Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen on Tuesday decried an extension of a contract with the operator of the popular Malibu Beach Park as a secretly negotiated "sweetheart deal" that will bilk town taxpayers out of $169,000 annually.


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A long road ahead for the Sands Casino proposal. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Candice Ferrette report.

More hurdles for Sands Casino proposal

Marzia Zada, an Afghan girl shot by the Taliban in 2012, thanks doctors on LI. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

No more tears for Marzia

At the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City, students from Notre Dame Catholic School in New Hyde Park showcased their watercolors honoring Long Island servicemen and women as part of the Veterans Portrait Project. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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Israeli sisters with family members kidnapped by Hamas speak in Woodmere. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Please bring them home now'

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Researching and asking plenty of questions about charitable groups' spending practices are among the tips offered by experts.

Tips for donating on 'GivingTuesday'

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LI historians and elected officials, looking ahead to the nation's 250th birthday, announced a contest for a logo to be featured in marketing for events.

Contest to design logo for nation's birthday

The El Niño weather system is likely to result in a warmer, wetter winter for Long Island and the region, forecasters said.

Less snow likely this winter for region; city keeps up snowless streak 

The young activists have gotten results already, including elimination of plastic ketchup packets in favor of squeeze bottles and pump dispensers.

Students lobby for plastic-free lunchrooms in Port Washington

On Jan. 1, the GOP will control the county executive and district attorney offices in Nassau and Suffolk for the first time since 2001.

LI Republicans widened turnout margin, captured independent votes in 2023

Floyd McNeil, 27, of Hempstead, was found guilty of fatally shooting one man and injuring another in November 2020 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Freeport.

Jury convicts Bloods member for 2020 fatal shooting in Freeport

A look at some of our best photos from around Long Island high school sports in November 2023 as playoffs are in full swing and champions are awarded.

Top high school sports photos: November 2023

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Natalie Sanandaji of Great Neck is one of the survivors of the Oct. 7 Israeli music festival terrorist attack by Hamas. She shared her story Monday at a news conference.

'The rockets kept coming'

Village of Freeport honors Ukrainian refugee Volodymyr Zubko after saving the life of a crash victim. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Ukrainian refugee honored for rescue of crash victim in Freeport

A rally and supply drive on Tuesday will be held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow in support of Israel, as Long Islanders with ties to the nation are still reeling from this weekend's attack by Hamas. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

LIers with ties to Israel say war is 'very disturbing'

Dozens of participants of color learned about water safety and drowning prevention at Westbury High School on Saturday, in an event held by Jack and Jill Nassau County and Black People Will Swim. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It's all about getting rid of the initial fear of being in the actual water'

Just two weeks after the horrific bus crash that killed two beloved educators at Farmingdale High School — chaperone Beatrice Ferrari and band director Gina Pellettiere — the Daler marching band was ready to make music again at Friday's homecoming. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Farmingdale High School marching band returns for homecoming to honor those who died in bus crash

Experts in government and law said an email that now-former Oyster Bay Inspector General Brian Noone sent in March raises questions about ethical violations. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday reporter Ted Phillips report.

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Chateau Briand, the Carle Place catering hall that closed last year, auctioned off its contents Monday.

'I want that chandelier'

The funeral for Farmingdale High School band director Gina Pelletiere was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, with hundreds in attendance. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'What happens to little Joseph now?'

The funeral is being held in Massapequa Park at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Watch live: Funeral for Farmingdale High School marching band director Gina Pellettiere

St. Kilian Parish in Farmingdale was packed on Wednesday as Beatrice "Bea" Ferrari was laid to rest following her tragic death in a high school bus crash. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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Beatrice Ferrari is being laid to rest at St. Kilian in Farmingdale following her tragic death last week in a high school bus crash.

Watch live: Funeral for Beatrice Ferrari, Farmingdale band chaperone and retired teacher

Nassau Community College and Hofstra University have two very different perspectives when it comes to the proposed Las Vegas Sands casino project at the Nassau Coliseum site. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette look into their stances.

Nassau colleges split over Las Vegas Sands casino project

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