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Laugher at the Garden

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to High & Dry Marina to see what it takes to get boats ready for the summer season.

'Boating is a lifestyle. It's not just a hobby.'

Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present an evening with "Beverly Hills 90210" actress, podcaster and author Jennie Garth. Newsday's Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about Jennie's life, career, successful clothing line for QVC and new book, "I Choose Me," an inspirational memoir about health, healing and happiness.

Newsday Live: Jennie Garth talks about career, health and happiness

Can technology help reduce traffic deaths and crashes here? NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's got to be tested, but I like the idea'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a very special spot on the island, where you can spend time and reflect.

Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

Scott Bickard of Bethpage, Fiona McLoughin of Dix Hills and Grace Garvey of Manhattan were among the winners in Sunday's Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Long Island Marathon always means a lot to me'

Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the latest on negotiations and the potential LIRR strike in just a few weeks.

'The two sides remain pretty far apart'

More than 200 people marched through the streets of Hempstead Village in an anti-ICE protest. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'ICE out of Hempstead'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is joined by Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky and retired NYPD Det. Michael Alcazar to discuss the challenges these meetups present.

'Investigators have to identify patterns'

The deadline for Brookhaven to develop a plan to clean up a four-mile long toxic plume was Friday, but a proposal still hasn't been approved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'It has gone from worrisome to disruptively frightening'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East" to visit a few interesting spots.

Out East show: Buffalo Ranch, Schmitt's Family Farm and roadside attractions

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar in Ronkonkoma to try their pollo tre colori.

'It looks like the Italian flag'

Suffolk County CPS investigated the deaths of Thomas Valva, left, and Eli Henrys. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed, Newsday investigative reporters Anastasia Valeeva and Peter D'Auria and former chief of the Children's Law Bureau Jorge Rosario explain what's happened since.

'A lot of very inexperienced staff'

Two nonprofits are hoping to bring the killing of Marcelo Lucero nearly two decades ago to an international human rights commission to focus attention on what they call ongoing abuses of Latino immigrants. Newsday reporter Bart Jones has more.

'Exert some kind of political pressure'

NYPD and VFW members honored Anthony J. Fuoco as he was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River.

'He had no family to be there with him as he passed on'

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Tess Ferguson talk about the girls lacrosse season, plus hear the inspirational story of Carle Place's Vincenzo Pisani, plays of the week and more.

Sarra Sounds off, Ep. 32: Girls lax, Pisani's inspiration and more

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland looks back at the case against Rex Heuermann through the lens of Newsday photographer James Carbone.

'He would just stare at me'

An MTA board meeting was held to discuss LIRR workers' raise demands and strike contingency plans. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'Twice the size of their usual 4% rate hike'

The proliferation of towering homes in Levittown is sparking outcry, and the town board will continue hearings on the matter. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'I see this big ugly house'

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman tours LaGuardia's Chase Sapphire Lounge and Capital One Landing.

Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

FLEXIBLE SLOT

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

A plan to boost its finances foundered amid questionable management and leadership turnover. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria has the story.

'They hired a ton of people'

Doctors accused an LI nurse of faking childhood vaccines yet she kept practicing for years. The DA never investigated. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday investigative reporters Jim Baumbach and David Olson have the story.

Warnings before COVID vaccine fraud

Barbara Waldman was 31 when she was killed at her Oceanside home. Her children were 5, 6 and 7 at the time. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Hey mom ... they found your murderer'

Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve. Newsday's Virginia Huie and Jim Baumbach reports.

'Could we do better? Absolutely'

The rooms — which one judge described as "putrid" and "cramped" — have been packed with multiple detainees at same time. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'These are conditions that no person should be held under'

From small mom-and-pop motels to high-end national brands, the problem is rampant on Long Island, experts say, with victims as young as 11 years old. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland.

'A case in almost every major hotel here'

In Dec. 2024, an East Patchogue teen went missing for 25 days. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with reporter Shari Einhorn about the girl, her life, the search and some of Long Island's dark secrets the investigation exposed.

'Really, really tough stuff to talk about'

The state is probing Friends for Life Homecare for allegedly providing unlicensed home care services. The owner of the Massapequa company says it offers "companionship" and doesn't need a license. Newsday investigative reporter Josefa Velásquez explains.

