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The settlement ends litigation that made the allegations public and prompted the Wantagh Fire Department to remove the officers after they failed to cooperate with an investigation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach have more.

'Prevent this from happening to other people'

A team of NASA engineers is studying the Apollo Lunar Module on display at the Cradle of Aviation in Uniondale in preparation of America's next moon landing.

'It's an incredible engineering triumph'

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'ICE out of Hempstead'

Law enforcement sources say one suspect is in custody in connection with fatal stabbings in Island Park and Valley Stream.

Man in custody in connection with fatal stabbings in Nassau

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Nassau argues that while the fees may have been illegal, the county should not have to repay them because drivers paid "voluntarily."

Why Nassau isn't paying back its $100 illegal red light camera fees

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Coastal erosion has caused flooding on Shore Road, a major artery connecting to the Port Washington Peninsula.

LI village close to boosting flood-prone shoreline

Newsday spoke to team ownership, executives and fans to see how they envision the future.

Looking into the future: What can the Isles accomplish over the next 10 years?

The parents of Jordan St. Fort Colin filed a notice of claim against the state, citing the lack of barriers or guardrails along the roadway.

Wrongful death lawsuit planned in head-on crash on Bethpage State Parkway

Long Island police departments gave been involved in at least six officer involved shootings since 2021.

Shooting in Westbury is 6th in past five years involving Long Island police

A lawsuit over the constitutionality of the program was filed in February.

Judge in Blakeman's armed citizen deputy case fumes over request to delay deposition

An attorney for the officers has submitted a request that he and his legal team be paid more than $245,000 for legal work representing six former guards.

Nassau could face a $500G bill from retired correction officers' suit

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A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

'Empowered to use our voice'

Dina Navid, of Roslyn, said she has been trying to keep in touch with family members in the country, and described the war as "heartbreak." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I feel like this is only the start of it'

The use of the armory has put the mayor at odds with advocates who want a written directive keeping ICE away from village property. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Advocates: ICE should be banned from village properties

Fifty people from 25 different countries became citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Hope for a better life'

"Their swift action ... prevented even more fatalities," Rebecca Liquori told Newsday outside her Baldwin home Tuesday morning. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Grateful to be alive'

An Oceanside woman has been charged with a DWI in the late-night crash on the Southern State Parkway on Sunday that killed two and injured others.

Oceanside woman charged with DWI in Southern State crash that killed 2

With Hempstead a focal point for ICE raids, many local business owners are barely staying afloat. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger, Doug Geed and Newsday reporter Bart Jones have the story.

'Gonna become a ghost community'

One man and one child were killed by a fire that broke out on Albemarle Avenue in Hempstead early Friday, authorities said.

Early morning fire kills 2 residents

Barbara Waldman was 31 when she was killed at her Oceanside home. Her children were 5, 6 and 7 at the time. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Hey mom ... they found your murderer'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county would take "extraordinary precautions" to make sure the community is safe. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Nassau beefing up security measures

Some Long Islanders enjoyed ice skating on McDonald Pond on Sunday, while others learned about collecting sap from the park's maple trees. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Many years since we've been able to do this'

The Islamic Center of Long Island on Sunday held its 22nd annual Black History Month celebration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Black history is not a side story'

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NewsdayTV's Izzy Mignardi spoke with Newsday's MLB columnist Dave Lennon to get his take on the moves the Yankees made at the trade deadline.

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John Scarola of Kings Park volunteers at the Sweetbriar Nature Center because environment and nature are things he is very passionate about.

 Volunteers of LI: Kings Park man does his part to preserve nature

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa works out the wrinkles and learns the meticulous process of car wrapping at LI Wrap Pros & Mechanic in Mineola.

LI Works: That's a wrap! Ken tries his hand at wrapping cars

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed tours Splish Splash, which has been entertaining Long Islanders for 35 years.

Out East: Slide into fun at Splish Splash

The remains of Sgt. Henry "Harry" Younge, an airman from Long Island who was killed in a Japanese prison fire during World War II, were buried in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.

WWII airman from LI laid to rest 8 decades after his death

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tried several dishes on from the social media menu at Island Lake Diner in Ronkonkoma.

Trying the social media menu at Island Lake Diner

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Joye Brown take a look back at the summer of 2008 and the "Montauk Monster."

Picture This: That time a 'monster' washed ashore in Montauk

The 50th annual 'Great Freeport Canoe Race' was held at Cow Meadow Park on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Freeport community comes together for 50th annual canoe race

Suffolk County has agreed to a $57.5 million settlement that repays drivers up to $36 for administrative fees. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Suffolk to refund $45M in red light camera fees to drivers 

Experts say the snowy winter could be a driving force in the increase in Long Island's tick and firefly population. NewdsayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen reports.

How snowy winter could lead to summer surge of ticks, fireflies

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