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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.

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Hempstead Town and BusPatrol are arguing over ticket refunds after the town issued up to 80,000 school bus camera tickets without authority. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion has the story.

Who will pay for bus ticket refunds?

St. John's is 21-4 and in first place in the Big East. Newsday's St. John's beat writer Roger Rubin reports.

'In the midst of a sensational season'

The nine defendants were arraigned on a 75-count indictment charging them with child sex trafficking, kidnapping and rape.

Defendants plead not guilty at arraignment

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday deputy lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta visit Love Lane in Mattituck ahead of Valentine's Day.

Flowers, chocolate and more on Mattituck's Love Lane

The new project, announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, will link Ronkonkoma Station with the proposed $40 million North Terminal at MacArthur Airport. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Happy to see infrastructure develop'

Forecasters said Long Islanders can expect a little bit of rain Thursday morning and a windy Valentine's Day.

Warmer temps and rain on the way

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan explain the new policy and examine how the partnership between Nassau police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will work.

'Remove criminals from our communities who are here illegally'

Yankees ace pitcher Gerrit Cole on Wednesday said he is confident that the team's offseason moves will lead to a good 2025 season, from spring training in Tampa, Fla.

'We feel very confident in the additions that we've made'

Reporter Macy Egland 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

The deadline for a deal that could prevent Woodbury's Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation has been extended to Wednesday. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

'Waiting to find out whether or not this is going to be their home'

A "double punch," though not a tremendous amount of snow, is coming to Long Island starting Tuesday evening. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen has the forecast.

Up to 3 inches of snow heading to LI

New York lawmakers are still looking to lift the SALT tax cap. This comes as President Trump has made adjusting the cap on state and local tax deductions a priority for tax legislation. Newsday's White House Correspondent Tom Brune reports. 

What does the SALT negotiations mean for Long Islanders?

Pitchers and catchers reported to Yankees spring training in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday. Manager Aaron Boone said, "We're gonna do everything in our power to put forth a great team."

'It's time for baseball'

Pitchers and catchers on Tuesday reported to Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Manager Carlos Mendoza said he likes the way the offseason went and he expets the team to be good in 2025.

'We're here to win a championship'

While at Yankees spring training in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, Aaron Boone discussed pitcher Marcus Stroman's potential return to the starting lineup.

'We're getting him ready to pitch'

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

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

Romantic spa getaways to book in New York and beyond

Long Island is forecast to see 1 to 3 inches of snow from another storm system arriving Tuesday, 

Wednesday morning's commute could be messy

LONG ISLAND LIFE

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Valley Stream North senior Matteo Somma has received a full scholarship to compete on the men's traithlon team at Wingate University. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

LIer earns college scholarship for triathlon

This weekend is packed with things to do. From Shaggy at UBS Arena to Jurassic Quest at Nassau Coliseum, check out what's happening on LI. 

What's up on LI: Wine and cupcakes, Sal Valentnetti, Jurassic Quest and more

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!

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 Elisa DiStefano visited the Perfectly Pink Pop Up Bar in Farmingdale.

'All things are pink'

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'

NewsdayTV anchor Ken Buffa and Alfonso Castillo, Newsday transportation reporter, discuss the arguments for and against congestion pricing, how it works and how much tolls cost. Plus, get tips on how to beat the tolls, when to travel outside of peak hours and more.

Congestion pricing: What you need to know

Janelle Moore lives in the Shinnecock Nation and is grateful for the assistance she received to help build and purchase her first home.

'I'm so grateful'

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

2 brunch spots to check out

Tap Room in Rockville Centre has line dancing events every Thursday that are very popular.

'Massive increase of line dancing on Long Island'

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'

NEWSDAY TV SPECIALS

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

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'

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

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Adventures of Scott Vogel

Scott Vogel

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Sonny Franzese

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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'

Haitian-born artist Frenal Mezilas uses different artistic styles to inspire his work. He hopes his art can represent not just the Haitian community but other communities as well. 

'I had the hope' one day I would be here 

Stacé Hansen talks about opening Sunflower Café & Bakery, which is at the former location of Le Soir in Bayport.

'Learning from my mom is just the best'

Lynnette Carr-Hicks is the director of the Uniondale High School Show Choir, which has won national competitions.

'You have something there. You just have to pull it out.'

Gospel music is alive and well on Long Island, Newsday's Rafer Guzmán reports

Inside Long Island's gospel music scene

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'

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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'

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 

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

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