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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to the Custer Institute and Observatory in Southold for an up close look at the stars.

Out East: Custer Institute and Observatory

After 44 years, the Oak Chalet Restaurant in Bellmore closed its doors. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed talked to Gisela Wedel and her family about their restaurant.

One of LI's oldest German restaurants closes

A Three Kings Day event took place at the Knights of Columbus in Brentwood on Sunday. The celebration provided a warm, welcoming environment in a time of uncertainty, according to some attendees. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Long Islanders Newsday spoke with said what they are trying to accomplish with their resolution for 2026. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Islanders' 2026 New Year's resolutions 

In his inaugural address, Mamdani said that today "begins a new era" for New York City.

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor

Long Island's top federal prosecutor said ICE will no longer hold detainees more than 12 hours or overnight at the facility. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Immigration groups urge judge to keep scrutiny on ICE holding cells in Central Islip

Paws of War rescued dogs from an illegal puppy mill in Tennessee. The animals are now going to forever homes of veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Travel reporter Carissa Kellman experiences the luxurious perks at local hotels with no check-in required.

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John Sterbens is a volunteer with Splashes of Hope, in Huntington. He says the organization's mission is to brighten the world through art.

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Hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil in Lindenhurst Monday evening for Edeedson Cine Jr., who was fatally stabbed while working at CVS on Christmas.

Vigil held for slain CVS worker

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The deposed Venezuelan leader made his first court appearance on Monday in Manhattan as large crowds gathered outside the courthouse. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Maduro makes first court appearance

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Authorities are looking for a thief who stole a statue of baby Jesus from a Nativity scene displayed outside the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge last week. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Composer Stephen Schwartz, who grew up in Roslyn Heights, says he will not perform at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump's name was added to the building.

LI native joins other artists bowing out of Kennedy Center

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Rep. Suozzi made an impromptu visit to ICE holding rooms in Central Islip Monday and cited improvement since judge called out "putrid, cramped" conditions

Conditions at ICE holding rooms show signs of improvement, Suozzi says

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Previous presiding officer Kevin McCaffrey's tenure ended at the end of December.

Suffolk Legislature installs Piccirillo as new presiding officer

The 71-year-old has been arrested on an assault charge after he allegedly shot a 21-year-old man who was chasing him, police said.

71-year-old man charged in Huntington shooting

The driver was heading east on Heckscher State Parkway in East Islip at the time of the crash, according to the New York State Police.

Driver killed in Heckscher State Parkway crash, state police say

The facility, on Jericho Turnpike, has been operating as a caterer since the 1950s, according to the suit filed in state Supreme Court.

Jericho banquet hall sues Oyster Bay over denied catering permit

The rule requires that a washer and dryer be included in each dwelling unit within town zoning districts that allow for apartments.

Islip: New apartments must have washers, dryers

Find out which eateries recently served their last meals.

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Nassau County police said Tasabbir Hossain, 32, of Ronkonkoma, was westbound on the eastbound lanes of Sunrise Highway near Louden Avenue in Massapequa when he collided with the other driver's 2015 Acura.

Crash leaves two hospitalized

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Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo moderated a town hall where a panel of experts discussed making Long Island roads safer. "I think success is zero deaths on the roadway," said DMV Deputy Commissioner for Traffic Safety Mary Tanner-Richter.

'We have to change our mindset'

Residents and town officials are preparing for Friday night's snowstorm. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Long Islanders on Saturday cleared out snow from the post-Christmas storm. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

The state Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection was meant to reimburse people who had money stolen by dishonest lawyers. With payments in those cases now surpassing $100 million over the fund's history, the fund is struggling. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon reports.

State fund that reimburses victims more often can't pay in full

The federal "no tax on tips" policy allows workers who typically receive tips to receive up to a $25,000 tax deduction for certain gratuities until 2028.

'It's like an insurance policy'

Floral Park's Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, will perform the national anthem on his saxophone before the Islanders-Rangers game on Saturday night at UBS Arena.

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Laney McGowan died after a long and courageous battle with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of genetic epilepsy. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'

Coastal flooding and heavy wind gusts are possible as a Nor'easter could hit Long Island this weekend. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Strong rain, wind forecast for weekend

Drones and helicopters flew over the sites of the fires in Suffolk Monday as investigators determined the cause of the fires. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Burn ban remains in effect

Scenes from Westhampton on Saturday evening as firefighters battled the brush fire.

Watch: Firefighters battle Westhampton fire

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