'The state has filed suit'

An MTA inspector general investigation lays out how Long Island Rail Road workers allegedly gamed the system in a variety of creative ways. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'I was appalled'

Hit-and-runs result in less serious charges without evidence a driver was intoxicated or drove recklessly. Families say 90-day sentences aren't enough. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He didn't get the justice he deserved'

The East Meadow hospital's parent company has failed to break even for 24 out of the last 25 years, exacerbating debts consistently among the state's largest. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie have more.

'10 days' worth of cash on hand'

TRUMP'S IMPACT ON LI

RACE FOR WHITE HOUSE

The IRS says the average refund amount as of April 3 was $3,462. Here's what a sampling of taxpayers had to say. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'I can't wait to get my refund'

Some Long Islanders condemed the president's Truth Social posts, including one of an AI-generated image that depicted himself as Jesus. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's terrible, it's very insulting'

ICE made more than 350 arrests on Long Island in January, a record high. Newsday data reporter Anastasia Valeeva analyzed the numbers.

ICE arrests reached historic high

Former Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin could be Trump's top pick to replace Pam Bondi. Newsday White House correspondent Laura Figueroa Hernandez reports.

'He's long been a pit bull in Trump's corner'

The use of the armory has put the mayor at odds with advocates who want a written directive keeping ICE away from village property. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Advocates: ICE should be banned from village properties

The increased demand comes as companies struggle to find skilled workers and face tight production deadlines.

New contracts for component parts could surge

Long Island farms and vineyards are experiencing uncertainty about the upcoming season because of immigration raids affecting the workforce. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I don't know if we're gonna have the workforce in the spring'

Some reports suggest that President Trump is pushing for Penn Station to be renamed Trump Station. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story as commuters and officials weigh in.

'It's Pennsylvania Station, and it should stay that way'

A federal judge approved an agreement this week to phase out the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, Plan. The move could affect millions of borrowers. Newsday's experts break it down.

'A lot of uncertainty'

With Hempstead a focal point for ICE raids, many local business owners are barely staying afloat. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger, Doug Geed and Newsday reporter Bart Jones have the story.

'Gonna become a ghost community'

The SCPD commissioner says the department does "not get involved in immigration enforcement ever, period." NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Something we have not seen before'

LI community groups on Thursday urged Nassau County to sever its partnership with ICE. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'ICE has no place in our communities'

Donna Caltabiano has been stranded in Dubai since Saturday after two flight reservations were canceled. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We feel nobody is here to help us'

The Supreme Court's ruling and Trump's response is creating uncertainty for Long Island businesses and consumers. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland, business reporter James T. Madore and Tom Cook, trade consultant, discuss.

'How do they get the money back?'

NEWSDAY TV ON WLIW

NEWSDAYTV ON WLIW

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes a look at the toll gambling and the proliferation of apps has taken on some Long Islanders.

'This is the devil'

A new poll blames Long Island's ever-rising cost of living, shortage of affordable homes and other factors for making it hard for employers to hire and retain employees. Newsday TV's Doug Geed reports.

'It's difficult for us to find any skilled labor'

A new report says the risks of AI in education are greater than the benefits. NewsdayTV spoke with a panel of experts on the topic.

A look at the risks of AI in education

Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez were brought to the U.S. as children, but were deported to El Salvador in 2025. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday reporter David Olson spoke with experts about the case and the brothers, who are desperate to return home.

'They've been found to be deportable'

NewsdayTV takes a deep dive into the top business headlines including buying and selling homes, the new LIRR ticket surcharge, the debate over minimum wage and much more.

It's Your Business: The top stories you need to know this month

On this month's editon of Island Insider, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's plans to run for governor, Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as NYC mayor, Nassau County's border security, and more.

Islander Insider: Blakeman runs for governor, Mamdani takes office

Join NewsdayTV as we recount the top business stories on LI that you need to know about.

It's Your Business! This month's roundup including how to protect yourself from digital scams

A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.

'It's depressing, it's frustrating'

From sluggish holiday sales and housing trends to Bolla Market's expansion, here is what you need to know this month from NewsdayTV.

