The Department of Veterans Affairs at Calverton National Cemetery honored Vietnam Veterans Friday for their service and sacrifice in the Vietnam War, which ended in the 1970s.


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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

Francis Buckheit, of East Islip, is charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl who was found at an Islip marina, where she had been held for 25 days.

Prosecutors: LI man planned to take missing teen to Carolinas by boat

Jaden Dsouza, 19, has been charged with manslaughter and driving while ability impaired by drugs in the deaths of two people in a Southern State Parkway crash. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Manslaughter charges for teen in deadly crash

The Little Red Planet clothing store in Sag Harbor held a donation drive to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

East End clothing store gathers donations for wildfire victims

Several environmental groups are asking the Nassau County Legislature to include protections for the area around the Nassau Hub project. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We need to preserve'

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Brendon Gallagher, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, suffered severe trauma after a suspect knocked his police vehicle off the LIE.

Suffolk police officer critically injured in crash upgraded to fair condition, officials say

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As Trump moves into the White House for a second time, Long Islanders are bracing for how his initiatives could impact the region's $206 billion economy.

Tariffs, deregulation and deportation: How Trump's agenda could impact LI's economy

Authorities said it was unclear when the residents could return home.

Central Islip apartment fire forces dozens to evacuate

Blood work already shows Schwally was legally drunk when he crashed into the Deer Park salon, killing four, prosecutors say.

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

The bond package for school district building projects would have raised the average household's property taxes by an estimated $549 annually.

Voters reject Plainview-Old Bethpage school district $114M bond package 

The governor also said the state will take steps that could lead to the first expansion of nuclear power in decades.

State of the State: Hochul proposes $1B tax cut, $3B in tax rebates

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's superintendent acknowledged the current system doesn't meet the school's needs and said while there are plans to upgrade it, the timing depends on congressional funding.

Report: Kings Point academy needs better cybersecurity for sex misconduct tracking program

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Donald Trump became the first president in U.S. history to be sentenced following felony convictions.

'Only lawful sentence'

The fire broke out at a house on Storz Place in Lindenhurst Thursday night.

Firefighters pull 3 from house fire

64-year-old Francis Buckheit was indicted by a Suffolk grand jury in the rape and kidnapping of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl, whose 25-day disappearance gained widespread social media attention. NewdsayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

The girl was missing for 25 days

At least two people were injured after they jumped from a second-floor window in fire, police said.

Copiague home destroyed in fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire in a North Lindenhurst home that doubles as a day care center. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

All safe in day care fire

Two 10-year-olds were transported to Cohen Children's Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries as a result of an Old Westbury crash between a school bus, dump truck and SUV. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

School bus collides with truck

Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher is making progress but remains in critical condition after Saturday's crash, according to police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'On a ventilator and life support'

Since 1985, gift cards worth $11.4 million have gone unused on Long Island, according to state officials. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Use it as quickly as possible'

Rex Heuermann's attorneys want to exclude certain DNA testing as evidence, arguing the technique used has not been generally accepted as reliable in the scientific community. 

'There's a lack of peer reviews about this particular science'

Evan Hirsch, 27, is a rising fashion designer who's made a name for himself with the help of TikTok.

This LI fashion designer is transforming dresses on TikTok

Trotta explains how she was planning to be a teacher until Dave Portnoy called about TikTok.

She wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Portnoy called 

Nassau County legislators unanimously advanced a plan to install 20 license plate readers on roadways in Jericho, with a final vote to approve the plan scheduled for Jan. 27. NewdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I'm all in favor of it'

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From Long Beach to Shelter Island, Long Island is a cool place if you want to delve into a Polar Plunge.

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