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	The 5K run, &quot;Rally for Rebecca,&quot;&nbsp;helps raise money for Rebecca Koltun, who was paralyzed in a skiing accident. NewsdayTV&#39;s Drew Scott reports.&nbsp;
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A Nassau judge said she was considering additional penalties against the owners of Cold Spring Hills nursing home after the facility ignored a contempt order for failing to make a $2.65 million payment.

On the hook for at least $2.6M

According to Port Washington's fire chief, two teens on a boat came across three men in Manhasset Bay after they capsized. The teens pulled them from the frigid waters to safety.

3 men rescued from Manhasset Bay

Chemical drums buried at Bethpage Community Park are being removed. The DEC said the drums do not present any health threats to the public. 

Cleanup at the park

The Carle Place Fire Dept. on Sunday held an open training session to entice new volunteer recruits. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I think public service is everybody's responsibility'

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Roughly 100 students gathered again on the campus Thursday afternoon and began chanting  "Free Palestine."

Students briefly renew pro-Palestinian protests at Stony Brook following overnight arrests

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Pro-Palestinian campus protesters want universities to divest from ties with Israel but fierce opposition and legal barriers remain.

Protesters' demand sparks divesting debate

O'Hara served on the Coast Guard Cutter Castle Rock.

Vietnam veteran John J. O'Hara Jr., of Levittown, dies at 73

Rally attendees outside Bethpage Public Library decried what they said has been the slow pace of clean up efforts at Bethpage Community Park, a former Grumman Aerospace dumping ground.

Rally held to expedite cleanup of Bethpage park, where 16 chemical drums were unearthed

Officials decried congestion pricing as a "cash grab" on suburban commuters and made several unfounded claims about the plan.

Hempstead lawsuit latest challenge to congestion pricing

"I'm hoping that this is a time for us to, not only pray, but to build friendship, and build bridges," said Sepi Djavaheri, of the UJA-Federation of New York about the National Day of Prayer event.

Long Island religious leaders gather to pray for peace

Beach cleanups, planting, repairs and preparations are among activities on "I Love My Parks Day."

Volunteers needed on Saturday to spruce up LI state parks

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A mini school bus caught fire on Stewart Avenue in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

What started a Westbury mini school bus fire?

Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz were honored by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association during a ceremony in Lawrence. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Roslyn teens killed in car crash posthumously honored at ceremony

A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

At least six 55-gallon drums were discovered buried in Oyster Bay, raising concerns about the extent of toxic pollution at the one-time Grumman Aerospace dumping grounds. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Graveyard for contamination'

Capt. Hugh Stephens, of Glen Cove, served as a Merchant Marine in World War II and later taught at SUNY Maritime before retiring at age 97. On Tuesday, a surprise celebration was held at the Glen Cove Senior Center to celebrate his 100th birthday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He keeps getting younger as he gets older' 

Fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was honored by thousands at his funeral in Massapequa Saturday. He was posthumously promoted to detective. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Stephanie and Ryan are mourning their everything'

The wake for NYPD Officer Jonathan E. Diller, killed during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, was briefly attended by Gov. Hochul.

Gov. Hochul attends wake

Members of Diller's family arrived in about a dozen black NYPD transport vans that pulled up to the funeral home ahead of the visitation. Former President Donald Trump was also there, along with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman

Family, mourners gather to start two-day wake for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller 

Community comes together to mourn Officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed in the line of duty. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'He was born to be a hero'

The Safe Center LI has been helping victims of child abuse and domestic violence since 2014. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'For the first time I started to feel peaceful again'

Baldwin Middle School's Wellness Center features cozy spots for studying and areas for counseling and therapy sessions.

'An increased need for students' counseling'

A lawsuit was filed against Nassau County, the Valley Stream Central High School District, the bus company and driver Giovanny Campos.

The student was allegedly abused multiple times on board a school bus and at a home

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