A Christmas Day fire at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown was under control Friday afternoon, according to a Nassau police spokesman, and there were no injuries. Here is Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry with the story.


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On Tuesday, a memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, the Israeli-American soldier from Plainview who was killed in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I have to grow old without him by my side'

Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa High School senior, collapsed over the weekend during a charity hockey game.

Funeral, services set for Connor Kasin

Teachers served up a special Thanksgiving feast, giving students new to the country their first taste of an American holiday tradition. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It makes me feel special'

Long Island Cares has opened the West Nassau Center for Food Assistance & Community Support in Valley Stream to help those with food insecurity in time for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Food is expensive now so this is gonna help me'

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The crash had closed the Long Island Expressway eastbound between exits 39 and 41.

Eastbound LIE reopens after serious crash

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The vast majority of outbreaks occurred between May and August, according to the CDC.

Splash pads at risk of waterborne disease outbreaks, CDC says

Companies owned by Caucasian men received 91% of lucrative contracts, according to the study.

Report: Nassau County disproportionately ignores minority-owned businesses

Some school districts are urging students and staff to the wear blue and gold of Massapequa High School, where Connor Kasin played on the hockey team.

Schools pay tribute to hockey player who collapsed and died in charity game

Cory Zeidman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud before Magistrate Judge Lee Dunst in Central Islip for his role in the scheme identified in court records as the "Phoenix Operation."

LI native pleads guilty to $25M sports betting fraud scheme charges

The firm is accused of defrauding clients via unauthorized insurance policies, the Manhattan district attorney announced.

LI insurance executives charged with defrauding clients of $250M, DA says

No residents had to be evacuated in the early morning incident.

Smoke report brings firefighters to extended care facility in Long Beach

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The first-ever flight simulator serves as the centerpiece of the new museum. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'This was one of the actual rooms that was used for training'

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding NYS Trooper Thomas Mascia's shooting last week on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'There's a lot of emotion right now'

State Trooper Thomas Mascia has been suspended without pay amid an investigation into the circumstances of how he was shot on the Southern State Parkway last week. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Trooper involved in shooting suspended without pay

The loss of Kenia Nunez's husband inspired her and one of the couple's daughters, Natalia Suaza, to run Sunday's New York City Marathon.

'It's an incredible experience' 

Robert Besedin Sr., a Baldwin Air Force veteran who claims Nassau cops assaulted him at his home in 2017, was awarded more than $2.3 million by a jury in Brooklyn Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The police did not tell the truth'

Freeport residents on Monday celebrated Gov. Hochul's veto of a bill which would have allowed Cleveland Avenue Fields to lose its park status and be sold to developers. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Park saved: 'It was a very good holiday gift for us'

Nassau County made $64 million in revenue from the red light program in 2022, but not everyone is happy. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'It's just a tax grab'

A fatal single-car crash occurred Monday night on the parkway in North Massapequa. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police investigate fatal single-car crash

Community members gathered at a ceremony at Farmingdale High School to rename two streets in honor of Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere, who died in a band bus crash last year. 

'Their time with us will never be forgotten'

According to Nassau Police, an 85-year-old man has died after a fire engulfed a Seaford home Monday evening.

Man dies after being pulled from Seaford house fire 

Volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale expect to finish the 10-year restoration by May. 

'It's just an ongoing series of challenges' 

A second water main break in Baldwin since June on Winona Road has left residents concerned about the aging pipes underground.

Two water main breaks in four months a cause for concern?

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