On Tuesday, Nassau County officials held a ceremony to dedicate a new Bureau of Special Operations Tactical House to fallen police officer Geoffrey J. Breitkopf, who was killed in the line of duty eight years ago.


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Nassau County Det. Kenneth Baribault who was hurt in a crash nearly 17 years ago has been gifted a service dog. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

'It was really magical the first time that they met'

Jaden Dsouza, 19, has been charged with manslaughter and driving while ability impaired by drugs in the deaths of two people in a Southern State Parkway crash. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Manslaughter charges for teen in deadly crash

Nearly four years after an unknown attacker threw a cup of acid in her face, Nafiah Ikram spoke to Newsday about her struggles on the road to recovery. 

'Nafiah faced the world without any hesitancy'

A humpback whale washed up in Long Beach near Roosevelt Boulevard on Monday, police said. 

Humpback whale found on beach

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John Durham prosecuted the corruption case against former Suffolk Police Chief James Burke.

Prosecutor of MS-13 gang cases on LI appointed temporary head of federal court district

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As a public figure, Musk should know that the preciseness of his words and actions matter, one rabbi said.

How LI's Jewish community is responding to Elon Musk's rally gesture

The judge said the plaintiffs hadn't proved "irreparable harm" would be done if he declined to lift the ban on transgender athletes playing in county facilities.

Judge rejects motion to stop Nassau's transgender athlete ban

Several Long Islanders were included in Trump's mass pardon of the mob that launched an insurrection at the Capitol in an attempt, according to federal prosecutors, to disrupt the certification of the 2020 election, which was won by former President Joe Biden.

Pardoned Jan. 6 LIers are relieved, grateful to Trump, attorneys say

The company also has offices in Minneapolis and Los Angeles, according to its website.

Plainview ATM maintenance company to lay off 86 in March, state filing shows

Before it closed in 2006, Steve's Pier One was a beachside draw for decades that brought people to the quiet North Shore village. Finding a new business for the vacant site hasn't been easy.

Hopes rise for a new restaurant to replace long-gone Bayville landmark

The litigation asks that enforcement of the executive order be stopped and declared unconstitutional.

NY among states suing Trump over birthright citizenship order

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A firefighter suffered smoke inhalation at a blaze that damaged a house on Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage on Thursday night.

Firefighter treated for smoke inhalation after Old Bethpage fire

Crews are cleaning up debris after a Christmas Day fire at a condo complex in Jericho left people displaced and firefighters injured. 

Christmas Day fire in Jericho leaves firefighters injured

Nassau officials are seeking federal authority to ticket drone operators or take the devices down. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We also want federal legislation that would allow us to issue a federal summons'

A judge is considering a request by the New York Attorney General's Office for a temporary restraining order to block an "emergency evacuation" of a Woodbury nursing home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Judge's decision expected Friday

Nassau County police Arson Bomb Squad detectives are searching for a male suspect who set a portable bathroom on fire outside a home under construction in Levittown.

Male set portable bathroom on fire, police say

Speakers at the Westbury Arts Center broke down the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which focus on African American culture, unity and community, plus the ways they can be applied to daily life.

'We want to keep it alive'

The "Run for Their Lives" walk paid tribute to Omer Neutra, the 21-year-old Plainview native and soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces who was killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

'We will not stop until his body is returned'

Family members and teammates attended the funeral of Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa hockey player who died in a charity game last week. 

'Connor was an amazing child'

The New York Islanders hold a moment of silence for Massapequa hockey player Connor Kasin before Thursday night's home game against the Seattle Kraken.

Watch: Moment of silence for Connor Kasin at Islanders game

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'

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