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Nancy Lynott of Southampton spoke at a candlelight vigil held annually in Southampton for Mother's Day to memorialize those who have died from opioids and those who have died from the coronavirus.

The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the following individual in connection to an assault in which three bystanders — including a 4-year-old girl toy shopping with her family — were shot in Times Square on Saturday afternoon, according to NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea.

A year into the pandemic, flower sales have seen an increase for Mother's Day. Manager of James Cress Florist in Smithtown, Samantha Payne, spoke to Newsday about the change in sales this year.

Carolyn Brady followed her mother, Lori, into nursing, and together the two have battled the coronavirus at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside. On Friday, the mother and daughter from Bellmore were featured on the Today show. And Molloy College in Rockville Centre, where both had graduated, announced a scholarship in their honor that will provide $3,000 each year to a student who is a child of an alumnus.

The Milleridge Inn in Jericho is taking the tradition of breakfast in bed for Mother's Day to another level, by providing breakfast in bed gift boxes that can be delivered to your door Sunday morning. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

A child died after being struck by a car on Floyd Road in Shirley on Saturday, Suffolk police said.

River otters have been gradually expanding their territory on Long Island, landing on the North Shore after swimming in from the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut, experts say

Joe Smith Jr. of Mastic recently won the WBO light heavyweight title after the bout was originally postponed due to COVID-19. ...

Friends and neighbors tied ribbons and laid flowers in front of the Madigan family home in Garden City on Friday after a fire killed three Thursday morning. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

An independent investigation has concluded that Manhasset's schools superintendent violated the district's sexual harassment policy, following a now-former subordinate's complaint of unsolicited hugs, too-frequent visits to her classroom and other unwanted attention.

 After the most recent reopening guidelines by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, music venues like Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall, in ...

Speaking in Hicksville on Thursday, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) asked the federal government to coordinate with local providers on access to specific federal funding programs and funds beefed-up by Schumer in recent COVID relief legislation to combat increasing opioid use.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced at a news conference on Thursday that they will join with the Nassau/Suffolk Building and Construction Trades Council, the Long Island Contractors' Association and the Long Island Federation of Labor to assess the region's infrastructure needs, including a list of priority projects, for consideration as the American Jobs Plan is finalized in Washington, DC.

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off in Greenport and runs until June. ...

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, speaking in Mineola on Thursday, spoke about Wednesday's incident in which two police officers had an altercation with a Roosevelt juvenile brandishing a knife.

A "massive" fire at a Westbury trash facility that disrupted service on the Long Island Rail Road has been contained, a ...

Authorities said three family members, one of whom was an 18-year-old high school student, died in an early Thursday morning fire in Garden City. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

Broadway star and Long Island native Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, discuss their pandemic project, "Stars in the House," and what they are looking forward to when Broadway reopens in September.

The Amityville school district on Wednesday held a board meeting that was attended by community members and representatives of the Central Long Island NAACP branch to discuss a high school staff member who allegedly made a racist comment during a school football game. Many at the meeting called for the staff member to be fired.

Pilot programs around Long Island are testing kelp growth for human and cattle food, fertilizers and cosmetics. Karen Rivara, an oyster ...

Andrew Barth Feldman and Larry Saperstein talk about their friendship and starring together in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," ...

On Wednesday, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said residents age 21 and older who get vaccinated at a Suffolk County ...

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Wednesday joined members of the Wells family to announce the preservation of 11.16 acres of farmland in Riverhead. The history of the Wells Family Farm is connected to the history of the North Fork, having provided the region with squash, asparagus and other vegetables on land that has been in the family since 1661. Members of the Wells family will continue to operate the farm.

Married couple Louise and Mario Mangieri, residents at The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove,  competed in the National Senior League of Wii Bowling National Championship against a team from Florida. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Student ambassadors in Nassau will be encouraging their peers to get the COVID-19 vaccine this month with the goal of vaccinating 500 students per day. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday announces that fans who get a COVID-19 shot at a game in Citi Field or Yankee Stadium ...

Federally qualified health centers are important because they are community health centers that focus on underserved and vulnerable populations, said Carlos Ortiz, vice president of operations for Sun River Health.

Zippity Doo's Cuts for Kids in Roslyn Heights has seen an increase in hair donations since the start of the pandemic.

The CDC now recommends the vaccines for pregnant women, so expectant mothers are debating what to do. Local doctors discuss the latest findings and answer questions.

A dome lighting ceremony was held at the Nassau County Legislative and Executive Building in Mineola on Tuesday, to help raise awareness for emergency supplies that are needed in India. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, urged county residents to donate whatever they can, whether it's money or personal protective equipment.

Family, friends and fellow cops gathered in Greenlawn on Tuesday for the funeral of NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos, a week after the East Northport resident was struck and killed on the job by an alleged drunken driver. Newsday reporter Cecilia Dowd has more on this story.

The pandemic had some nervous to go back to the dentist. Dr. Winardo Lomboy, dentist and clinical director, at LIFQHC's Roosevelt Dental Office, spoke to Newsday on Tuesday about why it's important to make a dentist appointment and keep up with your dental hygiene.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Monday that most capacity restrictions will be lifted May 19.

Members of the Hempstead Classroom Teachers Association and supporters rallied Monday outside the Hempstead school district in support of a ...

Former NYPD Officer Joseph Recca, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges for selling fentanyl to a friend who died from an overdose, was sentenced to five years in prison.

The wake for NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos, 43, who was fatally struck last week by a woman who is accused of speeding and drunken driving, was held Monday, as hundreds of police officers escorted the body from Astoria, Queens, to Greenlawn. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Evan Krypell, director of retail operations at Charles Krypell Fine Jewelry, says he is confident customers will feel comfortable visiting the new 5,000-square-foot store, which opened in December in Greenvale.

The Long Island Farmworker Cooperative marked its grand opening on Sunday in Riverhead. Ten Latino cooperative members, with the help of statewide ...

A parade was held Sunday to bring the community together after an April 20 shooting at the West Hempstead supermarket. Police have charged a disgruntled employee with killing the manager and wounding two others.

Smithtown personnel shoot commercials featuring dogs to promote pet adoptions from the town animal shelter. ...

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in Manhattan on Sunday said the city that never sleeps needs 24-hour subway service restored ASAP.

Newsday's Steve Langford on Sunday spoke with business owners and customers in downtown Farmingdale about life and business returning to "normal" as they feel the pandemic is drawing to a close.

A year after it almost closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic began, Kitty O'Hara's bar in Baldwin has added an ...

Long Island Orthodox Christians gathered together Sunday and illuminated churches with candles and prayer in celebration of Easter, the holiest day of their calendar and spoke about what it means to them to be back celebrating the holiday inside church.

Black and Latino Long Islanders are still getting vaccinated at significantly lower rates than other residents, according to state data. Maidaya ...

On Thursday, Kemp's ridley sea turtles caught a flight south, where they will be freed. ...

The MTA, Amtrak, and NJT have developed options for transforming Penn Station into a more spacious, convenient and eye-catching transportation hub, as part of the Empire Station Complex.

It's the first of May and fans returned to Belmont Park as it reopened to the public. Steve Langford has more.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Friday named Mercy Smith the executive director of the Suffolk County Campaign Finance Board. ...

Police are searching for the suspect in the hit-and-run death of a toy poodle in Selden. It happened April 23 on Pine Street. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd as the story.

The Northport-East Northport school board voted Thursday night to close a pair of elementary schools. Newsday spoke to parents outside of the board meeting following the decision.

Newsday's Marissa Sarbak took to Eisenhower Park to ask Long Islanders how well they know local landmarks and attractions.

Former Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota and former county police chief James Burke plotted to remove Steve Levy as county executive because they saw him as "anti-cop" and "uncontrollable," according to newly unsealed court records. Newsday's Faith Jessie has more on this story with Newsday reporter Robert E. Kessler.

The body of NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos, an East Northport resident struck and killed on the job Tuesday by an alleged drunk driver, was transported Thursday from Manhattan to the Farenga Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Astoria.

State lawmakers on Thursday proposed legislation which would review Holocaust education in New York schools. Holocaust survivor Werner Reich told Newsday's Cecilia Dowd, "It's very, very difficult to erase hatred. It's very easy to create hatred."

Spending by visitors to New York City dropped by 73% during the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a $1.2 billion decline ...

Twins Uma and Maya Arengo, valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, talk about how they reached the top academic spots in the Class of 2021 at Long Beach High School. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

One driver was killed and four other people were transported to a local hospital with "non-life-threatening" injuries, officials said

At press conference in Long Beach on Wednesday, Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran called ...

Hailed the newest "Queen of Country," singer-songwriter Jessica Lynn gives a sneak peak of her brand new single, set to be released in May.

Nicholas Rivers, 17, of Wheatley Heights, wants to become a top racecar driver, and one of the few drivers of color. Rivers, who is Black, grew up racing go-karts and got his professional racing license at 15 - a year before he could get his driver's license. He has 18 professional races under his belt, even though the nearest practice track is more than two hours away.

Nassau County police officers talk about rescuing Atsuko Horiuchi, an 83-year-old woman who went missing while shopping with her husband Monday at the H Mart on Great Neck Boulevard.

NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos was killed Tuesday by a drunken driver. Blue ribbons lined the street of his East Northport home Wednesday in support, while those who knew him and worked with him are still dealing with the shock of his death. Here is Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry.

The man accused of driving impaired before stabbing and nearly killing a Suffolk cop was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer and first-degree assault on Wednesday. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Seventeen-year-old Sumaiya Ramsaroop of Elmont is a self-published author who recently collaborated with Hindi's Libraries. The organization donates books to children in need all over the world in honor of Hindi Krinsky, a teacher from Cedarhurst who died at age 32.

Local health experts answer your questions about vaccination rates, COVID-19 variants and the potential booster shots needed down the road.

Federal and state authorities are pumping an extra billion dollars-plus into Long Island's schools for 2021-22 and beyond. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) explained to Newsday on Thursday, what this will mean for Long Island schools.

When the pandemic left many spending more time at home, it was a chance to redesign some of their indoor space. For one Port Washington teen, Madison Forman, it meant redoing her childhood bedroom to match her teen style.

