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	Parts of a pre-Civil War shipwreck were discovered in October by NPS employees on Fire Island, who&nbsp;on Friday said they believe they&#39;ve discovered what is left of the SS Savannah, the first steamboat to cross the Atlantic. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.
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Babylon and Mastic Beach are part of a pilot plan to elevate flood-prone dwellings that officials said could eventually extend to residences along 83 miles of coastline from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'It's 100% federally funded'

An attorney representing the protesters pro bono told Newsday the agreement means that in 6 months all charges will be dropped as long as they are not arrested again. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Attorney: 'Everybody's happy'

The 58th annual Puerto Rican-Hispanic Day Parade was held on Sunday in Brentwood, bringing the community together. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'It's nice to see the community come out'

Boy Scout Ronnie Carrillo earned the rank of Eagle Scout by installing a solar-powered-lighting system around the perimeter of the base of the Huntington Lighthouse. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.  

'It's such a pretty building. Let's light it up!'

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The law is designed so that youth athletes like Lazar LaPenna, 10, who died after an epileptic seizure during a Little League game, are never too far from lifesaving equipment.

Lifesaving AEDs now required at camps, youth sports programs

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David Chippie, a Black Civil War soldier who fought for the Union and later lived out his life in Riverhead, was honored with a rededication of his gravesite on Saturday ahead of the Juneteenth holiday. Drew Scott reports for NewsdayTV.

Black Civil War soldier honored ahead of Juneteenth

Long Islanders reflect on fatherhood, the gifts they have received from their children and how they plan to celebrate the holiday.

Skip the mall. Dads are looking for these priceless gifts for Father's Day

The advisory had gone into effect Friday after excessive rainfall runoff led to potentially high bacteria levels in the water.

Advisory lifted against bathing at 41 LI beaches

David Chippie, a cook, stepped forward to serve in the 29th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment. His story is a reminder that soldiers of color played an essential role in liberating enslaved people during the Civil War.

A Juneteenth history lesson, remembrance at Civil War soldier's grave site on LI

A Newsday analysis shows the number of referees and umpires has declined 25.2% in Nassau and 18.1% in Suffolk since 2011-12. Officials and administrators say the main reason is spectator behavior. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Why am I giving up my Friday night to listen to this?'

"Sometimes I go home and I'm like, 'Why am I doing this?' " said Patty Richter, who has been an official for 14 years.

Verbal abuse blamed for decline in number of referees, umpires

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A 45-year-old acquaintance of a West Hills homeowner was found unresponsive in the owner's swimming pool Sunday.

Resident performed CPR

A student wearing a Palestinian flag on her cap made a statement by walking out of the ceremony before it ended. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Everyone was celebrating'

Suffolk cops responded to a Deer Park middle school after officials discovered a student brought a BB gun to school.

Superintendent: Student has been disciplined.

A family out for a walk in Nesconset discovered a group of ducklings in a storm drain after they heard the cries for help.

Group of ducklings rescued in Suffolk

Video shows a small plane making an emergency landing on Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai as the sun was setting Wednesday.

Emergency landing caught on camera

Sunrise Liquor Store in Bay Shore sold a Cash4Life ticket worth a guaranteed $7 million.

The winning numbers are... 

An old rotary phone was unveiled at the Suffolk County Environmental Center in Islip on Sunday for grieving people to "call" their loved ones "on the wind." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I just said I love you. I miss you.'

New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

Traffic nightmare on SSP

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

The fire was between Exits 55 and 56 on the eastbound right shoulder, according to Suffolk police. At one point, three of the four eastbound lanes were closed through the morning commute near Hauppauge.

Hot potatoes: Truck fire causes potato spill on LIE

A fire erupted at the Winters Brothers recycling and waste transfer station in West Babylon on Monday.

Firefighters battle flames at recycling plant

The fire dod not appear to be a criminal act, officials said.

Car catches fire at Smithtown police precinct

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