Protesters gathered at the construction site of what is to be the new Rhodes Elementary School in Hempstead to demand that Park East Development, Inc. — the construction company that is building the school — diversify their hiring of contractors. 


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Nassau County firefighters conducted a Christmas tree fire safety demo showing how quickly a dry tree can go up in flames. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'When you take them out, test them'

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. 

Rave reviews for special exhibit

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Adrees Omar, 25, was taken into custody after a standoff at a home that lasted more than eight hours, officials said.

Police: Woodbury man who chased naked girl, barricaded himself, faces charges

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A judge gave Amandeep Singh three weeks to reconsider after he rejected the offer at his most recent court appearance. The case is now likely headed to trial.

LI man accused in wrong-way DWI crash that killed 2 teens wants to suppress statements he made while in police custody

Many survivors would receive at least $100,000 in cash immediately as the Diocese of Rockville Centre distributes $200 million among some 600 survivors.

Diocese makes 'best and final offer' to LI sexual abuse victims

State parks and air show officials met with members of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels to get an early start on plans for the precision flying team's May performances at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach.

Blue Angels get early jump on Memorial Day weekend

Long Island Rep. Anthony D'Esposito filed a motion to expel Santos that summarized a scathing ethics report's findings, hours after Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) filed his own expulsion motion.

Santos to face expulsion vote by Thursday

They held a demonstration showing that a dry Christmas tree can make a house go up in flames in less than a minute. 

Nassau fire officials share holiday safety tips

Blue Angel pilots arrived at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale to prep for next summer's Bethpage Air Show. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Pilot: 'We want to make sure we put on a safe air show'

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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'

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.

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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

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