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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.

'You'd better be in character'

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?

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

Islandia village officials have cleared the path to build a mixed-use development with hundreds of housing units and 50 hotel rooms on 13 acres of vacant land near Jake's 58 casino. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Path cleared for 366-unit housing project near Jake's 58 casino

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

According to Babylon town tax documents, the proposed increase will cost the average household about $115 a year. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Proposed property tax hike in Babylon

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

Design your own martini at this Long Beach speakeasy

Billy Joel will be auctioning off more than 70 motorcycles at Gooding Christie's in Manhattan next month. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger got a sneak peek at three.

A sneak peek of Billy Joel's motorcycles going to auction next month

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The three women who have been charged in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death — Emily Kelly, Barbara Renner and Elyssa Seymore — have each pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We are here to search for the truth'

According a new report from the Rockefeller Institute there are nearly 13,000 service lines identified in the county so far. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'I wouldn't want it in my home'

A Siena research poll found that Long Islanders overwhelmingly want officials to crackdown on illicit spas. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

'Looking for a more comprehensive solution'

Hampton Shipyard was bought by a new ownership group two years ago and it is seeking to expand. But nearby residents say the expansion would not fit their neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'We want smart development. We want it environmentally sensitive'

A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens after more than three years and $550 million in renovations, NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Something for everyone': New grandstand, new grounds

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Orazio Petito's lawyer said his client was not the fraternity president at the time of the alleged gang rape.

Chaminade High grad dropped from Cornell lawsuit

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Opponents also have filed new papers demanding a rehearing of their arguments against the $3.26 billion plan.

Agency rescinds its approval of water-quality permit for Propel project

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Newsday Opinion endorses Vanunu for Nassau Legislative District 12

The state passed a series of reforms this past legislative session meant to lower the cost of auto insurance.

2 LIers charged in auto insurance fraud crackdown

Of the schools highlighted, some generally high-performing schools saw their ranking slip down the list while others that previously lagged shot up.

6 LI schools named among best in state, down from 17 last year

Now that Kerri Bedrick has been found competent, the criminal legal proceedings against her resume. They were paused while she was receiving treatment.

LI mother declared competent to stand trial in crash that killed 9-year-old son

The director, in a statement posted online, called for Dylan Skolnick's reinstatement.

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese supports cinema's Skolnick

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The mother of a 7-year-old who was allegedly tortured and killed is filing a $250 million lawsuit against Suffolk County. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'Multiple systems together that failed at every single point'

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'

New court filings show the girl was allegedly isolated in her room and told not to leave the bed or speak with anyone for a full day while her appointed caretaker, Emily Kelly, visited the girl's father in prison. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

New court documents in Jor'Dynn Duncan case

The 33rd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raised funds for research and supportive programming for cancer patients and their families.

'I walk for ... those who didn't make it'

'It's crazy man, we were just playing soccer'

'If you can do it and do it well, you are a niche athlete'

'The taxes are pretty high'

The 91-year-old former pediatrician transferred a home into his wife's name days before a law made assets of accused sexual abusers vulnerable. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has more.

'It's very frustrating'

Officials and residents weigh in on Long Island MacArthur Airport ranking as the best small airport in America.

'I totally think it's the best airport in America'

Two legal actions are targeting the Suffolk Technology Park, which has already cleared most of the town's approval hurdles and is to be located near the Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights border. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's just disrespectful'

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Steel beams from the World Trade Center have become memorials to those who were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and can now be found scattered throughout Long Island. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'It's a beautiful testament'

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