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Newsday travel writer Scott Vogel took the ferry over to Block Island for a weekend of fun.

See the bluffs, walk a labyrinth and more Block Island adventures

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'Stark reminder of the ongoing risk'

Attorney claims Suffolk County withheld an Internal Affairs report in an alleged police abuse case. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We were entitled to have that documentation'

BIlly Joel takes the stage for the final time at his Madison Square Garden residency. NewsdayTV's Elisa Distefano reports.

Say goodbye to MSG, say goodbye, my baby ... 

Lindenhurst's Jeremy Ruckert is looking forward to his third NFL season as a tight end with the New York Jets. 

Jets' Ruckert: 'I try to play as hard as I can'

Will the new "Deadpool & Wolverine" be as massive a hit as the last two? Newsday film critic Rafer Guzmán has a review.

The Marvel mashup fans have been waiting for

With record home prices, bidding wars and low inventory, homebuyers are seeking relief. Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan Lamantia reports.

Bidding wars, low inventory

Newsday columnist Joye Brown breaks down President Joe Biden's address to the nation following his decision not to run in the 2024 presidential election. 

'I revere this office, but I love my country more'

Two men have been charged in connection with a home improvement scam that targeted senior citizens. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'That's despicable'

The spotted lanternfly is on Long Island, to the concern of some winemakers on the North Fork. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'It's the new normal'

As pickleball gains popularity across Long Island, sports administrators are in discussions to try and add it to the varsity lineup. NewsdayTV's Michael Sicoli reports. 

'Playing in high school would've been a blast'

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers says there's a different vibe around the team this year. Newsday's Jets writer Al Iannazone reports.

Eyes on trip to Super Bowl

The Giants opened training camp on Wednesday as quarterback Daniel Jones took the field for the first time since his ACL injury. Newsday Sports' Kim Jones reports.

'Still a lot of work to do across the board'

Smithtown has become the latest Long Island municipality to consider a moratorium on battery energy storage facilities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's a reasonable request'

The National Transportation Safety Board said there was no mayday call made before the fatal small plane crash at Long Island MacArthur Airport. 

'They heard popping and sputtering'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits United Skates in Seaford for a look back at Long Island's roller rink history.

Rolling into LI's roller rink history  

Two people were killed Monday when a small plane took off then attempted to return to the runway at Long Island MacArthur Airport and crashed, Islip officials said.

Tragic scene at airport

Political leaders and Long Island voters on Monday weighed in on the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris winning the Democratic nomination. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'These races become, in theory at least, competitive'

Newsday D.C. correspondent Tom Brune and columnist Joye Brown break down what happens next for the Democratic nomination for president.

'Unpresidented' territory for Democrats

State data released Tuesday shows Long Island's unemployment rose in June, marking the fourth month in a row the region has seen higher jobless rates over the previous year. Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio reports.

What's behind unemployment uptick?

Ahead of the Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano makes eggplant parmesan with the "nonnas."

Faith, family, fun and lots of food: The 'nonnas' make eggplant parmesan for St. Rocco's Feast

LONG ISLAND LIFE

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This weekend is packed with things to do. From Train performing at Jones Beach to the Feast of St. Rocco's, check out what's happening on Long Island. 

What's up on LI: Train takes the stage, a paddle battle and St. Rocco's feast

Shark expert Greg Metzger explains why it seems like we're seeing them more often off LI's coast to NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa

Why are shark sightings so common on LI

You could find these different types of sharks around Long Island waters.

  8 shark species you might see in LI waters

NewsdayTV meteorologists Bill Korbel and Rich Von Ohlen tell you what to expect this season.

Prepare yourself for the 2024 hurricane season

Newsday's Arielle Dollinger takes us inside a multi-million dollar home for sale in Sands Point with a fun feature.

Slide into an $8 million Sands Point home

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Dino-Mite Vintage in Wantagh.

'We have a very wide selection of Y2K vintage'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez take a look at the hottest places to dine on Long Island this summer. 

A taste of summer on Long Island

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits three of Long Island's sunflower fields and mazes.

Sunflower season is here

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse explore the beach, shopping and dining at Fire Island's Ocean Beach.

Hop on the ferry for a day trip to Fire Island's Ocean Beach

Taenika Sands-Hendricks is a swim instructor at My Own Lane Aquatics in Hempstead she's helping to restore confidence in the water through swimming lessons. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports. 

