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Nassau Community College and Hofstra Universty have two very different perspectives when it comes to the Las Vegas Sands Casino project by Nassau Colliseum. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday's Political Reporter Candice Ferrette look into their stances.

Nassau colleges are split over the Las Vegas Sands Casino project

Volunteer counselors from Farmingdale and neighboring school districts will provide support at a crisis center at Howitt Middle School over the weekend following the Farmingdale High School bus crash. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Farmingdale community in mourning after fatal bus crash

Students and staff at Farmingdale High School prepared for an emotional day Friday, following the death of the Farmingdale High School director of bands and a retired social studies teacher in a bus crash in Orange County on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Farmingdale H.S. student: 'I feel like it's going to be silent all day'

When Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' season ended with an Achilles injury after just four plays, a debate was reignited on Long Island: Should local teams be using artificial turf or grass? NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Aaron Rodgers' injury rekindles turf vs. grass debate on LI

Jennifer Nelson took the witness stand in her own defense at Riverhead criminal court. Nelson is accused of running over a 15-year-old boy twice, allegedly in retaliation for taking part in a robbery and assault of her son. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Had she known she had hit someone she would have called the police'

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The incident has raised issues about the effectiveness of the school's security, how open the district has been with parents, and whether administrators too harshly disciplined a student who said he randomly came into contact with the intruders.

Armed intruders and a suspended student: Great Neck wrestles with security breach fallout

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A Great Neck father says his school district is using his 16-year-old son as a scapegoat for a major security breach at one of its high schools. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday Investigation: Great Neck father says son's discipline is 'totally devastating'

Martin Tankleff, John Restivo, Dennis Halstead and Keith Bush — all of whom got multimillion-dollar payments for wrongful convictions — are among those who have received settlements for police or prosecutorial misconduct. Newsday's Thomas Maier reports.

Newsday Investigation: The high cost of law enforcement wrongdoing

"There is a cost to this corruption," Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. "There's a 'corruption tax' that, unfortunately, taxpayers are forced to pay."

Police misconduct lawsuits have cost LI taxpayers $165 million since 2000

Even after Thomas Valva's death, Nassau caseworkers are still more likely to have heavier caseloads than their counterparts in most other NY counties.

Nassau CPS caseloads trending in wrong direction, records show

Even if the grand jury doesn't issue indictments, it could recommend termination or discipline for CPS workers, experts said.

Suffolk grand jury could bring criminal charges against CPS workers in Valva child-abuse case

A grand jury will investigate Suffolk Child Protective Services' handling of the Thomas Valva case, the Suffolk district attorney announced. Eight-year-old Thomas was murdered by his father and father's ex-fiancee after CPS had investigated allegations of child abuse. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Newsday Investigation: Grand jury probes possible criminal charges at Suffolk CPS

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Greenport Village is considering changes that would reshape zoning, ban nightclubs and set new rules for parking and entertainment. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We need more time to better understand the long-term effects'

East Meadow's Eisenhower Park will be one of four host venues for the 2024 men's T20 cricket World Cup championship, officials said Wednesday. The International Cricket Council will take up the cost of building a temporary 34,000-seat stadium. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'A joyful moment for the cricket community here in Nassau County'

A car went flying into the canal off Hudson Avenue in Freeport. The driver was found floating in the canal and assisted by a good samaritan. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'It was a scene that you don't want to see'

The funeral for 13-year-old Anthony Stinton was held at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Center Moriches on Monday. Anthony died after being struck by a police car on Sept. 9. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It rocks us. It shakes us to our core'

Newsday's Laura Figueroa Hernandez explains how Biden may have more options to provide assistance to migrants in New York.

Biden may have more options than he's using to address the migrant crisis in New York

The head custodian of the Wyandanch Public Library, 51 year old Kwaisi McCorvey, who was accused of raping a 16 year old has pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Under the plea agreement- he'll be on probation for a year. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Wyandanch library custodian who pleaded guilty to raping a 16-year-old put on probation 

At the Town of Brookhaven's materials recycling facility in Yaphank, the more easily recyclable items are separated from the stuff that generally ends up in the landfill. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford takes a look at Brookhaven's recycling efforts.

 'This is the residue pile'

In lieu of jail time, Julie DeVuono, of Amityville, is expected to be sentenced to 840 hours of community service and five years probation for running a fake COVID-19 vaccination card scheme. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Nurse practitioner pleads guilty in alleged $1.5M cash-for-card scheme

Kevin Rosas Daqui, 25, a former Marine reservist and EMT from Brooklyn was sentenced to 3 to 9 years after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular assault, aggravated DWI and reckless driving. NewsdayTV's Shari EInhorn reports.

'I'm not some heartless monster. I'm just a human being like you.'

It took months to fully restore this F-14 Tomcat, affectionately known as Felix, now proudly displayed out front of the Cradle of Aviation Museum. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'One of the most beautiful Tomcats you will find anywhere'

Eighty-two Latinx artists have contributed to the exhibit called "Somos/We Are," which will be on display at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook through Dec. 17. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Massive amount of talent that we have here on Long Island'

A teenaged witness, an 11th grader at the high school tells the court what happened after the fight. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Shirley mother Jennifer Nelson is facing multiple felony charges for attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment

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