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Black Long Island elders share their stories on segregation, words of wisdom and lessons learned in life.

'Everyone can learn if given the opportunity'

NewsdayTV showcases the role Black Americans played in the shaping of our workforce and economy.

NewsdayTV celebrates Black History Month

A new style of bowling, the Agostino family tradition on the hardwood and the wrestling championships in Nassau and Suffolk in the latest episode of 'Sarra Sounds Off."

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: A new style of bowling that works 

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman react to the move to rescind congestion pricing in New York City. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more. 

'The cameras are staying on'

Ralph Knowles, one of the 12 defendants in the case of a missing East Patchogue teen, is now facing more than a dozen new drug charges. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We look forward to putting on a defense'

It was retirement in 2020 that pushed Randolph Brown toward fulfilling a lifelong dream: opening his own BBQ restaurant. 

'I had a fascination with preparing meals'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland hits the gym to test her strength at weightlfting.

'Those lifts were created to be the ultimate test of strength'

Deshaun McClean, a mental health therapist aide who worked at Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, was in court facing sexual misconduct charges. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Psychiatric worker accused of inappropriately touching teen 

The Army Corps of Engineers has been emergency dredging at the Montauk Inlet. Commercial fishermen say the water is too shallow. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'It's been terrible, life-threatening'

The federal funding freeze is impacting nonprofits across the country. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'You're talking about life and death situations'

Plainedge High School hosted its fourth annual Best Buddies fashion show. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

'Just embracing our differences'

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Lab and families are worried lifesaving research will be jeopardized under the Trump administration's plan to cut $4 billion that research institutions receive from the National Institutes of Health. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Without this medication, Emma wouldn't be here'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits nuBest Salon and Spa in Manhasset where the bob is back in style.

The big cut: Bob is back in style

The MTA hoped to have some of Grand Central Madison's 32 retail properties occupied when the station opened in February of 2023, but many remain unoccupied. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

'It's been such a struggle finding food'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explore indoor winter fun at Long Beach Coffee & Tee and Endless Summer in Oceanside.

Fun comes indoors this winter

Matty Wright, who plays outfield for the Stony Brook baseball team, wrote a children's book now available for purchase and is currently working on his second. Newsday Sports' Jamie Stuart reports.

'Really proud that it was finished'

Some parishioners defended the mayor after he spoke at a prayer service in Queens, while protesters in Manhattan called for his ouster. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Remove Eric Adams!'

Ronnie Tanner, a horse jockey in the '60s and '70s, and Kendrick Carmouche, a current jockey, spoke about the racism Black jockeys have faced. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'I had to keep my mouth shut' 

Rock climbing? Indoor beach volleyball? Water parks? Arts and crafts? NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at ways to spend your winter break.

Things to do now on LI

LONG ISLAND LIFE

Long Island Life videos

This weekend is packed with things to do. From a screening of "How to Train Your Dragon"  to Jeff Dunham at UBS Arena, check out what's happening on LI. 

What's up on LI: Tom's Typewriters, family movie night and Jeff Dunham

Newsday travel writer spends the day relaxing at QCNY, a spa on Governors Island. 

Romantic spa getaways to book in New York and beyond

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa takes us to the North Fork Doughnut Company, where he learns the intricacies of how the company's craft doughnuts are made.

LI Works: Crafting delicious doughnuts

Reporter Macy Egeland finds out high-intensity interval workouts are appropriate for any age and fitness level in this episode of NewsdayTV's Fitness Fix.

Fitness Fix: Pack Athletic Club in Deer Park

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa's hops aboard the 'Get Chopped' mobile barber bus.

'Let's change it up, let's go to people'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Riverhead to learn how to make the sweetest of treats: chocolate.

LI Works: Meet a chocolate maker

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes us to Pickle N Par Club where she takes a swing at pickleball and golf.

'We're getting a workout in'

Pulse Barbell Club in East Northport offers strength training, yoga, nutrition guidance, physical therapy and more. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'The heaviest weight is the front door'

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

A Newsday investigation found Hempstead Town issued 80,000 school bus camera tickets in districts that did not authorize the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion have the story.

