Small business owners in Sayville and nearby communities said social distancing guidelines limiting the number of patrons inside stores are too restrictive and will continue to hurt businesses, even after they open.

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A good Samaritan had brought Jack Shapiro, 54, of Holbrook, back to shore, but he later was pronounced dead, police said.

Surfer dies after being found unresponsive in waters off Gilgo Beach

The Little Red Planet clothing store in Sag Harbor held a donation drive to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

East End clothing store gathers donations for wildfire victims

The fire broke out at a house on Storz Place in Lindenhurst Thursday night.

Firefighters pull 3 from house fire

At least two people were injured after they jumped from a second-floor window in fire, police said.

Copiague home destroyed in fire

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Enforcement agents may now go into churches, schools and hospitals under President Donald Trump's executive order.

Trump move allows immigration agents to enter houses of worship and other 'sensitive' locations

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Established in 1908, the Aquebogue site is the last commercial duck farm on Long Island, once world-renowned for its ducks.

Bird flu outbreak at LI's last duck farm; 99,000 birds being euthanized

An arctic air mass was expected to keep temperatures below freezing for another day.

Arctic cold continues on LI before temps forecast to inch above freezing

The order could have broad implications for transgender individuals, from how they identify on government documents to their protections in the workplace.

What you need to know about Trump's executive order on gender

A Touro Law Center professor who also serves as the school's associate dean of diversity and inclusion said the order likely will be challenged.

Trump's executive order on gender brings mixed reactions on LI

Jack Shapiro, a retired NYPD sergeant, had set out Sunday to do what he loved: surfing.

Family, friends mourn Holbrook man who died surfing off Gilgo Beach 

John Durham prosecuted the corruption case against former Suffolk Police Chief James Burke.

Prosecutor of MS-13 gang cases on LI appointed temporary head of federal court district

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Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire in a North Lindenhurst home that doubles as a day care center. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

All safe in day care fire

Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher is making progress but remains in critical condition after Saturday's crash, according to police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'On a ventilator and life support'

Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher remains hospitalized in critical condition after he was seriously injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Sunday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Hopefully he recovers and we can get him back out there'

Huntington's Naomi Rosenblum is a new tattoo artist who has been gaining popularity on social media for her portraits of WWE stars. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'Challenges your ability to make something look realistic'

Kayla Masotto was recognized by Suffolk officials for rescuing a man who fell into the icy waters of the Poospatuck Creek on Thursday.

'I tried to get out to him'

A pair of beachgoers found "what appeared to be a human jawbone" while walking on Smith Point County Park in Shirley. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Appeared to be a human jawbone'

A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was a miracle'

Frank Agoglia, a WW2 vet who jumped behind enemy lines on D-Day, recieved the French Legion of Honor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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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

A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Amagansett. This is the 11th whale to wash up in the area. 

Dead whale washes up in Amagansett 

Police say they recieved at least 16 reports of drones sightings on Long Island.

'People are concerned'

Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

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