Geoffrey Sorensen of Huntington Station speaks about his grandmother, Gerda Garbatzky, a Holocaust survivor who died of COVID-19 on March 16.


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The figure is more than four times the spending cited by former county officials in the aftermath of the attack, which exposed the personal information of more than 500,000 Long Islanders and 40,000 employees.

'It's going to be considerably higher'

With record home prices, bidding wars and low inventory, homebuyers are seeking relief. Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan Lamantia reports.

Bidding wars, low inventory

Two men have been charged in connection with a home improvement scam that targeted senior citizens. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'That's despicable'

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus pandemic.

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus

Smithtown has become the latest Long Island municipality to consider a moratorium on battery energy storage facilities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's a reasonable request'

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"We used to call her the mayor of the courthouse."

Jerri Krevoff, longtime supervising court reporter for Nassau courts, dies at 76

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He served as an air traffic controller and helped coordinate missions during the air war in Europe, including for the D-Day invasion.

World War II veteran from Stony Brook dies at 102

"He was so likable that clients fell in love with him and just continued to hire him for more and more parts of the project," said kitchen designer Cathy Mullane, a longtime collaborator.

Nigel Mohammed of Wantagh, home improvement contractor, dies at 44

Creighton is remembered as a "legendary" figure in local law enforcement.

Robert J. Creighton, former Suffolk police commissioner, chief investigator for DA, dies at 86

His six-decade career included "Elf," "Button-Down Mind" and one of TV's greatest series finales.

Bob Newhart was a master of perfect comic timing

Garcia spent many years in metropolitan-area radio, including a lengthy stint co-hosting a morning show on Long Island's WBLI/106.1 FM.

Maria Garcia, former co-host of morning drive show, dies at 52

Harrison saw hundreds of his poems, three plays and thousands of his photographs published.

Robert Harrison, Long Island poet, dies at 80

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The National Transportation Safety Board said there was no mayday call made before the fatal small plane crash at Long Island MacArthur Airport. 

'They heard popping and sputtering'

The Scott J. Beigel Fund on Sunday sent some of Long Island's underserved children to sleep-away camp. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Important for children that may be struggling ... to get away'

Long Islanders share their thoughts on President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 election and the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee.

'I think it's the best for the country'

Elmont condo residents have been out of their homes for months after the building was plagued by flooding problems. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I'm 87, I live nowhere and I have nothing'

Steven Schwally's blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal intoxication limit, said Suffolk prosecutors. 

Steven Schwally told prosecutors he drank 18 beers the day of the crash 

Government officials speak about water testing after 22 beaches on Long Island closed in 2023 because of contaminants. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Hopefully they come up with a solution'

Arella Guirantes, of Bellport, will play for the Puerto Rican women's basketball team at the Summer Olympics in Paris. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

From Bellport to Puerto Rico to Paris

On Friday, a widespread Microsoft outage is disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world, causing delays and cancellations at NYC airports. NewsdayTV's Virgina Huie reports.

'This was ridiculous'

Some appointees in Suffolk County government are collecting state pensions as well as salaries, which critics call "double dipping." NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It's not surprising'

Andrew Marulis agreed to forfeit his New York State teaching license, according to a July 9 agreement. His name came up in the district's sexual misconduct investigation. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I was kind of a prime target'

Spotty showers can linger into the island tomorrow morning, but the humidity is expected to drop. 

Storms, showers to reach LI today

Long Island elected leaders and residents expressed concern and outrage Sunday over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'We need to come together as a country'

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