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More than a quarter of all tickets written in the Town of Hempstead were issued in and around those four districts.

80,000 BusPatrol tickets issued in school districts that don't participate in program

Crescent Duck Farm, the century-old producer of the iconic Long Island duck, is battling to survive after a bird flu outbreak in its Aquebogue facility. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

99,000 birds must be euthanized

A Newsday investigation found Hempstead Town issued 80,000 school bus camera tickets in districts that did not authorize the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion have the story.

'A basis for somebody to bring a lawsuit'

Court records show attorneys for Rex A. Heuermann have asked a Suffolk judge to separately try cases related to three of the female victims found at Gilgo Beach. 

Heuermann asks judge to try cases separately

A fire spread from one boat to another early Tuesday at Manhasset Bay Marina in Port Washington

Boat fire contained at Manhasset Bay Marina in Port Washington 

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The six were among 40 finalists nationwide in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the country's most prestigious science research competition.

6 LI high school seniors named Regeneron finalists

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The new map would be in place until 2032. 

Court settlement clears way for new Nassau County legislative map 

The loss of data could delay or complicate a class-action case seeking reimbursement for drivers who paid the $30 ticket fees.

Suffolk thumb drive 'corrupted,' possibly delaying refunds in red-light camera case

The county also will begin soliciting ideas within weeks from private developers for a new project to replace what had been planned, Romaine said.

Romaine: Suffolk will pitch in up to $50M to help jump-start redevelopment at Midway Crossing site

The defendant was charged after authorities said they discovered that he promised a discount to drivers attending an event at the Elmont venue.

UBS Arena parking attendant diverted nearly $5G in fees to personal account, prosecutors say

Alvin Tirado, of Far Rockaway, made antisemitic remarks and nearly ran over worshippers outside of a Cedarhurst synagogue in October, the Nassau district attorney said.

Queens man gets 60 days in jail in antisemitic bias incident in Cedarhurst, DA says

The grants were awarded at a time when issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion are being slashed and attacked.

Despite DEI backlash, LI Unitarian Universalist Fund supports local progressive causes

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A good Samaritan had brought Jack Shapiro, 54, of Holbrook, back to shore, but he later was pronounced dead, police said.

Surfer dies after being found unresponsive in waters off Gilgo Beach

LGBTQ LIers are worried about the president's order that recognizes only two genders. Meanwhile a legal expert looks at how fast the order might be implemented. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I'm not hiding who I am'

Gov. Kathy Hochul has laid out her state budget proposal, increasing the total spending to $252 billion. It includes a middle-class tax break, tax rebate checks up to $500 to families and a 4.7% increase in school aid. 

'It's a major objective'

The bird flu has been detected in Suffolk County. It was found at a poultry farm with 101,000 birds, according to health officials. The name of the farm was not disclosed. 

Bird flu detected in Suffolk County 

The country will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday as Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation's 47th president. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'An opportunity for the country to have a soul searching'

The clock is ticking for Nassau homeowners to try to reduce their property taxes, Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan explains ways you can lower your assessment.

A how-to guide on grieving Nassau property assessments

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

Bunice Knight, 47, of Copiague, is alleged to have had sex with the teen in his home the evening of Jan. 2, according to a criminal complaint. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI man arrested on rape and drug charges

Cody Fisher, 29, pleaded not guilty to 10 charges, including assault on an officer and driving while ability impaired by alcohol and THC. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'Willing to place himself at risk'

Nassau County Det. Kenneth Baribault who was hurt in a crash nearly 17 years ago has been gifted a service dog. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

'It was really magical the first time that they met'

Starting this spring, JetBlue Airways will offer daily nonstop service between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Boston for $49 each way.

$49 daily flights from LI to Boston 

  The Suffolk DA's Office is seeking a cheek swab of Schwally to serve as a comparative analysis to a DNA profile from a blood test of the driver.

Prosecutors want Steven Schwally to give cheek swab in nail salon crash case

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