Name: Sneak peek: Whiskey Down Diner's new Babylon location
Uploaded: 2026-07-13T09:00:00Z
Duration: 1 min 57 s
Description: NewsdayTV's Marie Elena Martinez got a sneak peek at the new Babylon Whiskey Down Dine, which plans to open in the fall.

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Chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire... Hochul announces steps to keep AI in check&nbsp;...&nbsp;Waterfront preservation effort in Suffolk

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Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population ... Another driver crashes into Sunken Meadow toll both ... Out East: Horses helping veterans

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Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population ... Chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire ... Another driver crashes into Sunken Meadow toll both ... Out East: Horses helping veterans

Waterfront preservation effort in Suffolk ... Out East: Horses helping veterans ... Suffolk vehicle auction&nbsp;

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New memorial to Nassau firefighters ... Storm brewing for end of week ... Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

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New memorial to Nassau firefighters ... Storm brewing for end of week ... Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population ... Suffolk vehicle auction

Long Island

Politics

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One year into Suffolk's waterfront preservation program, 'hard questions' and no 'slam dunk'

Hauppauge

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'We want smart development. We want it environmentally sensitive'

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Hampton Shipyard was bought by a new ownership group two years ago and it is seeking to expand. But nearby residents say the expansion would not fit their neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Nassau County police said Nolan Gaugler, 34, was conducting a chemical experiment when the mixture &quot;reacted violently.&quot;&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

Crime

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LI man's chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire, police say

Mineola

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'Of course it was dangerous'

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Nassau County police said Nolan Gaugler, 34, was conducting a chemical experiment when the mixture "reacted violently." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed visits a unique sanctuary in Calverton where veterans and first responders find healing through equine therapy with rescue horses.

Things to Do

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Out East: Warrior Ranch Foundation

Calverton

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a unique sanctuary in Calverton where veterans and first responders find healing through equine therapy with rescue horses.

Former Port Jefferson players, like Sam Fabian, are making an impact with the Rocky Point football team. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jared Valluzzi reports.&nbsp;

Sports

High School

High School Football

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Former Port Jefferson football players find a home at Rocky Point

Rocky Point

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'This is why we play football'

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Former Port Jefferson players, like Sam Fabian, are making an impact with the Rocky Point football team. NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens&nbsp;after more than three years and $550&nbsp;million in renovations, NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Nassau

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Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

Elmont

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'Something for everyone': New grandstand, new grounds

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A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens after more than three years and $550 million in renovations, NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

A Human Rights Commission finds Suffolk cops failed to use body cameras properly 179 times in 2025-26. Newsday reporter Michael O&#39;Keeffe explains.&nbsp;

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Suffolk officers fail to comply with body camera policies in increasing numbers, oversight report says

Suffolk

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'They all agree body cameras are good'

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A Human Rights Commission finds Suffolk cops failed to use body cameras properly 179 times in 2025-26. Newsday reporter Michael O'Keeffe explains.

He and other childhood survivors will be in&nbsp;Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.

News

Health

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Pediatric cancer survivor Max Penzer advocates for more funding

Melville

Wheatley Heights

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'I just knew it was something really bad with me'

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He and other childhood survivors will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Residents say deer have been spotted in&nbsp;backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn has more.&nbsp;

Towns

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Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

Oyster Bay Town

Upper Brookville

Brookville

Lloyd Harbor

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'There are just too many'

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Residents say deer have been spotted in backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Can the Giants go 2-0 for the first time since 2022 this week against the Los Angeles Rams? Newsday&#39;s Giants beat writer Evan Barnes reports.

Football

New York Giants

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Giants vs. Rams: Evan Barnes' Week 2 preview

New Jersey

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Can the Giants start 2-0?

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Can the Giants go 2-0 for the first time since 2022 this week against the Los Angeles Rams? Newsday's Giants beat writer Evan Barnes reports.

