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The figure is more than four times the spending cited by former county officials in the aftermath of the attack, which exposed the personal information of more than 500,000 Long Islanders and 40,000 employees.

'It's going to be considerably higher'

With record home prices, bidding wars and low inventory, homebuyers are seeking relief. Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan Lamantia reports.

Bidding wars, low inventory

Two men have been charged in connection with a home improvement scam that targeted senior citizens. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'That's despicable'

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus pandemic.

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus

Smithtown has become the latest Long Island municipality to consider a moratorium on battery energy storage facilities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's a reasonable request'

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The proposed updates come as local governments continued to express wariness by enacting moratoriums on battery development. The state will accept public comments through Sept. 24. 

NY plans fire code updates for battery storage plants

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Stony Brook University biologists confirmed the presence of toxic algae known as cyanobacteria in a body of water that runs parallel to Pond Lane, Suffolk officials said.

People urged to avoid Riverhead pond tainted with a toxic algae

Massapequa, which won its third straight state championship to reach the Mid-Atlantic Region final, played four straight elimination games.

Massapequa International softball falls in Mid-Atlantic Region final

Patrick Gallagher was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during a 1966 enemy grenade attack that nearly killed three of his comrades in a foxhole in Vietnam.

Family gathers for christening of Navy warship honoring Irish war hero from LI

Company executives are to meet next month with officials of the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency to explain why jobs were cut.

Canon U.S.A. could have to repay tax breaks after Melville job cuts, letter says

Sixteen consecutive monthly states of emergency after the attack allowed the county to suspend the normal competitive bidding process for most government contracts.

Costs rise to $25M in Suffolk cyberattack; county to review how money was spent

The singer will be arraigned again, this time virtually, after his lawyer moved to have the case surrounding his June DWI arrest dismissed on a technicality.

Justin Timberlake to get new arraignment on DWI charge in Sag Harbor

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The National Transportation Safety Board said there was no mayday call made before the fatal small plane crash at Long Island MacArthur Airport. 

'They heard popping and sputtering'

The Scott J. Beigel Fund on Sunday sent some of Long Island's underserved children to sleep-away camp. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Important for children that may be struggling ... to get away'

Long Islanders share their thoughts on President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 election and the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee.

'I think it's the best for the country'

Elmont condo residents have been out of their homes for months after the building was plagued by flooding problems. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I'm 87, I live nowhere and I have nothing'

Steven Schwally's blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal intoxication limit, said Suffolk prosecutors. 

Steven Schwally told prosecutors he drank 18 beers the day of the crash 

Government officials speak about water testing after 22 beaches on Long Island closed in 2023 because of contaminants. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Hopefully they come up with a solution'

Arella Guirantes, of Bellport, will play for the Puerto Rican women's basketball team at the Summer Olympics in Paris. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

From Bellport to Puerto Rico to Paris

On Friday, a widespread Microsoft outage is disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world, causing delays and cancellations at NYC airports. NewsdayTV's Virgina Huie reports.

'This was ridiculous'

Some appointees in Suffolk County government are collecting state pensions as well as salaries, which critics call "double dipping." NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It's not surprising'

Andrew Marulis agreed to forfeit his New York State teaching license, according to a July 9 agreement. His name came up in the district's sexual misconduct investigation. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I was kind of a prime target'

Spotty showers can linger into the island tomorrow morning, but the humidity is expected to drop. 

Storms, showers to reach LI today

Long Island elected leaders and residents expressed concern and outrage Sunday over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'We need to come together as a country'

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Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

See the bluffs, walk a labyrinth and more Block Island adventures

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