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Jesse Findling, of Massapequa Park, made a stop at his alma mater on Monday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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One of 20 remaining "American Idol" hopefuls, Jesse Findling, 20, sang and spoke at his alma mater, Massapequa High School.

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Dozens of students, parents and alums asked trustees to reinstate Paul Sibblies, who has been on leave since February.

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It's been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Long Islanders remember where they were on Jan. 28, 1986.

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Under Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal, Long Island districts would see a 3.8% increase in state aid. However, some districts would see modest decreases. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Gov. Hochul unveiled plans for her state budget proposal, including no new state taxes, a 4.3% increase in school aid and no taxes on tips. NewsdayTV political analyst Joye Brown has more.

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Each semifinalist will receive $2,000 and their school will receive a matching amount. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Mamdani made universal child care a cornerstone of his campaign. NewsdayTV's Macy England talks with experts on how his plan could impact Long Island.

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Smithtown High School West sophomore Nicholas Cardi, is working with NASA on a project called Radio JOVE.

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NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson is joined by education experts to discuss the rising concerns of marijuana vaping in Long Island schools.

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President Trump vowed new immigration policies following the deadly ambush on two National Guard soldiers in Washington. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Educators and addiction experts across Long Island say that with the legalization of marijuana, vaping among adolescents has become a concerning trend.

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The robotics club at Floyd built a T-shirt bot, a machine that shoots shirts into the crowds at sporting events.

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Jayden Flores, a Mepham High School freshman, was killed on his e-bike crash on his way to school. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Farmingdale Superintendent Paul Defendini reunited with a service dog, Daler, who he raised as a puppy since the 2023 Farmingdale bus crash.

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Cole Brauer made history as the first American woman to circumnavigate the globe solo in a sailboat. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tried some homemade Irish scones at Mary's Irish Shop in Long Beach.

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The Hofstra men's basketball team returned home to cheering fans after securing a spot in the NCAA tournament.

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Ken Buffa pairs up with Steven Kitsen of Kitsen Construction to learn what goes into dock building in this week's LI Works.

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Bay Shore homeowner is left with thousands in debt after hiring an unlicensed contractor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez visits Rocco's Tacos in Huntington Station to learn about their all-you-can-eat tacos deal.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Find Your Balanced Life, a women-only gym in East Northport.

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