Mark Hugo Lopez, of the Pew Research Center, and Theresa Sanders, of the Urban League of Long Island, talk about the growing diversity within the population of Black people.

NYPD union chief Patrick Lynch spoke Tuesday at a news conference at Queens Criminal Court after the arraignment of a Hempstead woman police said was driving drunk when she struck and killed a department highway patrol officer on the LIE in Queens.

A rally was held at Northport High School on Tuesday, following the Northport-East Northport school district proposing to close two elementary schools to address declining enrollment.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said all state-run vaccination sites will be open to walk-ins appointments starting Thursday. ...

On Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced New York City's largest budget, amid an infusion of federal dollars, that includes full universal ...

A LIPA task force will recommend in a report that the utility's board explore two primary alternatives to PSEG managing the Long Island electric grid. Newsday utilities reporter Mark Harrington has the story.

An NYPD highway officer died after he was struck by a hit-and-run motorist on the Long Island Expressway near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens on Tuesday, police officials said. Here is Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry with the report.

Trent Preszler, CEO of Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue and owner of Preszler Woodshop in Mattituck, talks about his memoir "Little and Often" and how building canoes using his father's tools changed his life.

The West Hempsetad stop & Shop reopened to customers on Monday - nearly a week after a manager was shot and klled - featuring a memorial to slain Ray Wishropp near the entrance.

The NYPD says multiple synagogues were vandalized this weekend including the Young Israel of Riverdale Synagogue in the Bronx. ...

In his first live news conference in weeks, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo flatly denied that he'd engaged in sexual harassment and predicted state Attorney General Letitia James' report will reach the same conclusion.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that COVID-19 guidelines for outdoor stadiums, offices, casinos and gyms outside of New York City will have fewer restrictions on capacity effectively immediately.

Nassau activists held a rally Monday at the county government building in Mineola to demand passage of state laws that would provide rate relief and form a new Nassau Water Authority, with just days before a 26% jump in water bills.

The award-winning actress you may know from "The Walking Dead" talks about her new book, as well as her life and career.

The CDC now recommends the vaccines for pregnant women, so expectant mothers are debating what to do. Local doctors discuss the latest findings and answer questions.

An Indeed executive gives insider tips and tricks to navigate job search sites, and how to make sure companies see your resume.

Local health experts answer your questions about vaccination rates, COVID-19 variants and the potential booster shots needed down the road.

LinkedIn's Group Product Manager answers questions about using the site to advance your career and land a job.

Check out these insider tips on finding a job, with or without a college degree, in this COVID-19 world.

People are going out more, but COVID is still here. How can businesses and their customers safely resume more normal activity without causing another surge in cases?

As vaccines become more available and vaccine safety testing for children proceeds, schools are becoming the focus. Should schools require vaccination of teachers and students, can they.....and how should hesitant staff and parents respond?

Nassau and Suffolk health commissioners discuss why LI is still trending higher in positive COVID-19 cases than the rest of New York, what that means for a potential fourth wave, and more.

Get experts' tips for job hunting during a pandemic, including: how to focus your search with remote work options now available and how to make sure your social media is in shape.

What should parents consider when deciding to get a COVID-19 shot for their kids? Local doctors are here to answer your questions.

Local health experts discuss what you need to know now to stay safe, as COVID-19 variants remain a wild card in the pandemic even as people get vaccinated.

Lynne M. Fuentes, managing partner of Fuentes & Angel CPAs LLC and vice president of the New York State Society ...

"CNN Tonight" anchor Don Lemon discusses his new book, "This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism."

State guidelines are changing, and spring break and warmer weather are here — but should we travel? Experts discuss what trends they are seeing industry wide, and what we should expect this summer.

Educators discuss how children whose educations have suffered can catch up and what schools will do to help.

County health commissioners of Nassau and Suffolk discuss how the coronavirus is being treated now, and what still needs to be done to combat it.

A local doctor and camp experts discuss the question of reopening summer camps safely and what they may be like for kids.

LI doctors answer questions about vaccinated people's immunity, their risk of transmission to others and how effective the shot is against variants.

Local educators are discussing what students and teachers can expect standardized testing to be like this year, after they were canceled in 2020.

LI health experts discuss new findings on the COVID-19 variants and how to protect against them, and vaccine efficacy.

The key to full-time, in-person learning could be loosened COVID-19 regulations, but is it worth it? Experts in health and education discuss this and more.

Health experts answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine's potential side effects, immunity, passing the virus to others and more.

Join recording artist Darryl McDaniels of the legendary rap group RUN-DMC for music and conversation, as he discusses his life and career.

Local medical experts answer your questions about COVID-19 symptoms and treatment, and discuss research on "long-haulers."

Join us for an in-depth discussion with the world renowned chef and author as he tells us about his video recipe book, life during coronavirus and his latest cookbook.

Local business experts offer tips about how businesses can prepare for warmer weather and hopefully more sales, and survive until vaccines are widely in use.

Students, parents and educators are discussing bringing back clubs and the arts, like drama and music, in the age of COVID-19. Panelists include Rhonda Taylor, acting superintendent of the Uniondale Union Free School District; Mary O'Meara, superintendent of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District; Ariana Glaser, Smithtown High School East student; and Michael Salzman, immediate past president of the New York State School Music Association and the coordinator of fine and performing arts for Syosset schools.

Medical experts answer questions about the new COVID-19 variants: what they are, what they do and how to protect against them.

LI doctors and athletic directors discuss safety protocols and how they affect athletes' mental health, as high-risk sports resume.

Local doctors discuss how best to look out for older people — at home, in care facilities and within the community.

Local experts in small business answer questions about applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan for the first time, or trying for a second.

Doctors are discussing the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccines, and who will be vaccinated first based on age and underlying conditions.

Health and travel experts discuss going away during the pandemic, what we've learned so far and how can we apply these lessons safely to enjoy festive times.

Local doctors who are leading the charge on LI in developing a COVID-19 vaccine discuss its status and answer questions.

Superintendents from various local districts discuss whether a return to fully in-person school is wise, and what is needed to accomplish it.

Long Island doctors answer questions about your health, treatments and the anticipated impact of vaccines on emerging COVID-19 mutations.

Can employers compel employees, clients and customers to get vaccinated? Business and health experts address the ongoing debate of how companies will handle vaccination concerns, what roles government and unions could play and more.

Small Business Association representatives answer your questions about the revamped Paycheck Protection Program, plus: what merchants need to meet the March 31 deadline.

Our health reporters answer Long Islanders' top questions about COVID-19 vaccines and the distribution of them.

Medical and education experts discuss the latest COVID-19 developments and what they mean for the safety of in-person learning.

Local infectious disease experts discuss the ebbs and flows of the second wave of COVID-19, and share updates on the vaccines.

Join recording artist and Broadway star ("The Lion King," "Hamilton") Syndee Winters for music and conversation as she discusses her life and career.

Band members Buck Dharma and Eric Bloom talk about their four decades of success and give a virtual performance.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone are discussing how the coronavirus has impacted local businesses and how they will recover, and answering your questions.

Local education experts are discussing distance learning: where it's working, where it's failing and how parents can get help.

Local doctors leading the charge on LI in developing a COVID-19 vaccine discuss its status, how it could be distributed once approved, and answer questions.

Political activist Luis A. Miranda Jr. discusses his HBO documentary, "Siempre, Luis," and how his life's work inspired his son, "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Education experts discuss what standardized testing could (and should) look like this year, following cancellations and changes in 2020 caused by the pandemic.

Doctors from Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and MS Family Medicine Health Care P.C. answer questions.

Educators from across LI discuss what resources schools need in order to ensure the safety, health and well-being of staff and students, now and in the future.

Long Islanders submitted more than 2,000 questions to Dr. Anthony Fauci. He couldn't answer all of them, but he did answer a number about coronavirus vaccines and what we should expect.

Local educators discuss what schools and parents have learned during COVID-19, and what they're doing to keep students and teachers safe as a new semester starts.

LIers submitted more than 2,000 questions to Dr. Anthony Fauci for a Newsday Live conversation earlier this week. He couldn't answer all of them, so local doctors pick up where he left off.

Long Islanders submitted more than 2,000 questions to Dr. Anthony Fauci. He couldn't answer all of them, but he did answer a number about coronavirus vaccines and what we should expect.

Join us and Long Island LitFest for a virtual in-depth discussion and extensive Q&A with with best-selling author TaraShea Nesbit ("The Wives of Los Alamos"), about her latest historical novel "Beheld," her career and more. Hosted by Mark Chiusano, Newsday Columnist and Editorial Writer.

Doctors from Catholic Health Services and PM Pediatrics address concerns from parents who worry about their high school and college aged kids.

Join us and Long Island LitFest for a virtual in-depth discussion and extensive Q&A with with best-selling author TaraShea Nesbit ("The Wives of Los Alamos"), about her latest historical novel "Beheld," her career and more. Hosted by Mark Chiusano, Newsday Columnist and Editorial Writer.

SBA representatives give advice for businesses owners on how to get through COVID's second wave, including financing options and planning for 2021.

Local health experts discuss family gatherings and celebrations from Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa through New Year's in the age of COVID-19.

Education experts discuss the ways the pandemic has deepened gaps in resources and achievement, and answer questions.

Local experts offer tips for how small businesses can survive a second wave of the pandemic, including business strategies and communicating with customers.

Kolker discusses his new book, 'Hidden Valley Road,' an Oprah's Book Club selection, and answers questions.

Education experts discuss how teachers are managing during the coronavirus pandemic, the effects on their students and workplaces, and how they're handling these challenges.

Family of former Newsday columnist and Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and editor Les Payne discuss his posthumous work, "The Dead are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X," and how his decades as a journalist influenced his life and theirs.

How can you safely navigate the festivities? Local doctors discuss trick or treating, family gatherings and more, and answering your questions.

Zweibel, one of the original "Saturday Night Live" writers, talks about his new memoir, "Laugh Lines," his career and more.

The pop icon and LI native joins us for a virtual concert and Q&A.

