The families of the victims of a 2015 Cutchogue limo crash held a news conference Thursday to call for the Safe Limo Act to be brought to the president's attention to be eventually made into federal law.


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Jennifer Nelson, the Shirley mother charged with intentionally running over a 15-year-old student almost a year ago, was found not guilty on attempted murder and assault, but was found guilty of leaving the scene of a crime. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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Family, friends, and community members showed came together in honor of Beatrice Ferrari on Monday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

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Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere were honored at a Farmingdale church and a Copiague band competition Sunday. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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Nassau Community College and Hofstra University have two very different perspectives when it comes to the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino project at the Nassau Coliseum site. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette look into their stances.

Nassau colleges split over Las Vegas Sands casino project

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Past and present students, parents, and others in the Farmingdale High community waited in line for the chance to be part of the wake for Gina Pellettiere, the school's band director killed in last week's bus crash.

Mourners honor band director Gina Pellettiere

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Lisa Schaffer, 59, of Centereach, was identified by state police as the bus driver. She has a valid commercial driver's license and no violations on her record, according to the DMV.

Police ID Centereach woman as driver in Farmingdale HS bus crash

All shades of green were seen Tuesday among students of all ages, in support for Farmingdale after a bus crash last week killed two educators and injured dozens of high school students.

In an Islandwide show of support for Farmingdale, students, teachers wear green

Jennifer Nelson, 36, was convicted of leaving the scene of an accident with serious injuries. She had faced between 5 and 25 years in prison if convicted of the top charge.

LI mother acquitted of attempted murder for running over teen she thought bullied her son

The new nonprofit aims to empower cancer survivors and give them a sense of fulfillment by offering free makeup services at a Locust Valley hair salon.

'The Basic Six': Mini makeup sessions for cancer survivors

State DEC is once again exploring the prospect of requiring saltwater anglers to buy a license.

State DEC weighs requiring license for saltwater anglers

"Man From U.N.C.L.E.," "NCIS" star's Valley Stream wedding drew crowd of 2,000.

David McCallum tied the knot on Long Island

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Volunteer counselors from Farmingdale and neighboring school districts will provide support at a crisis center at Howitt Middle School over the weekend following the Farmingdale High School bus crash. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Farmingdale community in mourning after fatal bus crash

With current Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone term-limited, someone new will be in the seat next year. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday political reporter Vera Chinese discuss the race to determine Bellone's successor on November's ballot.

It's Ed Romaine vs. Dave Calone for Suffolk County executive

Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo talked to Long Island Rail Road riders who have been affected by the 1,800 monthly delays the LIRR has averaged since March.

LIRR riders frustrated with recent delays

Students and staff at Farmingdale High School prepared for an emotional day Friday, following the death of the Farmingdale High School director of bands and a retired social studies teacher in a bus crash in Orange County on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Farmingdale H.S. student: 'I feel like it's going to be silent all day'

When Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers' season ended with an Achilles injury after just four plays, a debate was reignited on Long Island: Should local teams be using artificial turf or grass? NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Aaron Rodgers' injury rekindles turf vs. grass debate on LI

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'

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.

'It rocks us. It shakes us to our core'

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 

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