The Willens&nbsp;now&nbsp;find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want&nbsp;to take when&nbsp;her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie has more.&nbsp;

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LI woman with incurable disease considers Medical Aid in Dying law

Northport

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'Walk a day in our shoes before you make a judgment'

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The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

As fixed-rate mortgages approach 7%, the&nbsp;highest level since 2007, Long Island homebuyers are also contending with low inventory and high prices. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Real Estate

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Homebuyers face high mortgage rates and prices

Brentwood

Garden City

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High mortgage rates, low inventory, high prices

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As fixed-rate mortgages approach 7%, the highest level since 2007, Long Island homebuyers are also contending with low inventory and high prices. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The trio gave the ball back to Alonso, who signed a bat and a ball for each of them in return and&nbsp;also signed the jerseys and shirts they were wearing. Newsday&#39;s Laura Albanese spoke to them.

Baseball

New York Mets

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Meet the 3 LIers who snagged Pete Alonso's 300th home run ball at Citi Field

Smithtown

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'Dropped right in front of me'

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The trio gave the ball back to Alonso, who signed a bat and a ball for each of them in return and also signed the jerseys and shirts they were wearing. Newsday's Laura Albanese spoke to them.

Lawrence football earned its first victory in four years and is hoping to start a memorable winning streak. NewsdayTV&#39;s Gregg Sarra has more.&nbsp;

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Lawrence football on the rebound to winning ways

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"They've had a rough few years'

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Lawrence football earned its first victory in four years and is hoping to start a memorable winning streak. NewsdayTV's Gregg Sarra has more.

Newsday Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone looks at the Jets&#39; Week 2 game against visiting Green Bay and what they need to do to&nbsp;build on a strong Week 1&nbsp;win.

New York Jets

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Previewing the Jets' Week 2 game vs. the Packers

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'Optimism and confidence'

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Newsday Jets beat writer Al Iannazzone looks at how a 2-0 start for the Jets could begin to create some major buzz.

They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses.&nbsp;What happens when these workers disappear?&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

Business

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How deportations are disrupting 7 key LI industries that rely on immigrant workers

Bay Shore

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'We can expect negative repercussions'

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They cook, build, care for seniors and run businesses. What happens when these workers disappear? NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday sports reporter Tess Ferguson breaks down&nbsp;the results&nbsp;from the first week of Newsday&#39;s 2026 high school fantasy football league.

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Newsday's 2026 high school fantasy football league Week 1 results

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Week 1 results from Newsday's high school fantasy football league

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Newsday sports reporter Tess Ferguson breaks down the results from the first week of Newsday's 2026 high school fantasy football league.

Residents on Tuesday urged Huntington officials not to approve&nbsp;a plan to build&nbsp;an $85 million four-story, mixed-use&nbsp;luxury residential community&nbsp;in Melville. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Huntington Town considers Melville development project

Huntington Town

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Vibrant downtown or overbuilding?

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Residents on Tuesday urged Huntington officials not to approve a plan to build an $85 million four-story, mixed-use luxury residential community in Melville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

More than 700&nbsp;of the automatic license plate readers adorn poles and other structures in Nassau and Suffolk counties pitting security against privacy concerns. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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Security vs. privacy: The debate over license plate cameras on LI

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New York State

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'Invasion of privacy? That's not cool'

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More than 700 of the automatic license plate readers adorn poles and other structures in Nassau and Suffolk counties pitting security against privacy concerns. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Gov. Kathy Hochul&nbsp;announced utility discounts for up to half of all households in the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the energy rebate a scam. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

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Millions of NYers now qualify for up to a $500 utility credit

Brooklyn

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'Half of all households are eligible'

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced utility discounts for up to half of all households in the state. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called the energy rebate a scam. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk politicians call for third lane in stretch from Patchogue to Center Moriches. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn has more.

Transportation

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Proposed lane expansion on Sunrise Highway

Patchogue

Center Moriches

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'It seems wide enough'

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Suffolk politicians call for third lane in stretch from Patchogue to Center Moriches. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.