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Nassau County firefighters conducted a Christmas tree fire safety demo showing how quickly a dry tree can go up in flames. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Tree tips: Don't let your holidays go down in flames

A long road ahead for the Sands Casino proposal. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Candice Ferrette report.

More hurdles for Sands Casino proposal

Marzia Zada, an Afghan girl shot by the Taliban in 2012, thanks doctors on LI. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

No more tears for Marzia

At the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City, students from Notre Dame Catholic School in New Hyde Park showcased their watercolors honoring Long Island servicemen and women as part of the Veterans Portrait Project. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Rave reviews for special exhibit

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At a rally Tuesday, the MTA chairman unleashed harsh criticism on New Jersey officials trying to obstruct congestion pricing — calling them "traffic deniers" with an "inertia addiction."

Congestion pricing to MTA board on Wednesday

The College Board selected it as the nation's top school system of its size for outstanding student access and achievement in its Advanced Placement program.

Bellmore-Merrick Central High schools named AP District of the Year

An environmental review of the proposed development will forge ahead despite a legal battle over whether county lawmakers improperly struck a deal with Las Vegas Sands. 

Sands casino study advances in Town of Hempstead

Long Islanders and city residents who sustained property damage in September's record-breaking rainstorm can apply for low-interest disaster recovery loans.

Hochul: Federal aid for damage from Sept. storm on LI, NYC

Gov. Kathy Hochul has called a special election to replace Santos, who was expelled from Congress.

Special election set to decide George Santos' successor

The pepper-spray assault on the conductor occurred on a platform at the Rosedale station on the LIRR's Atlantic Branch line, authorities said.

LIRR conductor attacked with pepper spray

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Israeli sisters with family members kidnapped by Hamas speak in Woodmere. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Please bring them home now'

Natalie Sanandaji of Great Neck is one of the survivors of the Oct. 7 Israeli music festival terrorist attack by Hamas. She shared her story Monday at a news conference.

'The rockets kept coming'

Village of Freeport honors Ukrainian refugee Volodymyr Zubko after saving the life of a crash victim. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Ukrainian refugee honored for rescue of crash victim in Freeport

A rally and supply drive on Tuesday will be held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow in support of Israel, as Long Islanders with ties to the nation are still reeling from this weekend's attack by Hamas. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

LIers with ties to Israel say war is 'very disturbing'

Dozens of participants of color learned about water safety and drowning prevention at Westbury High School on Saturday, in an event held by Jack and Jill Nassau County and Black People Will Swim. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It's all about getting rid of the initial fear of being in the actual water'

Just two weeks after the horrific bus crash that killed two beloved educators at Farmingdale High School — chaperone Beatrice Ferrari and band director Gina Pellettiere — the Daler marching band was ready to make music again at Friday's homecoming. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Farmingdale High School marching band returns for homecoming to honor those who died in bus crash

Experts in government and law said an email that now-former Oyster Bay Inspector General Brian Noone sent in March raises questions about ethical violations. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday reporter Ted Phillips report.

'We have the votes' 

Chateau Briand, the Carle Place catering hall that closed last year, auctioned off its contents Monday.

'I want that chandelier'

The funeral for Farmingdale High School band director Gina Pelletiere was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, with hundreds in attendance. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'What happens to little Joseph now?'

The funeral is being held in Massapequa Park at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

St. Kilian Parish in Farmingdale was packed on Wednesday as Beatrice "Bea" Ferrari was laid to rest following her tragic death in a high school bus crash. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'There are no words'

Beatrice Ferrari is being laid to rest at St. Kilian in Farmingdale following her tragic death last week in a high school bus crash.

Watch live: Funeral for Beatrice Ferrari, Farmingdale band chaperone and retired teacher

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