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Reducing air traffic at the East Hampton Town Airport could cause a ripple effect in neighboring communities such as Montauk where residents worry about the consequences of flights diverting to the privately-owned Montauk Airport. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Montauk advocates weigh in with concerns about East Hampton airport operations

Parts of a pre-Civil War shipwreck were discovered by NPS employees on Fire Island in October, who, on Friday, said they believe they've discovered what is left of the SS Savannah, the first steamboat to cross the Atlantic. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's just a cool find. It really is.'

The battle over an Araca Road home has pitted owner Austin Kitt against the Village of Babylon and his contractor. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'The house is basically shifting and cracking and splitting apart'

Bellone: 'Sewers are coming to this downtown this year'

$5.4M more for downtown sewer project in Kings Park

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A Newsday analysis found that about 80 districts out of 121 included in the distribution would get dollar increases of at least 10% each.

Coming to LI schools: record-breaking $775M hike in state aid

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Joseph C. "Joe" Buzzetta, a legend in the racing circuit, sped through the 1960s as a race car driver.

Amateur race driver Joseph C. Buzzetta dies at 86

Officer Glen Ciano was killed by a drunken driver while responding to a call Feb. 22, 2009, in Commack. The annual blood drive in his memory will be Saturday at Commack Fire Department.

Blood drive to honor officer killed by a drunken driver

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual fundraiser to memorialize James McNaughton didn't happen in 2021 and 2022. Now for 2023, a Wantagh venue is once again the host.

Tribute to NYPD cop killed in Iraq is back

Most town and village officials contacted by Newsday said they had not experienced any recent attacks on their systems, but the breach on Suffolk County computer networks was a wake-up call, they said.

Is your town, village or city beefing up cybersecurity after Suffolk ransomware attack?

The three are accused of stealing about $6,500 during a three-week crime spree that ended when police arrested them moments after they burglarized Dunkin' Donuts in Farmingville on Jan. 20, authorities said.

3 charged in overnight break-ins to 5 Dunkin' Donuts shops

Waters are cooler in the fall. Warming waters are believed to be a prime factors in the decline of Peconic Bay scallops.

Researchers experiment with fall-breeding scallops to prevent die off

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In an unanimous decision, the South Huntington school district has voted to place armed guards at the exterior of all school buildings. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'It's the unpredictability of the world we live in'

Three people were hauled out of a sinkhole in the front yard of a Huntington Station home early Thursday morning, Suffolk police said.

Police and bystander help rescue three from six foot by six foot hole

Two firefighters and a resident hurt in house fire Wednesday

Gerry Ferretti, creator of the New York Long Island Film Festival, on Monday talked about his TV series, "The Fontanas." The series, which he starred in, wrote, directed and created, is based in his hometown of Lindenhurst.

Gerry Ferretti wants to do for Lindenhurst what 'Rocky' did for Philly

The mother of 13-year-old Javien Coleman, who died of cancer last year, said his death was due to toxic air at his Bellport school, which is located near a landfill. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'The school should be shut down'

Ella Ignacio, a 10th grade special needs student, spent more than two years drawing 25 pictures for the book "Do Skunks Think Skunks Stink?"

Teen illustrates art for children's book 'Do Skunks Think Skunks Stink?'

Suffolk County Legis. Stephanie Bontempi talks about the restoration efforts underway at the lower portion of Coindre Hall County Park in Huntington, which includes the historic boathouse and the sea wall that protects it from the waters of the outer Huntington Harbor.

Suffolk County plans to restore the Coindre Hall boathouse and sea wall in Huntington

Brightwaters residents who set up a string fence to keep geese away from their lawns are violating village code, said Mayor John Valdini. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We have Canada geese with a New York attitude'

A driver in Bay Shore died after his car went into the frigid waters off the boat ramp at the Bay Shore Marina. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Car plunges into water at Bay Shore marina

The transfer of up to $2 million in Emergency Rental Assistance Program funding is going to the towns of Babylon and Brookhaven to help residents who are having trouble paying their housing leases due to the pandemic, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced Thursday.

Federal funding available for some Suffolk residents to help with rent payments 

Construction for the new Smith Point Bridge is expected to begin in 2024, according to Suffolk County Department of Public Works Commissioner Joseph Brown. The new bridge will include a shared-use path and two travel lanes.

Here's what you need to know about the new Smith Point Bridge

Excluded workers and advocates on Long Island on Tuesday launched a push to provide workers with permanent access to financial assistance when they lose work.

'This is essential for New Yorkers that have been working hard'

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