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The Amityville American Legion Highland Pipe Bands are heading to Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The band will be performing in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of D-Day. 

Amityville legion bands head to Normandy, in honor of 79th anniversary of D-Day 

The next steps in Sands casino bid include approval from the town of Hempstead, an environmental review and a traffic impact study. Newsday's politics reporter Candice Ferrette discusses.

What's next for the Sands casino bid

The 5K run, "Rally for Rebecca," helps raise money for Rebecca Koltun, who was paralyzed in a skiing accident. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

Plainview community gathers for 5K to help one of its own 

The national collegiate sailing championships were held at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point for the first time since 2000.

USMMA: 'Proud to just showcase Kings Point in this national level'

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Ibrahim Ahmed of Floral Park, 26, was traveling west on Hillside Avenue on his motorcycle when he collided with an eastbound SUV as it made a left turn into a parking lot, police said.

Motorcyclist dies from injuries suffered in crash in North New Hyde Park

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All eastbound lanes and all westbound lanes between Exits 40 and 41 had been closed for more than three hours after the Friday morning crash, Nassau police said. 

Tow truck that hit center median and caught fire caused Friday's closure of LIE in Jericho, police say

The 20-foot-deep sinkhole on Lido Boulevard forced the evacuation of a nearby firehouse, and repairs to the road could last into the end of next week, authorities aid. 

Lido Beach sinkhole snarl: Firehouse evacuated, and road repairs could take days

Nassau County sued to stop a portion of the annual hip-hop festival, scheduled for Sunday at the UBS Arena.

Summer Jam still on, despite Nassau attempt to ban outdoor concert

The ruling came after prosecutors said Amandeep Singh was driving 95 mph seconds before the collision and that he was drunk and had cocaine in his system.

Appeals court rejects bail for driver in wrong-way crash that killed 2 Roslyn teens 

The regulations would add protection for shark species that are currently illegal to fish or possess, the DEC said.

Shark protection: State proposes changes to fishing regulations

Leo Ullman, 83, prepared for the Amazin' outing by practicing his toss and watching videos of failed first pitches.

Sands Point Holocaust survivor throws ceremonial pitch at Mets game

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One person was killed and seven others suffering from smoke inhalation were transported to area hospitals on Tuesday as a blaze swept through a Williston Park home. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Williston Park fire: 'Their whole life is gone'

Of Nassau homeowners who contested their taxes this year, 73% won their challenges. Newsday politics reporter Scott Eidler discusses.

Nassau homeowners who don't challenge their taxes end up paying the price

A special pre-Mother's Day brunch was held Friday, celebrating 15 nurses at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island who all gave birth starting in April 2019. The women gave birth within months of each other as part of a baby boom that made national headlines four years ago. 

Oh, baby! What a reunion of lucky moms at hospital

Amandeep Singh, who is charged in the drunk-driving accident that killed two Rosyln teens in Jericho, appeared in court Monday. The courthouse was overflowing with spectators. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Community turns out for alleged DWI killer's court date

The funeral for Drew Hassenbein, 14, was held at Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn on Sunday. He and fellow tennis player Ethan Falkowitz, 14, were killed Wednesday by an alleged drunk driver. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Drew Hassenbein remembered as a 'legend,' 'dream child'

Jordan Daniel of Westhampton, who won the Long Island Marathon with the second-fastest time in its history, said the crowds and support were good. "I felt the energy out there, especially on those long stretches," he said.

2023 LI Marathon winner: 'I'm just very thankful'

Mourners at the funeral of 14-year-old Ethan Falkowitz at Temple Sinai in Roslyn on Friday shared stories of the teen's accomplishments and generous character. "We refuse to let his legacy be a statistic," his father said. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'One of the most loving people:' Mourners remember teen killed in crash

Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, both 14, were killed by an alleged drunk driver. Police say Amandeep Singh, driving a Dodge pickup, went the wrong way on North Broadway in Jericho around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'So devastating:' Community mourns teens killed in Jericho crash

Ashley Codrington of Baldwin is one of two women who have filed a complaint against shipping Capt. Joseph McCann, alleging he sexually harassed and sent inappropriate messages to her while she was working on one of his vessels.

Coast Guard complaint accuses captain of sexually harassing Baldwin woman

Family and friends gathered in Plainview for a ceremony to honor Nassau County Police Officer Daniel J. Greer, who was killed in the line of duty in 1979. 

Plainview bridge named in honor of Nassau County Police Officer Daniel J. Greer

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other Long Island officials honored Julius "Dr. J" Erving in his hometown of Roosevelt on Wednesday, where a new basketball court at the Rev. Arthur Mackey Sr. Park was dedicated in his name and donated by fellow Olympian and WNBA pioneer Nancy Lieberman and her charitie

Julius 'Dr. J' Erving's hometown of Roosevelt honors him with new basketball court 

Vietnam veteran John Melillo of Eastport, says he couldn't paint a straight line 10 years ago, but decided to go to school for it, to learn how to create and cope. Now Melillo's work is shown in galleries and he wants to share the healing power of painting with other veterans. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

The healing power of painting: Vietnam veteran teaches other vets to paint 

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One volunteered at a shelter for Ukranian refugees in Budapest, another published research on artifical intelligence. Meet this year's salutatorians from Long Island's Class of 2023.

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