Local child care and business experts are discussing the current state of child care and its impact on Long Island workers and businesses, and answering your questions.

COVID-19 has changed the voting process this year. Commissioners on the Nassau and Suffolk Board of Elections share the latest and answer your questions.

College experts offer advice for students and parents, including: How can college-bound students find the right school, and convince that school that they're the right student?

 Some of Long Island and the nation's top arena development, sanitization and infectious disease experts discuss the future of live ...

Admissions experts share tips for students and parents on what to prioritize when applying to colleges. Plus: how to cope as extracurriculars are compromised, remote learning is required and campus visits are curtailed.

Jewell joins us for an in-depth discussion about her new novel and answers your questions in an extensive Q&A.

Find out what restaurants are doing to keep you safe as the colder weather approaches, and get tips on how to eat, drink and be social, while staying healthy.

Experts are discussing the toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on businesses forced to stay closed while others reopen, and answering your questions.

Experts are discussing what are private schools are doing to cope with COVID-19 while keeping students and teachers safe, what the future holds for private education and more.

Join our panel as they discuss the pitfalls, fears and triumphs so far at local universities, and answer your questions.

The respective authors of "Love Sold Separately," "The Grace Kelly Dress" and "With or Without You" gather for a virtual roundtable discussion and answer your questions live.

How can we stay safe during flu season and the coronavirus pandemic? Medical experts are discussing treatment updates, vaccines and the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19.

Local educators and experts discuss the latest challenges to keeping schools open, what the future may hold and answer your questions.

Join state education and teachers representatives as they discuss how COVID-19 is changing education policy, and answer your questions.

Military historian and author Ian W. Toll is discussing the final volume of his Pacific War trilogy, "Twilight of the Gods," his career and more.

Decision makers in high school sports are talking about the state of local athletics due to the coronavirus, the difference in risk levels of each sport during the pandemic and answering your questions.

Health experts explain coronavirus safety measures and take questions on what is currently known about the disease, analyze current treatments, the quest for a vaccine and a potential second wave.

Join educators from Long Island public schools, Nassau BOCES and the Board of Regents as they discuss the path forward for schools, and answer your questions.

Newsday's nextLI team and local experts are talking about our survey on LIers' fears regarding COVID-19, the likelihood of a second wave and what it means for the future.

As school openings approach, parents in some districts are concerned with the options being offered for their children. Watch their discussion in this Newsday Live conversation.

Real estate and legal experts discuss what homebuyers and sellers need to know, and answer questions.

Here's what homeowners and renters need to know during the coronavirus pandemic, from real estate and business executives.

Education experts look to answer parent questions ranging from remote learning to PPE in Long Island schools.

Mike DelGuidice, guitarist and background vocalist for Billy Joel, and leader of the Joel tribute band Big Shot, will play a virtual concert and participate in a Q&A.

Nonfiction author and former English teacher Geraldine Woods, who taught at NYC's Horace Mann School for three decades, talks about her new book, "25 Great Sentences and How They Got That Way."

DeVitto, Billy Joel's drummer for 30 years who now plays with his rock and blues band The Slim Kings, plays a virtual performances and answers questions in a Q&A.

Local leaders, who are devising an economic recovery plan for Nassau and Suffolk, are discussing what local governments can do to help small businesses get back on their feet, and answering your questions.

The Pulitzer Prize nominee is discussing the book, which investigates the first heart transplant in the segregated South, and answering your questions.

Local educators are discussing how to keep your child engaged during a school year that could alternate between in-person and remote education, while also staying sane yourself, and answering your questions.

Local health and education experts are discussing what families and students can do to stay safe and healthy when kids return to school.

A panel is discussing the findings of a recent Newsday nextLI survey of Long Island millennials about how COVID-19 is changing their attitudes about the future.

Baldwin is talking with the best-selling author about Mathews' new memoir, "Like Crazy: Life With My Mother and Her Invisible Friends."

Local health and education experts are discussing the options, dangers and safeguards for teachers considering a return to work, and answering your questions.

Local experts are discussing the disparities of Long Island living based on race and how COVID-19 exacerbated the situation, and answering your questions.

Local doctors and educators are discussing the plans schools have in place ahead of the start of the academic year, what to consider when determining the best decision for your family and answering your questions.

Local education and technology experts are discussing the findings of a recent Newsday nextLI survey of Long Island parents' opinions about the upcoming school year.

Award-winning comedian Judy Gold is talking about her new book, "Yes, I Can Say That," her comedy career, and more in an in-depth virtual discussion and extensive Q&A.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and developers are discussing the future of the Nassau Hub, the UBS Arena at Belmont Park and other Long Island development projects, and answering your questions.

Local experts discuss where can you go to get funds if, like many Long Islanders, you're facing financial hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, which programs you can apply for, and answer your questions.

Local experts are discussing what you can expect if you book a trip, what changes are being made to keep vacationers safe, and answer your questions.

Local health, summer camp and school experts are discussing how data from camp attendance may affect students returning to school in the fall and answering your questions.

Local education experts are discussing what this fall may be like for students with special needs, what can be done to help them succeed and answering your questions.

Local experts discuss what you can expect if you book a trip, what changes are being made to keep vacationers safe, and answer your questions.

Brad Thor, best-selling author of "The Last Patriot" and "Full Black," is discussing his new thriller, his career, and answering your questions.

Local health and education experts discuss whether kids can return to school safely, how teachers feel, how administrators see the academic year unfolding, and answer your questions.

Local health and education experts are discussing whether kids can return to school safely, how teachers feel, how administrators see the academic year unfolding, and answering your questions.

Local experts are discussing what you can expect if you book a trip, what changes are being made to keep vacationers safe, and answering your questions.

Local experts are giving tips for business owners about ways to keep customers safe and how to operate under new guidelines, and they're answering your questions.

Local health and education experts are discussing whether kids can return to school safely, how teachers feel, how administrators see the academic year unfolding, and answering your questions.

Local health and education experts, and an incoming Hofstra law student, are discussing how higher education institutions will keep students safe this fall, and answering your questions.

Local experts discuss what you need to know about the latest phase of LI's recovery, provide tips for small business owners and answer your questions.

Local health and business experts discuss what Long Island businesses can do to attract tourists during the pandemic, how you can stay safe on vacation, and answer your questions.

Local business and health experts discuss what businesses are doing to protect their employees and customers, how you can be safe while going out around town, and answer your questions.

Local health and education experts discuss how higher education institutions will keep students safe this fall, and they answer your questions.

Local experts are answering your questions about dining out and what restaurants can do to make customers feel safe as LI prepares for tomorrow's Phase 3 reopening.

Local doctors answer your questions about health care as Long Island progresses through reopening during the coronavirus pandemic.

Local health and camp experts answer your questions about what to expect from day camps during the coronavirus pandemic.

A member of the New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board and Long Island Regional Control Room is answering questions about reopening businesses as Long Island progresses through Phase 2.

Scott Turow, best-selling author of "Presumed Innocent" and "The Burden of Proof," is discussing his new novel, his career, and answering your questions.

A business official from New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board and Long Island Regional Control Room member answers questions.

Local health and camp experts answer your questions ahead of the opening of several day camps later this month.

Doctors from Stony Brook Medicine and Northwell Health discuss the latest phase in Long Island's reopening and answer your questions.

Doctors from Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center and MS Family Medicine Health Care P.C. answer questions.

U.S. Small Business Administration and other officials answer your questions.

Hofstra, library and mental health experts discuss coronavirus and keeping kids on the right track this summer.

Homeschool New York and Timber Lake Camp officials discuss how to make the most of your child's summer.

Officials from Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the CEO of Discover Long Island answer questions.

Officials from Hofstra University and the Cornell Cooperative Extension answer questions on coronavirus, education and parenting.

The MTA's Phillip Eng and Patrick Foye discuss what rules the transit system could implement when riders return.

Join officials from SBU's school of medicine and Stony Brook Medicine as they discuss coronavirus and answer your questions.

Urban League of LI, RXR Realty and LIA officials discuss what it will take to restart the local economy and answer questions.

Join Newsday and Long Island LitFest for a Q&A with the New York Times best-selling author.

Join officials from SBU's school of medicine and Stony Brook Medicine as they discuss coronavirus and answer your questions.

Hon. Roger Tilles and Dr. Tom Rogers discuss the effect of coronavirus on education and answer your questions.

Newsday's Scott Vogel visits One10 in Melville, which is hosting a series of exotic meat dinners serving elk, bison and boar. ...

Find out how Micheline Cummings and partner Terry Haughy created a new treat you can only find hidden in a Babylon alleyway.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Monday that most capacity restrictions will be lifted May 19.

You can wait until the summer, but only if you like crowds.

Restaurant supply stores are "the best place to buy kitchen equipment and tools," says food writer Erica Marcus.

"We try to focus more on whole foods, from the earth to the belly," said Viktoria Hermann.

Newsday food critic Scott Vogel visited Garden of Bacon, a new eatery in Glen Cove devoted entirely to bacon. ...

See how these famous Bahn Mi are made, and find out which celebrities raved about them.

See what it's like to open a brewery during a pandemic.

Matt Kourie is on the hunt to find the best chicken wings on Long Island. The hunt begins March 21 ...

Join Scott Vogel as he tries flavors from Raspberry Chipotle to Carolina BBQ Mustard.

Plus, his hopes for a better holiday this year.

Alan Feinstein talks pivoting his Port Washington catering hall to a restaurant after the coronavirus pandemic dampened large parties.

After many sessions of eating in his car during the pandemic, food critic Scott Vogel takes a look at contraptions ...

Steven McKail, owner of Caribbean Flavors in Port Jefferson Station, puts five kinds of cheese in his mac-and-cheese, a recipe passed down by his grandmother.

At this Hicksville spot, you can try everything from breakfast to dessert.

The singer/songwriter joins "The Buzz" to give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her latest song, about her relationship with her fiancé. Plus: can we expect to see her perform with her father at MSG again?

Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," talks about his current role on the FOX medical drama "The Resident."

Andrew Barth Feldman and Larry Saperstein talk about their friendship and starring together in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," ...

