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Police said the grandmother of a girl celebrating her Sweet 16 in New Hyde Park was one of the three victims killed by an alleged drunk driver. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Cops: Grandmother of girl celebrating her Sweet 16 was one of the victims in New Hyde Park crash

Pre-trial hearing for alleged Stop & Shop shooter

UFC champion Aljamain Sterling on Monday received a hero's welcome at Uniondale High School, where he was celebrated for becoming UFC bantamweight champion and his giving back to the community.

'Aljamain Sterling Day' honors UFC champion at Uniondale alma mater

White House officials have signaled that any plan that emerges will likely be around the $10,000 in relief Biden pledged as a presidential candidate. Some borrowers, like Leigh-Ann Barde of Central Islip, say it's a start but won't cover all their student debts. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Biden expected to offer partial student loan forgiveness plan

Valley Stream 24 is one of 32 public school districts on Long Island where students of color shifted from being the minority to the majority in the past 20 years. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

Changing demographics of LI schools

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 Proceeds from bag sales benefit the John Theissen Children's Foundation.

Way to Go! Student designs tote bag for charity

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Meara Kelly has helped raise thousands of dollars for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

Way to Go! Student named a 'Shining Star'

We got engaged in 1971, after Ernie surprised me with a ring in my Easter basket.

Love Story: They met at 16 as Modell's co-workers

Let's consider how Buddhism addresses salvation from sin/ignorance/despair.

God Squad: Celebrating Buddha's birthday

Sharing stories of graces bestowed by rainbows and family members.

Asking the Clergy: Share your favorite blessing

'The William Floyd Youth & Government program continues to be the gold standard.'

School Notebook: Students shine at mock-gov't event

God Squad: Marriage in the twilight years

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A William Floyd graduate who died last year from COVID was honored at his old elementary school. PJ Fusaro always wanted to be a K9 officer, but wasn't able to because of health issues. On Friday, the Suffolk sheriff gave him an honorary title. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk sheriff posthumously honors William Floyd district graduate 

Toys for Tots will distribute 750,000 toys on LI this holiday season in honor of Lazar LaPenna, who died playing baseball. Steve Langford reports.

U.S. Marine Corp posthumously names Lazar LaPenna honorary co-chairman of Toys for Tots

Shannan Gilbert's sister Sherre and the family attorney, John Ray, spoke on Tuesday about Suffolk police's claim that Shannan died from a "tragic accident." Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Shannan Gilbert's sister speaks out following release of 911 call

Police released the 911 call Shannan Gilbert made on the morning she disappeared. Authorities also released 911 audio from two Oak Beach residents after Gilbert had knocked on their doors. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Police release Shannan Gilbert 911 call  

The Nassau County Police Department held its annual ceremony honoring fallen officers. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Annual ceremony honors deceased members of the Nassau County Police Department

Graduating high school seniors successfully navigated their way through two years of pandemic disruptions at home and at school. They talk with us about their challenges and what comes next.

LI's graduating seniors talk about high school in a pandemic

Hempstead Village Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. hosted a prayer for peace event following the mass shooting in a Buffalo supermarket to help the community feel a sense of togetherness and send a message of solidarity to Buffalo.

Hempstead to Buffalo: You are 'not alone'

Lion Lane in Salisbury on Sunday was dedicated to fallen firefighter Walter A. Ernst, who died from a line of duty-related injury.

Salisbury road dedicated to fallen firefighter

Cosplayers dressed as your favorite costumed heroes, along with creators and local store owners, appeared at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City on Sunday at Cradle Con's first show in three years, which ran through the weekend. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Cradle Con, along with cosplayers, return to Cradle of Aviation after 3-year hiatus

Thousands in Brooklyn, Long Island, Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities marched Saturday to support abortion rights and protest the potential reversal of Roe v. Wade. 

Protests over the potential reversal of Roe v. Wade 

''The Beading Hearts," a group of moms who lost their children to drug overdoses, meet monthly with inmates at the Suffolk County jail in Yaphank to share their stories, hoping to change lives. One inmate said: "You would never want to come out of the tunnel if you didn't see the light, and they give you the light." Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'Beading Hearts' string together hope for inmates struggling with addiction

Scott Williams of Holbrook got to thank his "three angels" who saved him last month during a meeting at the LIRR's Ronkonkoma station Friday.

Heart attack victim in Florida revived by fellow Long Islanders

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