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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'

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'

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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.

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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.

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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

For Suffolk Chief of Police James Burke pleaded not guilty to charges of public lewdness and indecent exposure. Court documents describe the alleged incident in explicit detail. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Twenty-two years later, Long Islanders gathered at ceremonies across the Island on Monday to honor and remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Ceremonies commemorate the 22nd anniversary of 9/11

Newsday spoke with three men from the FDNY featured in the new book "They Saved New York." One was 18 when his father, a Port Authority police officer, was killed on Sept. 11. He later joined the fire department. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I want people to remember for the rest of their lives'

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