Renaissance rock band Blackmore's Night is back: Hauppauge native Candice Night, half of the husband-and-wife musical duo, joins Newsday's "The Buzz" to talk about their first new album in six years.

The teenage Garden City South native who reached the semifinals of "America's Got Talent" in 2019 now stars in a rebooted "Mighty Ducks" series, premiering tomorrow on Disney Plus.

Borelli discusses how his character, Dr. Levi Schmitt, breaks barriers for the LGBTQ community on screen, and how he does that in his personal life.

Skovbye, who plays the younger version of Katherine Heigl's character in the new Netflix series, talks about what it's like to portray the same character as one of her role models.

Pro wrestler Cody Rhodes talks about TBS' extreme talent show that he judges alongside Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Nettles and Rosario Dawson.

Inspired by the 2018 hit film "Crazy Rich Asians," the brand new reality series is already on Netflix's Top 10 in the U.S. list.

Newsday's Marissa Sarbak talks with the social media influencer and founder of fashion blog We Wore What.

Mayim Bialik is proving that women at any age can be single, happy, and thriving, in her latest role in ...

At 79 years young, Darlene Love has still got it. The world-famous singer was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" by many over the years, and the name, very fittingly, stuck.

Family. Friendship. Football. That is what shines through the screen of the new Disney movie, "Safety," according to one of the ...

Newsday's Marissa Sarbak speaks with singer-songwriter Nick Tangorra on the premiere episode of "The Buzz." Inspired by his grandfather, he writes and performs with his brother.

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off in Greenport and runs until June. ...

People can take outdoor fitness classes this spring and summer at the Mattabella Vineyard in Southold. The classes are led by Paula DiDonato, owner of The Giving Room in Southold.

Karolina Molnar, of Poshnosh Picnics, on Sunday, April 18 talked about her business, which sets up a portable, luxurious living room in your backyard, suitable for family dinners or a romantic evening.

Melissa Cerquin and her boyfriend had a collection of pinball machines they had acquired over the past four years and opened the High Score ...

When the pandemic left many spending more time at home, it was a chance to redesign some of their indoor space. For one Port Washington teen, Madison Forman, it meant redoing her childhood bedroom to match her teen style.

Spring has sprung, in the form of a half million tulips planted at Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden in Manorville for the farm's second annual Tulip Festival. Manager of the farm, Marc Weiss, explains what visitors can expect.

After a year of doing without because of COVID-19, car meets, including the "Crusisin' Wednesdays" event held at the Milleridge Inn ...

After a 15-year hiatus, the Nassau County PAL decided to offer boxing to tweens and teens again at Kayo Boxing ...

A pop-up miniature golf experience running weekends at the Vanderbilt site in Centerport, is the perfect stop for family fun, Executive director at the Vanderbilt Elizabeth Wayland-Morgan, explains what you can expect at the attraction.

Gov. Cuomo announced that the capacity of museums and zoos will be raised to 50% starting April 26, and movie theater capacity will increase to 33%.

Many Long Islanders got a new pet during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that they are transitioning back to work, some owners are concerned about their furry friends being home alone all day.

As fashion trends move away from skinny jeans and more towards wide-legged pants, Alexandra Lipps of Roslyn isn't sure if she can jump on the bandwagon just yet. Gabrielle Banschick, owner of Penelope, a clothing boutique in Woodbury, helps Lipps find some wide-legged options that are perfect for her.

Just in time for the traditional opening of the spring fishing season on April 1, the state DEC is stocking ...

As the warmer weather approaches, that means one thing for Vinny Calderon, the president of Blue Knights New York X: It's the start of the riding season.

A true botanic bonanza, this 200-acre former home and estate has well-landscaped grounds, several gardens and wooded areas to explore ...

Erica Risciglione, of West Islip, on Wednesday went with her husband and children, Jaxon, Joon & Landon to Bubble Boutique & Learning Center in Babylon to go shopping for Landon's 4th birthday. Risciglione talked about the difference between her kids' birthdays during the height of the pandemic in 2020 as compared to today.

Sharon Nachman, Division Chief for Pediatric Infectious Disease at Stony Brook Children's Hospital answered 4 questions that Long Island kids had ...

The Boutique, Hitch and The Babylon Mercantile on East Main have built a shared greenhouse in their backyard patio filled with flowers, greenery and butterflies for the community to come and enjoy.

Fashion Influencer Gail Gonzalez, of Valley Stream, said on Sunday, March 14, that she thinks a more casual look is here to stay as people have gotten used to wearing casual clothes while working from home during the pandemic. Gonzalez offered some thoughts and tips on how to elevate the casual look to casual chic.

Tackapausha Museum and Preserve in Seaford hosts a Long Island ecology museum and more than 100 live animals indoor and out. ...

GiGi's Playhouse Long Island Down Syndrome Achievement Center opens in Patchogue and we get a first hand look at the facility

Judy and Paul Umansky of East Hills made a deal with each other: Judy would stop dying her hair, if Paul ...

Arielle Cohen of Valley Stream has kept up with her love of choreographed group dancing via virtual sessions live-streamed from ...

Interim director of the Parrish Art Museum Chris Siefert talks about the genesis of the walking tour art exhibit, which gives the community something to do outdoors during the pandemic.

The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook has reopened after several shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.  ...

Ariana  Boroumand 23, of Middle Island, is owner of Resin Design by Ariana, and her pieces are sold through Etsy, Instagram and Facebook. She designs resin trays to hold jewelry and other items.

Robert and Gavin Maurus of East Patchogue talk about their love of vintage video games that they can play together. ...

Your favorite childhood toys might be making a comeback, as toy shops on Long Island are stocking its shelves with nostalgic toys. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

A new exhibit called "What The Heck Is That?" at the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum in Riverhead examines artifacts and objects that are difficult to explain.

Nine-year-old Julianna Tand raised $3,005 for the Ronald McDonald House when she raffled off a clay replica that she made of the Bernie ...

Newsday's Marissa Sarbak visited two dog day care centers on Long Island to talk about the affect the pandemic has had on business. ...

In lieu of gifts, 8-year-old Arianna La Rosa asked for pet food and toys for her birthday, which she donated to the Babylon Animal Shelter in Amityville.

For over a year Adventureland in Farmingdale, has been closed due to the pandemic. On Friday the park opened to a warm welcome. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Co-owner of Sweet Simplicity Boutique in Massapequa, Stacie Tranchina, dreamed of opening up her own boutique, but never thought it would be in the middle of a pandemic. She spoke to Newsday about what the process has been like and how she adapted her business to the new normal.

Newsday's Marissa Sarbak talks with the social media influencer and founder of fashion blog We Wore What.

NY Axe, an axe-throwing range with digital targets, opened in Farmingdale on Friday. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

We Banjo 3 will perform a virtual concert "Live from Dublin" on Saturday, March 13, presented by the Patchogue Theatre.

Eugenia Fundo, of Cedahurst, created a successful T-shirt business while she was home during the pandemic. She shows us how ...

Blue Point Brewing Company in Patchogue has a new campsite setup, popping up outside in the beer garden. The reservation will include ...

The executive director of the Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay, David Waldo, talks on July 14, 2015, about the sunset ...

U-pick season at Lewin Farms in Calverton includes summer berries, peaches and vegetables. ...

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There are cruises, walks and other activities people can do to spot seals and winter animals on Long Island. ...

Jennifer Lopez, of Central Islip, enjoys making homemade ice cream with her daughter so they can both work on something ...

Car hobbyist Nick Ferraioli, of Ronkonkoma, gives tips for how you can safely store your car during the winter. ...

Lead director of LI-Kick, Laura Pollicino, explained the popularity of Wallyball, indoor volleyball played on a racquetball court, where the ball can be hit off the side wall and still be in play.

Lift Next Level Floats in Huntington is offering a unique form of stress therapy to keep Long Islanders relaxed during the pandemic.  ...

Sean Braut-Doherty and his husband Steve, of Northport, had to travel to Florida to work with the surrogate who carried their two children because it is not legal in New York State for a woman to be compensated for carrying a baby that isn't biologically hers. They spoke to Newsday on Wednesday about New York state legalizing surrogacy and what that could have meant for their family.

President of the National Brotherhood of Skiers Henri Rivers spoke to Newsday about the lack of diversity and outreach in skiing programs.  ...

LI doctors and athletic directors discuss safety protocols and how they affect athletes' mental health, as high-risk sports resume.

Veronica Sayers, program coordinator, describes activities at Sweetbriar Nature Center's "Winter Discovery Days." ...

Watch video highlights from ESM's girls lacrosse victory on Saturday.

Watch video highlights from the overtime thriller.

See the highlights from Sayville's victory in Suffolk girls lacrosse.

See highlights from this weekend's four Nassau County conference football championships, plus take a look at Wantagh vs. South Side for the girls volleyball Class A title.

Manhasset defeated Plainedge, 28-19, to win the Nassau Conference III championship, and its first football county title since 1996, at Manhasset High School, on Saturday May 1, 2021.

Highlights from a Nassau Class A girls soccer semifinal between Manhasset and South Side on Monday.

Looking at the Suffolk Conference III and IV football championships and the Suffolk girls swimming championships in the latest episode of the High School Sports Spotlight.

Highlights from Islip's championship victory over Sayville in the Suffolk Class A girls soccer final on Saturday, April 24, 2021. ...

Watch the highlights from Saturday's 1-1 draw.

See the highlights from the Saturday's championship victory.

MacArthur senior Alyssa Accordino is a soccer defensive midfield and the Levittown school's first female football player. The kicker met with Newsday's Julia Elbaba on Tuesday, April 6.

Looking at Connetquot gymnastics; Whitman's 30-6 win over Longwood and Bellport's 20-6 win over Half Hollow Hills East in football; and the plays of the week in the latest episode of the High School Sports Spotlight.

Senior wrestler Ally Fitzgerald, now at Long Beach High School, has dreams to wrestle for an Olympic team someday but starting in ...

Newsday's Gregg Sarra looks at the plays of the week in high school football and soccer, highlighting Plainedge's 27-0 win over Bethpage and St. Anthony's 27-9 victory over St. John the Baptist.

Watch video highlights from Seaford's road victory on Saturday.

