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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a pre-recorded message on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, asking New Yorkers to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice that day.

Mamdani shares a message on 9/11 anniversary

Yogesh "Aadi" Dangol, of Queens Village, was visiting Nepal, where he witnessed and filmed the flood that destroyed his birthplace of Betrawati.

'They're gone. We couldnt save them.'

Luigi Mangione plead guilty to stalking that resulted in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson nearly two years ago.

'The defendent very carefully prepared for the attack'

The boat's driver, Manuel Hernandez, 46, has been charged with misconduct and neglect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Boat operator charged in fatal capsizing

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The city is billing this as the first such comprehensive municipal plan in the U.S.

Mamdani unveils strategy to fight antisemitism amid spike

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The city appealed the decision Tuesday night, invoking an auto stay a city official said put the lower court's order on pause.

City judge rules pied-à-terre tax wasn't properly administered, 2 more lawsuits filed

Richard O'Brien, 41, was walking on East Drive in Central Park Wednesday when a bicyclist heading north struck him, the NYPD said.

LI man fatally struck by bicyclist in Central Park

The measure is aimed at increasing retention within the NYPD.

New law raises the NYPD's mandatory retirement age

The $16 billion Gateway project aims to double rail capacity between New York and New Jersey.

Excavation for new Hudson rail tunnels to begin this week

Some districts have incorporated AI through means like chatbots that can offer personalized lessons while others are studying how best to use it in the classroom.

NYC schools banned AI for young learners. On Long Island, it's already in classrooms.

A district judge tells federal officials to provide immigration detainees sufficient space, food, hygiene and access to legal and medical assistance at the Manhattan facility.

ICE ordered to improve conditions for detainees at NYC facility

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245 E. 42nd St. is being monitored because it could collapse. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Midtown Manhattan building found to be unstable

The climbers, who displayed a banner once they reached the top, identified themselves on social media as daredevils who are known for climbing skyscrapers across the world. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Daredevils arrested after climbing Empire State Building

Beefed up security measures are in place around Madison Square Garden in preparation for President Trump's attendance at Game 3. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Avoid the MSG area tonight if you do not have tickets'

A runway at LaGuardia Airport was closed due to a sinkhole. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Sinkhole closes runway at LGA

The judge showed no mercy to the 36-year-old Guy Rivera, who was convicted of killing Diller during a street shooting in Far Rockaway. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'He mattered, his life mattered'

After a three-week trial, Guy Rivera was convicted of aggravated manslaughter, but acquitted of the top count of first-degree murder in the killing of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller of Massapequa Park. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The pain will never go away'

The airport was closed until about 2 p.m. Monday after a plane crashed into a fire truck on a runway Sunday night, killing two pilots and injuring dozens of others. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was chaotic'

The crash happened at about 11:40 p.m., when a Jazz Aviation flight, operating on behalf of Air Canada, struck a Port Authority firefighting and rescue vehicle that had been responding to a separate incident, the Port Authority said in a statement.

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Michael Canders, associate professor of aviation at Farmingdale State College, weighs in on the crash that killed two pilots and injured dozens on a runway at LaGuardia Airport Sunday night. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Inconclusive communication'

The deposed Venezuelan leader made his first court appearance on Monday in Manhattan as large crowds gathered outside the courthouse. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Maduro makes first court appearance

In his inaugural address, Mamdani said that today "begins a new era" for New York City.

'Today begins a new era'

Crowds cheered as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York.

Crowds cheer as Mamdani sworn in

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The revitilization to Westbury Avenue in Carle Place will include sidewalk replacement, street repaving and improved pedestrian crossings. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

$4M street revitalization project begins in Carle Place

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman takes a tour of the farmhouse at Kerber's Farm, which is one of four properties available to rent for overnight stays on the farm.

Stay the night at this LI farm

Ex-NYS court officer Brian Burke accompanied Rex Heuermann to nearly all of his court appearances. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed explores a Cutchogue vineyard's unique operation on preserved land.

Out East: McCall Wines

Newsday sports reporter Ben Dickson tasted some of the new menu items at UBS Arena for the 2026-2027 Islanders season.

Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns on Monday said the team got off to a "very tough start" that they "let steamroll" but saw some encouraging signs at the end of the year. Newsday's Mets beat writer Laura Albanese reports.

Mets say they've learned from the mistakes of 2026

Long Island is seeing an uptick in trade school enrollment amid growing concern from young adults about job insecurity, financial prospects and the impacts of artificial intelligence on the job market. NewsdayTV's Izzy Mignardi reports.

Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

The Knicks began training camp on Tuesday with the hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Newsday's Knicks beat writer Steve Popper reports.

New season, new journey for Knicks

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.

Nassau residents could be drinking water that’s coming through lead pipes

NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin visits No Good Burger Joint in Baldwin.

Newsday's Top 50 restaurants: A burger joint joins the list

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