<p>John Sterbens is a volunteer with Splashes of Hope, in Huntington. He says the organization&#39;s mission is to brighten the world through art.</p>


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Hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil in Lindenhurst Monday evening for Edeedson Cine Jr., who was fatally stabbed while working at CVS on Christmas.

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Residents and town officials are preparing for Friday night's snowstorm. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Long Islanders on Saturday cleared out snow from the post-Christmas storm. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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The dealership is expected to create 70 full-time and 20 part-time jobs.

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Two people with criminal convictions in Nassau County are among 13 statewide granted clemency by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

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Newsday spoke with health experts about the difference between influenza and norovirus, both at high levels in the United States.

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About 200 people held a candlelight vigil for the 23-year-old West Babylon man fatally stabbed while working Christmas.

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Floral Park's Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, will perform the national anthem on his saxophone before the Islanders-Rangers game on Saturday night at UBS Arena.

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Drones and helicopters flew over the sites of the fires in Suffolk Monday as investigators determined the cause of the fires. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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