Gregg Sarra looks at the Chaminade-St. Anthony's and Kellenberg-St. John the Baptist football games as well as the Brentwood-Sachem East boys soccer game.

Highlights from a Nassau Conference A-III girls volleyball match between North Shore and host Mepham on Monday.

Highlights from Suffolk League VII football between Miller Place and host Bayport-Blue Point on Saturday.

In Newsday's third episode of the High School Sports Spotlight, host Gregg Sarra looks at the highly anticipated matchup between Sayville and Floyd and the Garden City—MacArthur rematch. Our coverage also includes the Bay Shore-Lindenhurst girls volleyball match and Long Island's plays of the week.

Highlights from CHSFL action between host St. John the Baptist and Kennedy Catholic on Saturday.

Highlights of Manhasset's 13-7 road victory over Plainedge in a Nassau Conference III football game on Saturday.

Video highlights from a Nassau Conference AA-I girls soccer match between Syosset and host Massapequa on Tuesday

Plus, "High School Sports Spotlight" host Gregg Sarra breaks down Long Island's plays of the week.

East Meadow High School athletic trainer Dan DeSimone and Farmingdale High School athletic trainer Phil Fandale on Sunday spoke about their actions during Saturday's East Meadow-Farmingdale game.

Highlights of Smithtown East's road victory over Half Hollow Hills East in a Suffolk Division I girls soccer game on Tuesday.

In Newsday's first episode of the High School Sports Spotlight, host Gregg Sarra looks at the Massapequa-Freeport and Sayville-Kings Park football games as well as the Massapequa-Syosset boys soccer game. Sarra wraps up the episode with Long Island's plays of the week.

Highlights from Longwood's season-opening victory at Brentwood in a Suffolk League I football game on Saturday.

The high school football season has finally kicked off — not in the fall, but mid-March — but players and coaches are just happy to be back in the game. Steve Langford has the story.

Watch highlights from Center Moriches' victory in the Suffolk Conference IV championship Sunday.

Erin Agoglia, Bianca Dellaporta and Katie Meehan discuss the vibe and the support from teammates at Day 1 of the Nassau ...

Northport head coach Andrew D'Eloia and seniors Patrick Healy and Jake Santamaria discussed the Tigers' 45-32 win over Ward Melville in a Suffolk Conference I semifinal on Saturday.

See highlights from Northport's title victory on Sunday.

Allie Jacobs and Steven Silipo discuss Syosset's win and Payton Sack and Alyssa Sanborn discuss Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK placing at the Nassau gymnastics team championship on Saturday.

Nicholas Chen, Jim Morrow and Cameron Yuen discuss Wednesday's performance and that winning feeling at the Nassau diving championship. ...

Highlights from a CHSAA boys basketball game between St. John the Baptist and visiting St. Anthony's on Tuesday,

Watch highlights from a Nassau girls basketball matchup between Farmingdale and Massapequa on Monday.

Watch highlights from Monday's Nassau boys basketball matchup between Kings Park and Hauppauge.

Lexi Goodman of Massapequa and Samantha Cella of Seaford discuss how thankful they are to be back on the mat with their teams.

Darren Goldstein, Aidan Hamilton and Matthew Sloane discuss Rocky Points' win over Mt. Sinai.

Masks didn't seem to faze high school athletes all that much at a Nassau basketball game. Steve Langford has the story.

Alex Zhang of Harborfields won his third straight Suffolk diving championship on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Hauppauge. ...

See some of the top plays from Calhoun's victory on Wednesday.

Highlights from Wantagh's win over Island Trees in Nassau Conference A-VII boys basketball on Tuesday.

Video highlights from Half Hollow Hills East's home victory over Copiague in Suffolk League III boys basketball on Tuesday.

Highlights from Saturday's Nassau Conference AA-II boys basketball game between Baldwin and Farmingdale.

Kaylei McDonald, Kristen Greenwood and Emily McKie discuss how excited they were to be competing in their senior seasons at the Nassau gymnastics championships on Saturday at Long Beach.

Highlights from Uniondale's season-opening win over Hempstead in Nassau Conference AA-I boys basketball.

Central Islip defeated Longwood, 75-41, in Suffolk League I boys basketball at Central Islip on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.

LI doctors and athletic directors discuss safety protocols and how they affect athletes' mental health, as high-risk sports resume.

Watch the top plays from Amityville's season-opening win Tuesday.

Highlights from Westhampton's victory over visiting Kings Park in a Suffolk IV boys track and field dual meet on Saturday

Highlights of Patchogue-Medford's home victory over Middle Country in a Suffolk girls track and field dual meet on Saturday

Ryan Michalski and Christian Tarsia of Miller Place track discuss the adversity faced physically and mentally when running in below freezing temperatures.

Jo-Jo Wright, an exceptional sophomore point guard from Uniondale High School and the top public school player in Nassau County, was killed in an automobile accident, Nassau County police confirmed.

County Executive Steve Bellone on Monday said there will be weekly COVID-19 testing and temperatures taken before games and practices.

Following Cuomo's announcement that high-risk sports could soon make a comeback, Steve Langford spoke to the executive director of the governing body for public school sports in Nassau to see what this means for schools and students.

Michael Lu and Allan Chu discuss the Syosset boys swimming team's 50th straight dual meet win on Friday

See the scenes from a season-opening winter track meet in Huntington

High school teams in winter sports deemed low- or moderate-risk by New York State were allowed to start practice amid the pandemic.

Some public school athletes will kick off the winter sports season Monday, while others remain sidelined. "High-risk" sports are postponed indefinitely. Elmont basketball player Rae Sawyer said she's "just trying to stay positive." Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Student-athletes voice their disappointment as Lawrence and Uniondale HS cancel their winter sports season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Newsday's ...

Harborfields freshman AJ Dahlk, from Centerport, is excited to be participating in the junior national golf championship. Four years ago when he moved to the U.S., he never even heard of golf.

Newsday's Julia Elbaba highlights the top athletes in girls swimming in the CHSAA in 2020. ...

Newsday's Gregg Sarra highlights the top boys and girls cross country runners in the Catholic League.

Newsday's Gregg Sarra highlights the top performers in the 2020 Catholic League boys soccer season

Newsday's Gregg Sarra highlights the top performers in the 2020 Catholic League boys soccer season on Tuesday, Nov. 24. ...

Chaminade boys beat St. Anthony's and St. Anthony's girls defeated Sacred Heart in Class AA CHSAA soccer championships over the weekend. Newsday's Gregg ...

Emily Riggins, Eva LaVecchia and coach Sue Alber discuss St. Anthony's 1-0 win over Sacred Heart in the CHSAA league championship ...

Chris Honan and Francesco Pavano discuss the CHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship.

Chaminade's Frank Naudus and St. John the Baptist's Sabrina Spezia were the high Long Island finishers at the CHSAA Intersectional Championships at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on Saturday.

Rohan Douglas, Tristan O'Rourke and head coach Don Corrao discuss St. Anthony's 4-0 win over Kellenberg.

No. 1 St. Anthony's defeated No. 4 St. John the Baptist, 5-0, in a CHSAA Class AA girls soccer semifinal at St. Anthony's on Wednesday

In exclusive interviews with Newsday after he was freed from prison in 2017, John (Sonny) Franzese shared details that became the foundation of a deep look into his life, the Mafia and the justice system itself.

Franzese was acquitted in a hitman's murder during the era when he was a high-profile figure in city nightclubs, especially the Copacabana. The club drew the era's most famous performers, and Franzese mingled with them all.

Franzese had beaten a dozen cases before. His supporters say he was framed, but prosecutors say his guilt was beyond dispute.

Sonny Franzese's inability to stay out of prison, along with the other pressures of mob life, devastated his wife and children. Their bond unraveled in dramatic ways.

His brother Michael had become an informant too, but John Franzese Jr.'s testimony was far more damaging to the mob. And it helped send Sonny Franzese back to jail at 93.

Keith Bush was a 17-year-old junior at Bellport High School when Suffolk authorities charged him with killing Sherese Watson, 14, after a late-night house party in North Bellport.

We sent people undercover to house hunt. They thought agents treated them well. Then we showed them the hidden camera footage and listings.

A story about pollution, secrecy, water and fear: How the Grumman plume has grown into Long Island's biggest environmental crisis. ...

A Newsday investigation found some of the same companies, individuals or families played roles in the path that brought illegally disposed ...

Paul LaRocco explains the illegal dumping case at West Hills County Park in Melville. ...

Felipe Iñiguez, 49, of Central Islip, entered the United States illegally in 2001. When Iñiguez was pulled over in May ...

Ecuadorian immigrant Marcelo Lucero died on a Patchogue street on Nov. 8, 2008 after he was attacked by a gang of teenagers. Ten years later, those impacted by the hate crime, including his brother, community leaders and the Suffolk police, reflect on his death and how it became a catalyst for change - and what more needs to be done.

When he was 14, MS-13 became his family. Edwin tells us what drew him in — and how he got ...

It was 1996 when John Oliva, then an officer with the Suffolk County Police Department, first saw graffiti featuring the name MS-13. 

Carlota Moran doesn't want to remember. ...

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Here, Newsday outlines the story of Long Island's political power structure and one man's navigation through that system, Gary Melius. Read how this story unfolds in seven chapters.

A Newsday investigation found that Nassau's landmark Environmental Bonds Acts of 2004 and 2006 benefited political insiders, as well as ...

After participating in a street drag race in Farmingdale that ended the lives of five teenagers and injured two others in May of 2014, Cory Gloe was sentenced on May 20, 2016, to 6 months in jail, 5 years of probation and youthful offender status. (Credit: Newsday staff)

For two years, Newsday has followed and filmed various Long Island drag racers. While some practice the sport legally, there exists a subculture of racers who do not. The consequences of those illegal street races have, at times, led to tragedy. For

Newsday's Faith Jessie takes us back inside a hospital battling coronavirus during the second wave.

They're careful, but doctors and nurses know their families are at risk.

Anti-body infusion tents and vaccine shots give hope.

In this documentary, Newsday chronicles the death of George Floyd and the 8:46 it took for him to die at the ...

