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Many carried Iranian, U.S. and Israel flags as they marched in Manhattan.

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They turn to encrypted messaging apps, religion and support groups to remain connected to loved ones in the Middle East.

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There is fear in Long Island's LGBTQ+ community over NYU Langone's decision to close its prominent medical program for treating transgender youth. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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