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While the air quality on the Island remains poor because of the Canadian wildfires, Long Islanders are keeping on. Joe Aloi of Long Beach just had a stent put in but said, "I'm fine walking around." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Air quality still poor, but these work crews and LIers weren't masking up

Family members of Ray Wishropp spoke Thursday at the sentencing of Gabriel Wilson, who was ordered to serve 50 years to life in prison. Wilson was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in the 2021 shooting spree at a West Hempstead Stop & Shop that killed Wishropp and severely injured two other employees. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Victim's father: 'Why didn't he change his mind?'

Air quality on parts of Long Island were deemed at "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" levels on Wednesday, according to the national monitoring site AirNow.gov. The conditions were caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Air quality alert in effect until tomorrow

The smoke from the Canadian wildfires is still affecting Long Island. NewsdayTV's Bill Korbel reports on what to expect over the next day or two.

NewsdayTV meteorologist Bill Korbel: Air quality conditions to gradually improve

At a ceremony in Hauppauge on Tuesday, veterans, families and local officials gathered to honor and remember the 79th anniversary of D-Day, when more than 150,000 American and allied soldiers stormed the beaches and skies over Normandy. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

LI honors veterans on the 79th anniversary of D-Day

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Jiajue Li, 62, of Westbury was holding a baby when she was struck while crossing Jericho Turnpike, police said. The baby is expected to survive his injuries.

Woman hit by pickup truck while crossing Jericho street dies

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Air quality levels fluctuated throughout Thursday, ranging from "unhealthy for sensitive groups" to "unhealthy" for everyone.

Smoke eases over Long Island, but remains at 'unhealthy' level

Lifeguards, utility techs, construction workers and the hot dog truck drivers who succor them had no choice but to venture outside to work in the unhealthful air from Canadian wildfires.

Long Island's outdoor workers trudge on despite the poor air quality

Winds are likely to shift and carry the smoke away from the region, but there are several factors at play, the National Weather Service said.

LI air should be better by weekend, but winds, other factors will play role, forecasters say

Peter Kent, 61, was near Route 110 in North Amityville when his pickup crashed into the center guardrail before going back across all the lanes of traffic, off the right shoulder and into a tree, police said.

Police: North Babylon man killed in crash on Southern State Parkway

Moments before imposing the sentence, a judge said Gabriel Wilson's actions on April 20, 2021 "shattered lives" and "devastated our entire community."

Man gets 50 years to life in deadly Stop & Shop workplace shooting

The letter details the "ongoing federal criminal investigation" into the use of federal asset forfeiture proceeds in undercover money laundering operations the prosecutor said began under Spota and continued under Sini term.

Feds probe use of asset forfeiture funds under Spota and Sini, says top Suffolk prosecutor

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Jordan Solomon was sentenced for a DWI crash last March that killed Stanley Christopher Soobrian, a father of four. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Jordan Solomon sentenced in fatal DWI crash

Authorities are trying to figure out why a MacArthur Airport-bound plane made it here from Tennessee on Sunday but then turned around over Long Island and headed back south. Four people died, including an East Hampton toddler and her mom, after their plane crashed in Virginia. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Neighbor of plane crash victim: 'We're just so sad, so sad'

Pride was celebrated with two parades in Babylon and Patchogue, which held its first one. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'This just shows how much people came out to support love, not hate'

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'

The Amityville American Legion Highland Pipe Bands are heading to Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The band will be performing in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of D-Day. 

Amityville legion bands head to Normandy, in honor of 79th anniversary of D-Day 

The Long Island Gay Men's Chorus is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The music in its upcoming concert series during Pride Month is a look back at members' favorite songs.

Hard work 'so worth it,' Long Island Gay Men's Chorus president says

A resolution allowing Suffolk legislators to hire an attorney to look at options to block migrants from coming to the county was approved on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

After heated debate, Suffolk OKs plan to hire legal help to block asylum seekers

The Suffolk County Police Department named a new Marine Bureau vessel after Sgt. David Cherkes, who died in 2020 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. His widow Kristine Cherkes spoke at the dedication ceremony Thursday.

'That man was extraordinary': Suffolk police vessel dedicated to late sergeant

Holocaust survivor Leo Ullman, 83, from Sands Point, who is a Mets fan, threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday at Citi Field in Flushing before the game against Philadelphia. He spoke about the importance of teaching the Holocaust and speaking out against hatred.

Holocaust survivor tosses first pitch at Mets game

Arthur Grabiner a World War II veteran was honored Thursday as part of a series of Dream Flights on a World War II-era Boeing PT 17 Stearman biplane trainer out of Republic Airport in East Farmingdale.

'It was a wonderful experience': WWII veteran flies in vintage plane

Join us for a conversation with Newsday's crossword editor Stan Newman and find out how he turned his love of puzzle-solving into a career.

Celebrating 35 years of crosswords with Stan Newman

At the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville, a monument was unveiled on Memorial Day honoring Operation Red Wings and the service members killed on the mission in Afghanistan in 2005, as well as the one service member who survived. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Michael Murphy's father: 'They gave their tomorrows for us to have today'

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