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Suffolk County District Attorney says 74-year-old Michael Nicholoulias has been under police surveillance police since Nov. 10, and is now facing 14 charges stemming from multiple graffiti incidents around Montauk. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'Defendant was being followed by members of our law enforcement team'

Long Island school districts in the last year have paid a combined $28.8 million to settle 37 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, a cost that could be crippling for schools. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

How districts will pay sex abuse lawsuit settlements

Michael Selter is among seven individuals who filed lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Anthony Prochilo, former principal of Port Jefferson's Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, under the Child Victims Act. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'I'll never have relief'

State DEC tests Oyster Bay wastewater to determine the effectiveness of shellfish closure. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Testing for nitrogen in Oyster Bay Harbor

Newsday's Joye Brown discusses what's next for George Santos and why the public hasn't seen the last of him.

With Santos expelled, what comes next?

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At a rally Tuesday, the MTA chairman unleashed harsh criticism on New Jersey officials trying to obstruct congestion pricing — calling them "traffic deniers" with an "inertia addiction."

Congestion pricing to MTA board on Wednesday

Two men walking in Huntington Station were transported to a hospital with serious injuries after they were the victims of a late-night assault by a group of assailants, according to Suffolk police.

Suffolk cops searching for men who assaulted pair in Huntington Station

The College Board selected it as the nation's top school system of its size for outstanding student access and achievement in its Advanced Placement program.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High schools named AP District of the Year

Much of the voter-approved spending will go to upgrades at Hauppauge High School, which is more than 70 years old. Improvements there will include a renovated science-research room, broadcast studio and outdoor instructional area.

Hauppauge voters approve $58.2M bond issue for school district renovations

An environmental review of the proposed development will forge ahead despite a legal battle over whether county lawmakers improperly struck a deal with Las Vegas Sands. 

Sands casino study advances in Town of Hempstead

Long Islanders and city residents who sustained property damage in September's record-breaking rainstorm can apply for low-interest disaster recovery loans.

Hochul: Federal aid for damage from Sept. storm on LI, NYC

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Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress on Friday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

D'Esposito: 'It should have never come to this'

Suffolk police responded to a garbage fire at a Peconic Avenue facility operated by Gershow Recycling. Gershow's website describes its Medford site as a scrap metal recycling facility. 

Smoke billows from fire at Gershow Recycling facility

Housing advocates have been pushing for better options in more neighborhoods for decades. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'With enrollment declining, yes we have space'

Rep. George Santos railed against fellow lawmakers, describing Congress as "chaos," just hours before the U.S. House was expected to consider a measure to expel him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Santos calls efforts to expel him 'political theater'

Blue Angel pilots arrived at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale to prep for next summer's Bethpage Air Show. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Pilot: 'We want to make sure we put on a safe air show'

Nassau County firefighters conducted a Christmas tree fire safety demo showing how quickly a dry tree can go up in flames. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Tree tips: Don't let your holidays go down in flames

Officials are aiming to rebuild the Tesla Science Center in Shoreham after a fire destroyed the north side of the building and left parts of its historic laboratory in ruins. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'This fire was a big gut punch'

Suffolk County police are still working to fix their 911 system, which has been disrupted for some cellular service users since Monday evening.

Suffolk still experiencing 911 system disruptions

Riverhead and Peconic Wildcats get a new arena. Newsday TV's Drew Scott reports.

Peconic Wildcats get arena

Water districts seek exemptions to remove 1,4-dioxane. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'That is of grave concern'

Organizers say they've had a Thanksgiving sit-down meal at St. Frances De Chantal Roman Catholic Church in Wantagh for the past 37 years. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

'I always want people to go home feeling more thankful and grateful'

This is the fifth year the Thanksgiving meal is being hosted in Brentwood. Leg. Samuel Gonzalez (D) Brentwood says it's important to him to help give back to his community. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's perfect, it's home food'

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