Anchor Faith Jesse interviews Newsday reporters Nicole Fuller and Michael O'Keeffe on the Gilgo Beach murders as the investigation enters its 10th year.

It's been 10 years since police began finding bodies at Gilgo Beach. Long Islanders are still waiting for answers.

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during coronavirus

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From the bays surrounding Long Island come stories of beauty and heartache in an industry that once dominated the waters off New York's coastline. Baymen, independent clammers and fishermen share their struggles in this behind-the-scenes documentary.

During the hardest period of their lives, families turn to Vanessa Zenz, a funeral director, for comfort during their grief. Her ...

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There's a special relationship between an MTA canine police officer and the dog. The dog is more than a tool, ...

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Research continues to show that eating disorders are the deadliest of all mental illnesses. For an estimated 97,000 individuals on Long Island ...

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Joe Santiago keeps a little black book with all his secrets to drum-building scratched inside. "I'd tell you, but I'd have ...

Trent Preszler is CEO of Bedell Vineyards, and in his spare time has taught himself to build canoes. His Mattituck ...

David Herman of East Meadow restores instruments rescued from the Holocaust to revive their voices and give them a new ...

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David Herman of East Meadow restores instruments rescued from the Holocaust to revive their voices and give them a new ...

Joe Santiago keeps a little black book with all his secrets to drum-building scratched inside. "I'd tell you, but I'd have ...

During the hardest period of their lives, families turn to Vanessa Zenz, a funeral director, for comfort during their grief. Her ...

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Trent Preszler is CEO of Bedell Vineyards, and in his spare time has taught himself to build canoes. His Mattituck ...

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Hewlett High School invested in sensor technology to monitor the safety of its athletes in football and boys lacrosse. It ...

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Newsday explores why so many former NFL players struggle while transitioning to life after football in this special report.

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After more than 40 years of playing their games at Nassau Coliseum, the Islanders moved to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the 2015-16. But "the old barn" rocked in its final season. Newsday followed Islanders employees, fans and players throughout the emotional ride during their last season at the Nassau Coliseum. (Credit: Newsday Staff)

For two years, Newsday has followed and filmed various Long Island drag racers. While some practice the sport legally, there exists a subculture of racers who do not. The consequences of those illegal street races have, at times, led to tragedy. For

Remembering Muhammad Ali, the most transcendant sports figure in American culture. "The Greatest" died from complications from Parkinson's disease on June 3, 2016. (Newsday)

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Three families on Long Island share their stories of unique adoptions - Gloria and Thomas Costello of Bay Shore have brought 13 children with disabilities into their home; Nancy Todd of Bay Shore adopted her son Carl when he was 16; Jean and Jeff Behrens are adjusting to a language barrier with their son Franklin, who was adopted from an orphanage in Colombia. (Credit: Randee Daddona)

The middleweight championship fight between Bernard Hopkins and Felix Trinidad was scheduled for Sept. 15, 2001. When terrorists attacked the ...

Kim Basile is a catcher on the Island Trees High School softball team. She is just like everyone else on her team, she says. What sets her apart? She plays with just one hand. (Credit: Newsday / Raychel Brightman)

Nearly 20 years after TWA Flight 800 crashed over the Atlantic off East Moriches shortly after takeoff, two Newsday journalists - editor Steve Wick, who was a reporter at the time, and photographer J. Conrad Williams Jr. -- recall covering the aviation disaster that occurred on July 17, 1996. (Credit: Newsday / Chris Ware)

For nearly 21 years, Ian Matuszak fought. He was born with cerebral palsy and died after a battle with esophageal cancer. Along the way, Matuszak, from Westbury earned his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and touched the lives of thousands of people he came across. (Newsday/Chris Ware, Mark La Monica, Jeffrey Basinger)

On the eighth day of school in September, Wisdom Lane Middle School eighth-grader Jessica Lemus, of Levittown, suffered cardiac arrest in 5th period, and her heart stopped for 7 minutes. On Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, Jessica returned to school for the fir

A pair of teams from a small, underestimated Suffolk town claimed state basketball titles side by side, a feat that had not been accomplished by a public school on Long Island. Thirty five years later the Wyandanch Warriors reconnect to tell their story. (Newsday / Raychel Brightman)

In what is becoming an annual tradition during peace week at Friends Academy, Buddhist monk Lama Tenzin Yignyen was invited back to the Locust Valley school to create a sand mandala and teach students about his philosophies and ideas. The mandala, which takes five days to create, is dismantled and tossed into Oyster Bay at the end of the week. (Credit: Newsday: Chris Ware)

An in-depth look at concussions and helmet safety and how they have impacted high school football players on Long Island.

Five years after the first body was found, on Dec. 10, 2015, Newsday took a comprehensive look at the state of the investigation and caught up with victims' family members. (Credit: Newsday Staff)

At Douglas MacArthur High School in Levittown, the story is not about bullying or outcasts, but rather, how many students rally around Brendan Gallagher, a classmate with severe autism. (Credit: Newsday Staff)

Kids with cancer find an artistic outlet and boost their confidence through the Pablove Shutterbugs, a 5-week photography program held at Stony Brook University. (Credit: Raychel Brightman)

Out on Long Island's North Fork, retired businessman Michael Chuisano, 57, seen on Sept. 14, 2014, has begun harvesting his first crop of tobacco plants, after years of research. Chuisano, of Orient, hopes his leaves will be used in cigars around the world. (Credit: Randee Daddona)

Capt. Charles Wade of Sea Turtle Dive Charters, based in Montauk, takes participants 20 miles off the coast of Long Island to brings them face-to-face with real, live sharks. Newsday spent a day above and below the water with Wade as he takes a group of novice divers into shark territory to see what he describes as a majestic animal. June 14, 2015 (Credit: Newsday / Jeffrey Basinger)

Vinnie Savino, a dentist from Brookville, turned to boxing to help overcome the hardships in his life. Savino, 81, has ...

The preparation to make him a Triple Crown winner begins on the backstretch and at Belmont Park, the backstretch is a community unto itself. (Credit: Newsday Staff)

Baldwin's Chris Weidman, the UFC middleweight champion, defended his title for a third consecutive time by beating Vitor Belfort at UFC 187 in Las Vegas on May 23, 2015. But the road to fight night is a long one. This is that story.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon was working on an iconography project that would have been completed in another year. However, a month and a half after a major section of icons was installed, a fire broke out on July 21, 2015, and destroyed the church's interior. (Credit: Newsday / Jessica Rotkiewicz)

In less than one year, Greenlawn-raised Chris Algieri went from boxing at The Paramount in Huntington to facing Manny Pacquiao on HBO pay-per-view in Macau, China. This is the story of his ascent. (Newsday/Jeffrey Basinger)

Yankees captain Derek Jeter announced in February that 2014 would be his final season in baseball. Newsday traveled to Camden Yards in Baltimore, Fenway Park in Boston, Citi Field and Yankee Stadium to tell the story of what Jeter meant to Major League Baseball, its players and fans during his 20 seasons. (Credit: Newsday)

For the past two years, families whose homes were severely damaged let Newsday document how the storm impacted them. On the eve of the storm's second anniversary, they discussed being displaced and rebuilding. Oct. 28, 2014 (Credit: Newsday / Jessica Rotkiewicz and Newsday / Chris Ware)

From the gym to the sauna, from the hotel room to the Octagon, Newsday chronicled Baldwin's Chris Weidman in Las Vegas as he prepared to defend his title against Anderson Silva at UFC 168 on Dec. 28, 2013.

Winning horse racing's Triple Crown may be the toughest accomplishment in sports. To become an immortal, the horse must beat all challengers in Louisville at the Kentucky Derby, then again two weeks later in Baltimore at the Preakness, and then once again three weeks later in New York at the Belmont Stakes. (Credit: Newsday Staff)

As a young boy, Naji Nizam fell in love with football. Playing was all he ever wanted, and he wouldn't let anything stand in his way, not even the debilitating disease that should have made the Port Jefferson boy's goal impossible. Videojournalist: Chris Ware (Nov. 14, 2013)

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The Milleridge Inn in Jericho is taking the tradition of breakfast in bed for Mother's Day to another level, by providing breakfast in bed gift boxes that can be delivered to your door Sunday morning. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Friends and neighbors tied ribbons and laid flowers in front of the Madigan family home in Garden City on Friday after a fire killed three Thursday morning. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart reflected on her role as the first woman to head the department as she leaves the force after three years on the job. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Authorities said three family members, one of whom was an 18-year-old high school student, died in an early Thursday morning fire in Garden City. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

Broadway star and Long Island native Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, discuss their pandemic project, "Stars in the House," and what they are looking forward to when Broadway reopens in September.

Married couple Louise and Mario Mangieri, residents at The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Grove,  competed in the National Senior League of Wii Bowling National Championship against a team from Florida. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Student ambassadors in Nassau will be encouraging their peers to get the COVID-19 vaccine this month with the goal of vaccinating 500 students per day. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more.

Family, friends and fellow cops gathered in Greenlawn on Tuesday for the funeral of NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos, a week after the East Northport resident was struck and killed on the job by an alleged drunken driver. Newsday reporter Cecilia Dowd has more on this story.

The wake for NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos, 43, who was fatally struck last week by a woman who is accused of speeding and drunken driving, was held Monday, as hundreds of police officers escorted the body from Astoria, Queens, to Greenlawn. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Newsday's Steve Langford on Sunday spoke with business owners and customers in downtown Farmingdale about life and business returning to "normal" as they feel the pandemic is drawing to a close.

It's the first of May and fans returned to Belmont Park as it reopened to the public. Steve Langford has more.

Police are searching for the suspect in the hit-and-run death of a toy poodle in Selden. It happened April 23 on Pine Street. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd as the story.

Newsday's Marissa Sarbak took to Eisenhower Park to ask Long Islanders how well they know local landmarks and attractions.

State lawmakers on Thursday proposed legislation which would review Holocaust education in New York schools. Holocaust survivor Werner Reich told Newsday's Cecilia Dowd, "It's very, very difficult to erase hatred. It's very easy to create hatred."

