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Family of fallen FDNY firefighter Billy Moon meets the recipient of his donated heart. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's a legacy that I think he'd be very proud of'

EMS Capt. Alison Russo was an FDNY paramedic from Huntington who was a 9/11 first responder. She was fatally stabbed a year ago on the job. On Wednesday, a plaque was dedicated in her honor — and an Astoria street near her Emergency Medical Service Station 49 was named "Alison Russo Way" in her memory. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Street renaming, plaque dedication in Alison Russo's memory

Newsday spoke with three men from the FDNY featured in the new book "They Saved New York." One was 18 when his father, a Port Authority police officer, was killed on Sept. 11. He later joined the fire department. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I want people to remember for the rest of their lives'

The FDNY held its graduation for probationary firefighters at Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. Among the graduating class was Joseph E. Maloney, who was 10 when his father, a firefighter from Farmingville, was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I'm very excited to make him proud'

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At a rally Tuesday, the MTA chairman unleashed harsh criticism on New Jersey officials trying to obstruct congestion pricing — calling them "traffic deniers" with an "inertia addiction."

Congestion pricing to MTA board on Wednesday

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Long Islanders and city residents who sustained property damage in September's record-breaking rainstorm can apply for low-interest disaster recovery loans.

Hochul: Federal aid for damage from Sept. storm on LI, NYC

Gov. Kathy Hochul has called a special election to replace Santos, who was expelled from Congress.

Special election set to decide George Santos' successor

The pepper-spray assault on the conductor occurred on a platform at the Rosedale station on the LIRR's Atlantic Branch line, authorities said.

LIRR conductor attacked with pepper spray

Manischewitz said the dark chocolate coins may contain milk, which could cause an allergic reaction among those sensitive to dairy.

Recall issued for Hanukkah candy coins sold as dark chocolate

"Many times, a child's first exposure to gambling comes in the form of a gifted lottery ticket from a well-meaning adult who may be unaware of the associated risks," the chairman said.

Lottery tickets as gifts for adults only, gaming commission says

Officials touted the arrest of more than 250 suspected gang members after last year's passage of a law intended in part to stop the "iron pipeline" of firearms to New York.

Statutes target gun traffickers

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Mayor Eric Adams said in a letter that homeless immigrants should be sheltered on Long Island at an Air National Guard base and on the grounds of state-owned mental hospitals. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland has local reaction.

80 years ago the USS Intrepid was commissioned to set sail on the Pacific. This anniversary celebration was attended by nearly 200 former crew members of the aircraft carrier at the Intrepid Museum Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

All hands on deck for Intrepid anniversary

Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced that New York City will pay houses of worship to shelter migrants, helping them integrate into the community, while his faith advisor said the houses of worship will provide "compassion and care."

'Some call it a crisis. We call it an opportunity.'

Holocaust survivor Leo Ullman, 83, from Sands Point, who is a Mets fan, threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday at Citi Field in Flushing before the game against Philadelphia. He spoke about the importance of teaching the Holocaust and speaking out against hatred.

Holocaust survivor tosses first pitch at Mets game

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams called on the federal government Monday to expedite work authorizations for asylum seekers. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

State and local officials seek federal assistance with migrants

Nearly 2,000 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, New York City could see the arrival of more migrants as a result of the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions on asylum cases, prompting officials to look beyond city borders to house migrants. Long Island officials weigh in on what this means for the area. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Migrant 'emergency' in Riverhead feared as pandemic border restrictions end

The mother of fallen FDNY firefighter Timothy P. Klein spoke at his plaque ceremony on Monday. Klein, 31, a six-year veteran, was working April 24, 2022, when he became trapped under a ceiling that collapsed during a three-alarm house fire that also killed resident Carlos Richards, 21.

Fallen firefighter's mom: 'We cannot believe it's been one year"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a press conference on Tuesday, following the collapse of a parking garage in Manhattan, in which one person was killed and five others were injured. 

Manhattan parking garage collapse kills one and injures five 

According to the NYPD, the robot dogs are not armed and not equipped with facial recognition software.

These robots are on the job with the NYPD

Long Islanders react to former President Donald Trump's felony charges. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Long Islanders react to Trump's charges

The former baseball coach of rookie NYPD Officer Brett Boller from Hauppauge, who was shot and wounded Wednesday afternoon in Queens, spoke to Newsday on Thursday, describing Boller as a leader and someone "you could always trust."

'He's a guy that you could always trust' former coach of wounded NYPD cop

A rookie NYPD officer was shot and wounded in Jamaica, Queens, Wednesday while chasing a suspect, officials said at a news conference at the hospital where he underwent surgery.

Rookie NYPD officer shot in Queens

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