Newsday's 2025 NY Emmy nominees

Updated August 12, 2025

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'You can still do everything that anyone else can, just a little different'

Long Island's Anastasia Pagonis, who is severely visually impaired, will be swimming for a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

'Us three almost drowned'

Telling the stories of newly arrived migrants in New York City. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Faces of Long Island: Strands of Strength

Discover Greenlawn resident Margaret Staib's inspiring journey as she bravely faces alopecia with the unwavering love and support of her incredible family.

'Beneath the Surface': A look at the rise in shark sightings off LI shores

It seems shark sightings are dominating headlines on Long Island and researchers are on a quest to find out why more sharks are showing up in Long Island waters. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discusses how to stay safe.

Paying the price: Long Island's stormy future

The search for long-term answers as rising tides and powerful storms threaten Long Island.

'We need to find a viable plan for our town to survive'

Long Island seeks a long-term plan to combat coastal erosion. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis report.

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

A tipster says he told the state about buried drums at Bethpage Community Park nearly a decade ago. Newsday's Ken Buffa reports.

'It doesn't ever hurt to try something new'

There's a step competition hosted by Brentwood High School Jan. 20, and teams as far away as Virginia are coming. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I cried every time'

Tatyana Taylor, who grew up in Brentwood, tells her story of how she became a sex trafficking victim as a teenager and how it's affected her troubled life since.

'Need to step up regulations and testing'

"Car fluff" is being deposited at Brookhaven landfill at a fast clip, but with little discussion. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday investigative reporter Paul LaRocco have the story.

See what it's like inside the TWA Hotel (hint: there's a poolcuzzi)

Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel set out to explore the vintage TWA Hotel at Kennedy Airport, but ended up in an infinity pool overlooking the runway.

Hamptons' unseen neighbors

A visit to hidden migrant encampments in the Hamptons. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

'It was a miracle'

A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'You deserve a better life'

For eight years, Newsday documented the journey of COTA, a community of individuals affected by incarceration and the justice system on Long Island. Now, the future of the group is uncertain with its founder's retirement. Watch 'The Book of Success' on NewsdayTV.