Earl Stroman, Suffolk County police detective and father of Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman, spoke about being a Black police officer on Long Island for 35 years. 


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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

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'

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

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A Newsday investigation revealed former third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi was at the center of 45 lawsuits against the Bay Shore school district under the Child Victims Act. Victims are now coming forward to share their stories. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'You can hide it. But it's there. It'll never go away.'

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Victims who say they were abused by former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi say the district ignored their complaints. Now the community is demanding accountability. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's a huge tear in the fabric of our community'

Look up what Long Island school districts paid to settle Child Victims Act claims.

Database: LI schools paid $31.6M to settle sex-abuse allegations

The district knew of at least five alleged incidents in 30 years, court records and school documents show.

Bay Shore schools kept teacher despite sexual abuse allegations spanning decades

LI Divided investigation results in license revocations, suspensions and fines for agents named in Newsday series.

See what happened to LI real estate agents involved in fair housing probe

New York State rulings show agents talking about schools, making negative comments about communities warranted discipline for racial "steering." NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Very happy that action was taken'

New York State rulings show agents talking about schools, making negative comments about communities warranted discipline.

Lost licenses, fines: NYS penalizes LI real estate agents named in Newsday fair housing probe

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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

A fire erupted at the Winters Brothers recycling and waste transfer station in West Babylon on Monday.

Firefighters battle flames at recycling plant

The  plume contamination at the old Grumman facility continues to spread by about a foot a day. That is the rate at which groundwater moves south, putting the Great South Bay at risk. NewsdayTV's Tracy Tullis reports. 

Moving a foot a day

During the two-year construction plan, Suffolk OTB president Phil Boyle said the goal is to keep as many gaming machines running as possible. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'An entirely new building'

More than 40 students of about 1,000 who attend the high school were absent Thursday because they have been sick, according to school officials.

Students sick with stomach-illness at LI high school

The fire dod not appear to be a criminal act, officials said.

Car catches fire at Smithtown police precinct

The children, a 1-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl, were crying in the car when someone saw and called the police. 

Queens mom accused of leaving kids in car while shopping at LI mall

The Amityville school board wants to slash a $4.6 million deficit in its proposed fiscal budget by closing an elementary school — or nearly doubling the projected property tax increase. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Dozens could lose elementary school jobs

According to bankruptcy court filings, Rite Aid plans to close 53 more drugstores, including four on Long Island.

Where closures are happening

Muslims celebrated the end of Ramadan at a ceremony at Mitchel Field in Uniondale on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

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