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Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. held an annual memorial service in Riverhead to honor the 76 Suffolk County correction officers and deputy sheriffs who have died in service since 1887.

Memorial service honors fallen Suffolk County sheriff's officers

Officials say if you're going to be drinking this holiday weekend, have a designated driver or take a rideshare. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk Police beef up patrols for the holiday weekend

A patient from South Shore University Hospital, his new wife and a member of the medical team, talk about the successful first awake craniotomy procedure. 

First awake craniotomy patient and his new bride.

A William Floyd graduate who died last year from COVID was honored at his old elementary school. PJ Fusaro always wanted to be a K9 officer, but wasn't able to because of health issues. On Friday, the Suffolk sheriff gave him an honorary title. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk sheriff posthumously honors William Floyd district graduate 

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Suffolk police will beef up patrols and establish checkpoints across the county to target motorists driving under the influence as well as aggressive and distracted drivers. Authorities will also crack down on those operating boats while intoxicated, officials said.

Suffolk leaders: Don't drive or boat drunk over Memorial Day weekend

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The nonprofit Keep Islip Clean's junior commissioner program is looking to revive student interest in the program, coordinators said.

Environmental group teaching 'students a sense of responsibility'

"There's such a narrative that drives Brentwood, where some people view it as a war zone, which is ridiculous," said advisory board founder Ahmad Perez. "We're a thriving community. And we refuse to let our voices be unheard." 

Brentwood High grad launches youth advisory board

Saltaire voters will choose two trustees in Friday's village election, while a current trustee faces no competition in his bid for mayor.

3 candidates vie for 2 Saltaire Village trustee seats

Theodore Jasinski's suspension is without pay for a May 7 crash in Hampton Bays. He was charged and pleaded not guilty to the incident, which occurred when he was off duty, the police department said.

Southampton suspends police officer involved in DWI crash

The Ursuline Sisters are selling their longtime United States headquarters in Blue Point, marking the end of an era as the number of nuns declines and the order contemplates its future.The sisters, who at their height in the 1960s numbered close to 100, are down to 40 members. Most are in their 70s and above; the oldest turns 101 in June. They are based mainly on Long Island and in Connecticut.

Historic photos of The Ursuline Sisters in Blue Point

A representative for the Brooklyn-based developer FBE, said his client plans to build two- and three-bedroom condominiums in a four-story, 340,000 square foot building with underground parking on the site.

Developer plans 120 condo units on land adjacent to Oheka Castle

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''The Beading Hearts," a group of moms who lost their children to drug overdoses, meet monthly with inmates at the Suffolk County jail in Yaphank to share their stories, hoping to change lives. One inmate said: "You would never want to come out of the tunnel if you didn't see the light, and they give you the light." Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'Beading Hearts' string together hope for inmates struggling with addiction

American Airpower Museum volunteer pilot David Wigley talks about flying the C-47 and the history of the plane.

C-47 'Gooney Bird' transport plane pilot

A year after an osprey nest was relocated at the Huntington Lighthouse, two eggs are almost ready to hatch. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Osprey eggs at Huntington Lighthouse thrill those who helped relocate the nest

The Island Harvest food bank moved to Melville in January 2021 and the facility nearly doubled the amount of office and warehouse space, which is allowing them to expand their programs and services for the community.

Island Harvest's new building and warehouse in Melville

Despite a devastating April fire that destroyed their home, Amanda Cappiello and Nick Ladalia were able to have a wedding, with 150 guests, thanks to help from family and friends.

House fire doesn't stop this couple from getting married

Long Island woman whose electronic specialized wheelchair was stolen from JFK Airport last week.

For 50 years, Jack Gallagher has been a volunteer at the Hauppauge Fire Department. He still goes out on calls as part of the fire police and has no plans to retire. Newsday's Steve Langford reports. 

Hauppauge firefighter honored for 50 years of service

Suffolk County police honored 27 sworn members of the department who died in the line of duty at the department's annual memorial service on Friday. 

Suffolk police honor fallen department members

Alarmed that the honey bees in his hives were dying prematurely, Bay Shore apiarist Tom Santorelli enlisted the help of an Islip councilman to address the issue, leading the town to pass a resolution recommending developers plant bee-friendly vegetation.

Bay Shore apiarist bee-hind Islip's resolution recommending developers plant bee-friendly vegetation

After Rachel N. Quinn, a teacher at Bretton Woods Elementary School in Hauppauge, died, her husband Nathan Quinn wanted a way to honor her memory so he created the Rachel Quinn Children's Foundation.

Husband creates charity in honor of late wife

Nearly eight decades after being loaded into a cattle car with her family headed to Auschwitz, Edith Gross recounts the horrors of the Holocaust at a town hall in Islip on Thursday. Newsday's Steve Langford reports. 

Holocaust survivor shares story so future generations never forget the horrors 

The Half Hollow Hills Community Library is renovated and back open for business after a multi-million dollar renovation. Executive director Helen Crosson gives us a look at the new building. 

Half Hollow Hills Community Library reopening after a multi-million dollar upgrade

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