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Terry Bisogno has been the announcer at over 40 marathons, earning the nickname "The Voice of Long Island Running." He's also battling stage 4 colon cancer. Runners gathered outside Bisogno's North Massapequa home on Monday to show their support.

'He's just feeling the love today'

Nassau County had a big year in sales tax returns, making over $1.4 billion. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday politics reporter Scott Eidler report.

2022 Nassau County budget has $80 million surplus 

Armaan Mohammed, from Valley Stream, had a severe deformity that required complex spinal surgery. On the mend, he's returned to karate and on Tuesday received some gifts and words of encouragement from the original "Karate Kid," Long Island's Ralph Macchio. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I cannot believe Ralph Macchio noticed me'

The Ta-Ha Masjid mosque in Roosevelt is among the oldest mosques on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

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Two World War II veterans participated in the Southampton parade, and parade-goers in Oyster Bay were asked to remember those serving overseas.

Patriotism, WWII vets celebrated at Fourth of July parades on LI

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The work included new hiking trails, tennis courts and flood improvements at the park where attendance has more than doubled in the past 10 years, state officials said.

More than $50M in renovations completed at Hempstead Lake State Park

Skies were expected to clear after a day of rain and possible thunderstorms on LI, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain should be over in time for Jones Beach, NYC fireworks shows 

Two of the biggest fireworks shows in the region, Jovia Financial Credit Union Fireworks Spectacular at Jones Beach and Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks from the East River in New York City, were scheduled to go on as planned, despite any stormy weather. 

Long Island gears up for Fourth of July celebration, but watch for unsettled weather

Homeowners who unsuccessfully sued the county in federal court for allegedly creating a discriminatory property tax system have refiled the case in State Supreme Court.

Nassau assessment lawsuit heads to state court

The National Weather Service warned of potential storms Monday overnight into early Tuesday and, again, after 5 p.m. on Independence Day. 

LI thunderstorms threaten Monday and Tuesday nights, dampening plans for holiday BBQ, fireworks plans

The Selden resident took all of 24 seconds to swallow a gallon of lemonade and win last year's side competition during the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

'Chugging it': 'Badlands' Booker preps for Nathan's lemonade contest

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Jaqueline Geffrard, 73, was killed in a New Cassel house fire, according to Nassau County officials.

1 dead in New Cassel house fire

Travis Valenti, 37, of Massapequa was last seen struggling in a Washington state lake Friday after abandoning his sinking kayak. His family says that while they fear the worst, they hope they can bring him home. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'My brother was a very selfless person': Tears for missing kayaker

Nassau County has awarded Las Vegas Sands a lease, but the company's quest for a casino at the Coliseum site is far from over. What comes next? A panel of experts answers your questions, and more in a Newsday Live Conversation with Associate Editor Joye Brown.

Newsday Live Conversation: What's next for the Coliseum lease?

The Amityville American Legion Highland Pipe Bands are heading to Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The band will be performing in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of D-Day. 

Amityville legion bands head to Normandy, in honor of 79th anniversary of D-Day 

The next steps in Sands casino bid include approval from the town of Hempstead, an environmental review and a traffic impact study. Newsday's politics reporter Candice Ferrette discusses.

What's next for the Sands casino bid

The 5K run, "Rally for Rebecca," helps raise money for Rebecca Koltun, who was paralyzed in a skiing accident. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports. 

Plainview community gathers for 5K to help one of its own 

The national collegiate sailing championships were held at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point for the first time since 2000.

USMMA: 'Proud to just showcase Kings Point in this national level'

One person was killed and seven others suffering from smoke inhalation were transported to area hospitals on Tuesday as a blaze swept through a Williston Park home. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Williston Park fire: 'Their whole life is gone'

Of Nassau homeowners who contested their taxes this year, 73% won their challenges. Newsday politics reporter Scott Eidler discusses.

Nassau homeowners who don't challenge their taxes end up paying the price

A special pre-Mother's Day brunch was held Friday, celebrating 15 nurses at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island who all gave birth starting in April 2019. The women gave birth within months of each other as part of a baby boom that made national headlines four years ago. 

Oh, baby! What a reunion of lucky moms at hospital

Amandeep Singh, who is charged in the drunk-driving accident that killed two Rosyln teens in Jericho, appeared in court Monday. The courthouse was overflowing with spectators. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Community turns out for alleged DWI killer's court date

The funeral for Drew Hassenbein, 14, was held at Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn on Sunday. He and fellow tennis player Ethan Falkowitz, 14, were killed Wednesday by an alleged drunk driver. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Drew Hassenbein remembered as a 'legend,' 'dream child'

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