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The chemical drums that were found buried at Bethpage Community Park are being removed. The DEC said the drums do not present any health threats to the public. 

Removing chemical drums found burried at Bethpage Community Park 

The Carle Place Fire Dept. on Sunday held an open training session to entice new volunteer recruits. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I think public service is everybody's responsibility'

A mini school bus caught fire on Stewart Avenue in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

What started a Westbury mini school bus fire?

Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz were honored by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association during a ceremony in Lawrence. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Roslyn teens killed in car crash posthumously honored at ceremony

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Principal Jordan Margolis sent a message to parents alerting them that a student had allegedly made an unspecified threat.

Seaford elementary school increases security after alleged threat

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Customers on Long Island could see a monthly bill increase of nearly $29 per month in the first year of a three-year agreement.

National Grid seeks monthly increases for natural gas customers under rate proposal

At a meeting of the Nassau legislature, residents urged the lawmakers to examine plans to recruit gun owners to become provisional special deputy sheriffs.

Residents: Vetting needed of Blakeman's volunteer deputy plan

State Health Commissioner James McDonald had asked NuHealth to submit a deficit reduction plan in order to qualify for $83 million in emergency state aid.

NUMC deficit plan: restrict OT and physician bonuses

The area where the drums were found once served as Grumman Aerospace's sludge settling pools.

Chemical drum removal begins at Bethpage park

The messages were found on white fencing on across from Barnum Woods Elementary School, and were written in 5-foot letters.

Antisemitic messages written on fencing across from East Meadow elementary school

The Incarnation Chapel opened in January and hopes to revitalize a parish that was all but moribund.

Reopened Episcopal church in Carle Place out to break the mold

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A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

At least six 55-gallon drums were discovered buried in Oyster Bay, raising concerns about the extent of toxic pollution at the one-time Grumman Aerospace dumping grounds. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Graveyard for contamination'

Capt. Hugh Stephens, of Glen Cove, served as a Merchant Marine in World War II and later taught at SUNY Maritime before retiring at age 97. On Tuesday, a surprise celebration was held at the Glen Cove Senior Center to celebrate his 100th birthday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He keeps getting younger as he gets older' 

Fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was honored by thousands at his funeral in Massapequa Saturday. He was posthumously promoted to detective. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Stephanie and Ryan are mourning their everything'

The wake for NYPD Officer Jonathan E. Diller, killed during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, was briefly attended by Gov. Hochul.

Gov. Hochul attends wake

Members of Diller's family arrived in about a dozen black NYPD transport vans that pulled up to the funeral home ahead of the visitation. Former President Donald Trump was also there, along with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman

Family, mourners gather to start two-day wake for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller 

Community comes together to mourn Officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed in the line of duty. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'He was born to be a hero'

The Safe Center LI has been helping victims of child abuse and domestic violence since 2014. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'For the first time I started to feel peaceful again'

Baldwin Middle School's Wellness Center features cozy spots for studying and areas for counseling and therapy sessions.

'An increased need for students' counseling'

A lawsuit was filed against Nassau County, the Valley Stream Central High School District, the bus company and driver Giovanny Campos.

The student was allegedly abused multiple times on board a school bus and at a home

Under a judge's order, the owners of Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation will have to implement changes designed to improve patient care, and pay $2 million in restitution.

Goal is to improve patients' quality of life

Nassau County is building a stadium for cricket matches to be played in summer. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It's a sticky wicket'

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