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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.

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.

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

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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.

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She volunteered for decades as a crew member and speaker on the Christeen, the 1883 oyster sloop she helped rebuild as a floating classroom.

'Consummate volunteer' and illustrator Betty Ticka dies at 90

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Three science and research stalwarts on Long Island and New York City have been targeted for grant funds to study autism and possible causes.

Eagles owner gives giant-size donation to LI, NYC autism studies

The concept would be to replace the half-century old plants at Northport, Port Jefferson and Island Park with the newest, most-efficient power generators available.

Grid weighs repowering power plants in Northport, Port Jeff, Island Park

With Hempstead a focal point for the raids, many business owners say they are barely staying afloat.

Hempstead Village businesses suffering amid ICE raids

A judged postponed Carmine Agnello sentencing so he can donate a kidney to his mother, Victoria Gotti.

Victoria Gotti a step closer to getting son's kidney after his sentencing is postponed

On Long Island, Jewish leaders said the attack on a Michigan synagogue served as a reminder to stay vigilant.

Staying safe means being prepared, Jewish leaders say

Tyrone Stylistic Crooks, 33, was arrested on Wednesday at a hotel in Huntington, according to Eastern District of New York prosecutors, who said he operated as a pimp.

Feds: Man charged with sex trafficking underage girls at hotels across LI

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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'

The new leadership at NUMC is intending to get the hospital on firmer financial ground. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has more.

'A flurry of litigation'

Long Island is bracing for a snowstorm that could drop up to 14 inches, starting early Sunday and followed by a mix of sleet through the evening. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

LI preps for 'dangerous cold,' snow

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had strong ties to Long Island as he made several visits in the 1960s. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're marching in his memory'

Two months after Manuel Hernández Zelada disappeared after being arrested by ICE, his family has found him, in a federal facility in New Mexico.

Family reconnects with ICE detainee after judge intervenes

The nonprofit paid for renovations to the Massapequa home of former NYPD officer William Meurer, who was severely injured on the job in 1994 and later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

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Ed Born, a WWII veteran, had a 100th birthday celebration parade in his Hicksville neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'Didn't do anything more than any other serviceman would do'

Relatives of Manuel Hernández Zelada said their concerns are exacerbated by the fact that he suffers from mental health issues and needs medical care.

'He's in a vulnerable condition'

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'

Investigators said a dryer might be to blame for the fire at a North Bellmore home Monday.

Firefighters injured, family displaced

A few fifth graders started playing football on Thanksgiving back in 1965 and now it's become a family tradtion. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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The 36th annual flower and garden show at Hicks Nurseries in Westbury has something for everyone. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

Check out the annual flower and garden show at Hicks Nurseries

NewsdayTV Ken Buffa's grabs his buzz saw and heads to Bullfrogs Woodworks to check out the new tools that go into modern woodworking.

LI Works: Ken goes against the grain at Bullfrogs Woodworks

The region's waterways were a common means of escape from slavery, in addition to land-based networks of the Underground Railroad.

Enslaved people used LI waterways as pathway to freedom

Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez visits Rocco's Tacos in Huntington Station to learn about their all-you-can-eat tacos deal.

Tacos and more all-you-can-eat deals on LI

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits with a man who has been collecting, refurbishing and reselling antique brass cash registers.

Out East: Cha-Ching! Restoring antique brass cash registers

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Find Your Balanced Life, a women-only gym in East Northport.

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The Nassau County executive discussed a variety of topics during his address, including no tax hikes, countywide safety and cooperation with ICE. NewsdayTV political analyst Joye Brown discusses takeaways from the speech.

Blakeman delivers State of the County address

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra recaps the cheerleading championships in Binghamton, Jonathan Ruban talks with three LUHI girls basketball players who made the McDonald's All-American team and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 22: Cheer champs; LUHI All-Americans

The SCPD commissioner says the department does "not get involved in immigration enforcement ever, period." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

ICE using Suffolk police parking lots across precincts

Demonstrators in Brookhaven Town are calling for environmental solutions and a meeting with officials over the landfill's future. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Brookhaven landfill: Town seeks 5-year operating extension, drawing residents' ire

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