<p>Suffolk County police officer William Parmenter was honored by&nbsp;lawmakers&nbsp;for saving a fisherman 80 miles off&nbsp;Hampton Bays.</p>


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NewsdayTV gets an exclusive look at how a drill weekend turned into a full-blown firefighting operation last month.

Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing

Rescued cats were examined outside of Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford in a mobile veterinarian clinic by Paws of War animal support group. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's very hard seeing the situation that they are in'

Suffolk SPCA gave a tour of its mobile MASH unit that will be used to give medical treatment to animals in need of rescue from the Happy Cat Sanctuary fire in Medford.

'The veterinarians can service the animals on an emergency basis'

The federal funding freeze is impacting nonprofits across the country. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'You're talking about life and death situations'

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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by three Connetquot district teachers over the 2022 removal of Pride flags from district classrooms.

Judge sides with Connetquot district in dispute over removal of Pride flags

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Her election to the Babylon Town Board in 1967 began a decades-long political career that included becoming the first woman to serve as presiding officer of the Suffolk County Legislature.

Sondra Bachety, trailblazer in Suffolk County politics, dies at 93

Steven Marksberry pleaded guilty to possession of a sexual performance by a child and promotion of sexual performance by a child.

NYPD officer from Lake Grove begins serving sentence on child pornography charges

Kyle Muller recently bought his first house on Long Island, fights fires for the FDNY and is getting married Saturday. Volunteers helped him spruce up last week.  

Sayville Marine's home gets a landscaping makeover before his wedding day

AARP New York members urged Congress to improve the administrative process so that people can easily be connected with benefits that often sustain their lifestyles.

AARP: Social Security customer service needs improvement

The search is on for the driver of a white Honda Civic who, police said, fired a BB gun during a road rage on Thursday morning on the Long Island Expressway.

Driver who used BB gun on pickup truck on LIE sought by Suffolk police

Nicholas D'Agostino, 22, kept his head bowed during the hearing as Yusef Staine's family described how the murder has crippled them with physical and emotional pain.

Man gets 20 years to life in prison for murdering friend on LIRR train

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Volunteers say that rescue efforts at the Happy Cat Sanctuary will take up to two weeks after Monday's fire. 

Rescue efforts at cat sanctuary will take up to two weeks 

Churches are a sanctuary for many, but now places of worship feel less safe for some immigrants living on Long Island, especially those living here illegally. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'Never know what's going to happen'

Christopher Arsenault, 65, founder of the Happy Cat Sanctuary, died in a fire at his Medford home early Monday that also claimed the lives of "numerous" cats, Suffolk County police said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'He gave everything to these animals'

A trio of officers fresh out of the academy helped deliver a baby girl in a car parked on the side of Sunrise Highway in Shirley after a woman went into labor, Suffolk police said.

Special delivery on Sunrise Highway

The names of 29 officers killed in the line of duty are etched into a memorial unveiled outside the PBA headquarters in Brentwood.

Suffolk PBA unveils memorial to fallen police officers

Police have ID'd the victim as Jason Copper, 39, of Sound Beach.

  Police ID driver killed in crash with Medford fire truck

According to Suffolk County police, a man died in a fire in a Manorville retirement community on Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Resident dies in retirement community fire

 Chairwoman of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees says temporary restraining order on construction build site is is simply a bump in the road. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Knew that we were going to be in this battle for the long run'

A Town of Riverhead skate park was renamed in honor of Wesley Dean Ackley, a passionate skateboarder who worked to keep the park free and died of cancer at 27 in January. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'He wanted everybody to have the opportunity to skate'

Drones and helicopters flew over the sites of the fires in Suffolk Monday as investigators determined the cause of the fires. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Burn ban remains in effect

NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen says conditions remain very dry on parts of Long Island and beneficial rain is not expected until next weekend. 

'Situation still is difficult across the island' 

Before this year, no raccoon had a case of rabies in Suffolk County since 2009. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I have a lot of concerns'

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Tellers, Rothmann's and Red Salt Room: A look at three steakhouse brunches on Long Island.

3 steakhouse brunches on LI

As part of an ongoing gang investigation, authorities said they have recovered human remains at the 81-acre Underhill Preserve, across the street from Jericho High School. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Human remains found at Jericho preserve

The popular Korean fried chicken chain opened its first Long Island location.

Popular Korean fried chicken chain opens first Long Island location

Meet the Aged Skaters, a group of people of a certain age who are getting back into skateboarding at Veterans Park in East Northport. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

GenX skateboarders still out there skating, in their 50s and up

Customers are warned against ordering anything hotter than a medium.

A look inside Long Island's first Dave's Hot Chicken

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the renovated RPM Raceway in East Farmingdale, featuring LED-lit tracks and advanced karts for an immersive racing experience.

Raceway unveils new go-kart track, massive upgrades

A recession would bring more layoffs, less hiring and a higher cost of living, a local financial expert said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI financial planner says 'expect a recession' if Trump's tariffs remain in place

Learn what it's like to work as a correction officer at Suffolk County Correctional Facility. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

A look inside Suffolk County Correctional Facility

It's Opening Day at Citi Field, and this season, Mets fans have a mascot race to look forward to, featuring five new quirky characters to fall in love with. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

Mets feature new mascot race at home opener

The driver, 71, died Thursday afternoon after a crash in Plainview involving seven vehicles along a major Long Island roadway, police said.

1 dead, 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash

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