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According to fire officials, former Island Park Capt. Michael Fischer had arrived at Peter's Clam Bar on Sunday for the annual clam-eating contest when he went into cardiac arrest and died. The department mourned his loss Monday. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Island Park FD mourns the loss of former Capt. Michael Fischer

Alex Michaels from Lincoln Orens Middle School in the Island Park School District received 10 pairs of new sneakers donated by the Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies player Danny Green Friday. Michaels' teacher got the ball rolling after she heard he had trouble finding sneakers in his size.

Big shoes to fill with help from the NBA

The streets of Hicksville on Sunday were the scene of a celebration of India and America at the annual India Day Parade. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

India Day Parade celebration of India and America

Patricia Rosso, of Plandome Manor, talks about The Richardson Home, which was demolished Thursday morning. The historic building had been a part of Long Island since the 18th century.

Neighbor talks about historic home as it's demolished

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Then, Wednesday brings a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, according to the forecast.

Mostly sunny Tuesday with a high near 81, NWS says

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Michael Fischer had arrived at Peter's Clam Bar for the annual clam-eating contest when he went into cardiac arrest and died, fire officials said.

Island Park firefighter, 38, dies at department fundraising event, official says

Tuesday will have for clear skies and high temperatures in the low-80s, but will also bring a small craft advisory, the National Weather Service said

LI forecast: Sunny but rough sailing

Jim Lynn was a "fine editor who always improved your writing," ex-colleague said.

Former Newsday editorial board writer dies at 88

The unidentified juvenile was struck at 8:45 a.m. near the intersection of Babylon Turnpike and Fulton Avenue and is in stable condition, authorities said.

Cops: Child struck by vehicle in Roosevelt

Peter Adamczak, of Huntington, submitted $1,159,013.30 in fraudulent claims to the insurance company between 2016 and 2020, according to federal court documents.

Feds: LI chiropractor pleads guilty in $1.1M billing scam

Injecting smaller doses with a difficult-to-get-right method could yield five times as many shots, but the plan is not without doubters.

Giving smaller monkeypox doses considered

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Swan Prime Meats & Italian Specialties Inc. in Bethpage closed its doors on Sunday after over 50 years in business. People who had frequented the store who came to say goodbye said they felt more like family than customers.

Swan Prime Meats in Bethpage closes after over 50 years

It's the 47th annual feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove and patrons are coming hungry and leaving happy. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's about family, fun and of course, faith.'

Attorneys for The Mansion at Glen Cove say all safety guidelines have been addressed since a shooting injured multiple people on July 10. 

New guidelines in place at Glen Cove catering hall since shooting 

 Nafiah Ikram, the Elmont woman who was the victim of an acid attack last June, is trying to rebuild her life after many surgeries.

"I really am proud of how long I been able to deal with this and how far I've come."  

As Long Island fire departments face recruitment challenges, the Nassau County Fire Service Academy is offering a five-day, intensive training program for junior firefighters who are in high school and under 18. Shari Einhorn reports for Newsday TV.

"It gets hot, really hot."

A bald eagle flew the coop last week but the flight didn't go as planned. He was rescued and released back into the wild Thursday to reunite with his parents in the Massapequa Preserve. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Young eagle that had rough landing released back into wild

A 70-year-old woman was fatally mauled at her Albertson home Wednesday by a pit bull that then turned on a responding Nassau police officer who fatally shot the animal, according to Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

Woman, 70, dies of injuries in Albertson dog attack, police say

Patients who test positive for COVID-19 can get the antiviral oral medication Paxlovid from the vaxmobile, a partnership between Mt. Sinai South Nassau and the town of Hempstead..

First COVID-19 'Test and Treat' vaxmobile hits LI streets

"It's just hate, nothing but hate." More anti-Semitic flyers were left at homes in Nassau County. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

More antisemitic flyers found in Nassau County

Polina Shchepaniak needed an operation to repair a hole between the two upper chambers of her heart, but the war in Ukraine prevented her from having it there. Through the Gift of Life Foundation, Polina and her mother were able to travel to Long Island, where she underwent the procedure at St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center. 

Ukrainian child undergoes successful heart surgery at St. Francis 

Rockville Centre police are investigating reports of antisemitic flyers left at several homes on Friday morning. 

Police: Antisemitic flyers found in Rockville Centre

Remy Marshall, 26, was arraigned on Friday for a shooting on July 10 at a Glen Cove hotel leaving three people injured. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports. 

Brooklyn man charged with attempted murder in Glen Cove shooting 

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