Pablo Villavicencio returned home early Wednesday morning after a Manhattan federal judge ordered him released from immigration detention late Tuesday. Villavicencio's case became a cause célèbre among immigration activists after he was detained delivering a pizza at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn in June.


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East Meadow's Eisenhower Park will be one of four host venues for the 2024 men's T20 cricket World Cup championship, officials said Wednesday. The International Cricket Council will take up the cost of building a temporary 34,000-seat stadium. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'A joyful moment for the cricket community here in Nassau County'

A car went flying into the canal off Hudson Avenue in Freeport. The driver was found floating in the canal and assisted by a good samaritan. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'It was a scene that you don't want to see'

It took months to fully restore this F-14 Tomcat, affectionately known as Felix, now proudly displayed out front of the Cradle of Aviation Museum. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'One of the most beautiful Tomcats you will find anywhere'

A chess tournament was held Sunday at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove — a location that was the brainchild of Jericho Middle School eighth-grader Michael Li. A budding Holocaust historian, Michael talked about the importance of raising Holocaust awareness and the connection he feels to that part of history. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

Jericho 12-year-old helps organize chess tournament to raise Holocaust awareness

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The county plans to build a temporary 34,000-seat stadium in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow and play host to cricket's World Cup, officials say

International cricket tournament coming to Nassau

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More than 3,800 triathletes from 40 countries are expected to swim, bike and run the 70.3-mile course on Sept. 23.

After heart attack, Massapequa Park man ready to take on LI's first Ironman triathlon

The lack of data may contribute to the spread of misinformation, misguided management and bad outcomes, the paper's authors argue. 

Stony Brook report: Theories on why shark encounters are up need more scientific backup 

Here's your chance to learn about the game that is kind of like baseball but has far more fans around the world.

A beginner's guide to cricket as the sport's World Cup heads to LI

The World Health Organization said if countries scaled up their efforts to treat high blood pressure, 76 million deaths could be averted between 2023 and 2050. 

Long Island physicians react to WHO report saying hypertension is often untreated

Wallet Ninja, a product sold by Dynamite Marketing, has 18 tools, ranging from a bottle opener to a nail filer.

Federal jury: LI retailer 'willfully' infringed on patent of 'Wallet Ninja' from NYC company

One person was in critical condition after, officials said, a speeding car careened off the road, traveled through a marina parking lot, jumped a bulkhead — and, a boat — before crashing into the canal Tuesday morning.

Man critical after his car crashes into Freeport canal, officials say

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Nassau University Medical Center is running out of cash, but the struggling health system carries some of the highest salaries in state and local government, peaking at $1.1 million for its top earner, according to a Newsday analysis of NuHealth and state payroll records obtained through a Freedom of Information Law request. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Scott Eidler report.

NUMC running out of cash as salaries remain high

Organizers of a tribute concert honoring the late Harry Chapin say signs for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman have flooded the venue. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'The stage feels like it has been co-opted for purposes that we can't support'

Umberto's of New Hyde Park held an Alfa Romeo car show to raise support for Island Harvest Food Bank on Sunday. There's a story beyond the obvious Italian connection, NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Fancy cars, a pizzeria and Island Harvest: 'A cause close to our heart'

Black Women of Long Island, a nonprofit group, held an awards ceremony in Westbury on Sunday.

Founder: 'I really wanted to give women an opportunity to be recognized'

Six people were killed in Long Island crashes and at least nine were injured. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Six dead in crashes across LI in a day 

An early-morning fire on Friday in the clubhouse of the North Bellmore-North Merrick Little League left the building boarded up, with equipment and uniforms among the losses. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Early-morning blaze extensively damages Little League clubhouse

There are both arguments for and against a $4 billion development casino resort project at the site of what used to be Nassau Coliseum. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Controversy over casino project at Nassau Coliseum 

Players of the New York Senior Softball Association, a Nassau County based softball league for players 70 and older, took to the field in Cantiague Park in Hicksville on Wednesday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1973 World Series between the Oakland A's and the New York Mets.

'It's an honor to be here' senior softball players take to the field in Hicksville 

A late-morning blaze destroyed an unoccupied home in Baldwin on Tuesday, officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree burns and two others developed heat exhaustion. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'It was unreal. I'm still shaking.'

Long Beach has started its school bus camera program. For now, the program is in its warning period, but violators will soon have to pay $250. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports. 

Long Beach school buses get cameras 

Bills are in process in both Nassau and Suffolk counties to allow EpiPens to be stocked in police vehicles at all times to treat people with severe allergic reactions. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'This small amount of money ... will change peoples' lives'

Terry Bisogno has been the announcer at over 40 marathons, earning the nickname "The Voice of Long Island Running." He's also battling stage 4 colon cancer. Runners gathered outside Bisogno's North Massapequa home on Monday to show their support.

'He's just feeling the love today'

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