Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk hosted a wall raise ceremony for its latest home in Mastic Beach on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Homeowner Betty Velasquez said she and her family can now stay forever in the town they have loved. 


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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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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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Bunice Knight, 47, of Copiague is alleged to have had sex with the teen in his home the evening of Jan. 2, according to a criminal complaint. 

Second LI man charged in connection with missing girl's case, court papers show

The defendant will be sentenced to the maximum 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prison after admitting to his role in the aftermath of the June death of Patchogue resident Yvette Leonard, his attorney confirmed.

Court records: LI man who dismembered woman's body with ax pleads guilty

The surprisingly shy "Blue Velvet" director was a gracious speaker during his 2008 visit to the theater.

When David Lynch lit up at Huntington's Cinema Arts Centre

The new train station would be built on 5.36 acres at the southeast corner of the William Floyd Parkway and the LIE.

In step toward relocating LIRR station, MTA acquires land in East Yaphank

Molloy and Tonna say the end of the 20-year relationship was amicable and long contemplated. Molloy will have a member on its board, officials said.

LI university cuts ties with ex-Suffolk pol's leadership group after critical reports, lawsuit

Police said Nicolls Road was reopened as of Thursday afternoon.

Driver killed in 3-car crash on Nicolls Road in Centereach, police say

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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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