An ambulette driver who had stopped on the shoulder of the southbound Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway was struck and killed Wednesday morning while talking to another motorist, police said.


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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a crowd on Sunday at Nassau Coliseum. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Indian prime minister to appear at Nassau Coliseum

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about'

Nearly 30 military women were honored at a commemorative medal ceremony at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Right now there really isn't anything a woman can't do'

Sylvan Drive in Lakeview was renamed Victor A. Cantelmo III Drive in honor of the fallen firefighter who died from 9/11-related illnesses. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'My son deserves it'

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A settlement hearing in the lengthy court battle has been postponed but lawyers for both sides said a deal is near.

Lawyers: Deal soon between diocese, sex abuse survivors

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It's still unclear how much the event cost taxpayers.

Nassau Democrats file FEC complaint over Trump rally

The only operating Amazon Fresh on Long Island — and in New York State — opened in Oceanside in July 2022.

Amazon Fresh supermarkets, 2 on LI, to resume opening

Each was the star of a powerhouse basketball program: Riker at St. Dominic and Chamberlain at Long Island Lutheran.

Hoopsters Riker, Chamberlain to be inducted into Nassau Hall of Fame

The prime minister and his government have been the target of criticism for policies blamed for human rights abuses against religious minorities.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appear at Nassau Coliseum Sunday

Some Long Islanders said the new Instagram restrictions should mark the beginning of a digital overhaul aimed at better protecting children online.

Will Instagram be safer for teens? LIers weigh in on platform changes

The weather on Long Island will likely stay dry through at least the first part of next week but the potential remains for widespread coastal flooding.

Long Island forecast: Sunny skies, flooding risk

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Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen, is working for the Nassau County Attorney's Office.

'Contemptuous' defense witness from Trump trial hired by Nassau County

Wai Law, a marathon runner from Bethpage, is running for Parkinson's research and food insecurity. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Hopefully one day they understand enough to come up with a cure'

Three children were injured and one was airlifted to the hospital after a BMW crashed into a line of trees on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Cop: Three kids hurt in Franklin Square crash

The crash involved three vehicles on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook on Sunday.

Police investigating fatal chain-reaction crash

A 71-year-old man was crossing Newbridge Road when he was hit by an SUV in North Bellmore.

LI man struck and killed crossing road in North Bellmore

Disney claims the widower agreed to resolve any disputes through arbitration, in language he approved when signing up for the Disney+ streaming service years earlier. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

'The average person may find them sort of troubling'

The exhibit called "Seeing Differently: A Tactile Art Experience" in Manhasset is created by residents of the Helen Keller National Center. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I want them to see that anybody can do anything'

The town of Hempstead is taking steps to make sure animals and residents are safe after a stray cat was found with rabies. The Nassau County Health Department will offer a free rabies vaccination clinic at the town animal shelter. 

'Don't naturally approach it, if you do not know it' 

Elmont condo residents have been out of their homes for months after the building was plagued by flooding problems. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I'm 87, I live nowhere and I have nothing'

Swimmers at Lido Beach were evacuated Monday evening after lifeguards saw a shark, approximately 7 feet long, swimming 25 feet from shore. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Always swim in front of a lifeguard' 

Natalie Murray, known on Instagram as @savagethrower, is set to compete in the United Knife & Axe Throwers World Cup in the U.K. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Wantagh woman to compete in knife and axe throwing world cup

Roxi is being taken care of at the Hempstead Animal Shelter, and an investigation is underway on how she was tied to a light pole on the Southern State Parkway.

'There's a big waitlist'

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