At a Southampton School District board meeting Tuesday, members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation faced off against pro-Columbus advocates who sought to reverse a district decision to rename the Columbus Day holiday on its calendar.


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A good Samaritan had brought Jack Shapiro, 54, of Holbrook, back to shore, but he later was pronounced dead, police said.

Surfer dies after being found unresponsive in waters off Gilgo Beach

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

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The county also will begin soliciting ideas within weeks from private developers for a new project to replace what had been planned, Romaine said.

Romaine: Suffolk will pitch in up to $50M to help jump-start redevelopment at Midway Crossing site

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The loss of data could delay or complicate a class-action case seeking reimbursement for drivers who paid the $30 ticket fees.

Suffolk thumb drive 'corrupted,' possibly delaying refunds in red-light camera case

Residents of nearby communities say the Caithness plant is one of several industrial facilities that contribute to high rates of respiratory illnesses.

Lawsuit: State DEC improperly exempted Caithness from climate law

The six were among 40 finalists nationwide in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the country's most prestigious science research competition.

6 LI high school seniors named Regeneron finalists

The fire at Luca in Stony Brook caused minimal damage, an owner said.

Italian restaurant set to reopen this weekend after fire

The "Artists on Antisemitism IV" exhibit opens Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center in Commack.

Antisemitism art exhibit in Commack shows resolve

District officials have accused the longtime educator of stealing the card. Her attorneys call the allegations "scandalous, defamatory and without merit." 

A gift card went missing from an LI school. Now, the school's principal could lose her job

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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

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'

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. 

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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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