As the debate over affordable housing in Shelter Island continues, Town Supervisor Gerry Siller and resident Bob Kohn, a former member of the Shelter Island Community Housing Board, told Newsday where they stand on the issue.


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The Suffolk County police will auction off more than 100 cars this weekend. A vehicle preview will take place on Thursday and Friday in Westhampton.

Police: Bids start at $500

With the help of anthropologists, authorities released renderings they hope will help identify a man whose remains were found in Gilgo Beach.

'Homicide by blunt-force trauma'

Justin Timberlake appeared in a Sag Harbor court Friday to plead guilty to a lesser charge in his drunken driving case.

'I did not live up to the standards that I try to hold for myself'

3,000 American flags were placed in Ackerson Plaza in Brightwaters to honor those lost on 9/11. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It does take a village'

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The National Weather Service has issued a series of coastal flood advisories through Friday for Nassau and southwest Suffolk counties as well as parts of Queens.

Long Island forecast: Rain, flooding possible

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Trump's speech was tailored to his Long Island audience, but he also repeated some of the main attack lines he has been using against Harris on the campaign trail. 

Trump's Nassau Coliseum rally: Fact checking some of his claims

The bill would require landlords to rent to people who are "a family" or represent the "functional equivalent" of a family. 

Riverhead plans to restrict rentals to 'family' units

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said an Aquebogue man accused of making antisemitic threats has pleaded guilty to a weapons charge.

Man accused of antisemitic threats pleads guilty to gun charge

Susan Isaacs, Steve Israel and others remembered DeMille and the how readers were always excited for his next book.

Nelson DeMille: A friend and an inspiration to other writers

Ronald Schroeder has pleaded not guilty to concealment of a human corpse in connection with the death of Seikeya Jones, 31.

Prosecutors: Woman stuffed in suitcase last seen with man charged with concealing her corpse

Daniel Coppola allegedly shot his way into the house of his ex-wife, then "ambushed and executed" her and her boyfriend, prosecutors said.

Estate of slain St. James man sues accused killer

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The top female sunfish sailors gathered in Amityville to prepare for this weekend's North American championships on the Great South Bay. 

'Competitors here from all over the United States'

The 78th Annual Shinnecock powwow was held at the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton on Saturday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Represents who we are and we are still here'

Another family member, a police officer and two firefighters were injured in Tuesday's blaze.

House fire claims 1 life

Gov. Kathy Hochul toured the extensive flood damage in Stony Brook and spoke about the federal aid area residents can expect to receive. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There's families whose lives are hanging in the balance'

Residents and local officials are dealing with the aftermath and cleanup of the storm that hit the Stony Brook area Sunday into Monday.

'We need to repair' 

Family members who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses ease their painful grief by talking to them in spirit on a phone connected to the wind. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Look out for another angel'

After floods damaged more than 1,400 homes, the Stony Brook community came together at the historic All Souls Church. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It broke my heart, it's just a terrible scar'

Genevieve Rohner is a 16-year-old elite para-equestrian, who has one big goal in mind — the Paralympics.

'It's not if she's going to do it, it's when'

Smithtown Library director Rob Lusak shows the extensive damage the flooding caused to the historic books and materials stored in the library's lower level.

Portions of Smithtown Library 'demolished'

Residents gathered at Mill Pond in Stony Brook to help rescue an imported carp impacted by recent flooding. 

'Let's give them a jump start and let nature take over'

According to New York State Police, a mother was driving the wrong way when she crashed on the Southern State Thursday, which resulted in the death of her 9-year-old son.

Tragedy on the Southern State

The Congregational Church of Patchogue on Sunday held an overdose awareness service. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'When it hits close to home that's when it seems to matter to you'

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Trump supporters and local GOP officials came to the Coliseum for the former president's rally. Some waited hours to see him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is going to sway the vote'

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