Driver Justin B. Mendez had reached about 106 mph just 3½ seconds before his car slammed head-on into a packed Uber rounding a corner this summer, killing himself and four others, police said on Friday. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.


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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'

Christine Lehmann and her son Nicholas Lehmann died in a house fire Sunday in St. James, and another occupant was hospitalized, officials said.

Mother and son killed in house fire ID'd

Officials say drivers should feel safe while ongoing repairs are made to the bridge. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'We can no longer defer maintenance'

Local families took part in a National Adoption Month ceremony at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead on Friday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Such a powerful message'

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Supporters say the plan is key to diversifying the hamlet's housing stock, while opponents say it's too dense.

Plan for 288-unit Kings Park condo project advances

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Wilber Arevalo Argueta, of Central Islip, was charged with DWI in the crash that killed Gino Vargas, of Farmingdale, police said.

Driver of box truck charged with DWI in Nassau crash that killed Kia driver

The judge, a Trump appointee, ordered Homeland Security to explain alleged "inhumane and unlawful" treatment of a Jamaican native held at the courthouse.

Central Islip federal judge demands answers on LI ICE detainee's treatment

The deal was expected to resolve an impasse blocking the MTA's purchase of property at the former Lawrence Aviation site.

Land swap at potential rail yard site hits a snag as Romaine objects to part of the deal

Gossip Gentlemen's Club facilitated sexual assaults on dancers by customers in private rooms, despite "no touching" rules, the lawsuit states.

Lawsuit: LI strip club prostituted dancers, leading to sexual assaults, trafficking

The arrival of a new archbishop could sway Barres on hot-button issues, some say.

How NY's new Archbishop Hicks could influence LI's Bishop Barres

The victim is Pamela Hanlon, 61, of Port Jefferson Station.

Police: Woman killed in crash on LIE in Ronkonkoma

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Family members sifted through the ashes Thursday after a fire destroyed barns and killed a number of animals at Wells Farm in Northville, in Riverhead Town. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'So much loss'

Firefighters from at least 10 departments were needed to bring the blaze under control. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The fire caused the roof to collapse'

Native to South America, capybaras are the world's largest rodent species and can grow to more than 100 pounds.

Game farm welcomes capybara pups

Immigrant advocates say a man was pinned under the tire of a car during his arrest by ICE agents. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Fear and chaos' on the East End

The driver was killed and a passenger injured when a garbage truck overturned off Sunrise Highway Thursday.

Driver killed after truck overturns off Sunrise Highway

Long Island Cares says an overwhelming number of federal employees have signed up for food pantries due to the government shutdown. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Never would I thought that we'd be going through this'

The Suffolk County sheriff officers who saved a 73-year-old man's life after he went into cardiac arrest will be flag presenters at the Jets' Nov. 30 game.

First responders honored for life-saving actions

Police say actor Alec Baldwin was driving his wife's 2023 Range Rover when he swerved to avoid hitting a garbage truck and crashed into a tree. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

New deatails on Alec Baldwin crash

A reunion of a lifetime. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'She doesn't remember giving birth to me'

An early morning house fire in Oakdale Wednesday took the life of Stephen Jendricks, 88, who was remembered as a patriot who loved Long Island. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'To be old and in a fire is really scary'

At 93, Cecilia Gomez is known at Gold's Gym in Smithtown for working out several days a week, no matter what health curveballs life throws at her. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'If she can do it, we all can do it'

The event at the Yaphank Correctional Facility featured demonstrations, interactive exhibits, games and more. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'They do a lot here, on Long Island'

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Newsday film critic Rafer Guzmán talks with NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland about three of this year's most-anticipated movies about to hit the big screen.

NewsdayTV's holiday movie preview

Black people were nearly 11 times as likely to experience force as white people by Nassau and Suffolk police between 2021 and 2024, a Newsday analysis found. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion has the story.

LI police still using force against Black people at disproportionate rates, 5 years after reforms

Tis the season for your favorite holiday traditions at Matt's Christmas Tree Farm and Waterdrinker Winter Wonderland in Manorville. Newsday Travel reporter Carissa Kellman has more.

'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville

Fernando Mejeia, an employee at Schmear Bagel Café in Port Washington, was arrested by ICE agents in June and later deported. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Port Washington community rallies around deported bagel store worker

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants

After 47 years, Matinecock Court affordable housing in East Northport welcomes residents, marking a significant milestone for the $92 million development. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Affordable housing development opens after 47 years

All aboard! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Trainland in Lynbrook to learn from a master model train repairman.

LI Works: Where model trains come to life

NewsdayTV'S Elisa DiStefano visits Tutu School of Sayville, which offers dance classs to children as young at 6 months.

Tiny dancers learn ballet at Tutu School

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Southold Fish Market, where it is getting very busy this time of the year.

Out East: A busy time of year for this LI fish market

Rabbi Motti Grossbaum of Stony Brook, left, with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, in 2002 in France, where they studied together in a yeshiva. Schlanger was one of the victims of the Australia attack. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LIers at Merrick menorah lighting react to Australia attack

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.

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