Six people have died from overdoses on the East End in the last month. Police say the likely cause is fentanyl-laced cocaine. Cecilia Dowd reports.


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Monday commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack against Israel by Hamas. Long Islanders paid tribute by holding vigils. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Their memories are forever remembered'

Bella Trezza 17, died in a two-car crash in September. Trezza was remembered for her beautiful and caring spirit and saving three lives by donating her organs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's just really heartbreaking'

The Lindenhurst Fire Department is collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off through the weekend.

'I hope it helps them'

The Smithtown Library, which has been closed indefinitely since Aug. 19, is working on restoring it's flood-damaged basement.

Library spends over $400,000 in repairs after August storm

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Some say the scandal has left them deeply skeptical, while others who are upset by it remain devoted to the church.

'We've all kind of suffered'; LI Catholics react to diocese settlement with clergy abuse survivors

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Alexis Ascencio Luna, 21, was riding his motorcycle east on Jericho Turnpike when he crashed into a westbound car making a left turn into a driveway, police said.

Huntington motorcyclist killed in collision with car in Elwood

The cases stem from a state investigation into former Amityville nurse Julie DeVuono and her practice, Wild Child Pediatrics.

56 students faced removal over Wild Child vaccinations, lawsuit says

"I'm safer in my own dwelling than driving around in a car stuck on a highway someplace," said one Florida resident and former Long Islander who didn't follow an evacuation order for Hurricane Milton.

Why stay for a storm? Many reasons people don't evacuate, experts say

Spring, summer and fall allergy seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer.

Fall allergy season in bloom on LI

The Medal of Honor was given to the family of Pfc. Garfield M. Langhorn, who died after he threw himself on a live grenade to save other soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Medal of Honor for Vietnam hero to be displayed at Riverhead town hall

Christopher Brown, 37, fled after being told there was a warrant for his arrest, authorities said.

Man arrested after fleeing traffic stop, injuring deputy sheriff, officials say

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Bellone said the county did not pay, fearing the money would be used to commit crimes.

Suffolk hackers demanded a $2.5 million ransom, Bellone says

Suffolk County announced the hiring of its new "CISO," or chief information security officer, on the same day a special committee investigating the cyberattack met at the Legislature. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk hires new chief information security officer

While Suffolk's computer system remains hobbled by a Sept. 8 attack, the consulting firm and security company responsible for safeguarding the county have been awarded new contracts to manage the response, determine how the breach occurred and help fix it. Steve Langford reports for NewsdayTV.

Suffolk cyberattack probe: County consultant also lobbies for vendor hired to fortify system

Two Suffolk County employees from the IT deparment who were subpoenaed to appear before a special legislative committee investigating the 2022 cyberattack didn't show up. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Ransomware attack subpoenas

A forensic investigation into the cyberattack that shut down Suffolk County computer systems has been completed. Steve Bellone announced the results on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk cyberattack report complete

The figure is more than four times the spending cited by former county officials in the aftermath of the attack, which exposed the personal information of more than 500,000 Long Islanders and 40,000 employees.

'It's going to be considerably higher'

The newly rebuilt First Universalist Church of Southold held its first service since a tragic fire engulfed the historic sanctuary in 2015. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

Historic Southold church rebuilds after fire

On Friday, a fire broke out at a Huntington Station commercial property, Four-Way Pallet Corporation, officials said. 

Firefighters from multiple agencies respond

Bella Trezza, a 17-year-old from Babylon, has died after her car was struck by a driver who ran a red light early Saturday morning. She is the second of two teens killed as a result of the collision in which three other teens were seriously injured.

High school senior dies after weekend crash 

Construction is underway to build a temporary road for residents of seven Head of the Harbor homes after they were left stranded from last month's catastrophic storm that washed out Mill Creek Road, the only access road to their homes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We can drive in and out finally'

Over 300 students gathered in the auditorium of St. John the Baptist High School for a candlelight vigil Monday night to pray for a student and others seriously hurt in a crash.

Prayer vigil for teens in West Babylon crash

Two people are dead and four are injured after a West Babylon car crash on a road that residents say has a history of fatal accidents. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I've never seen anything like it' 

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More than 100 women have been found dead outside on Long Island since 1976. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story.

'We have to figure out what happened to these people' 

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