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Chemical drums buried at Bethpage Community Park are being removed. The DEC said the drums do not present any health threats to the public. 

Cleanup at the park

The Carle Place Fire Dept. on Sunday held an open training session to entice new volunteer recruits. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I think public service is everybody's responsibility'

A mini school bus caught fire on Stewart Avenue in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

What started a Westbury mini school bus fire?

Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz were honored by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association during a ceremony in Lawrence. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Roslyn teens killed in car crash posthumously honored at ceremony

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The initiative is designed to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by taking cars off the road.

Port Washington students climb aboard free NICE rides as Earth Day approaches

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Diagnoses of early syphilis and chlamydia on Long Island have ticked up, according to the state health department.

Report: Spike in LI sexually transmitted infections

David Ostrove said he would appeal his case.

Ex-Schechter School CFO gets maximum sentence for stealing $8.4M in school funds

A total of 16 concrete-encased chemical drums have now been pulled from a pit at Bethpage Community Park, officials said. 

More chemical drums pulled from pit

State officials said they want to improve conditions for protected sharks that are captured, then released back into the ocean while maintaining "fishing opportunities" from shore for legal species of sharks.

State issues new regulations to protect endangered, vulnerable shark species

Salvatore Rubino told the judge that there were gambling machines installed in his Merrick shoe repair shop and card games three nights a week.

'Sal the Shoemaker' pleads guilty to running shoe shop housing illegal gambling operation for crime family

Traditionally, most courses are held on other weekdays, but the university has expanded the number of courses that offer classes on Fridays.

LIU Post students, with faculty support, speak out against Friday classes

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A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

At least six 55-gallon drums were discovered buried in Oyster Bay, raising concerns about the extent of toxic pollution at the one-time Grumman Aerospace dumping grounds. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Graveyard for contamination'

Capt. Hugh Stephens, of Glen Cove, served as a Merchant Marine in World War II and later taught at SUNY Maritime before retiring at age 97. On Tuesday, a surprise celebration was held at the Glen Cove Senior Center to celebrate his 100th birthday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He keeps getting younger as he gets older' 

Fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was honored by thousands at his funeral in Massapequa Saturday. He was posthumously promoted to detective. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Stephanie and Ryan are mourning their everything'

The wake for NYPD Officer Jonathan E. Diller, killed during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, was briefly attended by Gov. Hochul.

Gov. Hochul attends wake

Members of Diller's family arrived in about a dozen black NYPD transport vans that pulled up to the funeral home ahead of the visitation. Former President Donald Trump was also there, along with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman

Family, mourners gather to start two-day wake for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller 

Community comes together to mourn Officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed in the line of duty. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'He was born to be a hero'

The Safe Center LI has been helping victims of child abuse and domestic violence since 2014. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'For the first time I started to feel peaceful again'

Baldwin Middle School's Wellness Center features cozy spots for studying and areas for counseling and therapy sessions.

'An increased need for students' counseling'

A lawsuit was filed against Nassau County, the Valley Stream Central High School District, the bus company and driver Giovanny Campos.

The student was allegedly abused multiple times on board a school bus and at a home

Under a judge's order, the owners of Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation will have to implement changes designed to improve patient care, and pay $2 million in restitution.

Goal is to improve patients' quality of life

Nassau County is building a stadium for cricket matches to be played in summer. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It's a sticky wicket'

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