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	Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone,&nbsp;at a news conference Wednesday, talked about&nbsp;plans for the ecology center that is expected to&nbsp;take the place of the&nbsp;boarded-up Violet Cove&nbsp;restaurant in Mastic Beach that is&nbsp;being torn down.
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NYPD and VFW members honored Anthony J. Fuoco as he was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River.

'He had no family to be there with him as he passed on'

The dart-launching devices that fire GPS trackers will help reduce the need for high-speed pursuits. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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An Islip Forward protester was thrown out of an International Women's Day luncheon in Huntington Station.

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Suffolk County police officers and members of the Mastic Fire Department rescued a dog from a collapsed cesspool on Concord Road in Shirley.

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The man was walking on Middle Country Road when he was hit, police said.

Pedestrian fatally struck by car while walking in roadway in Selden

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Airport overtime rose as the Town of Islip, which manages MacArthur, struggled with a decline in security guard staffing levels.

MacArthur Airport OT soared past $1.2M amid struggles to hire, retain security guards

The exhibit examines one of Huntington's early African American leaders. It opens Friday and runs through June 22 at the Kasher Gallery & Studios.

Northport exhibit marks a first for Huntington African American Museum

Businesses that don't comply would face a $1,000 fine.

Suffolk bill triggered by CVS stabbing mandates surveillance video turned over within 24 hours

The state added the Aquebogue preserve to its list of official birding trails.

'A place of wonder' for bird watchers: North Fork gets first official trail

Of nearly 9,000 closed sales across the Island in the past six months, fewer than 600 were in that price range.

House budget $700,000? Here's what that'll buy in Nassau, Suffolk

The items available include jewelry, electronics, bicycles, cameras and dehumidifiers.

Need bling? Designer handbags? Suffolk police auctioning wide range of items.

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The SCPD commissioner says the department does "not get involved in immigration enforcement ever, period." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Something we have not seen before'

Suffolk County police said a Farmingville man faces murder charges after he fatally stabbed his estranged wife, injured a teenage relative, and stabbed himself.

Charged with 2nd-degree murder

A police patrol unit found woman's body in a wooded area on Connecticut Avenue south of River Road in Manorville on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Woman's body found in Manorville woods

With freezing temperatures on the Island, penguins at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead had to be moved inside. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'They can suffer from frostbite and respiratory issues'

Hundreds attended the funeral for Edeedson Cine Jr., 23, in Dix Hills on Friday.

Final farewell for CVS worker

A Three Kings Day event took place at the Knights of Columbus in Brentwood on Sunday. The celebration provided a warm, welcoming environment in a time of uncertainty, according to some attendees. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Show a little love and compassion'

Hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil in Lindenhurst Monday evening for Edeedson Cine Jr., who was fatally stabbed while working at CVS on Christmas.

Victim's father speaks at vigil

Dozens gathered in cold and rainy weather in Central Islip to protest alleged ICE detention conditions at the federal courthouse. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We have to say it's not okay'

Laney McGowan died after a long and courageous battle with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of genetic epilepsy. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'

Drones and helicopters flew over the sites of the fires in Suffolk Monday as investigators determined the cause of the fires. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Burn ban remains in effect

Scenes from Westhampton on Saturday evening as firefighters battled the brush fire.

Watch: Firefighters battle Westhampton fire

The first naturalization ceremony since the government shutdown was held in Central Islip, where 86 people from 37 countries became U.S. citizens. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I finally accomplished that goal'

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In most instances, day cares facing revocation are allowed to continue operating while investigations are pending, and most never permanently close. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI day cares at risk of losing licenses after serious health, safety violations

Some may be clueless about car maintenance, but you won't find those people in Farmingdale High School's auto technology class. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

These high schoolers are getting a 'brake' at a career AI can't replace

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to High & Dry Marina to see what it takes to get boats ready for the summer season.

LI Works: Prepping boats for summer fun

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a very special spot on the island, where you can spend time and reflect.

Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

From painting on the harbor to dining at the hotel, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman has your guide to visiting Northport's main street.

Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

Scott Bickard of Bethpage, Fiona McLoughin of Dix Hills and Grace Garvey of Manhattan were among the winners in Sunday's Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Marathon brings out 3,500 runners — and even more fans

Kevin Lenane, a private collector with hundreds of Apple computers, showed off his collection and gave a demonstration at the Long Island Museum. "It allows us to remember our past through an interesting lens," he said.

'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

Carle Place senior Vincenzo Pisani will be attending SUNY Maritime in the fall to play lacrosse, but his road to college wasn't an easy one after suffering a Grand Mal seizure at age 14.

One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman tours LaGuardia's Chase Sapphire Lounge and Capital One Landing.

Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar in Ronkonkoma to try their pollo tre colori.

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