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	The 27th annual LGBT Network Youth&nbsp;Conference&nbsp;&quot;unites LGBT youth and their allies to create safe spaces&quot; and &quot;ultimately change the world,&quot; LGBT Network CEO Robert Vitelli told the audience&nbsp;at Monday&#39;s event at Suffolk County Community College.
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A message of unity and change at LI's 27th annual LGBT Network Youth Conference

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Students and staff at Farmingdale High School prepared for an emotional day Friday, following the death of the Farmingdale High School director of bands and a retired social studies teacher in a bus crash in Orange County on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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Jennifer Nelson took the witness stand in her own defense at Riverhead criminal court. Nelson is accused of running over a 15-year-old boy twice, allegedly in retaliation for taking part in a robbery and assault of her son. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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Students, parents and graduates of Farmingdale High School and communities across Long Island offer messages of comfort to the devastated community.

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The accident in Orange County Thursday killed Gina Pellettiere, 43, of Massapequa, the school's director of bands, and Beatrice Ferrari, 77, of Farmingdale, a retired social studies teacher who was acting as a chaperone.

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The sheriff's department is considering a mounted unit for deputies and correction officers.

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The Nassau Interim Finance Authority has warned that Nassau University Medical Center could run out of money by year's end.

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A "lengthy" police investigation determined Maunul Roias was involved in a "consensual" sexual relationship with the girl who was a resident of the center, Riverhead Town police said.

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A judge on Friday ruled that Rebecca Sanin can be on the Nov. 7 ballot.

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East Meadow's Eisenhower Park will be one of four host venues for the 2024 men's T20 cricket World Cup championship, officials said Wednesday. The International Cricket Council will take up the cost of building a temporary 34,000-seat stadium. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'A joyful moment for the cricket community here in Nassau County'

A car went flying into the canal off Hudson Avenue in Freeport. The driver was found floating in the canal and assisted by a good samaritan. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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The funeral for 13-year-old Anthony Stinton was held at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Center Moriches on Monday. Anthony died after being struck by a police car on Sept. 9. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Newsday's Laura Figueroa Hernandez explains how Biden may have more options to provide assistance to migrants in New York.

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The head custodian of the Wyandanch Public Library, 51 year old Kwaisi McCorvey, who was accused of raping a 16 year old has pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Under the plea agreement- he'll be on probation for a year. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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At the Town of Brookhaven's materials recycling facility in Yaphank, the more easily recyclable items are separated from the stuff that generally ends up in the landfill. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford takes a look at Brookhaven's recycling efforts.

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In lieu of jail time, Julie DeVuono, of Amityville, is expected to be sentenced to 840 hours of community service and five years probation for running a fake COVID-19 vaccination card scheme. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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It took months to fully restore this F-14 Tomcat, affectionately known as Felix, now proudly displayed out front of the Cradle of Aviation Museum. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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Eighty-two Latinx artists have contributed to the exhibit called "Somos/We Are," which will be on display at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook through Dec. 17. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Massive amount of talent that we have here on Long Island'

A teenaged witness, an 11th grader at the high school tells the court what happened after the fight. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Shirley mother Jennifer Nelson is facing multiple felony charges for attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment

For Suffolk Chief of Police James Burke pleaded not guilty to charges of public lewdness and indecent exposure. Court documents describe the alleged incident in explicit detail. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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