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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 

The Long Island Harley Owners Group held its annual toy run on Sunday, riding from Babylon to Wading River to donate toys to a local charity for the holidays. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'We could not do it without them' 

The St. James Model Railroad Club, which started over 40 years ago, allows train enthusiasts to take a trip down memory lane and gives members a chance to show off their creations to the public. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'It's something I look forward to' 

The DeMasi family talks about their 'Thanksgiving miracle' 21 years ago, when baby Gina came home from the hospital after being born four months early.

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Robert Levins, molested by a Franciscan brother, said after the settlement that he is focused on helping other victims of clergy sex abuse. 

Survivor relieved, resolute after church sex-abuse settlement

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The lawsuit calls a story raising questions about Tonna's alleged business dealings with a developer 'false and malicious.'

Huntington businessman Paul Tonna sues weekly newspaper over article

Giampiero Cali was sentenced to 840 hours of "environmentally-focused" community service and five years probation.

LI man pleads guilty to illegal dumping in Yaphank, DA says

Suffolk prosecutors said Paul Albinagorta, 34, allegedly used a hunting knife to repeatedly stab a co-worker who was preparing a pizza at Gino's of Nesconset on Smithtown Boulevard.

DA: Pizzeria employee indicted in stabbing of co-worker

The Village of Lattingtown, the Seatuck Environmental Association in Oyster Bay, and St. John's Episcopal Church in Laurel Hollow are the recipients.

3 LI groups land thousands for climate change resilience plans

Long Island residents and businesses impacted by the devastating rainstorm can now get one-on-one help in applying for and accessing disaster loans.

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers open on LI to help victims of August storm

"Who knows if the money had been dispensed a year ago, if some of those lives could have been saved?" said Carole Trottere, the mother of a 2018 overdose victim.

Millions from opioid lawsuit settlements remain unspent as overdose deaths continue

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Volunteers gathered at the Community Ambulance Company in Sayville to hand out more than 300 donated turkeys to military veterans for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's nice to be able to give back'

John Boller, a WWII veteran from Smithtown, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Bristal Assisted Living in West Babylon.

'You can't quit, because you gotta keep going'

Southold Police Chief Steve Grattan said three people who were inside the house at the time of the fire made it out safely. Those residents reported that a fourth person who was on the second floor of the home may have been trapped inside.

One dead in Mattituck house fire

Trisko II was introduced as Suffolk County Police's newest dog to patrol Long Island McArthur Airport. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Trisko's gonna keep us safe'

Fifty years after Ronald DeFeo murdered his family in 1974 in their Amityville home, inspiring a series of books and movies, the "Amityville Horror" house still attracts sightseers and still resonates. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Mythology about this house'

Executive Director Marc Alessi discusses plans to preserve Nikola Tesla's legacy after a fire destroyed the historic lab.

'Such an important part of Long Island'

Fire Island Pines Chief Kyle Merker said there was so much bamboo on fire when he arrived to the scene, he couldn't even see the house.

'It was really intense'

Members of the Shinnecock Nation and other Indigenous communities gathered at Agawam Park in Southampton on Monday for an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Shinnecock Nation hosts celebration on the East End

Monday commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack against Israel by Hamas. Long Islanders paid tribute by holding vigils. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Their memories are forever remembered'

Bella Trezza 17, died in a two-car crash in September. Trezza was remembered for her beautiful and caring spirit and saving three lives by donating her organs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's just really heartbreaking'

The Lindenhurst Fire Department is collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off through the weekend.

'I hope it helps them'

The Smithtown Library, which has been closed indefinitely since Aug. 19, is working on restoring it's flood-damaged basement.

Library spends over $400,000 in repairs after August storm

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