Freeport Village Mayor Robert Kennedy and other elected officials on Thursday introduced the Ready Set Grow Learning Academy, a child care facility for village residents that will include educational programs.


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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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Some districts are following the health departments' recommendations, while others have rescinded such policies after either threats of legal action or contact from parents, attorneys said.

State investigating clinic's vaccination records beyond COVID, official says

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Out of 133,640 tickets statewide, Long Island had more than 30% of the total.

LI has highest number of work zone speed tickets issued in first six months of NYS camera program

Parts of Long Island could be hit with more than two inches of rain Sunday and wind gusts exceeding 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

LI forecast: Warm, dry Saturday, but lots of rain, wind Sunday

Suffolk, topped the state with 26 fatal crashes involving people at least 65 in 2022, followed by Nassau, which recorded 14.

Report: LI tops NY for senior drivers killed in crashes

"When Joshua Roston decided to come in and pump $22 worth of gas into his car, and then refused to pay for it, Cemal paid with his life," Nassau DA Anne Donnelly said.

LI man sentenced to 25 years to life for running over, killing gas station manager after refusing to pay bill

The proposal would require candidates to swear that what they tell voters about any military service, college education, their residence or jobs is true.

NY measure would require candidates to swear to truth of background details

The Park at UBS Arena will open this month. 

Ice skating rinks, beer garden coming to UBS Arena 

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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.

Watch live: Funeral for Farmingdale High School marching band director Gina Pellettiere

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.

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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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