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Former Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is accused of running an international sex trafficking and prostitution ring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Using his power, his wealth and his influence to traffic men'

Michael Landesberg was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer four years ago. Now that he has recovered, he is using his experience as a way to help others battling the disease. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

 'I vowed to pay it forward and help others'

Suffolk police said a driver of a car is facing charges of driving while ability impaired in connection with a deadly motorcycle crash on the LIE early Monday.

Driver faces charges in fatal motorcycle crash on LIE

Long Island elected leaders and residents expressed concern and outrage Sunday over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'We need to come together as a country'

Experience the former president's first rally on LI since 2017, from the moment supporters entered the Coliseum parking lot to Trump taking the stage. 

Video: Sights and sounds from Trump's rally 

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A pair of former political enemies are on a college tour to promote democracy through respectful discourse.

Foes, now friends take political peace tour to Stony Brook University

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The incubator is designed to draw cell and gene therapy researchers and drugmakers to work at the hub, where they can develop potentially lifesaving treatments, doctors said.

$430M gene therapy 'incubator' to be built by 2029 in Lake Success, officials say

The defendant is among seven charged after the group allegedly tracked down Linver Ortiz Ponce, 29, before shooting him multiple times, prosecutors said.

Defendant indicted for murder of LI man gunned down after parking at friend's house

That assertion was disputed by the district's administration, which cited special circumstances in the district.

State audit: Southampton school district taxpayers 'taxed more than necessary'

Officials did not say when the detectors will be installed nor did they provide an estimated cost. The move follows an incident Friday in which a high school student allegedly brought a loaded handgun to school.

After gun incident, all William Floyd schools to get metal detectors

Sagaponack and Water Mill made the list for the ZIP codes nationwide with the most expensive home sales.

Report: 2 of the 3 most expensive ZIP codes in U.S. located on LI

The retirement community in Port Washington has filed for bankruptcy three times in nine years and is now running out of cash, officials said.

'That is not happening': Hochul vows elderly Harborside residents won't be evicted

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NewsdayTV's Joye Brown moderates the debate between GOP incumbent Nicholas LaLota and Democratic challenger John Avlon at NewsdayTV studios.

1st Congressional District: LaLota, Avlon debate at NewsdayTV studios

NewsdayTV's Joye Brown talks one-on-one with GOP candidate Michael Sapraicone, who's running against Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand, at NewsdayTV studios.

U.S. Senate: One-on-one with GOP candidate Michael Sapraicone at NewsdayTV studios

NewsdayTV wanted to bring you a debate or one-on-one with GOP incumbent Anthony D'Esposito and Democratic challenger Laura Gillen. Gillen declined and D'Esposito backed out after agreeing to an interview.

4th Congressional District: Why there's no debate or one-on-one interview with the candidates at NewsdayTV

Five educators in the region are ranked among the state's top earners while the number of educators earning at least $300,000 has risen 41% over the past three years.

Majority are superintendents, teachers and counselors

About 60,000 people participated in the annual Jones Beach breast cancer walk Sunday, the largest of its kind in the country. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'You just feel so empowered'

Students at Nesaquake Middle School hosted a donation drive to help victims of Hurricane Milton. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Helping people out, it's really rewarding'

Nassau County made $64 million in revenue from the red light program in 2022, but not everyone is happy. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'It's just a tax grab'

Police body cam video shows Amandeep Singh, accused of killing two Roslyn teens in a wrong-way drunken crash, talking to Nassau police moments after the collision in May 2023.

Explicit language warning: Bodycam footage

Here's how these Long Island content creators use TikTok to build their careers.

Meet the Long Islanders making it big on TikTok 

Dock to Dish executive director K.C. Boyle talks about the signficance of providing local seafood on Long Island.

'Keep local fish on local plates'

The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage Black in 2025, and preparations already are underway. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

'We're at like a 96, and we want to get to 100'

The Town of Hempstead has approved a 12.1% tax hike, the largest since 2011. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

Hempstead's largest tax hike in 13 years

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