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Nassau County firefighters conducted a Christmas tree fire safety demo showing how quickly a dry tree can go up in flames. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'When you take them out, test them'

A long road ahead for the Sands Casino proposal. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Candice Ferrette report.

More hurdles for Sands Casino proposal

Marzia Zada, an Afghan girl shot by the Taliban in 2012, thanks doctors on LI. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

At the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City, students from Notre Dame Catholic School in New Hyde Park showcased their watercolors honoring Long Island servicemen and women as part of the Veterans Portrait Project. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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Illegal rentals in Hempstead and other towns pose a threat to both residents and first responders entering unlicensed and often overcrowded buildings.

Hempstead village to hire prosecutors, compliance officers to focus on illegal rentals

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The fire at the home on Devon Road was reported at 5:43 a.m. and displaced 16 people, who managed to escape unhurt, fire officials said.

1 person killed in Hempstead house fire

Adrees Omar, 25, was arraigned at Nassau University Medical Center after he was charged in connection with a standoff with police and the alleged rape and assault of a 14-year-old girl.

Man in hospital arraignment after standoff

The keys taken in the two robberies included a mail truck key and two other postal keys that open mailboxes and other USPS property on a mail carrier's route, the Nassau DA said.

Trio robbed mail carriers at gunpoint, stealing keys for postal collection boxes

The highest number of new Nassau HIV cases in 2022 were in Freeport, Hempstead, Hicksville and Westbury. In Suffolk, the most cases came from Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and Huntington Station, according to a state report.

HIV or AIDS cases on LI up nearly 20% in '22

The legal dispute among the company's leaders prompted three Nassau County judges to recuse themselves, citing conflicts of interest.

Operators of former Carltun Eisenhower Park in $30M lawsuit

The building has been closed since Nov. 21 following a major water leak in a subbasement, and students have been learning remotely since Monday.

Jericho High School, Middle School students to return Thursday after pipe burst shut building

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Israeli sisters with family members kidnapped by Hamas speak in Woodmere. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Please bring them home now'

Natalie Sanandaji of Great Neck is one of the survivors of the Oct. 7 Israeli music festival terrorist attack by Hamas. She shared her story Monday at a news conference.

'The rockets kept coming'

Village of Freeport honors Ukrainian refugee Volodymyr Zubko after saving the life of a crash victim. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Ukrainian refugee honored for rescue of crash victim in Freeport

A rally and supply drive on Tuesday will be held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow in support of Israel, as Long Islanders with ties to the nation are still reeling from this weekend's attack by Hamas. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

LIers with ties to Israel say war is 'very disturbing'

Dozens of participants of color learned about water safety and drowning prevention at Westbury High School on Saturday, in an event held by Jack and Jill Nassau County and Black People Will Swim. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It's all about getting rid of the initial fear of being in the actual water'

Just two weeks after the horrific bus crash that killed two beloved educators at Farmingdale High School — chaperone Beatrice Ferrari and band director Gina Pellettiere — the Daler marching band was ready to make music again at Friday's homecoming. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Farmingdale High School marching band returns for homecoming to honor those who died in bus crash

Experts in government and law said an email that now-former Oyster Bay Inspector General Brian Noone sent in March raises questions about ethical violations. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday reporter Ted Phillips report.

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Chateau Briand, the Carle Place catering hall that closed last year, auctioned off its contents Monday.

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The funeral for Farmingdale High School band director Gina Pelletiere was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, with hundreds in attendance. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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The funeral is being held in Massapequa Park at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Watch live: Funeral for Farmingdale High School marching band director Gina Pellettiere

St. Kilian Parish in Farmingdale was packed on Wednesday as Beatrice "Bea" Ferrari was laid to rest following her tragic death in a high school bus crash. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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Beatrice Ferrari is being laid to rest at St. Kilian in Farmingdale following her tragic death last week in a high school bus crash.

Watch live: Funeral for Beatrice Ferrari, Farmingdale band chaperone and retired teacher

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