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After 47 years, Matinecock Court affordable housing in East Northport welcomes residents, marking a significant milestone for the $92 million development. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Affordable housing development opens after 47 years

NewsdayTV'S Elisa DiStefano visits Tutu School of Sayville, which offers dance classs to children as young at 6 months.

Tiny dancers learn ballet at Tutu School

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants

Tis the season for your favorite holiday traditions at Matt's Christmas Tree Farm and Waterdrinker Winter Wonderland in Manorville. Newsday Travel reporter Carissa Kellman has more.

'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville

All aboard! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Trainland in Lynbrook to learn from a master model train repairman.

LI Works: Where model trains come to life

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Southold Fish Market, where it is getting very busy this time of the year.

Out East: A busy time of year for this LI fish market

Rabbi Motti Grossbaum of Stony Brook, left, with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, in 2002 in France, where they studied together in a yeshiva. Schlanger was one of the victims of the Australia attack. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LIers at Merrick menorah lighting react to Australia attack

A new winter wonderland village has come to Brooklyn, serving up gingerbread-spiced sweets, hot chocolate and festive photo ops. Newsday Travel Reporter Carissa Kellman explores the holiday scene.

Williamsburg welcomes new winter village with sweet treats, photo ops

An interfaith gathering was held on Wednesday in Huntington in support of Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez, brothers who were deported from Central Islip to El Salvador. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Vigil held in support of brothers deported to El Salvador

We spoke with New York Islanders fans about the jerseys they wear and why.

Islanders fans and their unique jerseys a regular sight at UBS Arena

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The price tag for universal childcare for the entire state is $15 billion, according to Mamdani's campaign. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I think it's an awesome idea'

A Newsday analysis shows town and city employees across Long Island made $200,000 or more in 2024, a nearly 51% increase over 2023.

'The cause for the increase is multifaceted'

As Long Island home prices continue to rise, Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia discusses what steps you can take to help get the best mortgage rate possible.

'Prepare your finances'

'We are not criminals'

Educators in some districts attributed the gains to the use of data to help support students. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They implemented some different strategies'

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The day honoring Floyd — whose Old Mastic estate is less than two miles from Mastic Beach High School — will be celebrated every year on Dec. 17, the day of Floyd's birth in 1734.

Suffolk declares Dec. 17 to be William Floyd Day

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Larry Burke, a retired educator of 44 years, plays Santa each year to pediatric patients at NYU Langone.

'Santa' takes his sled to NYU Langone in Mineola to thank doctors for repairing his heart

Main Event will take over a 46,189-square-foot storefront next to Saks Off 5th and Regal Cinemas in Deer Park's Tanger Outlets mall.

Bowling, laser tag and booze: Massive entertainment venue coming to LI outlet mall

The county set restrictions on when protests can take place.

Nassau County religious safety act gains unanimous approval

Robert Chester was president of several Carle Place service organizations, including the American Legion and Kiwanis Club.

Insurance exec and civic leader dies at 92

Officials cited higher overtime pay and new retirement incentives designed to reduce the workforce.

$200G earners rise 51% in LI towns and cities as police salaries grow

The presiding officer objected to where part of the money will come from.

Suffolk lawmakers authorize release of $120M settlement tied to sewer overcharge case

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In an interview with Newsday, Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen Wilutis recounts how its hard to hear a child on the witness stand talk about allegations in sex offense cases.

'It's very upsetting'

In an interview with Newsday, Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen Wilutis admits "it's sad to say" that the shock effect of the cases that come before her has worn off.

'I'm not as shocked anymore'

A guilty verdict on the crimes before her can result in 25 years behind bars with 25 years post-supervision, Wilutis said.

'These are extremely serious crimes'

Sometimes, potential jurors on one of her sex abuse cases will privately divulge that they, too, had been the victim of sex abuse, Wilutis said.

When a potential juror reveals a shocking secret

The women meet all the requirements except one: they're not men. As deacons, they could preach at Mass and preside over baptisms, weddings and funerals. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I still don't understand it'

Rain should change into snow Saturday night, bringing several inches of snow to Long Island, forecasters said.

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Suffolk prosecutors say postal worker Jovanni Jamieson-Lewis stole gift cards and used them to shop at TJ Maxx. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There definitely was a brazenness to it'

A Newsday analysis found that Nassau County violated its own agreement with ICE, detaining hundreds of immigrants longer than legally permitted.

Immigrants held longer than allowed

According to police, two men were arrested in connection with a secret gambling room at Silver Shears Barber Shop in Uniondale. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'A secret room with gambling machines'

A Kings Park man, Brian Blackford, has been charged with robbing two banks in a 48-hour period. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'Fled on foot'

Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with an alleged gang assault stabbing that seriously injured another teen. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

'Stabbed multiple times last month in a parking lot'

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