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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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State officials said the expect the facility to fully reopen in mid-spring.

DMV office in Hauppauge to limit services during renovation

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"I'm very worried — how am I going to survive?" Huntington resident Leann Pisano, 58, a recent nursing school graduate, said of concerns about future Social Security benefits.

Some nearing retirement on LI worry about future Social Security benefits

Sunday's snow will stay around all week, as temperatures will dip severely during the week.

Snow forecast for LI: 2 to 5 inches, with frigid temps to follow

Meet the fan groups that pack several Long Island bars each time the Bills play.

How LI's fans of the Bills, 'New York's only NFL team,' find camaraderie

In addition, tribal leaders are angered by a Town of Southampton lawsuit seeking to block a tribal gas station on land adjacent to the signs.

Shinnecock to get hearing on tribe's effort to keep billboards operating

"So many people worked to preserve the pine barrens," said one fire manager, "and along comes an insect the size of a grain of rice to wipe it all out."

Beetle-ravaged pine barrens in Suffolk at heightened wildfire risk

Under a nonprosecution agreement, the company is to pay a $77.6 million fine and forfeit $60.7 million for the revenue that could have been owed from its Payroll Rewards and Premium Wire programs.

American Express agrees to fine after it's accused of giving bad tax advice

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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'

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 

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' 

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Discover places to keep warm and active this winter with our guide to indoor amusement centers. Here's where you can sing karaoke, play arcade games and more. 

Guide to indoor fun on LI

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FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'A different situation at every airport'

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