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The country will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday as Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation's 47th president. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'An opportunity for the country to have a soul searching'

The clock is ticking for Nassau homeowners to try to reduce their property taxes, Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan explains ways you can lower your assessment.

A how-to guide on grieving Nassau property assessments

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

Bunice Knight, 47, of Copiague, is alleged to have had sex with the teen in his home the evening of Jan. 2, according to a criminal complaint. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI man arrested on rape and drug charges

Cody Fisher, 29, pleaded not guilty to 10 charges, including assault on an officer and driving while ability impaired by alcohol and THC. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'Willing to place himself at risk'

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Long Island's major roads were mostly cleared this morning following the snow, but were wet and slippery, authorities said.

Snow drops 2-4 inches on LI as brutal cold spreads across region

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The two victims, both 17, had agreed to meet with the attackers at a playground, police said.

3 teens charged in attack, head-shaving in Syosset

A good Samaritan had brought Jack Shapiro, 54, of Holbrook, back to shore, but he later was pronounced dead, police said.

Surfer found unresponsive in waters off Gilgo Beach dies

"I just want to live in hope that some of the ideals of the late Dr. King might flow over into this new administration," said one advocate.

LI social justice activists honor MLK on the same day as Trump's inauguration

A winter storm brought accumulating snow to Long Island as forecasters warned of a deep freeze to follow. 

See photos of snow on LI

Artwork by more than 2,200 students statewide, including 11 schools on Long Island, was submitted to the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition.

For MLK Day, LI students are all about the art

Speakers at a Sunday breakfast addressed the next major election cycle, which includes a gubernatorial race.

In D.C., NY Republicans focus on further gains in 2026

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Nassau County Det. Kenneth Baribault who was hurt in a crash nearly 17 years ago has been gifted a service dog. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

'It was really magical the first time that they met'

Starting this spring, JetBlue Airways will offer daily nonstop service between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Boston for $49 each way.

$49 daily flights from LI to Boston 

  The Suffolk DA's Office is seeking a cheek swab of Schwally to serve as a comparative analysis to a DNA profile from a blood test of the driver.

Prosecutors want Steven Schwally to give cheek swab in nail salon crash case

Francis Buckheit, of East Islip, is charged with the kidnapping and rape of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl who was found at an Islip marina, where she had been held for 25 days.

Prosecutors: LI man planned to take missing teen to Carolinas by boat

Jaden Dsouza, 19, has been charged with manslaughter and driving while ability impaired by drugs in the deaths of two people in a Southern State Parkway crash. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Manslaughter charges for teen in deadly crash

The Little Red Planet clothing store in Sag Harbor held a donation drive to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

East End clothing store gathers donations for wildfire victims

Several environmental groups are asking the Nassau County Legislature to include protections for the area around the Nassau Hub project. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We need to preserve'

Donald Trump became the first president in U.S. history to be sentenced following felony convictions.

'Only lawful sentence'

The fire broke out at a house on Storz Place in Lindenhurst Thursday night.

Firefighters pull 3 from house fire

64-year-old Francis Buckheit was indicted by a Suffolk grand jury in the rape and kidnapping of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl, whose 25-day disappearance gained widespread social media attention. NewdsayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

The girl was missing for 25 days

At least two people were injured after they jumped from a second-floor window in fire, police said.

Copiague home destroyed in fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire in a North Lindenhurst home that doubles as a day care center. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

All safe in day care fire

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FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'A different situation at every airport'

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