Riverhead Town Board members Jodi Giglio, James Wooten and Laura Jens-Smith explain their votes on July 3, when the board voted 5-0 not to change procedures to require the Calverton Aviation and Technology venture group to show financial documents backing their $40 million bid for more than 1,600 acres of land at Calverton.


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Churches are a sanctuary for many, but now places of worship feel less safe for some immigrants living on Long Island, especially those living here illegally. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'Never know what's going to happen'

A fatal fire destroyed one home and badly damaged several others. Neighbors say they are just trying to pick up the pieces. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Embers were blowing into everyone's backyards'

After a year-long, nationwide search, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced his nomination for deputy police commissioner. Kevin Catalina, a 57-year-old Sayville native and a veteran of the NYPD. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's something I've always dreamed of'

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

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The only Amazon Fresh stores in New York State are the three on Long Island, including one that opened in Oceanside in 2022.

Planned Amazon Fresh store on LI canceled nearly 2 years after construction

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"We're given rules to follow, and we enforce them. It's a clear-cut policy," said Tom Combs, executive director of Section XI.

6 Northport wrestlers ruled ineligible for postseason

The initiative is dubbed "Operation Safe and Lasting Return."

Suffolk announces effort to combat human trafficking

The newest arrests bring the total number of people charged to 11 in connection with the case of the teen whose disappearance made national headlines.

2 more people charged in LI missing teen girl case

Officials say they are trying to determine what parts of the area are owned by the nonprofit Ward Melville Heritage Organization and which might be publicly owned.

Storm-destroyed Stony Brook mill pond, dam and bridge repairs await ownership ruling

Police have not yet named the person charged in the killing, but the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office has announced a news conference following the defendant's 2 p.m. arraignment in Riverhead Friday.

Suffolk investigators make arrest in 2003 cold case slaying in Bay Shore, DA's office says

Most of those arrested in the sweep between Jan. 28 and Feb. 3 were violent criminals in the country illegally, according to a DEA spokesman.

DEA: About 100 immigrants arrested in NY area sweep

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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

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

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