'I had a bad experience when I was younger' 

RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE

RACE FOR WHITE HOUSE

Long Islanders share their thoughts on President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 election and the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee.

'I think it's the best for the country'

NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn is in Milwaukee with Long Island pols' reaction to President Donald Trump's speech after he accepted the party's nomination.

'Exciting speech by President Trump'

Republicans are looking to strike a balance between what at times has been extreme messaging from Donald Trump and the Republican committee and with what voters want to hear in Long Island neighborhoods. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We don't all stand for the exact same thing'

NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn is in Milwaukee at the RNC with the latest on how a second Trump presidency would affect Long Islanders.

How will the GOP's agenda affect LIers?

New York has long been considered a Democratic stronghold, but GOP leaders are eyeing the state for this year's election. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'As a Queens boy, he wants to win New York'

Suffolk County GOP Chairman Jesse Garcia talks to NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn about how former President Donald Trump's agenda would affect Long Islanders.

NewsdayTV talks to Suffolk GOP chair Jessie Garcia

Former New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin talks to Newsday about how New York will be a battleground state on Election Day. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Lee Zeldin discusses the issues many LIers are focused on

The Republican National Convention heads into its second day Tuesday in Milwaukee — now with Donald Trump officially as its presidential nominee.The Newsday TV crew is hard at work reporting from the event. Get a behind the scenes look at what they have been up to.

Day 2: Newsday reports at the RNC

With his ear bandanged and his vice-presidential candidate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, by his side, former President Donald Trump appeared triumphantly at the Republican National Convention's opening night Monday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Explosive energy for Trump, Vance at RNC

At the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance, from Ohio, to join him on the ticket as his vice presidential nominee. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It shows the fact that Trump is into unity'

President Joe Biden urged Americans to resolve their differences "at the ballot box" after Sunday's assassination attempt, while former President Donald Trump reflected, "I'm not supposed to be here; I'm supposed to be dead."

  'There's no place in American for this kind of violence'

The Republican National Convention is underway just days after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

All eyes on Milwaukee

Long Island elected leaders and residents expressed concern and outrage Sunday over the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'We need to come together as a country'

Local Democrats and Republicans had opposing views about Thursday's Biden-Trump debate. Newsday's White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez reports. 

Rounding up the local pols' reactions

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Andrew Marulis agreed to forfeit his New York State teaching license, according to a July 9 agreement. His name came up in the district's sexual misconduct investigation. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I was kind of a prime target'

After Newsday's 2019 Long Island Divided investigation into housing discrimination, one of three real estate agents who lost their license is working again. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'You don't want to go there, it's a mixed neighborhood'

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

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

A Newsday investigation uncovered decades of sexual abuse cases at Long Island schools. One survivor shares his story during an in-depth discussion moderated by NewsdayTV anchor Jasmine Anderson.

Newsday Live Conversations: Teacher misconduct on Long Island

Controversy and court challenges have motorists questioning the motive for school bus cameras, especially at one spot on Jericho Turnpike. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I definitely try to avoid this road'

That investigation found lobbyists and executives for and at the company read like a who's who of Suffolk County politics. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports with Newsday reporter Mark Harrington.

'Somewhat of a revolving door'

Investigative reporter Sandra Peddie, a panel of experts and a sex trafficking survivor join Associate Editor Joye Brown to address the state of sex trafficking on Long Island. 

Newsday Live Conversations: Sex Trafficking on Long Island

A Newsday investigation revealed former third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi was at the center of 45 lawsuits against the Bay Shore school district under the Child Victims Act. Victims are now coming forward to share their stories. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'You can hide it. But it's there. It'll never go away.'

Victims who say they were abused by former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi say the district ignored their complaints. Now the community is demanding accountability. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's a huge tear in the fabric of our community'

New York State rulings show agents talking about schools, making negative comments about communities warranted discipline for racial "steering." NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Very happy that action was taken'

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.

'I cried every time'

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GILGO BEACH KILLINGS

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A documentary film crew on Saturday entered the home of alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann, as his family's attorney held a press conference. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'They are collateral damage'

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

Unearthing a suspect: The Gilgo Beach killings

Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. discusses the 15 'credible' reports of sex workers' possible encounters with alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann.

