Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder held a ceremony on the 10-year anniversary of the death of Police Officer Geoffrey J. Breitkopf, who was killed when he was mistaken for a suspect in the line of duty on March 12, 2011.


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The verdict is the second $5.5 million judgment against Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing this year.

'This has to stop'

On Thursday an "accidental electrical fire" damaged several areas of the historic Milleridge Inn's main property.

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The county executive had not shown his hand as a state law banning cooperation agreements went into effect. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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The case illustrates how costly and time consuming it can be for districts to terminate tenured educators under state law. Newsday investigative Associate Editor Paul LaRocco has more.

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The combination of high winds and lengthy heavy rainfall sets the stage for downed trees and power lines, the National Weather Service said.

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Police said an investigation determined he failed to properly report his social media accounts.

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The case of the missing couple has puzzled their neighbors and also has been a topic of discussion in the local Chinese American community.

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Mangano had sought a 5-year sentence, but the judge said that wasn't enough to deter others from corruption.

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The three appointees must stand for election in May 2027, the state education commissioner ruled.

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The NYPD released footage of a man being airlifted from Cedar Creek Park in Seaford in Aug. 7.

Watch video of the rescue

Sunday's competition, the 12th annual held at Peter's Clam Bar, raised money to benefit the Lindsey Rose Parke Foundation.

'It's good to be part of the community'

The settlement ends litigation that made the allegations public and prompted the Wantagh Fire Department to remove the officers after they failed to cooperate with an investigation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach have more.

'Prevent this from happening to other people'

The 50th annual 'Great Freeport Canoe Race' was held at Cow Meadow Park on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'They do a lot of nice stuff in Freeport'

A team of NASA engineers is studying the Apollo Lunar Module on display at the Cradle of Aviation in Uniondale in preparation of America's next moon landing.

'It's an incredible engineering triumph'

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'ICE out of Hempstead'

Law enforcement sources say one suspect is in custody in connection with fatal stabbings in Island Park and Valley Stream.

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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'

Dina Navid, of Roslyn, said she has been trying to keep in touch with family members in the country, and described the war as "heartbreak." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I feel like this is only the start of it'

The use of the armory has put the mayor at odds with advocates who want a written directive keeping ICE away from village property. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Advocates: ICE should be banned from village properties

Fifty people from 25 different countries became citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Hope for a better life'

"Their swift action ... prevented even more fatalities," Rebecca Liquori told Newsday outside her Baldwin home Tuesday morning. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Grateful to be alive'

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NewsdayTV's Marie Elena Martinez got a sneak peek at the new Babylon Whiskey Down Dine, which plans to open in the fall.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a unique sanctuary in Calverton where veterans and first responders find healing through equine therapy with rescue horses.

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NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin visits No Good Burger Joint in Baldwin.

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Floyd twin seniors Anabel and Lydia Van Cott are double trouble for the competition on the tennis courts, NewsdayTV's Tess Fergurson reports.

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Residents say deer have been spotted in backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens after more than three years and $550 million in renovations, NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

The Long Island Sound water quality is improving, nonprofit Save the Sound says, but there's more to be done. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Supporters of "through-running" would like to see LIRR trains adding stops beyond Long Island. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

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