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Former LI man ablaze outside trial

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On the hook for at least $2.6M

New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

Traffic nightmare on SSP

According to Port Washington's fire chief, two teens on a boat came across three men in Manhasset Bay after they capsized. The teens pulled them from the frigid waters to safety.

3 men rescued from Manhasset Bay

12 Jurors and one alternate were picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. 

Jurors picked for Trump's trial

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State Health Commissioner James McDonald wrote that NUMC's proposal was "insufficient and lacks a detailed 5-year transformation plan."

State health chief: NUMC turnaround plan 'insufficient'

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New court documents show at least 86% of childhood clergy sexual abuse survivors voted to reject the Diocese of Rockville Centre's "final" settlement offer.

More than 85% of survivors rejected diocese's $200M settlement

The state budget adds $2 million for testing statewide to determine whether real estate agents discriminate by keeping clients out of communities based on factors such as race.

NYS budget boosts testing for housing discrimination

State law has traditionally required businesses such as restaurants that sell alcohol to also sell food. The new measure complies by stating food includes "popcorn, candy, and light snacks" at theaters.

NYers could buy liquor in movie theaters under new measure

The Biden administration issued the rule, aiming to make polluters pay for cleaning up PFAS contamination in the environment.

Manufacturers of 2 PFAS chemicals deemed hazardous must pay for cleanup, EPA rule says

New York's hate crime laws require police and prosecutors to do more than prove that a hateful act took place.

Charging, prosecuting hate crimes a challenge for LI law enforcement

Authorities arrested Reid in September after he fled to North Carolina. He was extradited back to Suffolk County by U.S. Marshals.

Steven Reid, of Calverton, pleads guilty in 2023 shooting during candlelight vigil

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A settlement was reached in a lawsuit against the Bay Shore school district in an alleged sexual assault case involving former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Update: Lawsuit against Bay Shore school district

LIU Post students are saying "no" to adding classes on Fridays.

Students push back

The program aims to reduce air pollution on the North Shore by promoting public transportation to local students.

Free NICE bus rides as Earth Day approaches

Across New York, the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, were found in young people, non-Hispanic Black people and men who have sex with men, the report found. 

Report: Sexually transmitted infections climb on Long Island

Former CFO of the Schechter School of Long Island got the maximum sentence for stealing $8.4M in school funds. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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A man's life was saved in Coram on Wednesday when his wallet protected him from a bullet. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Life-saving wallet

Michael Brown, Heuermann's Defense Attorney, said he won't be rushed to go to trial. Heuermann's next court appearance is June 18. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

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The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

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Former President Donald Trump was in court as jury selection began in his hush money criminal trial.

Trump: 'This is political persecution'

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