Santa and Nassau County Police Department officers on Tuesday handed out toys and other gifts to young patients at Nassau University Medical Center who will be spending Christmas in the hospital. 


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After five coyote sightings last week the Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County officials are encouraging residents to stay safe and alert.

Take a look at a coyote roaming Oyster Bay

Police said a driver crashed her SUV into two parked cars before slamming into a Chinese restaurant in Farmingdale Monday night.

Driver crashes SUV into restaurant, injuring two, police say

Rememberance ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center honors the millions who died at the hands of nazis. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We haven't learned much'

Former Nassau police Officer Jay Valdes remembers being one of the first on the scene when an Avianca Airlines plane crashed in Cove Neck. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was chaos'

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Marco Antonio Zuniga, 27, of Long Beach, a passenger in the car, died at a hospital, police said. The driver of the car fled the scene but was later arrested, they said.

LI man charged in Garden City crash that killed 1

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Long Islanders took a dip in the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean off Long Beach on Sunday.

Long Beach Polar Bear Splash bathers raise nearly $480G for charity

Hundreds gathered at the Midway Jewish Center of Syosset to dedicate the Torah scroll to Omer Neutra, an Israeli Defense Forces platoon commander who died at the age of 21.

Torah dedicated to Omer Neutra, LI native killed in Hamas attack on Israel

Long Island may get up to 2 inches of snow Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

LI weather forecast: More snow expected Tuesday

About 23% of Long Islanders who commute by vehicle are immigrants.

They've driven across Vietnam and dodged cows. Now they have to tackle the LIE.

The symposium featured 11 authors, a panel discussion, a scavenger hunt for children and meet-and-greets. 

Inspiring a passion for reading in children

These three Long Islanders each have markedly different journeys to the big game in New Orleans.

A receipt, hope for the Bills, and a streak: How these 3 LIers made it to Super Bowl LIX

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A fire spread from one boat to another early Tuesday at Manhasset Bay Marina in Port Washington

Boat fire contained at Manhasset Bay Marina in Port Washington 

Nassau County Det. Kenneth Baribault who was hurt in a crash nearly 17 years ago has been gifted a service dog. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

'It was really magical the first time that they met'

Jaden Dsouza, 19, has been charged with manslaughter and driving while ability impaired by drugs in the deaths of two people in a Southern State Parkway crash. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Manslaughter charges for teen in deadly crash

Nearly four years after an unknown attacker threw a cup of acid in her face, Nafiah Ikram spoke to Newsday about her struggles on the road to recovery. 

'Nafiah faced the world without any hesitancy'

A humpback whale washed up in Long Beach near Roosevelt Boulevard on Monday, police said. 

Humpback whale found on beach

A firefighter suffered smoke inhalation at a blaze that damaged a house on Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage on Thursday night.

Firefighter treated for smoke inhalation after Old Bethpage fire

Crews are cleaning up debris after a Christmas Day fire at a condo complex in Jericho left people displaced and firefighters injured. 

Christmas Day fire in Jericho leaves firefighters injured

Nassau officials are seeking federal authority to ticket drone operators or take the devices down. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We also want federal legislation that would allow us to issue a federal summons'

A judge is considering a request by the New York Attorney General's Office for a temporary restraining order to block an "emergency evacuation" of a Woodbury nursing home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Judge's decision expected Friday

Nassau County police Arson Bomb Squad detectives are searching for a male suspect who set a portable bathroom on fire outside a home under construction in Levittown.

Male set portable bathroom on fire, police say

Speakers at the Westbury Arts Center broke down the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which focus on African American culture, unity and community, plus the ways they can be applied to daily life.

'We want to keep it alive'

The "Run for Their Lives" walk paid tribute to Omer Neutra, the 21-year-old Plainview native and soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces who was killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

'We will not stop until his body is returned'

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From Love Lane in Mattituck, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at ways to celebrate Valentine's Day this year.

Put a little love in your heart with the NewsdayTV Valentine's Day Special!

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