Maria Golden, 51, who has cerebral palsy and has used a wheelchair all her life, talked on Thursdsay about her volunteer work at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack and how she likes to make the residents feel happy. 


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Some Long Island educators negotiate their disciplinary penalties in private, brokering deals with their school districts with nearly no public disclosure, a Newsday investigation found.

Confidential agreements made by LI school districts

Five offshore wind farms are slated for construction off Montauk Point and Long Beach. Experts discuss what LIers need to know about them.

Wind farms off LI: What's the impact?

Wyandanch's Milton L. Olive Middle School has improved and risen off the state's low-performance list to the equivalant of good standing.

'Our scholars ... want to show you they can do it'

A male student was stabbed in the leg after a hallway altercation with another student in Lindenhurst Middle School Monday that triggered a lockdown lifted about 90 minutes later, Suffolk police said. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'It was a normal day in school like normal and then everything changed' 

When depression gripped Kenny Garcia's life, he sought relief in boxing. Learn how he fought back with the help of a trainer at the Westbury Boxing Gym.

'Boxing saved my life'

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The base salary lines for all CSEA employees — of which there are more than 170 members, according to CSEA officials — will increase by 5% in the first year and 2% for 2024 and 2025.

Riverhead town board reaches agreement with CSEA union on three-year pact

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The New York Civil Liberties Union previously called the creation of such a bureau a "misguided local attempt to roll back recent reforms."

In Oyster Bay, code matters soon can bypass court for new bureau 

The 16-year-old victim was walking to a shopping plaza from Riverhead High School Tuesday afternoon when the suspects threatened him with a knife, police said.

Police: Five masked teens attempt to rob Riverhead student, cutting him with knife

Security in schools on Long Island varies, with some using just the district's own security staff and others use armed guards. Their security plans have to be updated and approved by the public and police. 

Answers to questions about security in Long Island schools

Nassau ranked as the state's third-healthiest county, behind Putnam and Saratoga, while Suffolk ranked eighth, but Black Long Islanders have lower life expectancies than others, according to a new study.

Study: LI health better, Black residents see challenges

The man "fired a shot through the door, striking the teen in the thigh," Suffolk police said. 

Teen selling Air Jordans on Snapchat shot by potential buyer he met outside his home, police say

A deaf patient alleged that employees with Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine's Massapequa clinic refused her request for assistance as required under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District.

Feds: Clinic to provide aid for deaf patients

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A Siena poll found that 45%  of voters statewide support Gov. Kathy Hochul's housing plan while 37% oppose it. Ninety percent of voters said affordable housing is a serious problem. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Siena poll: 90% say affordable housing in NY a serious concern

The number of ghost guns — unlicensed, unregistered, untrraceable firearms — recovered in the state has tripled over the last three years. Long Island law enforcement officials spoke with NewsdayTV's Steve Langford about the issue.

Ghost guns on the rise on Long Island

Family and friends gathered in Manorville to celebrate the 80th birthday of Victor Tastrom, a retired court officer, Vietnam veteran and widower who lost his wife to COVID-19.

A surprise he'll never forget

Nassau and Suffolk have made some of the largest payouts to employees for their unused sick and vacation days. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday politics reporter Scott Eidler discuss.  

Large payouts to Nassau, Suffolk employees have experts worried 

Since announcing it wants to build a casino in Uniondale, Sands New York has sponsored a range of local programs, including a soccer clinic with former superstar David Beckham. Critics say Sands is trying to buy community support. Newsday Albany bureau chief Yancey Roy discusses with NewsdayTV anchor Ken Buffa.

Sands New York, casino hopeful, hosts high-profile events in Nassau

Eugene Elizabeth Earle of North Amityville celebrates her 107th birthday at the home that she shares with her daughter.

'She has a very strong will,' says daughter of 107-year-old

Long Island officials announced on Friday the implementation of the Blue Alert System, which will have "all eyes and ears out on the streets" looking for suspects who commit violence against law enforcement officers. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Blue Alert system launched to help search for assailants of police officers

Suffolk County police announced Daniel Forsberg of Sayville was charged with allegedly possessing more than 100 images of child pornography, NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Police: Cache of child porn in Sayville

The introduction of a water reuse action plan for Long Island has been announced by Seatuck Environmental Association hosting the annoucment was Great Neck Water Pollution Control District. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

A plan for reusing water on LI

Developers of the South Fork Wind Farm began laying undersea cable for a wind farm project designed to bolster the East End's growing energy needs.

Developers lay undersea cable for South Fork Wind Farm

Nafiah Ikram and her family held a news conference Wednesday in Elmont, about two years after she was attacked by someone who threw acid in her face, to keep a spotlight on the unsolved case. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Acid attack victim speaks out

A rally was held outside of a Connetquot school board meeting on Tuesday, in support of the reinstatement of a principal who supporters allege was forced out for supporting LGBTQ students.

Rally for reinstatement of Connetquot High School principal 

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