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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.

'Now he has every option'

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'

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Justice Margaret Reilly was removed from the Surrogate Court on Sept. 8.

Ex-LI surrogate judge removed from post sworn in as Nassau Supreme Court justice

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The 64-year-old man was crossing the road near South Franklin Street when he was struck, police said.

Police: Man killed crossing Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead

Long Island is facing unusually frigid temperatures, along with snowfall.

Frigid temps on LI bring host of physical, financial threats

The clerk, whose relationship with a Uniondale attorney prompted conflict of interest allegations, has moved to an influential Nassau law firm.

Law clerk in alleged conflict of interest in LI inheritance dispute leaves Queens Surrogate's Court

Crashes where speed was a factor killed or seriously injured 418 people on Long Island in 2024, up from 254 in 2019.

Speed is killing and hurting more people on LI. What will make drivers slow down?

There were at least three demonstrations planned for LI as part of a nationwide movement.

Demonstrators on LI picket, protest to show resistance to Trump policies

The town and property owner were involved in a protracted legal battle.

Town starts demolishing Massapequa's Budget Inn Motel

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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'

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.

'It just became a thing'

Business owners are assessing the damage after fire tore through two eateries in Franklin Square Sunday evening,

About 200 firefighters responded to the blaze

More than a dozen volunteers, including some who have won barbecue competitions, smoked hundreds of turkeys as part of an effort to prepare about 5,000 Thanksgiving meals. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We like helping out any way we can'

Island Harvest food bank typically helps 240,000 people across Long Island each year. But this year the need is greater. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's a great feeling and it kicks off our holiday season'

An fire at a Laurel Hollow home displaced three residents and brought 200 firefighters to the scene, officials said.

Fire damages Laurel Hollow home

Residents who live near the Nassau-Queens border, as well as several victorious GOP politicians, discussed Zohran Mamdani's win. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I think it's going to be a strange four years'

The Long Island Horsemen's Association invited horse owners to Sunday's annual fall festival to show off their horsemanship and help raise funds for the 550-acre Muttontown Preserve. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'You don't get a lot of places like this'

New York State Attorney General Letitia James and the New York Civil Liberties Union had filed lawsuits challenging the county's ban on transgender athletes. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

2 lawsuits tossed out

The Lustgarten Foundation held its 25th annual fundraising walk for pancreatic cancer research at Jones Beach Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Hopefully they'll find a cure someday'

At least three units were destroyed after a fire broke out in an apartment complex in Hempstead on Monday, authorities said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Fire displaces at least a dozen residents

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Linda Nuszen is a co-founder of The Beading Hearts Overdose Loss Support Group. She says that volunteering is the highest form of humanity.

Volunteers of Long Island: The Beading Hearts

<p>John Harbaugh was introduced as the Giants' new head coach at the team facility on Tuesday.</p>

Giants introduce John Harbaugh as head coach

Crashes where speed was a factor killed or seriously injured 418 people on Long Island in 2024, up from 254 in 2019. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed, takes us to the only place on Long Island where they grow orchids.

Out East: Orchids at Bianchi-Davis Greenhouse

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out" exhibit at the Long Island Children's Museum.

Go inside Pixar's 'Inside Out' at the LICM

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve. Newsday's Virginia Huie and Jim Baumbach reports.

Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

The soft-serve ice cream dipped in melted butter and sprinkled with salt has gone viral.

Ice cream dipped in melted butter? Stew Leonard's has it

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

MLK remembered on LI in day of parades, songs

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger takes a look at some of the reasons behind the decline in family-owned hardware stores on Long Island.

Declining number of family owned hardware stores

Newsday's food team tasted and ranked sheet cakes from eight supermarkets on Long Island.

The great grocery store sheet cake taste test 

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