Twins Uma and Maya Arengo, valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, talk about how they reached the top academic spots in the Class of 2021 at Long Beach High School. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos was killed Tuesday by a drunken driver. Blue ribbons lined the street of his East Northport home Wednesday in support, while those who knew him and worked with him are still dealing with the shock of his death. Here is Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry.

An NYPD highway officer died after he was struck by a hit-and-run motorist on the Long Island Expressway near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens on Tuesday, police officials said. Here is Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry with the report.

Looking at the Suffolk Conference III and IV football championships and the Suffolk girls swimming championships in the latest episode of the High School Sports Spotlight.

The Diocese of Rockville Centre recently released a list of 101 clergy members accused of sexual abuse. Critics allege many names have been omitted from that list and have called for the church to release more. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

The Suffolk DA announced a takedown of "major drug traffickers" in Suffolk County. Members of the 18th Street gang were allegedly behind the cocaine operation. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

MacArthur senior Alyssa Accordino is a soccer defensive midfield and the Levittown school's first female football player. The kicker met with Newsday's Julia Elbaba on Tuesday, April 6.

The new UBS arena at Belmont Park, soon to be home to the Islanders, is 75% done. Newsday's Steve Langford took a behind-the-scenes tour.

Nafiah Ikram, a 21-year-old survivor of a March 17 acid attack in Elmont, on Thursday said she has no idea who could have done it to her. She suffered burns to her face and arms, and can no longer see properly. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

The singer/songwriter joins "The Buzz" to give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her latest song, about her relationship with her fiancé. Plus: can we expect to see her perform with her father at MSG again?

Former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death last May. Newsday's Faith Jessie reports on the aftermath.

Looking at Connetquot gymnastics; Whitman's 30-6 win over Longwood and Bellport's 20-6 win over Half Hollow Hills East in football; and the plays of the week in the latest episode of the High School Sports Spotlight.

Friends and family of Alvin Toney, a well-known music producer and youth football coach, honored and remembered him at his funeral at a West Babylon church on Saturday. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

A Manorville man who prosecutors say was fueled by anti-Semitic hate and homophobia when he fired shots into a home and businesses and harassed his victims through social media has been indicted on multiple charges of gun possession and aggravated harassment as a hate crime, prosecutors announced Friday. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Newsday's Marissa Sarbak quizzed people walking around Huntington on how well they know landmarks around Long Island. Could you do better?

The federal government has removed two contested offshore wind-energy areas off the Hamptons from its upcoming lease sale of waters off Long Island's South Shore, citing conflicts with commercial fishing, shipping and lack of commercial viability. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Your favorite childhood toys might be making a comeback, as toy shops on Long Island are stocking its shelves with nostalgic toys. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," talks about his current role on the FOX medical drama "The Resident."

Elected officials and community leaders gathered in Hewlett's Grant Park, supporting a ban that would prohibit smoking marijuana at any county facilities. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

About 100 Nassau County police officers, including aviation, K-9 and Bureau of Special Operations officers, had searched wooded areas off the Southern State Parkway Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Six women have developed unusual clots that occurred 6 to 13 days after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, resulting in one death. In a joint statement, the CDC and FDA said they were investigating.

Newsday's Faith Jessie spoke with Dr. Bruce Polsky, Chairman, Department of Medicine, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, to break down what the recommended "pause" in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine means.

Newsday's Gregg Sarra looks at the plays of the week in high school football and soccer, highlighting Plainedge's 27-0 win over Bethpage and St. Anthony's 27-9 victory over St. John the Baptist.

A fallen Suffolk correction officer, NYPD detective and NYPD transit detective were honored at a ceremony Saturday by the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

For over a year Adventureland in Farmingdale, has been closed due to the pandemic. On Friday the park opened to a warm welcome. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Newsday's Faith Jessie and Maura McDermott talk about the response to Newsday's 2019 Long Island Divided project. ...

Newsday's Marissa Sarbak took to the streets of Garden City and Carle Place to ask Long Islanders how well they know local landmarks and attractions.

The 2021-22 budget provides an 11% increase in funding to school districts overall and 13% for Long Island. And it reflects priorities of a Democrat-dominated Legislature's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve Langford reports.

A defender of former President Donald Trump over the past four years, Zeldin did not mention Trump in his announcement. Cecilia Dowd gets reactions from LIers.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday signed the State Legislature's repeal of the "emergency disaster treatment protection act," which banned malpractice claims against health care providers. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

A smoke shop, liquor store and apartments with 13 families were left temporarily homeless as a result of an overnight fire in a Roosevelt building, Nassau County police said. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry reports.

Gregg Sarra looks at the Chaminade-St. Anthony's and Kellenberg-St. John the Baptist football games as well as the Brentwood-Sachem East boys soccer game.

New Yorkers 16 and older are eligible for the COVID vaccine starting Tuesday. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd spoke with Long Islanders for their reaction.

Newsday's Steve Langford spoke with reporter Rachelle Blidner and some Long Island residents about the difficulties Suffolk County has been having finding and retaining 911 operators since the coronavirus pandemic.

A car parade was held outside Aquebogue Elementary School in Riverhead Saturday, as students and families dropped off donations for the family of a teacher gravely ill with breast cancer. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

Rep. Suozzi says he won't vote for Biden's $2T infrastructure plan unless it includes the repeal of the cap on SALT deductions. Steve Langford talks to LIers.

South Shore University Hospital staff members threw a birthday party for 1-year-old Walter Soriano, whose mom spent 11 days on a ventilator with COVID-19 when he was born.

The coronavirus pandemic forced a shutdown in the spay and neuter vet clinics on Long Island and across the country. Now it's restarting and trying to catch up, as the feral cat population soars, and on Thursday, 85 cats were spayed or neutered at Helping PAW in East Meadow. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

Newsday's Steve Langford spoke to Long Islanders following the news that PSEG Long Island is applying for a nearly two and half million dollar bonus for its performance in 2020.

Renaissance rock band Blackmore's Night is back: Hauppauge native Candice Night, half of the husband-and-wife musical duo, joins Newsday's "The Buzz" to talk about their first new album in six years.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday signed into law a marijuana legalization bill, paving the way to expunge untold numbers of criminal records, allow limited home growth of cannabis and open one of the largest pot markets in the nation. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd spoke with two happy business owners who are looking forward to the expected increase in profits.

A joyful reunion after more than 6 months apart. Rene Mennes, resident of Oasis Rehabilitation and Nursing facility, reunites with his wife to celebrate his birthday after COVID-19 restrictions kept them apart.

The Suffolk County Legislature on Tuesday voted 16-1 to approve a 1000-page police reform plan. Some residents said it's not enough. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the details.

In Newsday's third episode of the High School Sports Spotlight, host Gregg Sarra looks at the highly anticipated matchup between Sayville and Floyd and the Garden City—MacArthur rematch. Our coverage also includes the Bay Shore-Lindenhurst girls volleyball match and Long Island's plays of the week.

Governor Cuomo announced Monday that New Yorkers 30 and over will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine Tuesday. The governor said beginning April 6, everyone 16 and over will be eligible. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Long Islanders, state and local officials gathered in Hauppauge to protest violence against Asian Americans as the nation sees a spike in hate crimes. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

A 25-year-old Shirley man was shot to death on Main Street in Port Jefferson Village Wednesday. Newsday's Steve Langford has Long Islanders' reactions and spoke to those who were there that afternoon.

Police say a man exposed himself to three 16-year-old girls in Merrick on Thursday. It happened on Webster Street, near ...

Long Islanders react to New York State lawmakers agreeing on a bill to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Newsday's Steve Langfrod has more.

Nahriek Belford was sentenced to 8 years behind bars for the crash that killed a couple married for 50 years and Belford's brother. Belford apologized before he was sentenced. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Long Islanders reacted to news of the U.S. Postal Service's massive reorganization, in an effort of a 10 year plan to cut costs.

Animal activists on Wednesday took to the Baldwin Harbor waters in kayaks to rescue domesticated ducks that had been abandoned. Some spoke with Newsday's Steve Langford and said they've noticed a trend of ducks being adopted as pets during the pandemic, but sometimes discarded into the wild.

The teenage Garden City South native who reached the semifinals of "America's Got Talent" in 2019 now stars in a rebooted "Mighty Ducks" series, premiering tomorrow on Disney Plus.

Plus, "High School Sports Spotlight" host Gregg Sarra breaks down Long Island's plays of the week.

Suffolk County officials on Monday announced the formation of a hate crimes task force in response to the recent wave of hate crimes against Asian-Americans around the country. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the details.

Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini on Sunday announced that fake pills have been found being peddled on the street by drug dealers. The pills were made to look identical to Adderall but were actually methamphetamine. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

The glass is more than half full today for restaurant owners, as the state expanded indoor dining capacity to 75% on Long Island. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

On Thursday, the average price per gallon of regular gas on Long Island was $2.88 — 25 cents more than a month ago, according to AAA. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Kindergarten student Avery Green surprised his teacher, Keri Stromski, with a "hugging machine" he and his mother made for her. Stromski, who had stage-four breast cancer when she spoke in March about the creation with Newsday's Cecilia Dowd, died Tuesday, according to a spokesman for the Riverhead Central School District.

Long Islanders reacted to the shooting in the Atlanta area, in which eight people, many of them women of Asian descent, were shot to death at massage businesses. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

Ronald DeFeo Jr., who killed his four siblings and parents at their Amityville home, died Friday at the age of 69. The murders happened in 1974 but to this day, the house remains a source of interest for numerous spectators.

Prosecutors said 40 people were indicted in connection with a "major narcotic trafficking ring," including two defendants who allegedly did business at unlicensed day care centers.

In Newsday's first episode of the High School Sports Spotlight, host Gregg Sarra looks at the Massapequa-Freeport and Sayville-Kings Park football games as well as the Massapequa-Syosset boys soccer game. Sarra wraps up the episode with Long Island's plays of the week.

Records show the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association Inc. has been contributing millions of dollars to campaigns in direct spending or through a related group the union controls despite restrictions on campaign spending. Newsday's Faith Jessie reports.

