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Renter Scott Cackett says fire alarms have been randomly going off at the Avalon apartment complex in Amityville since October. 

'It never ends' 

Jennifer Summers of Brentwood says she was pushed off an LIRR train by an unruly passenger. Summers says the railroad didn't do enough to protect her, but the MTA confirmed a man was arrested in connection with the incident. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'I can't even get on the platform now'

Daniel Coppola, 50, has been charged in the murders of his former spouse, Kelly Coppola, 50, and her boyfriend, Kenneth Pohlman, Jr., 53. The two victims were remembered by Pohlman's father, who said the pair "were in love."

Double homicide in St. James

Daniel Coppola, of St. James, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder at his Friday arraignment. He was charged with gunning down his ex-wife and her boyfriend in their home with what Suffolk County prosecutors say was a planned attack. 

'I saw bullet holes yesterday in my brother's house'

Families, friends hold a solemn reading of names of Long Islanders who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning or overdoses. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

'I worry that this gets put on the shelf of unsolvable problems'

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MTA police arrested a 51-year-old Bay Shore man on misdemeanor assault and other charges in the July 13 incident.

LIRR rider says passenger pushed her off train, files $1M claim

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Dennis O'Hara, the district's current superintendent, has been criticized by parents over photos he took of female colleagues at his summer lifeguarding job.

Islip schools name acting superintendent amid controversy

What to know about every team in Nassau entering the football season.

Nassau football team-by-team previews for fall 2024

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Trains are operating on a single track from Freeport to Wantagh.

LIRR delays on Babylon branch after person struck by train

The Brentwood event drew hundreds on Saturday and featured dozens of vendors, including local businesses, live performances and a cultural gamut of foods.

Bringing the spice to the 10th annual Tropical Salsa Fest

Tenants at the complex said their lives have been upended by the shrill alarms, which have gone off as early as 6 a.m. and on at least one occasion sounded until almost 2 a.m.

'It sounds like a rock concert': False fire alarms mean no sleep or peace for Avalon tenants

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Professor's Diner, in the Kings Park Plaza shopping center, will be closing its doors on Aug. 31 after 40 years in business. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Rising prices and a declining customer base'

Police arrested an 18-year-old woman Tuesday after they say she tried to flee the scene of a North Babylon crash.

Cops: Pedestrian who tried to help seriously injured

Another family member, a police officer and two firefighters were injured in Tuesday's blaze.

House fire claims 1 life

Three children were injured and one was airlifted to the hospital after a BMW crashed into a line of trees on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Cop: Three kids hurt in Franklin Square crash

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced on Wednesday charges against the Long Beach man, saying, "He would package up high-powered weapons in duffel bags and even diaper boxes" for sale in front of his home.

'Brazenly sold them out in the open'

An 18-year-old was arrested for possessing a 14-inch knife and wearing a mask as he walked on a Levittown street, apparently the first arrest for allegedly violating Nassau's controversial mask ban.

Mask-ban arrest could be first of its kind since Nassau law

Gov. Kathy Hochul toured the extensive flood damage in Stony Brook and spoke about the federal aid area residents can expect to receive. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There's families whose lives are hanging in the balance'

Long Island's Anastasia Pagonis, who is severely visually impaired, will be swimming for a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

'You can still do everything that anyone else can, just a little different'

Ho Hum Beach in Bellport is part of Fire Island National Seashore, which means it's technically open to everyone, but the ferry that takes you from the village marina to the beach is only for village residents. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Would be nice for everyone to have access'

Showers and thunderstorms will return to Long Island Wednesday along with higher temperatures.

Tracking more storms for LI

Nassau police have identified the victims in the Syosset murder-suicide. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

4 dead found in home, one outside

The crash involved three vehicles on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook on Sunday.

Police investigating fatal chain-reaction crash

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