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The next steps in Sands casino bid include approval from the town of Hempstead, an environmental review and a traffic impact study. Newsday's politics reporter Candice Ferrette discusses.

What's next for the Sands casino bid

The 5K run, "Rally for Rebecca," helps raise money for Rebecca Koltun, who was paralyzed in a skiing accident. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

Plainview community gathers for 5K to help one of its own 

The national collegiate sailing championships were held at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point for the first time since 2000.

USMMA: 'Proud to just showcase Kings Point in this national level'

One person was killed and seven others suffering from smoke inhalation were transported to area hospitals on Tuesday as a blaze swept through a Williston Park home. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Williston Park fire: 'Their whole life is gone'

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Stratford Shoal is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its 1989 nomination form describes a "carefully crafted" three-story granite house built in 1878 on less than an acre of land with a "cast iron spiral stair" and Gothic Revival touches.

Historic lighthouse on the auction block: Government to sell Stratford Shoal Light Station in Long Island Sound

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Newsday took home awards in the breaking news, features and sports photography categories and for a series on police internal affairs investigations that shielded officer misconduct.

Newsday wins 8 awards from Silurians Press Club

The sinkhole was blocking two lanes at Lido and Regent boulevards.

Sinkhole snarls traffic in Lido Beach

Starting pay went from about $18 to $22 an hour at state beaches last year. State parks need about 500 lifeguards to maintain seven beaches and two pools from Jones Beach to Montauk.

Pay boosts for lifeguards at LI state beaches aim to avoid shortage

The motel, across from Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, had structural damage and mold, Hempstead officials said.

Town shuts Coliseum Motor Inn due to unsafe, unsanitary conditions

More "widespread haze" is forecast for LI Wednesday, likely moving out by Thursday.

Canadian wildfire smoke in skies over LI, the Northeast

The gambling giant would also make payments-in-lieu-of-taxes, which aren't being made now, a company representative said.

Sands plans to apply for IDA tax breaks for casino project, rep says

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Of Nassau homeowners who contested their taxes this year, 73% won their challenges. Newsday politics reporter Scott Eidler discusses.

Nassau homeowners who don't challenge their taxes end up paying the price

A special pre-Mother's Day brunch was held Friday, celebrating 15 nurses at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island who all gave birth starting in April 2019. The women gave birth within months of each other as part of a baby boom that made national headlines four years ago. 

Oh, baby! What a reunion of lucky moms at hospital

Amandeep Singh, who is charged in the drunk-driving accident that killed two Rosyln teens in Jericho, appeared in court Monday. The courthouse was overflowing with spectators. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Community turns out for alleged DWI killer's court date

The funeral for Drew Hassenbein, 14, was held at Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn on Sunday. He and fellow tennis player Ethan Falkowitz, 14, were killed Wednesday by an alleged drunk driver. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Drew Hassenbein remembered as a 'legend,' 'dream child'

Jordan Daniel of Westhampton, who won the Long Island Marathon with the second-fastest time in its history, said the crowds and support were good. "I felt the energy out there, especially on those long stretches," he said.

2023 LI Marathon winner: 'I'm just very thankful'

Mourners at the funeral of 14-year-old Ethan Falkowitz at Temple Sinai in Roslyn on Friday shared stories of the teen's accomplishments and generous character. "We refuse to let his legacy be a statistic," his father said. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'One of the most loving people:' Mourners remember teen killed in crash

Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, both 14, were killed by an alleged drunk driver. Police say Amandeep Singh, driving a Dodge pickup, went the wrong way on North Broadway in Jericho around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'So devastating:' Community mourns teens killed in Jericho crash

Ashley Codrington of Baldwin is one of two women who have filed a complaint against shipping Capt. Joseph McCann, alleging he sexually harassed and sent inappropriate messages to her while she was working on one of his vessels.

Coast Guard complaint accuses captain of sexually harassing Baldwin woman

Family and friends gathered in Plainview for a ceremony to honor Nassau County Police Officer Daniel J. Greer, who was killed in the line of duty in 1979. 

Plainview bridge named in honor of Nassau County Police Officer Daniel J. Greer

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other Long Island officials honored Julius "Dr. J" Erving in his hometown of Roosevelt on Wednesday, where a new basketball court at the Rev. Arthur Mackey Sr. Park was dedicated in his name and donated by fellow Olympian and WNBA pioneer Nancy Lieberman and her charitie

Julius 'Dr. J' Erving's hometown of Roosevelt honors him with new basketball court 

Vietnam veteran John Melillo of Eastport, says he couldn't paint a straight line 10 years ago, but decided to go to school for it, to learn how to create and cope. Now Melillo's work is shown in galleries and he wants to share the healing power of painting with other veterans. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

The healing power of painting: Vietnam veteran teaches other vets to paint 

Family, friends and officials gathered at St. Rocco Roman Catholic Church in Glen Cove to pay respects to volunteer EMT Susan Giovanniello, who died suddenly at age 19. NewsdayTV's Cecila Dowd reports. 

'A built-in best friend': Mourners remember Susan Giovanniello at funeral

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One volunteered at a shelter for Ukranian refugees in Budapest, another published research on artifical intelligence. Meet this year's salutatorians from Long Island's Class of 2023.

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