Hundreds rallied in Mineola on Sunday against verbal and physical assaults towards Asian-Americans, who feel they are being treated as scapegoats for the coronavirus pandemic. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

The high school football season has finally kicked off — not in the fall, but mid-March — but players and coaches are just happy to be back in the game. Steve Langford has the story.

Officials on Thursday called for LIRR service cuts to be reinstated before March 29. One commuter said the cuts have been "absolutely horrible." The MTA said it has added nine rush-hour trains, extended routes and lengthened trains. Here is Newsday's Cecilia Dowd.

Long Islanders react to the $1.9 trillion stimulus and relief bill passed by House Democrats Wednesday. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Borelli discusses how his character, Dr. Levi Schmitt, breaks barriers for the LGBTQ community on screen, and how he does that in his personal life.

Suffolk prosecutors said announced new charges against the driver Joseph Norris, who they said drove nearly four miles in the wrong direction on the Sunken Meadow Parkway before crashing into a car driven by Anthony Mariano, killing him instantly. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry has the story.

An early-morning fire in Gordon Heights killed a 23-month-old girl and injured four others. Newsday reporter Steve Langford reports. ...

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said the county has filled 11,280 potholes this season. One driver likened roads to a "bounce house;" another said there is a "pothole epidemic."

LI restaurants could see help soon from a $28 billion coronavirus relief bill that just passed the Senate and is awaiting a vote in the House. Cecilia Dowd reports.

As more harassment accusations are levied against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and his political support erodes, Newsday's Steve Langford on Sunday spoke with Long Islanders about whether he can continue to lead the state.

Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter demonstrators faced off in front of the Smithtown Fire Department Saturday. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

On Thursday the attorney of the car theft suspect who was seen being punched and kicked on a body camera, while handcuffed by Suffolk County police, said he has filed a notice of claim, a precursor to a civil rights suit against Suffolk County, the Suffolk police department and the officers involved. Newsday's Faith Jessie has the story.

Long Islanders react to recent allegations against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo — accusations of sexual harassment by two former aides and the withholding of nursing home data. Newsday's Faith Jessie has the story.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has been accused of sexual harassment for the second time in recent days. Newsday's Steve Langford spoke with Long Islanders to get their opinions.

A judge on Thursday sentenced Ann Marie Drago to 9 months in jail, following her criminally negligent homicide conviction last year in the death of Evelyn Rodriguez. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry has more on the story.

On Thursday, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that George Blatti, a Long Island doctor, was charged with five counts ...

As the coronavirus enters its second year on Long Island, Newsday's Faith Jessie took a look at the progress of the disease through the lens of a Garden city business, Mac & Melts.

Two Suffolk cops have been suspended without pay and could face possible criminal prosecution by District Attorney Timothy Sini's office, officials said, after the officers were seen on a body camera video kicking a suspect. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

A Babylon woman was one of the first to get the one-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. She said she's "very thankful." Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more on this story.

Two MTA officers went above the call of duty to help a police explorer who recently suffered a medical emergency. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

People lined up in the rain outside of Elmont Memorial High School on Saturday as a thousand people were slated to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

The head of the yellow horse, a mascot outside The Greenhouse Antiques and Collectibles in St. James, was returned after it was stolen in January.

Fewer trains will be running during middays beginning March 8. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

Four much-loved dogs are looking for a new home after their owners died from the coronavirus. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

Five members of the Freeport Police Department were promoted Thursday, including the department's first Black deputy chief. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more.

Oscar Rios Perez, 37, was charged with second-degree murder after being accused of fatally stabbing his roommate last month and leaving the victim's body in a plastic bag in front of a neighbor's Uniondale home, according to Nassau County police.

New York State disclosed Monday that some ineffective COVID-19 vaccines were administered Feb. 15 at New York State's drive-in vaccination site at Jones Beach. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

The coronavirus pandemic will soon begin its second year on Long Island. Newsday's Steve Langford spoke with Long Island residents and business owners to try to get the answer to an important question - will things ever be normal again?

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday said the first confirmed case of the South African COVID-19 variant has been found in a Nassau County resident - the first case of the variant contracted by someone living in New York. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Masks didn't seem to faze high school athletes all that much at a Nassau basketball game. Steve Langford has the story.

The continued snowfall closed COVID-19 vaccine sites across Long Island on Friday, postponing many appointments.

The MTA announced increased tolls to use New York City's bridges and tunnels as well as a new surcharge for drivers who fail to properly mount their E-ZPass tags. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Suffolk County and Southampton Town officials raised objections to Hamptons' first casino that will include a bingo parlor, video-lottery terminals and Texas Hold 'em table games. But tribal leaders said they are "laser-focused" on opening the facility on tribal land just off Montauk Highway. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has been accused of withholding information on the number of nursing home residents who died of ...

Newsday's Faith Jessie takes us back inside a hospital battling coronavirus during the second wave.

As eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine increases, the supply still remains low. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry has Long Islanders' reactions.

Loyal customers lined up at Westbury Floral Designs on Sunday to buy flowers. Even in a pandemic, they said it's important to keep traditions alive on Valentine's Day.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran honored the region's first three female Eagle Scouts on Thursday. They join an inaugural class of hundreds of young women nationwide. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

The Shinnecock Indian Nation has largely finished work on a second digital billboard, on tribal land on the north side of Sunrise Highway. The 61-foot monument was lit Thursday. The construction continued despite state Department of Transportation threats to fine and even remove both billboards for what a spokesman said were a lack of permits and safety concerns. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry has the story.

Oceanside residents are frustrated with the parking situation — or lack of it— outside the post office. Some say it's "dangerous." Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

A new COVID-19 vaccine site at the LIU Post University Center in Brookville will open Monday. Newsday's Steve Langford has more.

Nassau County legislators John Ferretti Jr. (R-Levittown) and Rose Marie Walker (R-Hicksville) at a news conference in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow announced "Benny's Law," named after Ferretti's Tibetan Terrier.

On Monday, Newsday reporter Chelsea Irizarry talked to Superintendent of Highways for the town of Huntington to get an update on the roads.

A Farmingdale couple found out they'll be taking a trip to see their team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, play on Sunday.

The Bay Shore man charged with impersonating a police officer to kidnap two teenage girls in Lindenhurst Wednesday, is being held on $500G cash bail.

The Nassau County Legislature on Thursday held a hearing to discuss the vaccination rollout in the county. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

A Bay Shore man is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, after police say he impersonated a cop and convinced two teenage girls to get in his SUV. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has more.

Skovbye, who plays the younger version of Katherine Heigl's character in the new Netflix series, talks about what it's like to portray the same character as one of her role models.

Christmas decorations on display at a Bethpage home have a special meaning for Sara Pascucci. But the display, still up, drew the ire of an anonymous person, who demanded the lights be taken down.

Catering halls can reopen March 15 and must follow certain guidelines, following Gov. Cuomo's announcement last week.

One day after a major nor'easter dumped more than a foot of snow on parts of the region, paralyzing travel and leaving communities with a giant cleanup, Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry spoke with LIers about the problems they've experienced with flooding and loss of power.

Shovels and snow blowers were at the ready, as Long Islanders dealt with the aftermath of Wednesday's Nor'easter.

Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry took a walk down Venetian Boulevard in Lindenhurst to get a sense of how bad the flooding is.

Residents of Baldwin are digging out of more than a foot of snow. Newsday reporter Cecilia Dowd talked to them to see how they're managing.

Commuters digging out from yesterday's storm and trying to get to work talked with Newsday reporter Cecilia Dowd about getting around this morning.

Long Island on Monday was hit by one of the largest snow storms the area has seen in almost 3 years. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry has a look on how residents are recovering and how elected officials are prepared if there are more.

Many low-lying areas across Long Island's south shore are seeing flooding due to Monday's storm. While homeowners say this is nothing new, many are concerned for what's to come. Chelsea Irizarry has the story.

North Hempstead officials on Monday tackled a heavy snowfall and winds, warning residents not to shovel into or park on streets, and allow road crews to safely plow. Despite the dangerous weather, some have found joy in the cold.

Newsday reporter Cecilia Dowd has more on the driving conditions on Long Island.

Up to a foot and a half of snow is expected in Nassau, as Newsday's Pat Dolan speaks with North Hempstead's maintenance supervisor Brian Watterson about what to expect.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said Monday that Suffolk County is prepared for the nor'easter, but needs residents to stay off the roads.

All across Long Island, elected officials oversaw storm prep as residents made last-minute plans as the area is bracing for a snowstorm. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Eastport-South Manor Central School District distributed about 300 COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday after the district was able to obtain them from an LI Urgent Care. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has received backlash over his handling of nursing home deaths during the pandemic and his administration's underreporting of the number of deaths from COVID-19, suggesting pandemic deaths were a tragedy no matter where they occurred or how they were tallied. Newsday's Chelsea Irizarry has the story.

Frustrated with the shortage of vaccine appointments on Long Island, many are planning trips upstate for the vaccine.

Members of Congress seeking to get rid of the SALT cap. Long Islanders react. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

Pro wrestler Cody Rhodes talks about TBS' extreme talent show that he judges alongside Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Nettles and Rosario Dawson.

Two Roslyn teens are helping the elderly sign up online for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Newsday's Steve Langford has the story.

With snow expected on Long Island Tuesday and temperatures expected to top out in the upper 30s, Newsday's Steve Langford spoke with Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin about the town's level of preparedness.

Following Cuomo's announcement that high-risk sports could soon make a comeback, Steve Langford spoke to the executive director of the governing body for public school sports in Nassau to see what this means for schools and students.

Long Islanders attempting to get COVID vaccine appointments expressed frustration at the process. Some say they spent hours upon hours, over a period of days, before they could get appointments.

Though Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared as a speaker at the MTA's virtual board meeting, Lukas Wolpiuk, a 12-year-old from Centereach, stole the show.

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Newsday's Faith Jessie took us through the ceremony live from our new studio. Here's a look back at the highlights of the coverage.

House Democrats were joined by ten Republicans who voted in favor of impeachment. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd has the story.

Long Islanders submitted more than 2,000 questions to Dr. Anthony Fauci. He couldn't answer all of them, but he did answer a number about coronavirus vaccines and what we should expect.