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Walter Aksionoff was an integral part of two state championships in his 45 years.

Malverne honors longtime associate boys basketball coach Aksionoff

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Gabby Nicolini, who scored a game-high 15 points on Saturday, said "getting my teammates involved is equally important."

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"My teammates were just telling me to just keep calm and play my game, to stay composed," Gabrielle Bell-Eleazer said.

Floyd seventh-grader Bell-Eleazer keys win with timely defensive plays

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The middle linebacker was a two-time All-State selection, and played at C.W. Post.

Matt Albanese, former Farmingdale HS football star, dies at 40

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I.FLY opens its first Indoor trapeze school at Samanea in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

Flying high: New indoor trapeze school opens

Newsday Washington reporter Billy House describes the chaos of the Jan. 6 insurrection from inside the U.S. Capitol, and how he sheltered in the House chamber.

Newsday reporter recounts being inside Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to the Custer Institute and Observatory in Southold for an up close look at the stars.

Out East: Custer Institute and Observatory

After 44 years, the Oak Chalet Restaurant in Bellmore closed its doors. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed talked to Gisela Wedel and her family about their restaurant.

One of LI's oldest German restaurants closes

The Giants held their final media availability of the 2025 season on Monday where they talked about their search for a new head coach and what they expect out of next season.

Giants clean out their lockers after a disappointing 4-win season

A Three Kings Day event took place at the Knights of Columbus in Brentwood on Sunday. The celebration provided a warm, welcoming environment in a time of uncertainty, according to some attendees. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Three Kings Day celebrated on LI

Long Islanders Newsday spoke with said what they are trying to accomplish with their resolution for 2026. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Islanders' 2026 New Year's resolutions 

Long Island's top federal prosecutor said ICE will no longer hold detainees more than 12 hours or overnight at the facility. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Immigration groups urge judge to keep scrutiny on ICE holding cells in Central Islip

Paws of War rescued dogs from an illegal puppy mill in Tennessee. The animals are now going to forever homes of veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A heartwarming story that will give paws

Travel reporter Carissa Kellman experiences the luxurious perks at local hotels with no check-in required.

Daycation: You don't have to spend the night to enjoy these amenities at nearby hotels

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