Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder on Thursday announced an arrest in a scam of senior Long Island residents. Among the victims is an 81-year-old Oceanside woman who was cheated out of $45,000, authorities said.


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Nassau Executive Brace Blakeman is suing Attorney General Letitia James over her cease-and-desist order of his ban on transgender girls competing in female sports at county parks and facilities. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We are protecting our women from being bulllied'

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

Cadets at the USMMA reported a dozen incidents of sexual assault in the 2022-23 academic year, double the number from a year earlier.

Sexual assault reports doubled

Ali Berke of Oceanside is setting out to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" at all MLB parks.

Ali Berke hopes to sing at every ballpark

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Long Islanders reflect on fatherhood, the gifts they have received from their children and how they plan to celebrate the holiday.

Skip the mall. Dads are looking for these priceless gifts for Father's Day

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The fire broke out on Saturday morning in an illegally subdivided house in Hempstead village, fire officials said.

Hempstead house fire displaces residents

The advisory had gone into effect Friday after excessive rainfall runoff led to potentially high bacteria levels in the water.

Advisory lifted against bathing at 41 LI beaches

"If we can stand in as a second family and cheer them on ... that means so much to them," said the nonprofit's executive director.

SIBSPlace offers safe place to kids who have lost loved ones

David Chippie, a Black Civil War soldier who fought for the Union and later lived out his life in Riverhead, was honored with a rededication of his grave site on Saturday, ahead of the Juneteenth holiday. Drew Scott reports for NewsdayTV.

Black Civil War soldier honored ahead of Juneteenth

David Chippie, a cook, stepped forward to serve in the 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment. His story is a reminder that soldiers of color played an essential role in liberating enslaved people during the Civil War.

A Juneteenth history lesson, remembrance at Civil War soldier's grave site on LI

A Newsday analysis shows the number of referees and umpires has declined 25.2% in Nassau and 18.1% in Suffolk since 2011-12. Officials and administrators say the main reason is spectator behavior. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

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When war broke out in Anton Haskevych's home country of Ukraine, he made over 2,000 calls to American charities and churches for help. Receiving aid from Garden City's Cathedral of the Incarnation, he is set to graduate from Garden City High School.

'One of the most amazing stories I've ever heard'

The ICC men's T20 World Cup cricket tournament began on Monday at the new temporary stadium at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow with a Sri Lanka vs. South Africa match. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Something that you never would think would happen'

Nassau County officials Wednesday assured the public that there will be a secure police presence at all T20 World Cup cricket matches at Eisenhower Park. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'One of the tightest securities Nassau County has ever seen'

Dominick Critelli, a decorated World War II veteran, will be knighted and awarded the French Legion of Honor for his courage and devotion in liberating France during World War II next month. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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Gov. Kathy Hochul said the Jones Beach east bathhouse is to get a $100 million renovation with a focus on teaching kids to swim. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Hochul: Bathhouse to be renovated, focus on teaching kids to swim

The Navy's Blue Angels squadron arrived on Long Island ahead of the 2024 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'We want to put on a good show'

The families of Sam Cullen and Suzie Kedar remember the couple, who were about to be engaged. "They had their whole life ahead of them," said Shari Cullen, Sam Cullen's mother.

'We really lost two beautiful souls'

Hofstra students and faculty held pro-Palestinian protests on campus Monday, chanting "free Palestine." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

'Free Palestine'

Nancy and William Peter of Merrick, remember their son Matthew, a Long Islander who is being honored for his impact in Albany. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He was always into some kind of service'

A Nassau judge said she was considering additional penalties against the owners of Cold Spring Hills nursing home after the facility ignored a contempt order for failing to make a $2.65 million payment.

On the hook for at least $2.6M

According to Port Washington's fire chief, two teens on a boat came across three men in Manhasset Bay after they capsized. The teens pulled them from the frigid waters to safety.

3 men rescued from Manhasset Bay

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

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