk of severe COVID-19. But many Long Islanders are still unaware of it, and some are nervous about taking it.

Tim McCabe, of North Bellmore, said doctors found two cancerous tumors while he was undergoing a liver transplant. He gave himself a day to be angry about it, then moved on to face his latest health challenge.

Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant, Michael Che and Kyle Mooney also departing.

Students of color have gone from being the minority to the majority in 32 Long Island districts over the past 20 years, a Newsday analysis found.

James W. Foote was in demand for reenactments and appearances.

If you're looking for a getaway this holiday weekend, a staycation is the perfect escape.

'The William Floyd Youth & Government program continues to be the gold standard.'

This year I was anxious for spring to come. I was tired of the cold weather ...

Steel Equities plans to renovate the longtime home of Slant/Fin Corp., which won tax breaks in 2016 to stay on Long Island but is closing the facility.

The State Division of Human Rights said the online retailing giant failed to comply with law requiring reasonable accommodations for such physical conditions.

The elections marked widespread victories for candidates endorsed by local teacher unions, and numerous losses for those groups that backed candidates critical of the ways race, gender and history are taught.

The Nassau police department's annual memorial ceremony honors officers killed in the line of duty, officers who died from COVID-19 or a Sept. 11-related cancer, and police department retirees who died in the past 12 months.

Mineola Middle School students see what it takes to be a bridge engineer at an event with the Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Management Team.

Thomas Pushpamangalam came to the U.S. from India to study at NYU, where he later taught.

North Hempstead Town and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County want to add about 1 million spat-on-shell oysters to three parts of Manhasset Bay.

Check out the exhibits at Wang Center, Hecksher Museum and Westbury Arts.

The fast-casual chain plans to open at least 35 new eateries in 2022, and 90% of those will be in suburban locations, Sweetgreen's chief financial officer told analysts.

GNS team defeated Jericho's Devon Jin and Michelle Dong, 21-10, 21-9, for crown

Great Neck South sophomore finally gets it in third try.

Asian-American Festival includes a Japanese tea ceremony, taekwondo demonstrations, calligraphy lessons and food from across Asia.

Henry Haberman finished with three goals and four assists for the Vikings (10-3, 6-1 in conference).

Local business owners said they have been hampered by shipping delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The backups have slowed the arrival of key ingredients for products, cutting into businesses' bottom lines. 

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They've got all you need to go fishing — bait, tackle — and they'll clean your catch, too.

A total of 49 names statewide were added to the state Police Officers Memorial.