The traditional Sunrise Easter Service at Jones Beach was canceled last year, but the faithful on Sunday attended this year's version with the Rev. Lynn A. Collins, of the St. John The Evangelist Episcopal Church in Lynbrook.


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Republican Bruce Blakeman took the oath of office to begin his second term as county executive on Monday night. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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The deposed Venezuelan leader made his first court appearance on Monday in Manhattan as large crowds gathered outside the courthouse. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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