'We feel these 15 have credible information'

Attorney John Ray alleges that the family of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann participated in the crimes, allegations refuted by the family. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Attorney: Claims are 'reckless and defamatory'

Alleged victim Jessica Taylor's partial remains were found days later in the woods near the Manorville gun club, source says.

Gilgo suspect Rex Heuermann seen at LI club before victim's disappearance

Suffolk DA Ray Tierney came to Newsday studios to sit down with our reporters to discuss the latest in the Gilgo investigation and what investigators learned from a document found on Rex Heuermann's computer.

 'We're never going to stop'

Court papers show alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann has been indicted on two counts of second-degree murder in the killings of two additional women. 

Rex Heuermann facing new murder charges

Investigators continued their search at the Massapequa Park home of alleged Gilgo serial killer Rex Heuermann on Tuesday.

See boxes of evidence taken from the Gilgo Beach killings suspect's home

Massapequa Park neighbors awoke Monday to a large police presence and a new search of the home of alleged serial killer Rex A. Heuermann. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I just wish it would go away'

Investigators will be using the same methodology they used in the Gilgo Beach cases to take a "fresh look" at other unsolved cases. Newsday courts reporter Grant Parpan discusses the strategy.

Unsolved homicides to get 'fresh look'

Police are still searching the woods in Manorville in connection to the Gilgo killings. 

Manorville search connected to Gilgo killings continues  

Suffolk and NY State Police have expanded their search to North Sea as part of their Gilgo investigation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Gilgo investigation continues for a fourth day  

The search for human remains continued Thursday in the Manorville area that sources say is connected to the Gilgo killings investigation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's unnerving'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports from Manorville as police search a wooded area. The search is in connection with the Gilgo Beach homicide investigation, officials say.

On the scene in Manorville 

Michael Brown, Heuermann's Defense Attorney, said he won't be rushed to go to trial. Heuermann's next court appearance is June 18. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'He is not the guy'

The remains of each of the Gilgo Four were found "completely nude" and restrained by tape, burlap or belts, according to a court document filed in the case against alleged serial killer Rex A. Heuermann,

New details about remains of Gilgo Four revealed

Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann, said she "will listen to all of the evidence and withhold judgment until the end of the trial."

'The benefit of the doubt'

A look at Gilgo Beach murder victim Karen Vergata, whose remains were identified after 27 years. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'A life that had a lot of promise'

Rex Heuermann appeared in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned over a large body of evidence to his lawyer. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Lab reports, computer data, police tips given to the defense

Gilgo suspect Rex A. Heuermann charged in the death of a 4th victim. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'The indictment ... has brought hope for justice'

Environment & Climate Change

Government officials speak about water testing after 22 beaches on Long Island closed in 2023 because of contaminants. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Hopefully they come up with a solution'

Swimmers at Lido Beach were evacuated Monday evening after lifeguards saw a shark, approximately 7 feet long, swimming 25 feet from shore. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Always swim in front of a lifeguard' 

Even with no confirmed shark sightings on Long Island beaches so far this summer, the safety of bathers remains a top priority. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

No confirmed shark sightings on LI so far this summer

Microplastics are polluting Long Island Sound and waterways around the world. Local researchers say 97% of water samples tested in a recent study contained plastics. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's threatening human health'

Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger visits a dome-shaped home in Montauk that was built by artist and inventor Eugene Tallarico.

Go inside a dome-shaped home in Montauk

Newsday Live and nextLI present a conversation with experts on the impact of powerful storms and rising insurance costs on Long Island hosted by NewsdayTV Anchor/Reporter Macy Egeland. The conversation continues on newsday.com/nextli where we invite Long Islanders to share their experiences on this looming crisis of changing weather patterns, flooding, shoreline protection, home buyouts and more to find potential solutions for the region's future.

Paying the Price: Long Island's stormy future

Environmental groups are working to restore the coastal salt marsh to help specific wildlife survive and thrive. 

'It's not what it used to be, and it has the potential to be more'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus shopped for produce, cookies, microgreens and more at the Syosset farmers market.

Go inside the Syosset farmers market

Babylon and Mastic Beach are part of a pilot plan to elevate flood-prone dwellings that officials said could eventually extend to residences along 83 miles of coastline from Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'It's 100% federally funded'

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