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A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens after more than three years and $550 million in renovations, NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Something for everyone': New grandstand, new grounds

The verdict is the second $5.5 million judgment against Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing this year.

'This has to stop'

On Thursday an "accidental electrical fire" damaged several areas of the historic Milleridge Inn's main property.

'Accidental electrical fire' damages Milleridge Inn

The county executive had not shown his hand as a state law banning cooperation agreements went into effect. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'This law is completely misguided'

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Joseph T. Gonong remains an officer today because he slipped through a narrow six-week window between his resignation and decertification and the enactment of a state law.

An NYPD officer under investigation quit and was automatically decertified. Two other police departments, including Hempstead Village, hired him.

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Long Island Republican leaders said they need to continue to buffer local candidates from the nationwide blue wave by focusing on everyday local issues.

LI GOP reckons with future. 'The day of Trump is over,' says one leader.

A Nassau County police spokesperson said the roadway would likely be closed "for a while."

Hempstead Turnpike through East Meadow reopened after earlier crash

Power and the clout that comes with it will soon offer new opportunities for the two Democrats among Long Island's House delegation, experts said.

A new reality facing LI House delegation after Democrats triumph

The county executive polled nearly 87,000 fewer votes in Nassau and Suffolk counties compared with then-U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin's totals in his run for governor four years ago.

Blakeman trails Hochul in Nassau, Suffolk

Republican Scott Strauss was 66 votes ahead of Juleigh Chin, with 27,339 ballots counted Wednesday night, but absentee ballots were still coming in.

Nassau's 9th legislative district race too close to call as absentee votes are counted

Long Island Roller Rebels, a North Massapequa roller derby organization that includes transgender athletes, is the plaintiff in the case.

Appeals court rules Nassau ban on transgender athletes violates state law

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The case illustrates how costly and time consuming it can be for districts to terminate tenured educators under state law. Newsday investigative Associate Editor Paul LaRocco has more.

'This is strictly a disciplinary case'

The NYPD released footage of a man being airlifted from Cedar Creek Park in Seaford in Aug. 7.

Watch video of the rescue

Sunday's competition, the 12th annual held at Peter's Clam Bar, raised money to benefit the Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation.

'It's good to be part of the community'

The settlement ends litigation that made the allegations public and prompted the Wantagh Fire Department to remove the officers after they failed to cooperate with an investigation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach have more.

'Prevent this from happening to other people'

The 50th annual 'Great Freeport Canoe Race' was held at Cow Meadow Park on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'They do a lot of nice stuff in Freeport'

A team of NASA engineers is studying the Apollo Lunar Module on display at the Cradle of Aviation in Uniondale in preparation of America's next moon landing.

'It's an incredible engineering triumph'

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'ICE out of Hempstead'

Law enforcement sources say one suspect is in custody in connection with fatal stabbings in Island Park and Valley Stream.

Man in custody in connection with fatal stabbings in Nassau

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.

'Empowered to use our voice'

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.

'I feel like this is only the start of it'

The use of the armory has put the mayor at odds with advocates who want a written directive keeping ICE away from village property. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Advocates: ICE should be banned from village properties

Fifty people from 25 different countries became citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Hope for a better life'

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Authorities across Long Island have cracked down on the booming illegal sex trade at foot spas, Islip Town officials have raided only three foot spas – two of them shortly after reporters began asking questions. Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie and NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn have more.

Islip Town Supervisor takes little action on spas after allegations of illicit sex

The show must go on! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Costume America in Farmingdale where they have made more than 50,000 costumes.

LI Works: There's no business like the costume business

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a family owned farm in Southold which specializes in pasture raised pigs, chickens, and eggs alongside fruits and vegetables.

Out East: Lettuce visit Deep Roots Farm in Southold

The Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Room was unveiled at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in Lake Success. It's a dedicated space named for Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer's mother, who died in February 2024 following a two-year fight with breast cancer.

Child support room named for mom of Isles' Schaefer opens

Olga Fuller, a licensed psychologist and founder of Authentic Insight Psychology, talks to NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland about the change in priorities after having a baby.

Working Moms: Priority shift

The cost of living on Long Island is causing some Gen Zers to live at home with their parents. Newsday real estate reporter Rachel Weiss was more.

Cost of living keeps Gen Z at home with parents

Newsday high school sports reporter Jared Valluzzi looks at Week 8's football plays of the week, plus boys and girls soccer highlights.

Week 8 football plays of the week

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Kings Park Psychiatric Center.

Picture This: When Kings Park had a psychiatric hospital

Rori Zura was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at the age of 33. Today, she helps others as a cancer exercise specialist. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Breast cancer survivor helps others take charge of their recovery

The report identified over half a million hateful posts on X between January 2025 and June 2026, with monthly growth of 75%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

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