<p>Today is Memorial Day. Government offices, schools, courts, the financial markets and post offices are closed. There is no regular mail delivery. The Long Island Rail Road will operate on a holiday schedule.</p>

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George Ingram said of South Floral Park, "I loved it. I was a village trustee there for over 20 years. I held every position except for mayor. I was deputy mayor, fire commissioner."

Why did he leave Long Island?

"I do not like Long Island. ... It's very heavily segregated. It's ridiculous," Burke said, adding, "You're not welcome." She spoke of encountering of "a lot of microaggressions."

She moved to Maryland. Why she says it's better than LI.

The Blue Angels are getting ready to strut their stuff in their F-18 Super Hornets at 600 miles an hour over Jones Beach. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

600 miles per hour, 18 inches apart

On the shoulders of giants

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

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Long Island leaders said the region's high cost of housing, economics and social inequities are slowly pushing some Blacks to move to other parts of the country, the South in particular.

More Blacks leaving Long Island for the South

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The Blue Angels and other air performers gave the crowd at Republic Airport in Farmingdale a taste of what's coming this weekend at the Bethpage Air Show.

Blue Angels touch down on LI for Bethpage Air Show

It is the first MMA event at the $1.1 billion facility at Belmont Park, which opened last November.

UBS Arena to host UFC Fight Night on July 16

Three women were killed in a late-night crash Saturday near a New Hyde Park event venue and a driver was charged with drunken driving and vehicular manslaughter, Nassau police said.

3 killed in DWI crash near catering hall; driver charged, police say

Can you tell me how to get -- how to get to Sesame Street (in Kings Park)? Ever take a walk down Wolf Hill Road in Huntington? Or take a turn down the winding Whiskey Road in Ridge?

Historic and unforgettable Long Island street names

Saltaire voters will choose two trustees in Friday's village election, while a current trustee faces no competition in his bid for mayor.

3 candidates vie for 2 Saltaire Village trustee seats

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

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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

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

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

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