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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county would take "extraordinary precautions" to make sure the community is safe. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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The Islamic Center of Long Island on Sunday held its 22nd annual Black History Month celebration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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There are no credible security threats, Long Island officials say, but their precautionary efforts are unfolding in multiple ways.

How Long Island, NYC officials are stepping up security during war in Iran

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Long Island is bracing for a snowstorm that could drop up to 14 inches, starting early Sunday and followed by a mix of sleet through the evening. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had strong ties to Long Island as he made several visits in the 1960s. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Ed Born, a WWII veteran, had a 100th birthday celebration parade in his Hicksville neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

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More than a dozen volunteers, including some who have won barbecue competitions, smoked hundreds of turkeys as part of an effort to prepare about 5,000 Thanksgiving meals. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Island Harvest food bank typically helps 240,000 people across Long Island each year. But this year the need is greater. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Long Islanders are bracing for higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

How the Iran war could impact prices on LI

Dina Navid, of Roslyn, said she has been trying to keep in touch with family members in the country, and described the war as "heartbreak." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LIer with family in Iran reacts to the war

Valley Stream North's Naomi Gonzalez, Bellport's Aaliyah Morrow, Hicksville's Haley Gonzales and Bethpage's Gabrielle Severin all took home state titles this weekend in girls wrestling. NewsdayTV's Matt Lindsay reports.

Highlights: 4 LIers win state titles in girls wrestling

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

Montgomery County, Md., adopted "Vision Zero" to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports on what Long Island can learn from it.

Can LI eliminate road deaths? What we learned from a D.C. suburb

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sees what it takes to preserve memories at TriColor Imaging in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Photo lab makes lasting memories

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Macari Vineyards in Mattituck for a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bottling wine.

Out East: Macari Vineyards

The dispute has cast doubt on whether one Long Island family will be able to continue receiving care from Mount Sinai. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Contract dispute may limit access to Mount Sinai hospitals for those with Anthem insurance

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman gives us a tour of LaGuardia Airport's Terminal C, where downtime can feel like a reward, whether you're going on a food tour or relaxing in the lounge.

LGA layover: How to make the most of your wait

There is fear in Long Island's LGBTQ+ community over NYU Langone's decision to close its prominent medical program for treating transgender youth. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NYU Langone ends gender-affirming care for transgender youth

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