It's Your Business! What you need to know this month

This month's Island Insider takes a look at the impact of the GOP in Nassau County, ICE arrests on the Island, and the how the cellphone ban has affected school classrooms.

Island Insider: ICE arrests, cellphone ban, election impact

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. For the past 44 years, Keith Bush has claimed he was an innocent man, ever since he was accused and convicted of the 1975 Suffolk County sex-related murder.

Proving Innocence: The Story of Keith Bush

Navigate your financial life smarter and better. We're focusing on your money from Montauk to Wall Street.

It's Your Business: What to know about everything affecting your wallet

DANGEROUS ROADS

The state controls most major roads on Long Island, delaying local safety projects. Newsday investigation reporter Payton Guion has the story.

'We're no different than a lot of villages'

Montgomery County, Md., adopted "Vision Zero" to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports on what Long Island can learn from it.

'That work is paying off'

Crashes where speed was a factor killed or seriously injured 418 people on Long Island in 2024, up from 254 in 2019. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's out there. It's persistent'

Newsday reporters spent this year examining the risks on Long Island's roads, where traffic crashes over a decade killed more than 2,100 people and seriously injured more than 16,000. This documentary is a result of that newsroom-wide effort.

'Success is zero deaths on the roadway'

Traffic fatalities in Nassau County rose from 67 to 78 from 2024-25, according to data from Newsday's fatality tracker. Newsday investigative reporter Peter Gill explains.

'We drive more than the average New Yorker'

Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo moderated a town hall where a panel of experts discussed making Long Island roads safer. "I think success is zero deaths on the roadway," said DMV Deputy Commissioner for Traffic Safety Mary Tanner-Richter.

'We have to change our mindset'

A Newsday analysis found Suffolk ticketing for safety violations lags New York State, while Nassau remains below pre-pandemic levels. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'It's extremely important writing those tickets'

In 2023, 82 pedestrians and cyclists were killed on Long Island — roughly as many as were killed yearly since the 1990s, even as vehicle occupant deaths declined. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'One accident is too many'

According to a AAA survey, 96% of people admit to aggressive driving. Newsday reporter John Asbury has the details.

Survey shows drivers admitted to aggressive driving

With high taxes, in one of the nation's wealthiest areas, why are there so many potholes? NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and transportation reporter Peter Gill look at the quality of LI's roads and how they're funded.

'It matters ... as a safety issue'

Angel Salas was killed in August 2022 when an impaired driver slammed into the car he was riding in. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I got the call no mother ever expects to receive'

A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.

'It feels like two people were erased'

Newsday examines the increase in aggressive driving on Long Island as part of a yearlong investigative series into the area's dangerous roads. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'He killed my daughter and two other children'

The crossings accounted for 2,139 collisions, including 72 resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, between 2014 and 2023. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'He never made it to the other side'

The proportion of drivers who refused to take a test after being pulled over by trained officers doubled over five years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Just disappointing and ... sad'

In 2023, crashes on Long Island cost at least $3.4 billion in medical care, lost work, property damage and more. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Financial situation 'completely destroyed'

The 3 victims of Sunday morning's fiery Bethpage car accident have been identified as Vincent Cavaliere, of Bethpage, Nicholas Rivera, of Glendale, Queens, and Gino Vicale, of Seaford. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Deadly Bethpage crash victims ID'd

A doorbell camera captured the aftermath of a fiery crash that resulted in the deaths of three people in Bethpage. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Bethpage crash leaves 3 dead

Newsday's transportation and investigative teams, along with NewsdayTV, are examining the spate of deadly crashes on our roads and what can be done about it.

What to know about LI's dangerous roads

St. Anthony's High School senior, Anthony Pagliuca, explains what it's like to return to the pitching mound, after he survived a September crash that left him hospitalized for months. 

'It means a lot' 

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's sickening to me'

Rep. Laura Gillen has called for a federal hearing over the rise in deadly crashes on Long Island. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

Here are the measures Rep. Gillen has proposed for LI roads

The driver, 71, died Thursday afternoon after a crash in Plainview involving seven vehicles along a major Long Island roadway, police said.

Police say driver slammed into multiple cars

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I wish his life was longer'

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'We just kept following each lead, each piece of evidence'

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