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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Made by Michael Russo in Cold Spring Harbor to learn some tips and tricks from a professional gift wrapper.

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Fire officials demonstrate how fast a Christmas tree can become a major fire and share tips on preventing disaster.

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Smithtown High School West sophomore Nicholas Cardi, is working with NASA on a project called Radio JOVE.

LI student collaborates with NASA on project

Ralph Macchio, star of "The Karate Kid" movies and the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," made an appearance at this year's Huntington tree lighting.

'Karate Kid' helps Huntington kick off the holiday season

New York State officials are warning of AI-powered scams as shoppers look for deals throughout the holiday season. Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio shares some tips to shop safely.

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"It's not good enough" said Giants general manager Joe Schoen on Tuesday as he spoke for the first time about moving on from head coach Brian Daboll and getting the franchise back in the proper direction.

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Nassau police say Michael Dotzler's disappearance is still an active missing person's case, while a private detective suspects foul play. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A court officer vanished nearly 2 years ago. His family hasn’t given up hope for his return.

NYS won't charge a site fee for PGA tournaments in 2028 and 2033 at Bethpage Black despite receiving $6 million for hosting the Ryder Cup in September. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains.

Bethpage won’t charge PGA to host future events, despite Ryder Cup costing public millions

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Zuhoski Farms in Cutchogue, where you can cut your own Christmas tree.

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Andrew Dykes, 66, of Tampa, was indicted on a murder charge in Nassau County on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Arrest made in 'Peaches' case

A man and woman were found dead at A&A Italian Deli & Pizza in Plainedge. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

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The first naturalization ceremony since the government shutdown was held in Central Islip, where 86 people from 37 countries became U.S. citizens. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Kevin McDonald was sentenced in the rape of a 14-year-old Patchogue girl who went missing for 25 days last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'He took full responsibility for what transpired'

Kacy Corso, 33, pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the fatal stabbing of her ex-boyfriend at the Stony Brook Yacht Club last month. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI woman pleads not guilty in fatal stabbing

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Police said they had made an arrest in connection with the fatal stabbings at A & A Italian Deli & Pizza in Plainedge.

Police: 'Male subject' in custody after fatal stabbings at Plainedge deli

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The Hempstead town Board of Appeals reserved a decision on the application by the Islamic Center of Nassau following a hearing that lasted more than six hours.

More than 200 attend hearing on mosque's request to move fence, store equipment

Christopher McPartland fronted the Suffolk district attorney's public corruption bureau.

Disgraced former top LI prosecutor, who did time for corruption, is working as prison adviser

The new citizens from 37 different countries took the Oath of Allegiance at a U.S. courthouse in Central Islip in the first naturalization ceremony since the government shutdown ended.

'You made it': At naturalization ceremony on LI, 86 people become U.S. citizens

DuBois' last day will be Dec. 18, after 11 months behind the anchor desk.

LI native Maurice DuBois out as 'CBS Evening News' co-anchor

The decision comes after more than a dozen residents spoke against the project.

East Hampton officials reject condo complex plan intended for local workers

The house was built in the 1700s and has been updated twice, with the last restoration taking place in 2017, the listing agent said.

Alec Baldwin's Hamptons house back on market for $21M

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Jacob McMillan, of Baldwin, is accused of killing 19-year-old Amira McCleod at a Hempstead house party last month. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Baldwin man charged in Hempstead killing

The annual "Pennies for Charity" report found professional fundraisers took a big chunk out of donations last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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Investigators said a dryer might be to blame for the fire at a North Bellmore home Monday.

Firefighters injured, family displaced

Ex-Suffolk police officer George Trimigliozzi on Monday was sentenced to two years in prison for managing brothels in Holbrook and West Babylon. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We do not stand for corruption'

Mangione's lawyers are asking a judge to toss out key evidence in his murder trial. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Mangione's lawyers hope to suppress key evidence

Christine Lehmann and her son Nicholas Lehmann died in a house fire Sunday in St. James, and another occupant was hospitalized, officials said.

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NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson is joined by education experts to discuss the rising concerns of marijuana vaping in Long Island schools.

'Young people are turning to vaping ... to cope'

Festively decorated LIRR trains have made their debut will run through the end of the year, according to the MTA,

Festive trains to run through New Year's

Abigail Lopez, an 8-year-old from Island Park, has earned her adult CPR certification. She says she was inspired by her mother, a rescue company volunteer.

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Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House taken about 3,300 privately funded trips have since January 2024. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'You shouldn't be accepting money from anybody for trips'

Suffolk County police say that a 17-year-old Nesconset teen fatally shot his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'No domestic history between the two of them'

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