County executive Laura Curran signed a bill into law that bans the use of Styrofoam in Nassau.  


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The families of Sam Cullen and Suzie Kedar remember the couple, who were about to be engaged. "They had their whole life ahead of them," said Shari Cullen, Sam Cullen's mother.

'We really lost two beautiful souls'

Hofstra students and faculty held pro-Palestinian protests on campus Monday, chanting "free Palestine." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

'Free Palestine'

Nancy and William Peter of Merrick, remember their son Matthew, a Long Islander who is being honored for his impact in Albany. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He was always into some kind of service'

A Nassau judge said she was considering additional penalties against the owners of Cold Spring Hills nursing home after the facility ignored a contempt order for failing to make a $2.65 million payment.

On the hook for at least $2.6M

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Weeks after Blakeman called on residents with registered guns to join an emergency reserve questions remain about who has signed up as well as how and where they are being trained, legislators say.

Nassau Democrats seek details on Blakeman's special deputies program

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The unidentified firefighter suffered first-, second- and third-degree burns, officials said.

Nassau fire academy instructor seriously burned during training exercise

This is in stark contrast to the New York state average of 54%, according to an analysis of 2022-23 school year data.

Only 6% of eligible LI school cafeterias are inspected twice a year as required by law

In total, 161 students nationwide were chosen by the Department of Education for the award for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Four LI high school seniors named U.S. presidential scholars

Mel Opotowsky spent more than a decade at Newsday, part of a long journalism career that spanned both coasts.

Newsday editor from '60s to early '70s dies at 92

"We have no evidence yet that there are drums in these concrete blocks," a top state official said.

DEC: More concrete blocks 'similar' to ones that contained chemical drums found in Bethpage park

The 37-year-old man had been critically injured after he was struck by a driver who fled the scene, police say.

LI man dies of injuries following deadly weekend of crashes

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According to Port Washington's fire chief, two teens on a boat came across three men in Manhasset Bay after they capsized. The teens pulled them from the frigid waters to safety.

3 men rescued from Manhasset Bay

Chemical drums buried at Bethpage Community Park are being removed. The DEC said the drums do not present any health threats to the public. 

Cleanup at the park

The Carle Place Fire Dept. on Sunday held an open training session to entice new volunteer recruits. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I think public service is everybody's responsibility'

A mini school bus caught fire on Stewart Avenue in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

What started a Westbury mini school bus fire?

Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz were honored by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association during a ceremony in Lawrence. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Roslyn teens killed in car crash posthumously honored at ceremony

A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

At least six 55-gallon drums were discovered buried in Oyster Bay, raising concerns about the extent of toxic pollution at the one-time Grumman Aerospace dumping grounds. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Graveyard for contamination'

Capt. Hugh Stephens, of Glen Cove, served as a Merchant Marine in World War II and later taught at SUNY Maritime before retiring at age 97. On Tuesday, a surprise celebration was held at the Glen Cove Senior Center to celebrate his 100th birthday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He keeps getting younger as he gets older' 

Fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was honored by thousands at his funeral in Massapequa Saturday. He was posthumously promoted to detective. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Stephanie and Ryan are mourning their everything'

The wake for NYPD Officer Jonathan E. Diller, killed during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, was briefly attended by Gov. Hochul.

Gov. Hochul attends wake

Members of Diller's family arrived in about a dozen black NYPD transport vans that pulled up to the funeral home ahead of the visitation. Former President Donald Trump was also there, along with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman

Family, mourners gather to start two-day wake for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller 

Community comes together to mourn Officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed in the line of duty. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'He was born to be a hero'

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