'A basis for somebody to bring a lawsuit'

FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'A different situation at every airport'

Theresa Cerney's killing is one of at least 66 cases of dead women being reviewed by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney's new cold case unit. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story. 

New hope for justice

The counties received $213 million dollars in an opioid lawsuit settlement against drug makers, but records show only about $8 million disbursed. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Money that's supposed to be saving people's lives'

Federal data shows public housing complexes for seniors on Long Island failed their inspections. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We are human beings that live here'

Former Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center employees have described filthy enclosures, untreated medical problems and more. Newsday environment reporter Tracy Tullis has the story.

'Many of the wild animals developed these kind of neurotic, repetitive behaviors'

Hundreds of Long Island educators are double dipping, a term used to describe collecting both a salary and a pension. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'Let somebody else have a chance'

A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report.

'A spark for them to escalate the fighting'

A Newsday investigation shows that about 70% of tickets issued by Suffolk County for school bus camera violations in 2023 took place on roads that students don't cross. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Ridiculous tickets that are illogical'

Parents are wondering why a former Valley Stream school bus driver accused of raping a student was hired despite a prior sex abuse allegation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Anastasia Valeeva have the exclusive story.

'They're supposed to be background checked properly'

More than 100 women have been found dead outside on Long Island since 1976. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story.

'We have to figure out what happened to these people' 

The Bay Shore school district will pay $20.25 million to five former students involved in sex abuse lawsuits. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'This is some kind of closure for them'

BLACK HISTORY

Black History

Martin Luther King III, son of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke at Great Neck South High School, the same stage that his father spoke on during a visit to Long Island almost 60 years ago.

'Concerned right at this moment' 

The country will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday as Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation's 47th president. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'An opportunity for the country to have a soul searching'

Juneteenth is now a federal holiday commemorating this date in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were told they were free. 

'Juneteenth is something special in my heart'

David Chippie, a Black Civil War soldier who fought for the Union and later lived out his life in Riverhead, was honored with a rededication of his gravesite on Saturday ahead of the Juneteenth holiday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

Black Civil War soldier honored ahead of Juneteenth

This year's Juneteenth Jubliee in the Malverne school district will include expanded educational opportunities, along with a plethora of student artworks devoted to the holiday.

'Trying to bring the community closer'

Lillie Crowder, of Middle Island, speaks about her journey as a civil rights-era activist. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I've made a significant difference'

Freeport students learned and performed the evolution of hip-hop for Black History Month. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Students learning to 'realize the impact of Black culture on the world'

A field trip to the Southampton African American Museum took second graders back in time to learn about local African American residents who helped shape our nation's history. NewsdayTV's Virgnia Huie reports.

'About people and the stories behind them'

NEWSDAY TV SPECIALS

When depression gripped Kenny Garcia's life, he sought relief in boxing. Learn how he fought back with the help of a trainer at the Westbury Boxing Gym.

'Boxing saved my life'

Thoroughbreds have died at Belmont Park at higher rates than at other tracks, despite officials' efforts to reduce horse racing deaths.

Racehorses at Belmont are dying at higher rates

NewsdayTV goes behind the scenes of the Gilgo Beach investigation, revealing the shocking findings since the arrest of Rex Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Unearthing a suspect: The Gilgo Beach killings

From the case of chemical drums buried in Bethpage and school sex abuse scandals to restaurants Long Island said goodbye to, here's a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2024 found only in Newsday.

'I haven't stopped crying'

A Newsday analysis shows the number of referees and umpires has declined 25.2% in Nassau and 18.1% in Suffolk since 2011-12. Officials and administrators say the main reason is spectator behavior. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Why am I giving up my Friday night to listen to this?'

October is breast cancer awareness month, and according the NYS registry it is more common on LI than in the state and nationwide. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson shares stories about breast cancer from around the Island.

Breast Cancer awareness month

As we remember those we lost on 9/11, we're looking at the ongoing battle to secure long term protection for first responders and the latest twists and turns in the cases of the accused terrorists.

