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An Oceanside woman has been charged with a DWI in the late-night crash on the Southern State Parkway on Sunday that killed two and injured others.

Oceanside woman charged with DWI in Southern State crash that killed 2

One man and one child were killed by a fire that broke out on Albemarle Avenue in Hempstead early Friday, authorities said.

Early morning fire kills 2 residents

Barbara Waldman was 31 when she was killed at her Oceanside home. Her children were 5, 6 and 7 at the time. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the county would take "extraordinary precautions" to make sure the community is safe. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Nassau beefing up security measures

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One of 20 remaining "American Idol" hopefuls, Jesse Findling, 20, sang and spoke at his alma mater, Massapequa High School.

Back to school for 'American Idol' contestant from Massapequa High

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If not resolved, the dispute could result in the first LIRR labor strike in more than 30 years.

Mediation board side with LIRR unions in contract dispute with MTA

Reps. Nick LaLota, Tom Suozzi, Andrew Garbarino and Laura Gillen addressed a variety of issues at a Long Island Association breakfast.

LI rep says he pushed back 'publicly and behind the scenes' on ICE tactics in MN

LIRR bans alcohol on St. Patrick's Day

An Oceanside woman was charged with drunken driving in the crash, which involved six vehicles and 10 drivers and passengers, police said.

2 killed in crash on Southern State; driver charged

East Norwich is "a place where kids can grow up feeling independent and the elderly can age in place longer since everything is close by," one town councilperson said.

Tiny East Norwich packs a little bit of everything into one square mile

Surrounded by family and friends, Alma "Algy" Oustatcher celebrated her 109th birthday and credited happiness as the secret to long life.

'If you're happy, that's the secret:' LI woman says on turning 109

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Dina Navid, of Roslyn, said she has been trying to keep in touch with family members in the country, and described the war as "heartbreak." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I feel like this is only the start of it'

Some Long Islanders enjoyed ice skating on McDonald Pond on Sunday, while others learned about collecting sap from the park's maple trees. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Many years since we've been able to do this'

The Islamic Center of Long Island on Sunday held its 22nd annual Black History Month celebration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Black history is not a side story'

The new leadership at NUMC is intending to get the hospital on firmer financial ground. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has more.

'A flurry of litigation'

Long Island is bracing for a snowstorm that could drop up to 14 inches, starting early Sunday and followed by a mix of sleet through the evening. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

LI preps for 'dangerous cold,' snow

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had strong ties to Long Island as he made several visits in the 1960s. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're marching in his memory'

Two months after Manuel Hernández Zelada disappeared after being arrested by ICE, his family has found him, in a federal facility in New Mexico.

Family reconnects with ICE detainee after judge intervenes

The nonprofit paid for renovations to the Massapequa home of former NYPD officer William Meurer, who was severely injured on the job in 1994 and later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

'Now he has every option'

Ed Born, a WWII veteran, had a 100th birthday celebration parade in his Hicksville neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'Didn't do anything more than any other serviceman would do'

Relatives of Manuel Hernández Zelada said their concerns are exacerbated by the fact that he suffers from mental health issues and needs medical care.

'He's in a vulnerable condition'

A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

'Empowered to use our voice'

Investigators said a dryer might be to blame for the fire at a North Bellmore home Monday.

Firefighters injured, family displaced

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tried some homemade Irish scones at Mary's Irish Shop in Long Beach.

Get a taste of Ireland at Mary’s Irish Shop

With Hempstead a focal point for ICE raids, many local business owners are barely staying afloat. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger, Doug Geed and Newsday reporter Bart Jones have the story.

Hempstead village businesses suffering amid ICE raids

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us back in time to a family-run luncheonette that is bringing back some old time favorites.

Out East: Take a trip back in time to Sip'n Soda

The Hofstra men's basketball team returned home to cheering fans after securing a spot in the NCAA tournament.

Hofstra men’s basketball team heading to the NCAA tournament 

NewsdayTV Ken Buffa's grabs his buzz saw and heads to Bullfrogs Woodworks to check out the new tools that go into modern woodworking.

LI Works: Ken goes against the grain at Bullfrogs Woodworks

Bay Shore homeowner is left with thousands in debt after hiring an unlicensed contractor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Tips to avoid home improvement scams 

Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez visits Rocco's Tacos in Huntington Station to learn about their all-you-can-eat tacos deal.

Tacos and more all-you-can-eat deals on LI

The region's waterways were a common means of escape from slavery, in addition to land-based networks of the Underground Railroad.

Enslaved people used LI waterways as pathway to freedom

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Find Your Balanced Life, a women-only gym in East Northport.

It's a gym for women, built by a woman

The 36th annual flower and garden show at Hicks Nurseries in Westbury has something for everyone. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

Check out the annual flower and garden show at Hicks Nurseries

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