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Most organ transplants stopped due to COVID-19 last year – often with dire results
At the height of last year's COVID-19 crisis, New York's organ transplant system shut down for two months, causing life-and-death dilemmas for hundreds of patients. This multimedia project combined data reporting, video and in-depth personal interviews to explore an issue that deeply affected the lives of so many Long Islanders.
Long Island Trades
Zachary Hofer, of Hoferbuilt, which specializes in welding based in Central Islip, is shown in his shop working Oct. 21, 2021. Credit: Chris Ware
Zachary Hofer started out welding go-carts with his dad in their garage. Now at 25, he's opened his third shop. "I've yet to find somebody as young as me doing this type of work." Meet him and see the stories of more LIers who love their jobs in this series that uses multimedia storytelling to share local passions.
Meet Scoop!
It’s official, Newsday’s "newest employee" Scoop has launched on Instagram and TikTok and you can find him on both platforms under @GoFollowScoop. Scoop is a true Long Islander, with a big heart who loves his hometown. He’s snarky, smart, funny and a bit self-deprecating too. On his many adventures, Scoop will be discovering new places on Long Island, exploring the latest trends, and engaging with social media influencers … all as he works to become an influencer of his own! "Go Follow Scoop" and come along for the ride! https://www.tiktok.com/@gofollowscoop AND https://www.instagram.com/gofollowscoop/
Policing on LI: Inside Internal Affairs
Newsday uncovered a 781-page file kept secret by Nassau police for more than a decade that detailed the repeated policing failures leading up to the murder of a young woman from her violent ex-boyfriend in 2009. Read and watch more in this investigative series Inside Internal Affairs here.
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Newsday's coverage is ripe for use in many types of classes. Take a look at other stories Newsday has covered and let us know what content is most useful to highlight for teachers by emailing education@newsday.com.
Tracking the Coronavirus on Long Island
Cycle of giving: Brookhaven Bike Co-op gets Long Islanders on 2 wheels
23-year-old Commack game inventor takes on Cards Against Humanity
LI's first TD by a female player
Essay: You can't water down these memories
Explore your Island: nextLI's interactive maps
Restoring an 1834 mansion in Oyster Bay, and uncovering its surprising history
Long Island Divided: Newsday's award-winning investigative project
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