Name: What ever happened to TV anchor Rolland Smith?
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Description: After decades as a TV news anchor in New York, Rolland Smith moved to California for his second act.

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Nobel winner James Watson dies ... Latest on teen struck,&nbsp;killed ...&nbsp;Lives turned upside down at asylum office

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LI authorities seize kilos of fentanyl ... Gov't shutdown cuts flights ... FeedMe: Kolaches

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LI authorities seize kilos of fentanyl ... Nobel winner James Watson dies ... Gov't shutdown cuts flights ... FeedMe: Kolaches

Long Island

Nassau

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Nassau politicians, voters react to Mamdani's victory

New Hyde Park

Hewlett

Lake Success

New York City

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'I think it's going to be a strange four years'

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Residents who live near the Nassau-Queens border, as well as several victorious GOP politicians, discussed Zohran Mamdani's win. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

ICE arrests at&nbsp;Bethpage and other asylum offices are &quot;injecting a lot of fear and uncertainty into what should be fairly routine interactions,&quot; an attorney says. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

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Asylum-seekers who go to a Bethpage office are being detained by ICE

Bethpage

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'He sent me a text saying they are taking me'

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ICE arrests at Bethpage and other asylum offices are "injecting a lot of fear and uncertainty into what should be fairly routine interactions," an attorney says. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The FAA announced the reductions in response to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.&nbsp;Newsday reporter Josefa Velasquez has the story.

Transportation

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Tips for navigating reduced flight schedules at NYC-area airports

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'Check your flight status before you leave the house'

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The FAA announced the reductions in response to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. Newsday reporter Josefa Velasquez has the story.

Jayden Flores, a Mepham High School&nbsp;freshman, was&nbsp;killed on his e-bike crash on his way to school. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

Education

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LI mother grieves over her son after a deadly crash

North Bellmore

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'I don't know what we're going to do'

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Jayden Flores, a Mepham High School freshman, was killed on his e-bike crash on his way to school. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Navigate your financial life smarter and better.&nbsp;We&#39;re focusing on your money from Montauk to Wall Street.

Business

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

Suffolk

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

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed takes us &#39;Out East&#39;, visiting Modern Snack Bar, Helen&#39;s Farm, Kruspki&#39;s Farm, and the Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Things to Do

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Out East: Modern Snack Bar, Helen's and Krupski's farms and the Jedediah Hawkins Inn

Aquebogue

Riverhead

Peconic

Jamesport

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East', visiting Modern Snack Bar, Helen's Farm, Kruspki's Farm, and the Jedediah Hawkins Inn

East Meadow senior quarterback Trevor Smith led his team&nbsp;to the playoffs this season after being diagnosed with&nbsp;thoracic outlet syndrome. NewsdayTV&#39;s Matt Lindsay reports.&nbsp;

Sports

High School

High School Football

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East Meadow's Trevor Smith makes comeback after health scare

East Meadow

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'Blessed to be on the field again'

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East Meadow senior quarterback Trevor Smith led his team to the playoffs this season after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. NewsdayTV's Matt Lindsay reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Carissa Kellman has your look at free things to do at some of NYC&#39;s hotels.

Travel

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No room key required: Hotel hopping in NYC without the overnight stay

Manhattan

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From rooftop bars to street art: Your guide to NYC's amenity-hopping trend

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NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman has your look at free things to do at some of NYC's hotels.

Adam Sabh is the Islanders director of media, art and design and also is the assistant captain and goalie for Egypt&#39;s national hockey team. Newsday&#39;s&nbsp;Carissa Kellman reports.

Hockey

New York Islanders

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Adam Sabh makes the ice nice as Isles' animation director

Elmont

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He combines his passions for art and hockey into one with Isles

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Adam Sabh is the Islanders director of media, art and design and also is the assistant captain and goalie for Egypt's national hockey team. Newsday's Carissa Kellman reports.

Travelers should expect flight cancellations to begin Friday at area&nbsp;airports.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Air traffic cuts expected to disrupt flights at NYC airports

Islip

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'I'm hoping things get resolved soon'

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Travelers should expect flight cancellations to begin Friday at area airports. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

On the latest episode of &quot;Sarra Sounds Off,&quot; Gregg Sarra takes a look at some of the big playoff matchups in High School football,&nbsp;plus Jared&nbsp;Valluzzi and Jonthan Ruban will have&nbsp;a look at the plays of the week.

