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	Amid the migrant crisis in New York City, Riverhead Town Supervisor Yvette Aguiar declared a state of emergency and signed an executive order banning hotels and other facilities from accepting migrants. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Cecilia Dowd reports.
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The Greenport carousel reopened Friday after a remediation project to remove lead paint that kept the attraction closed for about a month and a half.

Lead paint gone, carousel 'cleaned up completely and perfectly safe'

A former LIer and a man from England are raising money to honor pilot James E. "Jack" Russell, from Baldwin, who was killed in WWII. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

Fundraising effort underway to honor WWII pilot from Baldwin 

The 5K run, "Rally for Rebecca," helps raise money for Rebecca Koltun, who was paralyzed in a skiing accident. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

Plainview community gathers for 5K to help one of its own 

Thousands packed Jones Beach for the Bethpage Air Show rehearsal  Friday with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, celebrating their 70th year of service. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports. 

Up, up and away at Jones Beach!

Students in the nursing program at Molloy University are using high-tech mannequins as part of their clinical training. New York along with 31 other states are now allowing simulated training. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

Simulations saving lives: A new way to train nurses

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"It's more welcoming to the public and certainly more beneficial to the animals as far as their comfort and health," said Pam Green, executive director of the Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton of the grant.

4 LI animal shelters to each receive $200G state grants

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Southampton voters will go to the polls on June 16 to pick a mayor — one of more than a half-dozen Long Island villages with contested races next month.

Contested village races include Southampton mayor facing challenge from trustee 

The increase in older population, while no surprise, suggests more needs to be done to adequately provide services to seniors, officials said.

As LI's older population grows, housing challenges do, too

Army Air Forces Lt. John E. Russell of Baldwin and 12 other Americans died in a B-17 crash in England. A plan is in the works to build a memorial at the crash site.

Doomed WWII bomber that carried LI airman to be honored, 80 years later

The Long Island Rail Road will have additional trains going to the racetrack from Grand Central Madison and Penn Station on June 10.

Horse racing fans should use LIRR trains to get to the Belmont Stakes

After nine months of intensive rehab — and some admittedly dark days — Rebecca Koltun says she's learned to live with her disability rather than be defined by it.

Plainview woman paralyzed in ski accident shares story to inspire others

The committee that oversees the cabin has invested more than $30,000 in renovations and repairs and has planned several initiatives to attract young families and more diverse communities ahead of its opening on Memorial Day Weekend. 

Appalachian Mountain Club opening Fire Island cabin to outdoor enthusiasts

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NCPD homicide captain Stephen Fitzpatrick on Friday said Jacob Alvarenga Mejia, 28, was arrested and charged for allegedly stabbing to death one of three men attempting to steal the rims from his SUV at his Bellerose home on May 13.

NCPD homicide captain provides details on fatal stabbing in Bellerose

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds prepared on Thursday for this weekend's Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach.  

Thunderbirds are a go for air show!

The national collegiate sailing championships were held at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point for the first time since 2000.

USMMA: 'Proud to just showcase Kings Point in this national level'

Janell Funderburke, 20, who is accused of shooting Suffolk County Police Officer Michael Lafauci in Coram, appeared in court Thursday in Riverhead to be arraigned on a 13-count indictment. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Attorney: Defendant 'did not intend to kill' SCPD officer

Sixty years after she was one of the first Korean babies adopted by a Long Island family, Kristi Eikenes of Smithtown talks about her life.

'We all hope to find somebody or someone who remembers us'

A federal judge on Wednesday in Central Islip sentenced hip-hop artist Willie Junior Maxwell II, better known as Fetty Wap, to 6 years in prison at his drug trafficking sentencing. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'I hurt my family, I hurt my children and I hurt myself'

In the wetlands of Mastic Beach in April, authorities say, a couple in a pickup truck dumped broken cinderblocks and concrete along Grove Road West. A bystander who witnessed the incident reported it to authorities who charged the Holbrook couple. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Holbrook couple charged after allegedly dumping debris in Mastic Beach wetlands

Students from the Long Island High School for the Arts received backstage access to the cast and crew of Broadway's "Life of Pi."

LI high school students take a backstage journey on Broadway

One person was killed and seven others suffering from smoke inhalation were transported to area hospitals on Tuesday as a blaze swept through a Williston Park home. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Williston Park fire: 'Their whole life is gone'

Former FDNY firefighter Joseph Norris pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving drunk in the wrong direction on the Sunken Meadow Parkway in 2020 before crashing into a car driven by Anthony Mariano, a Queens teacher, killing him instantly. 

Former FDNY firefighter pleads guilty to DWI killing of Queens teacher

Immigration advocates gathered outside the Suffolk County Legislature Tuesday speaking out against efforts to block asylum-seeking migrants from being sent here. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Immigration advocates rally in support of asylum-seeking migrants to LI

Nassau legislators voted Monday to approve a lease that would allow Las Vegas Sands to develop a $4 billion casino resort. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Nassau legislators approve Las Vegas Sands lease of Coliseum site 

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