Nassau County officials on Tuesday held a memorial ceremony for deceased members of the Nassau County police department. Officials also unveiled plaques honoring Nassau County Police Officer Brian Abbondandelo and Police Lt. Michael P. Shea, who both recently died from their 9/11-related illnesses.


Long Island

Nassau

Nassau County officials honor fallen officers

Newsday

Most Popular

Latest videos

Nassau video slot

The Amityville American Legion Highland Pipe Bands are heading to Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The band will be performing in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of D-Day. 

Amityville legion bands head to Normandy, in honor of 79th anniversary of D-Day 

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'

Sign up for the Nassau news this week newsletter

Nassau Newsletter Widget

Winds are carrying smoke from more than 100 wildfires in Canada to Long Island and the rest of New York State, leading to an air quality advisory through Tuesday from the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

DEC: Canada fires spark air quality advisory for Long Island, rest of NY

Nassau Article Bottom Module

"There is little doubt that the suretors will suffer some unnecessary form of retaliation if their identities and employment are revealed," his attorney wrote in court papers filed Monday.

George Santos trying to shield identity of people who bailed him out, court papers show

The winner will win a trip to Normandy, France, in 2024 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the invasion.

Museum offers D-Day essay contest for LI college students

Police said the driver made an illegal U-turn on a street in Farmingdale early Sunday and crashed into the side of a marked police patrol unit.

Police: Brooklyn woman charged with DWI in crash with Nassau patrol car

The deficit is its widest-ever budget gap, heightening concern that the hospital may not survive without a major infusion of funds.

Audit: NUMC operator runs record $164 million deficit

The part of the debt ceiling deal imposing new work requirements on older adults seeking food stamps will not impact New York residents this year because of a federal waiver, a spokeswoman for Hochul said.

Hochul aide: New work requirements for food benefits not expected to be felt yet

Nassau Video Playlist

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'

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 

Homepage Trending

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.

LI's 2023 salutatorians

Check out the Summer Fun Book

Meet our journalists

<a href="https://www.newsday.com/video/newsdaytv-top-stories">Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories</a>

Newsday TV

NewsdayTV Top Item

Nassau - megaslot

Keep up to date with news and happenings in Nassau County, including crime, politics, entertainment and more.