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A person set themselves on fire in a park outside the courthouse of the Trump hush money trial, where jury selection was happening.

No word on the person's identity or condition

A Nassau judge said she was considering additional penalties against the owners of Cold Spring Hills nursing home after the facility ignored a contempt order for failing to make a $2.65 million payment.

On the hook for at least $2.6M

New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

Traffic nightmare on SSP

According to Port Washington's fire chief, two teens on a boat came across three men in Manhasset Bay after they capsized. The teens pulled them from the frigid waters to safety.

3 men rescued from Manhasset Bay

12 Jurors and one alternate were picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. 

Jurors picked for Trump's trial

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New court documents show at least 86% of childhood clergy sexual abuse survivors voted to reject the Diocese of Rockville Centre's "final" settlement offer.

More than 85% of survivors rejected diocese's $200M settlement

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Walt Whitman High School brought roughly 100 students from seven schools on Long Island together to talk about tough issues.

Day of Unity brings students of different faiths together

The Biden administration issued the rule, aiming to make polluters pay for cleaning up PFAS contamination in the environment.

Manufacturers of 2 PFAS chemicals deemed hazardous must pay for cleanup, EPA rule says

State law has traditionally required businesses such as restaurants that sell alcohol to also sell food. The new measure complies by stating food includes "popcorn, candy, and light snacks" at theaters.

NYers could buy liquor in movie theaters under new measure

A former Hempstead employee allegedly posted photos of two staffers with commentary that was "sexual in nature."

Town closes sex harassment probe into former staffer's alleged 'lewd' Facebook post 

Trader Joe's sold the Infinite Herbs basil in stores in 29 states, including New York. 

Packaged basil recalled after 12 sickened by salmonella

One person was injured in the two-car crash in North Amityville, police said.

Eastbound Southern State reopens after two-car crash

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A settlement was reached in a lawsuit against the Bay Shore school district in an alleged sexual assault case involving former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Update: Lawsuit against Bay Shore school district

LIU Post students are saying "no" to adding classes on Fridays.

Students push back

The program aims to reduce air pollution on the North Shore by promoting public transportation to local students.

Free NICE bus rides as Earth Day approaches

Across New York, the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, were found in young people, non-Hispanic Black people and men who have sex with men, the report found. 

Report: Sexually transmitted infections climb on Long Island

Former CFO of the Schechter School of Long Island got the maximum sentence for stealing $8.4M in school funds. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I will appeal'

A man's life was saved in Coram on Wednesday when his wallet protected him from a bullet. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Life-saving wallet

Michael Brown, Heuermann's Defense Attorney, said he won't be rushed to go to trial. Heuermann's next court appearance is June 18. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'He is not the guy'

The driver of the car implicated in the killing of Det. Jonathan Diller last month said he went to buy some liquor and upon his return to the vehicle had no idea the other man in his car accused of shooting Diller was going to start firing, according to records.

'Justice for our hero, brother Jonathan Diller'

The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

The fire was between Exits 55 and 56 on the eastbound right shoulder, according to Suffolk police. At one point, three of the four eastbound lanes were closed through the morning commute near Hauppauge.

Hot potatoes: Truck fire causes potato spill on LIE

Former President Donald Trump was in court as jury selection began in his hush money criminal trial.

Trump: 'This is political persecution'

Chemical drums buried at Bethpage Community Park are being removed. The DEC said the drums do not present any health threats to the public. 

Cleanup at the park

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