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The figure is more than four times the spending cited by former county officials in the aftermath of the attack, which exposed the personal information of more than 500,000 Long Islanders and 40,000 employees.

'It's going to be considerably higher'

Shelter Island Yacht Club created a partnership program with Hudson River Community Sailing in Manhattan. The program aims to expose kids who live in the city to Long Island waterways. 

'Sailing can be so much fun'

With record home prices, bidding wars and low inventory, homebuyers are seeking relief. Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan Lamantia reports.

Bidding wars, low inventory

Two men have been charged in connection with a home improvement scam that targeted senior citizens. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'That's despicable'

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus pandemic.

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus

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Smithtown has become the latest Long Island municipality to consider a moratorium on battery energy storage facilities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's a reasonable request'

The National Transportation Safety Board said there was no mayday call made before the fatal small plane crash at Long Island MacArthur Airport. 

'They heard popping and sputtering'

The Scott J. Beigel Fund on Sunday sent some of Long Island's underserved children to sleep-away camp. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Important for children that may be struggling ... to get away'

Long Islanders share their thoughts on President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 election and the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee.

'I think it's the best for the country'

Elmont condo residents have been out of their homes for months after the building was plagued by flooding problems. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I'm 87, I live nowhere and I have nothing'

Steven Schwally's blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal intoxication limit, said Suffolk prosecutors. 

Steven Schwally told prosecutors he drank 18 beers the day of the crash 

Government officials speak about water testing after 22 beaches on Long Island closed in 2023 because of contaminants. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Hopefully they come up with a solution'

Arella Guirantes, of Bellport, will play for the Puerto Rican women's basketball team at the Summer Olympics in Paris. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

From Bellport to Puerto Rico to Paris

On Friday, a widespread Microsoft outage is disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world, causing delays and cancellations at NYC airports. NewsdayTV's Virgina Huie reports.

'This was ridiculous'

Some appointees in Suffolk County government are collecting state pensions as well as salaries, which critics call "double dipping." NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It's not surprising'

Andrew Marulis agreed to forfeit his New York State teaching license, according to a July 9 agreement. His name came up in the district's sexual misconduct investigation. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I was kind of a prime target'

Spotty showers can linger into the island tomorrow morning, but the humidity is expected to drop. 

Storms, showers to reach LI today

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Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

See the bluffs, walk a labyrinth and more Block Island adventures

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