Remembering 9/11: Where things stand now

From a Long Islander living out his American dream, pioneers in aviation and a school mariachi band, NewsdayTV celebrates Hispanic Herritage Month.

Celebrating individuals making an impact 

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. 

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

EXCLUSIVE SERIES & MORE

Exclusive Series and More

Adventures of Scott Vogel

Scott Vogel

Gilgo Killings

Sonny Franzese

Feed Me

Feed Me TV

LI Divided

Inside Internal Affairs

Trades

Sports documentaries

Sports documentaries videos

Investigations Videos

Environment & Climate Change

The Army Corps of Engineers' dredging project has begun at Tobay Beach. Oyster Bay Town officials said this will result in a bigger, better beach that's more storm-resistant. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'More resiliency from future storms'

Experts say the southern pine beetle has killed about 80% of the trees in Napeague State Park. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Becomes very, very difficult to fight that fire'

Several environmental groups are asking the Nassau County Legislature to include protections for the area around the Nassau Hub project. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We need to preserve'

More than four months after a storm caused catastrophic flooding in Rocky Point, some homeowners on one road are taking legal action against the town. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's like a nightmare we still can't recover from'

The announcement comes after an exclusive Newsday investigation into allegations of animal neglect at the Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We were asked to take a look at it and that's what we'll do'

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

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

Come January, LIPA will begin a widespread rollout of its "time-of-day" energy rates, which are supposed to encourage customers to shift their power use to off-peak times. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I think it's unfair'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Miloski's Poultry Farm, where turkeys and tradition reign supreme.

'It's nice to keep the family business going'

The conditions have helped fuel more than 350 brush fires across Long Island and has impacted farmers and firefighters, NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

'You really have no idea what you're going to get'

As the brush fire threat continues on LI, NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson gets a look at what firefighters are facing.

'A brush fire can spread quickly'

FEED ME

Feedme videos

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland stopped by a diner, a coffee shop and an ice cream store to try some of Long Island's best hot chocolate.

Rainbow cookie to ancho chile: Check out creative hot chocolates

At Sweeties Candy Cottage in Huntington, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano learns how to make a Dubai chocolate bar. 

We learned how to make this viral chocolate bar

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at where to dine before seeing a show at The Argyle Theatre in Babylon.

Eat up before 'Jersey Boys'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits three Long Island restaurants to find out where the best wings are.

LI's best chicken wings? We've got the sauce!

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Farina 00 in Franklin Square to talk about Italian American cuisine.

Your Italian favorites aren't made in Italy 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits two restaurants serving creative brunch items.

2 brunch spots to check out

The cafe features a midcentury futurism aesthetic.

Futuristic cafe opens on Long Island with a space-themed menu 

NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin tries the Flying Dutchman burger at 8-Bit Bites in Centereach. 

Centereach's 8-Bit Bites serves up popular burger with a side of fun

From a retro-futuristic coffee shop to a drive-through caffeine stop, here's a look at three new coffee shops on Long Island.

Long Island's getting a bit more caffeinated

The franchise has ties to a famous South Korean noodle and dumpling shop.

Must-try noodle shop opens in Little Neck

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Qahwah House, a Yemeni coffee shop in Westbury.

Exploring Yemeni coffee culture

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits LB Bistro in Long Beach for some French cuisine.

A taste of France in Long Beach

You can get an authentic, award-winning holiday treat from Italy much closer to home.

D'eCaffè in Long Beach selling standout Italian panettone

South Asian supermarket are now expanding even further east with the opening of Sanjha Bazaar in Commack.

South Asian supermarket opens first Suffolk location

These restaurants transport diners to a winter wonderland with their decorations.

LI restaurants decorated for the holidays

Eric LeVine, executive chef at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale, shows NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano a meatball recipe that uses Thanksgiving leftovers. 

Save the leftovers to make these Thanksgiving meatballs 

  Bagels are served warm alongside requisite cream cheese made for "ripping and dipping."

Pop-up bagel shop opens LI location

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