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Sarra Sounds Off Episode 9: Football playoff preview

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra takes a look at some of the big playoff matchups in High School football, plus Jared Valluzzi and Jonthan Ruban will have a look at the plays of the week.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa checks out the autumn-themed margarita flight at Whiskey Down Diner in Farmingdale.

FeedMe

Feed Me TV

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Trendy Bites: Autumn-themed margaritas in Farmingdale

Farmingdale

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The 'madness' of seasonal flights

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa checks out the autumn-themed margarita flight at Whiskey Down Diner in Farmingdale.

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin tries&nbsp;dumplings at White Bear Restaurant in Great Neck.

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Popular Queens dumplings spot opens in Great Neck

Great Neck

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White Bear's dumplings make LI debut

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Newsday food writer Andi Berlin tries dumplings at White Bear Restaurant in Great Neck.

Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present an evening with award-winning chef, TV personality and bestselling author, Lidia Bastianich in conversation with Newsday&rsquo;s food writer Erica Marcus. Learn about her life, career and her new book &quot;Lidia&rsquo;s The Art of Pasta.&quot;

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Newsday Live Author Series: Lidia Bastianich

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Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present an evening with award-winning chef, TV personality and bestselling author, Lidia Bastianich in conversation with Newsday's food writer Erica Marcus. Learn about her life, career and her new book "Lidia's The Art of Pasta."

The Nassau County GOP on Tuesday enjoyed several big victories, while in Suffolk, Democrats made some inroads. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

Politics

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Takeaways from Election Day 2025

Holtsville

Patchogue

Garden City

Baldwin

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'Would I have preferred a better result here tonight? Of course I would've'

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The Nassau County GOP on Tuesday enjoyed several big victories, while in Suffolk, Democrats made some inroads. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland looks back at the 1980 Islanders game, when Bobby Nystrom&#39;s goal secured the team&#39;s first Stanley Cup.

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Picture This: That time Bobby Nystrom scored the Cup-winning goal

Uniondale

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'When I was lucky enough to score that goal, it was like just a sigh of relief'

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland looks back at the 1980 Islanders game, when Bobby Nystrom's goal secured the team's first Stanley Cup.

Peek behind the curtain and reveal the wonder of the magic with Didi Maxx and NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa.

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LI Works: For Ken's next act, a visit with magician Didi Maxx

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'I have to be able to make magic happen any time, anywhere'

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Peek behind the curtain and reveal the wonder of the magic with Didi Maxx and NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa.

Democrats Seth Koslow and Joseph Scianablo are looking to unseat Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

Elections

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Examining notable races for Democrats in Nassau

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'Decency, honesty and transparency'

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Democrats Seth Koslow and Joseph Scianablo are looking to unseat Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A preview of this year&rsquo;s key races for the Nassau County Republicans. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Jill Wagner reports.&nbsp;

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Taking a look at pivotal races for Nassau Republicans

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'Make sure we keep Nassau residents safe'

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A preview of this year's key races for the Nassau County Republicans. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

Political consultants don&#39;t expect a high turnout in Suffolk County this election year, but Republicans are looking to hold on to and possibly even flip one or two seats. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

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Taking a look at pivotal races for Suffolk Republicans

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'I'm cautiously optimistic '

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Political consultants don't expect a high turnout in Suffolk County this election year, but Republicans are looking to hold on to and possibly even flip one or two seats. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Long Islanders who don&#39;t identify as Democrat or Republican, known as &quot;blank&quot; voters, are growing in number and will play a large part in this year&#39;s elections. Newsday columnist Joye Brown reports.

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'Blank' voters and the importance they play in our elections

Hicksville

Westbury

Wantagh

Brookhaven

Bayport

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'They're the deciding vote'

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Long Islanders who don't identify as Democrat or Republican, known as "blank" voters, are growing in number and will play a large part in this year's elections. Newsday columnist Joye Brown reports.

A preview of this year&rsquo;s Election Day for Suffolk County&nbsp;Democrats. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Doug Geed reports.

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Examining notable races for Democrats in Suffolk County

'Local elections have more of a direct impact on you'

A preview of this year's Election Day for Suffolk County Democrats. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.