Suffolk County police said an officer shot and killed a man holding a knife in Shirley on Saturday.


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Kieran Lowe, Islip Town's biggest sanitation truck fan, got a personalized birthday visit. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'He's gonna be talking about it for the next year'

After 19 months, the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, the last major commercial duck farm on Long Island, reopened with new generation of birds.

New generation of birds

Sayville Falls Miniature Golf and Beer Garden offers family-friendly activities, gazebos with TVs for rent and food that changes with the seasons. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Very comfortable, great atmosphere'

Tucked away behind a nondescript dirt path in Sayville lies Loughlin Vineyard, once part of the summer estate of John E. Roosevelt -Teddy's cousin. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's a really nice experience'

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Riverhead Supervisor Jerry Halpin called Republicans' budget amendments risky and politically motivated.

Town GOP backs smaller tax hike in preelection budget clash

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The Holiday Farms planned for Westhampton Beach will be a full-service grocery store with a commercial kitchen and grab-and-go foods, the operator said.

New supermarket taking former Lidl space in Suffolk

Some critics question whether for-profit developers who build market-rate rentals should get tax assistance offered by local agencies.

428 luxury apartments. Over $7M in tax breaks. 0 affordable units.

Art Billadello, who once owned Roe Tavern in East Setauket, agreed to sell it to Brookhaven Town in 2023, and the town allowed him to live temporarily in a town-owned house.

Ex-owner of historic tavern faces possible eviction from town-owned home

The controversial character, portrayed as the owner of the Kwik-E-Mart, returned to long-running series Sunday after an eight-year absence. He's now voiced by Indian-American actor Sunil Malhotra.

LIers share what Apu's return to 'The Simpsons' means for South Asian TV representation

About 65 full- and part-time workers are expected to be hired for the new store, HomeGoods said.

HomeGoods opening 17th LI store

The additional state money for the project in Islip will close the funding gap after the initiative proved more expensive than first anticipated.

Town's shellfish hatchery expansion plan gets $6.5M state boost

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The Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park in Manorville has a new alligator enclosure to go along with their existing reptile experiences. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Seeing it out here is a cool experience'

This morning, Long Islanders were able to see the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Here was the view from Bethpage.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket seen over Bethpage

Thomas Lobianco, 26, of Ronkonkoma, has been charged with driving while impaired by drugs in the deadly Nesconset crash that also left two other road workers injured. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The car came out of nowhere'

The remains of Sgt. Henry "Harry" Younge, an airman from Long Island who was killed in a Japanese prison fire during World War II, were buried in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.

'He would finally be coming home'

SailAhead, an organization that works to end veteran suicide by introducing former servicemen and women to sailing, took 100 veterans on the water Sunday. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's soothing'

A pop-up at Robert Moses State Park called "Shark Shack" teaches about marine life and shark safety.

'Kids love this stuff'

Classic car enthusiasts gathered in Lindenhurst Sunday for the 2026 Holy Black Hot Rod Block Party. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's the best thing I have'

Officials were coordinating to determine what might have caused the death of a whale found on the shore of Montauk's Ditch Plains Beach on Friday.

Dead whale found on Montauk beach

Dockers, a waterside restaurant in East Quogue, was damaged by a fire Wednesday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Video shows fire damage

NYPD and VFW members honored Anthony J. Fuoco as he was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River.

'He had no family to be there with him as he passed on'

The dart-launching devices that fire GPS trackers will help reduce the need for high-speed pursuits. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Almost like the old Batman scenes'

An Islip Forward protester was thrown out of an International Women's Day luncheon in Huntington Station.

'Why don't you support immigrant women?'

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The report identified over half a million hateful posts on X between January 2025 and June 2026, with monthly growth of 75%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Anti-South Asian rhetoric surging on some social media platforms, report says

Make the jump to light speed on this week's LI Works. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa meets with a member of The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison.

LI Works: Explore the dark side of the Force with Ken

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland talks to Andrea McCade, founder of The Social Mom Club LI, about how new moms can connect with others.

Working Moms: Making mom friends

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed goes inside Critterville Farm Sanctuary to meet the rescued animals finding a second chance and the local passion that keeps it all going.

Out East: Critterville in Riverhead

Video of two Suffolk police officers joining a group of teens playing soccer goes viral. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Chance encounter turns into viral video

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Co-Owner, Dough & Co. Pizza to try the Apple Bay Pizza, which is exclusive to their Oyster Bay location.

Trendy Bites: An apple pie ... pizza?

Tess Ferguson breaks down the Week 6 results in Newsday's high school fantasy football league.

Newsday's high school fantasy football Week 6 results

High school athletes striving to play sports in college might want to look at niche sports that give them a better chance. NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

Niche sports might get you a leg up to play at college level

NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman explores the historic and festive charm of Sleepy Hollow during a fall day trip.

A hauntingly good time in Sleepy Hollow

NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin tried some new martini combinations at Beacon in Long Beach.

Design your own martini at this Long Beach speakeasy

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