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Sergio Argueta, Founder of S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc., held a vigil in Uniondale on Wednesday to honor the lives lost in mass shootings at a Texas elementary school Tuesday and a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket on May 14.

Uniondale vigil in honor of victims in Buffalo and Texas elementary school shootings

Get the latest COVID updates from Nassau and Suffolk County health commissioners as they discuss which variants are concerning right now, plus LI's rates of reinfections, hospitalizations and deaths.

COVID updates from county health commissioners

Police said the grandmother of a girl celebrating her Sweet 16 in New Hyde Park was one of the three victims killed by an alleged drunk driver. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Cops: Grandmother of girl celebrating her Sweet 16 was one of the victims in New Hyde Park crash

UFC champion Aljamain Sterling on Monday received a hero's welcome at Uniondale High School, where he was celebrated for becoming UFC bantamweight champion and his giving back to the community.

'Aljamain Sterling Day' honors UFC champion at Uniondale alma mater

White House officials have signaled that any plan that emerges will likely be around the $10,000 in relief Biden pledged as a presidential candidate. Some borrowers, like Leigh-Ann Barde of Central Islip, say it's a start but won't cover all their student debts. Newsday TV's Steve Langford reports.

Biden expected to offer partial student loan forgiveness plan

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She likely will be questioned by senators about her judicial philosophy, her time as a public defender and her views on race and affirmative action.

5 things to watch for in Jackson's Supreme Court hearings

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Medical students from Stony Brook and NYU LI open letters on match day, which determines where they will go to medical residencies. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Match day for NYU LI and Stony Brook School of Medicine graduating students

In-person voting will be held at the facility known as LDJ5 every day from April 25-29, except for April 26, an NLRB spokesperson said. The count is expected to take place on May 2.

2nd Amazon warehouse in NYC to hold union election in April

The study found that 24% of patients 65 and older who were using psychotropic drugs before contracting COVID-19 developed dementia, compared with 9% of patients who were not. But more research is needed, said the study's lead author.

Study cites link between older COVID hospital patients, antidepressants, dementia

A quarter of respondents to a recent Siena survey said they weren't sure if American democracy would exist eight years from now.

Political polarization raising fears for future of democracy

"Everybody is so shook up with what's happening in the world," said town art instructor Maureen Pouder, who enlisted her students and other artists to paint about 50 works featuring Ukraine's national plant in a show of solidarity for the country and its citizens. 

To Ukraine with love: Brookhaven sunflower exhibit is art from the heart

More than $70 million has been awarded to 2,970 LI applicants so far, says Empire State Development.

NYS: COVID grants still available for firms, arts groups

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Valley Stream 24 is one of 32 public school districts on Long Island where students of color shifted from being the minority to the majority in the past 20 years. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

Changing demographics of LI schools

A William Floyd graduate who died last year from COVID was honored at his old elementary school. PJ Fusaro always wanted to be a K9 officer, but wasn't able to because of health issues. On Friday, the Suffolk sheriff gave him an honorary title. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk sheriff posthumously honors William Floyd district graduate 

Toys for Tots will distribute 750,000 toys on LI this holiday season in honor of Lazar LaPenna, who died playing baseball. Steve Langford reports.

U.S. Marine Corp posthumously names Lazar LaPenna honorary co-chairman of Toys for Tots

Shannan Gilbert's sister Sherre and the family attorney, John Ray, spoke on Tuesday about Suffolk police's claim that Shannan died from a "tragic accident." Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Shannan Gilbert's sister speaks out following release of 911 call

Police released the 911 call Shannan Gilbert made on the morning she disappeared. Authorities also released 911 audio from two Oak Beach residents after Gilbert had knocked on their doors. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Police release Shannan Gilbert 911 call  

The Nassau County Police Department held its annual ceremony honoring fallen officers. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Annual ceremony honors deceased members of the Nassau County Police Department

Graduating high school seniors successfully navigated their way through two years of pandemic disruptions at home and at school. They talk with us about their challenges and what comes next.

LI's graduating seniors talk about high school in a pandemic

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