The residential street on Captree Island, referred to as Captree Road and which floods regularly, will be raised as part of the state’s NY Rising program to make communities more resilient in storms.


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The Little Red Planet clothing store in Sag Harbor held a donation drive to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

East End clothing store gathers donations for wildfire victims

The fire broke out at a house on Storz Place in Lindenhurst Thursday night.

Firefighters pull 3 from house fire

At least two people were injured after they jumped from a second-floor window in fire, police said.

Copiague home destroyed in fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire in a North Lindenhurst home that doubles as a day care center. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

All safe in day care fire

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In doing so, the town board approved resolutions pulling the money from plans for upgrades on Ocean Avenue in Bay Shore and Browns River Road in Sayville.

In funding shuffle, Islip earmarks more to upgrade flood-prone West Islip street

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The defendant pleaded not guilty to charges of rape, kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child at his arraignment, documents show.

LI man charged in missing girl's case planned to take teen 'to the Carolinas,' court papers show

"Most municipalities on Long Island have at least one [Safe] boat, but we don't have any," said Gerard Gigante, the town's public safety commissioner.

Babylon buying customized boat to assist with water rescues

For years immigration agents have steered clear of churches under a federal policy declaring them "sensitive locations." But that could change under incoming President Donald Trump.

Some LI houses of worship brace for possible deportation raids

Volunteers donated clothing at The Little Red Planet in Sag Harbor for delivery to Southern California fire victims.

East End store hosts clothing drive for Los Angeles fire victims

The Massapequa, Smithtown and Uniondale school districts, as well as Nassau BOCES, were swept up in the PowerSchool breach, officials said.

At least 4 LI school districts hit by data breach

The town plans to acquire and eventually demolish the four homes on Sabbath Day Path, which runs between Heckscher Park and the Village Green.

Huntington to expand village green space near downtown

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Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher is making progress but remains in critical condition after Saturday's crash, according to police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'On a ventilator and life support'

Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher remains hospitalized in critical condition after he was seriously injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Sunday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Hopefully he recovers and we can get him back out there'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Bayport to learn an age-old trade forged with sweat and steel: blacksmithing.

'People are meant to use their hands to do things'

Huntington's Naomi Rosenblum is a new tattoo artist who has been gaining popularity on social media for her portraits of WWE stars. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'Challenges your ability to make something look realistic'

Kayla Masotto was recognized by Suffolk officials for rescuing a man who fell into the icy waters of the Poospatuck Creek on Thursday.

'I tried to get out to him'

A pair of beachgoers found "what appeared to be a human jawbone" while walking on Smith Point County Park in Shirley. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Appeared to be a human jawbone'

A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was a miracle'

Frank Agoglia, a WW2 vet who jumped behind enemy lines on D-Day, recieved the French Legion of Honor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We owe you our freedom'

The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

$600,000 in legal bills, 45 sexual abuse lawsuits

A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Amagansett. This is the 11th whale to wash up in the area. 

Dead whale washes up in Amagansett 

Police say they recieved at least 16 reports of drones sightings on Long Island.

'People are concerned'

Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

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