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One young Long Island mother said getting pregnant at 16 has meant putting off plans to go to law school.

LI teen birth rates plummet

What to know about Long Island's sidewalk snow cleanup laws. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Keeping LI sidewalks clean after a snowstorm 

Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman tries indoor snow tubing at American Dream Mall in New Jersey.

Get your snow fix: Indoor snow tubing at American Dream

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

40 years later: Long Islanders remember Challenger disaster

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look at the Bald Hill Ski Resort, Long Island's own slope in Farmingville.

Believe it or not: Long Island once had its own ski hill

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Peconic Ice Rink to sharpen skates, check out the Zamboni and see what it takes to maintain the rink in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Keeping it nice on the ice

Shaili Soni is a volunteer at the Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy who helps patients with food insecurity.

Volunteers of Long Island: Stony Brook Medicine Food Farmacy

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed sits down with former LI Congressman Steve Israel to talk about Israel's new book about Albert Einstein.

Out East: Albert Einstein's time in Southold

LIRR riders say there are several key improvements they'd like to see at a reimagined Jamaica station. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

LIRR commuters weigh in on Jamaica station redesign

Newsday food writers Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez dined at Orto in Miller Place, one of the spots on Newsday's 2026 list of best Italian restaurants.

Choosing Long Island's best Italian restaurants

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NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen answers questions about bomb cyclones.

What is a bomb cyclone?

'We would rather have the property owners clear their sidewalks than write a ticket'

A Utah court is expected to soon rule on whether Gabby Petito's parent can bring a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has the story.

Police: 'It was unforeseeable'

With freezing temperatures on the Island, penguins at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead had to be moved inside. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They can suffer from frostbite and respiratory issues'

The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless is conducting its annual count of unhoused people on Long Island, in part to help dole out resources to eradicate homelessness.

'We're looking to hear directly from people who are in need'

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Job Giuliani, of Brentwood, pleaded not guilty to charges including vehicular assault, drunken and reckless driving, and being drug impaired.

Indictment in Atlantic Beach wrong-way crash that injured family

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This strain of bird flu, H5N1, spreads easily and can cause severe illness and death in birds.

Bird flu found in wild birds in Suffolk, feds say

Suffolk's district attorney said Constantine Sackos had been fired from Pazzo Ristorante and Wood Fired Pizzeria and had sought back pay on several occasions before and after the November fire.

Former Wading River pizzeria worker indicted on arson charges

What Long Island towns require after snowstorms, and who actually enforces it.

Clear your sidewalk – or pay up: LIers who don't clear snow face fines

There are nearly two dozen oil tanks on the former terminal, which are all empty.

Oil tanks over Oyster Bay Harbor eyed for demolition

Drivers in the metro area, which includes Long Island, spend about $3,755 per vehicle due to higher costs, traffic crashes and congestion delays, a transportation nonprofit says.

Report: NY-area drivers spend over $3,700 each on congested, poor, unsafe roads

"I have a ton of clients, for example, that are looking to sell and upgrade, or sell and downgrade, but they're unable to do so because they can't find their next move," one listing agent said.

Limited options, high prices dictate how LIers move through housing market

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The new leadership at NUMC is intending to get the hospital on firmer financial ground. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has more.

'A flurry of litigation'

Attorney Martin Tankleff, who served 18 years in prison for his parents' killings before being exonerated, is now eligible to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

'I would try to make a difference in society'

'We had no idea what would transpire'

After Renee Good was killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis earlier this month, Long Island is seeng a surge in volunteers joining anti-ICE patrol groups. Newsday reporter Bart Jones spoke with a local responder.

'Concerned and frightened for what the future holds'

Newsday reporter Brianne Ledda takes us around the streets of Babylon Village Monday morning.

Scenes from walking around Babylon Village

Mineola residents were digging out from the snowstorm Monday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Island still digging out from snowstorm

Roads are still being cleared a day after Long Island got hit with a major snowstorm. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Some LI roads still hazardous to drive on

Long Island should expect temperatures below freezing on Monday with a 40% chance of snow before midday, NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

LI forecast: Cold and chance of snow before midday

NewsdayTV was out early driving on Route 110 south in Melville Monday.

Driving around on Route 110 South in Melville

A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

Snow totals may be less across the South Shore

Long Island is bracing for a snowstorm that could drop up to 14 inches, starting early Sunday and followed by a mix of sleet through the evening. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

LI preps for 'dangerous cold,' snow

A new plan in the Town of Babylon could help ease the housing crunch on Long Island.

Proposed zoning changes for apartment project

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