On Wednesday, Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs discussed what his party's big Election Day win in the State Senate means for Democrats and the state. 


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Kevin Hertell of Melville is third generation military. He has experienced firsthand the devastation of veteran and military suicide. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'I'm just filled with tremendous hope'

Matthew Whyte, 28, of Laurelton, pleaded not guilty at an arraignment for his role in a deadly November 2022 high-speed crash. 

Father of victim: 'I miss my daughter' 

Fred Liebold was 15 years old living in Queens when the attack on Pearl Harbor happened. At 17, he enlisted in the navy to help fight in the war. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'In those days everybody my age was joining or being drafted'

$2.7M bail for Jose Saez Jr., a Brentwood pastor accused of sexual exploitation of a minor. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Defense attorney: 'He has tremendous support and love'

The MTA voted to charge most vehicles $15 for driving below 60th Street. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo report.

Public comment begins for $15 congestion pricing

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The fire prevented the store from opening, although the rest of the mall was able to open for business, officials said.

Macy's at Smith Haven Mall closed due to loading dock fire

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The owner of the Huntington Station store blames a new state law that bans sales of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet shops.

Selmer's Pet Land closing after 84 years in business

Some districts are following the health departments' recommendations, while others have rescinded such policies after either threats of legal action or contact from parents, attorneys said.

State investigating clinic's vaccination records beyond COVID, official says

The board also hired a new director only to say it would rescind the resolution less than an hour later after the candidate declined to accept the position.

Wyandanch library board suspends head janitor without pay after rape conviction

Out of 133,640 tickets statewide, Long Island had more than 30% of the total.

LI has highest number of work zone speed tickets issued in first six months of NYS camera program

A routine update to the county's system affected internet connectivity, a spokeswoman said.

Suffolk County website, internet restored after another crash

Parts of Long Island could be hit with more than two inches of rain Sunday and wind gusts exceeding 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

LI forecast: Warm, dry Saturday, but lots of rain, wind Sunday

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Suffolk County District Attorney says 74-year-old Michael Nicholoulias has been under police surveillance police since Nov. 10, and is now facing 14 charges stemming from multiple graffiti incidents around Montauk. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'Defendant was being followed by members of our law enforcement team'

Long Island school districts in the last year have paid a combined $28.8 million to settle 37 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, a cost that could be crippling for schools. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

How districts will pay sex abuse lawsuit settlements

Michael Selter is among seven individuals who filed lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Anthony Prochilo, former principal of Port Jefferson's Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, under the Child Victims Act. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'I'll never have relief'

State DEC tests Oyster Bay wastewater to determine the effectiveness of shellfish closure. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Testing for nitrogen in Oyster Bay Harbor

Newsday's Joye Brown discusses what's next for George Santos and why the public hasn't seen the last of him.

With Santos expelled, what comes next?

Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress on Friday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

D'Esposito: 'It should have never come to this'

Suffolk police responded to a garbage fire at a Peconic Avenue facility operated by Gershow Recycling. Gershow's website describes its Medford site as a scrap metal recycling facility. 

Smoke billows from fire at Gershow Recycling facility

Housing advocates have been pushing for better options in more neighborhoods for decades. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'With enrollment declining, yes we have space'

Rep. George Santos railed against fellow lawmakers, describing Congress as "chaos," just hours before the U.S. House was expected to consider a measure to expel him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Santos calls efforts to expel him 'political theater'

Blue Angel pilots arrived at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale to prep for next summer's Bethpage Air Show. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Pilot: 'We want to make sure we put on a safe air show'

Nassau County firefighters conducted a Christmas tree fire safety demo showing how quickly a dry tree can go up in flames. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Tree tips: Don't let your holidays go down in flames

Officials are aiming to rebuild the Tesla Science Center in Shoreham after a fire destroyed the north side of the building and left parts of its historic laboratory in ruins. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'This fire was a big gut punch'

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