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Sergio Argueta, Founder of S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc., held a vigil in Uniondale on Wednesday to honor the lives lost in mass shootings at a Texas elementary school Tuesday and a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket on May 14.

Uniondale vigil in honor of victims in Buffalo and Texas elementary school shootings

Get the latest COVID updates from Nassau and Suffolk County health commissioners as they discuss which variants are concerning right now, plus LI's rates of reinfections, hospitalizations and deaths.

COVID updates from county health commissioners

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

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

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In Nassau police visited 300 schools Wednesday, while in Suffolk, officers were "taking all necessary precautions to keep our children safe," Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison said.

LI law enforcement steps up school patrols after Texas shooting

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Jury selection was to start in the murder trial, but instead the judge heard arguments about whether jurors could consider lesser charges against Michael Valva and Angela Pollina.

Murder trial of dad, ex-fiancee in death of Thomas Valva delayed again 

The town filed a lawsuit against the DEC and Frank M. Flower & Sons, seeking a temporary restraining order to cease the company's use of a permit allowing the shellfishing.

Oyster Bay sues to halt dredging of clams from Mill Neck Creek

Theodore Jasinski's suspension is without pay for a May 7 crash in Hampton Bays. He was charged and pleaded not guilty to the incident, which occurred when he was off duty, the police department said.

Southampton suspends police officer involved in DWI crash

The Ursuline Sisters are selling their longtime United States headquarters in Blue Point, marking the end of an era as the number of nuns declines and the order contemplates its future.The sisters, who at their height in the 1960s numbered close to 100, are down to 40 members. Most are in their 70s and above; the oldest turns 101 in June. They are based mainly on Long Island and in Connecticut.

Historic photos of The Ursuline Sisters in Blue Point

Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said the shops sold THC-infused products that were packaged and marketed to children, including gummy worms, juice boxes and cereal.

Ryder: Vape shops marketed weed products to kids

Local police said there was no credible threat to Long Island schools following the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, but they would increase patrols at local schools out of caution.

LI police boost presence at schools following Texas mass shooting

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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

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

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