Vietnam veteran Frank Romeo from Bay Shore is walking nearly 800 miles to raise awareness about veteran mental health. Romeo left Buffalo on March 1 and expects to arrive back home in Bay Shore on June 1.


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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'

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'

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The composite is the result of a reconstruction done by an anthropologist who studied the remains.

Suffolk DA to release photos of man whose remains were found in area of Gilgo victims

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Parents in the Glen Cove, East Islip, East Quogue, Northport-East Northport, Massapequa and Bellmore districts — as well as one in Westchester County — have filed petitions to quash subpoenas.

State subpoenas vax records for about 750 kids, parents go to court

Of homeowners with a mortgage on Long Island, 43.4% of them paid more than 30% of their income on housing costs, the survey shows, far above the national average.

More LIers pay too much of their income for housing than national average, census data shows

Trotta said he will "100%" continue to visit other nonprofits to observe their operations.

Hicksville nonprofit accuses Legis. Robert Trotta of 'disrespectful' visit to clinic

The 14-year-old was struck by an SUV while Rollerblading in Lake Ronkonkoma, police said.

Teen seriously injured in car crash while skating on street

The survivors "keep getting their emotions toyed with. Enough is enough," said Jordan Merson, an attorney representing some with claims against the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

Clergy abuse survivors angered by delays in settlement with diocese

The local numbers on rent and home values are mixed compared to national trends but still show that housing costs on Long Island remain prohibitively high.

Median rent prices up in Nassau, down in Suffolk, census says

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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'

The LI Bluegrass and Roots Festival was held on Sunday at Tanner Park in Copiague. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I've been hearing it my whole life'

Inventor John Philip Holland built submarines at the nation's first base in New Suffolk from 1899 to 1905. Newsday reporter John Valenti discusses. 

'Roots of the entire submarine force'

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