Freeport mayor Robert T. Kennedy on Tuesday talked about the upcoming Nautical Mile Festival and urged Long Islanders to visit the Nautical Mile's restaurants and other businesses this summer season.


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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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The presumptive Republican nominee for governor refuted Hochul's remarks at Nassau GOP headquarters Tuesday.

Blakeman compares Gov. Hochul's address to a 'Saturday Night Live skit'

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The village would own the theater and select a company to run it.

Farmingdale eyes parking lot for new community theater

A lawsuit alleges the environmental reviews performed for the now-defunct casino plan at the Nassau Coliseum site weren't done correctly.

Garden City seeks to nullify rezoning done for casino plan at Nassau Coliseum site

"There's so many amazing sites that you can't get anywhere else," said Rafael Espinal, the new head of New York City's media and entertainment office.

LI could see fewer film, TV shoots under Mamdani pitch for more production in NYC

The 178-page filing also contains a request to dismiss one of the charges in the indictment, and for prosecutors to turn over records regarding two men the defense may seek to introduce as alternate suspects at trial.

Accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann's defense filing sheds new light into first 24 hours in custody

Kopel first took office in 2010. He was elected to his ninth term in November.

Howard Kopel starts second term as presiding officer of Nassau Legislature

Manuel Hernández Zelada's lawyers say he will self-deport to El Salvador after being held without contact with his family for two months.

Advocate: Family locates Roosevelt man who disappeared after ICE arrest

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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.

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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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Republican Bruce Blakeman took the oath of office to begin his second term as county executive on Monday night. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Blakeman sworn in as Nassau County executive 

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

The great grocery store sheet cake taste test 

How fast can Ken eat? NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa learns from, and challenges, compettive eater Eric "Badlands" Booker in this week's "LI works."

'You must evolve, things change, time change...now 20 hot dogs is just the beginning'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa learns what it takes to troubleshoot a pinball machine in this week's edition of LI Works.

LI Works: A wizard at fixing pinball machines

Newsday's third annual Cheer Fest was held at Hofstra University on Sunday. Participants spoke about the thrill of competing and watching teams from other divisions. Newsday's Jared Valluzzi has more.

Energy, pride and school spirit: Newsday's 3rd annual Cheer Fest

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to the South Fork, where, after generations of farming the land, the Ludlow family pivoted to making cheese from the milk of their cows.

Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton

New York became the first state to require health insurers to cover scalp cooling treatments, which help to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Health insurers must cover scalp cooling treatments

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joins Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Hometown Bakeshop in Centerport to try customizable bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches.

Bacon, egg and cheese with a twist at this LI bakery

Commuters are expressing frustration over a new MTA policy that imposes an $8 surcharge for activating mobile tickets after boarding. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

Last-minute ticket surcharge irks LIRR riders

Port Washington's Rapid Response Network aims to prevent or stop federal officials from making arrests by warning immigrants of ICE sightings. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

Rapid Response Network tracks ICE presence in Port Washington 

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