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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

Nassau Community College and Hofstra University have two very different perspectives when it comes to the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino project at the Nassau Coliseum site. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette look into their stances.

Nassau colleges split over Las Vegas Sands casino project

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Hundreds of mourners said farewell to "Ms. P" at her funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park.

Farmingdale HS marching band director Gina Pellettiere 'a great teacher'

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Of the over 118,800 migrants who have come to New York during the crisis so far, Venezuelans are the single largest nationality, at about 40% of the total, according to Mayor Eric Adams' office.

Venezuelan migrants, once granted federal TPS protection, could seek shelter on LI, other counties

"When we talk about a government shutdown, there's a lot of talk about Washington, but it affects real people here on Long Island," said the leader of the region's largest business group.

Federal shutdown would leave workers in financial limbo, could mean LI airport delays

The study authors concluded that, during future disasters or times of isolation, intervention to help promote "social engagement" could be potentially important to mental health. 

Lack of social interaction during pandemic associated with greater depression, study says

In a public letter, Levittown Superintendent Todd Winch wrote that "appropriate consequences will be administered" for the unnamed perpetrators.

Probe finished into 'offensive words and images' sprayed by Division High football players

Kenneth Amblo, 51, was charged with an incident May 13, when a man wearing a surgical mask displayed a knife and demanded cash from a 7-Eleven store on Hempstead Turnpike in Bethpage, police said.

Bethpage man accused in knifepoint robbery at 7-Eleven, police say

Farmingdale High marching band director Gina Pellettiere's devotion to her young charges included prepping them for band camp bus trips like last week's, when she died after one of six charters crashed upstate.

Band director upheld camp tradition

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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

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 

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