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Top Newsday exclusive stories of 2024

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. Credit: Newsday

TOP STORIES

It's the great NewsdayTV holiday spectacular!

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That stinking feeling! Jets and Giants fans voice their frustrations

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A Christmas story with real heart

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Suffolk DA to investigate allegations of animal neglect at Holtsville zoo

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Beachgoers find human remains at Smith Point County Park

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Ring in 2025 with these concerts: Billy Joel, New York Bee Gees, more

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Westbury church features elaborate Italian nativity scene

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Animals are living in dirty conditions, say ex-workers at Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center

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Making jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah

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Long Islanders endure the cold for last-minute holiday shopping

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LI vet, 101-years-old, receives French Legion of Honor

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Accused Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann kept news articles as 'souvenirs,' according to court papers

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'Christmas Vacation' replica in Smithtown

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Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to charges in NYC

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Max Fried introduced as the Yankees' newest pitcher

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NewsdayTV's guide to movies coming this Christmas

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Newsday honors 2024 All-Long Island football teams

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Girls wrestling is a fast-growing sport in New York

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Alleged Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann charged with 7th murder

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Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione indicted on first-degree murder charge

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HOLIDAY SEASON 2024

Long Island high school football referee plays Santa Claus

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'Christmas Vacation' replica in Smithtown

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Making jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah

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NewsdayTV's Ultimate Gift Guide show

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What will be on LI kids' holiday wish lists this year

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Long Islander kicks off 19th season as a Rockette

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Christmas pop-ups on LI: Visiting the North Pole and Whoville

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Celebrating Kwanzaa in Westbury

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Stony Brook resident creates holiday light show

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Suffolk officials stress fire safety this holiday season

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How to survive holidays in politically divided families

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The field is full at Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm in Mattituck

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LONG ISLAND LIFE

Ring in 2025 with these concerts: Billy Joel, New York Bee Gees, more

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LI vet, 101-years-old, receives French Legion of Honor

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First night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas this year

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LI man in Antarctica collecting oldest ice on Earth

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Newsday Live Conversations: New York Giants safety and LI native Elijah Riley

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NewsdayTV's guide to movies coming this Christmas

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Painting, dark humor and community support is how Rebecca Koltun shares her story on TikTok

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Trying Yemeni coffee in Westbury

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All aboard for a visit to the St. James Model Railroad Club

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'Run for Their Lives' walk in Plainvew dedicated to Omer Neutra

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Amityville murders still haunt 50 years later

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New costume design for 'The Nutcracker'

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EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Animals are living in dirty conditions, say ex-workers at Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center

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Controversy on how Nassau and Suffolk are spending OD prevention funds

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Black mold, 'life-threatening' hazards found in public housing, inspections show

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Long Island educators collecting both salaries and pensions

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What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents

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70% of Suffolk BusPatrol tickets issued on streets children don't cross

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Records: School bus driver charged with rape faced prior sex abuse allegation

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The Forgotten: More than 100 women found dead outdoors on LI since 1976

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Bay Shore district to pay $20 million over sexual abuse allegations made by five former students

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Tons of an obscure waste being dumped on LI, raising environmental concerns

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Calls for Bethpage health study after drum discovery

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GILGO BEACH KILLINGS

Accused Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann kept news articles as 'souvenirs,' according to court papers

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Alleged Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann charged with 7th murder

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Rex Heuermann's family moving out of their Massapequa Park home

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Gilgo Beach killings: Suspect Rex Heuermann back in court

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New sketches of Gilgo Beach victim released

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Convicted murderer seeks DNA comparison of alleged Gilgo killer

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Accused Gilgo killer mapped out enhancing sadistic pleasures, investigators say

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Gilgo killings suspect should be tried separately in 6 slay cases, defense argues

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Suspected Gilgo Beach killer's family filming documentary on first anniversary of his arrest

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Gilgo Beach killings: Rex Heuermann's arrest one year later

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'Credible' reports from sex workers given to Gilgo Beach task force

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Rex Heuermann's family denies claims they participated in alleged crimes

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EXCLUSIVE SERIES & MORE

Adventures of Scott Vogel

Inside Internal Affairs

Sports documentaries

Environment & Climate Change

Suffolk DA to investigate allegations of animal neglect at Holtsville zoo

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Animals are living in dirty conditions, say ex-workers at Holtsville Wildlife & Ecology Center

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Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

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LIPA's 'time-of-day' pricing plan

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Make a visit to this Calverton turkey farm

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What will happen on LI if the drought continues?

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What the fight over Grumman's park cleanup is costing residents

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Behind the scenes battling brush fires on LI

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Gov. Hochul announces statewide ban on all outdoor burning until Nov. 30

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Electric bills expected to increase about $7 a month in 2025

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Brush fire concerns persist on LI due to lack of rain

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Audit: Weaknesses in NYS response to Sandy, other storms

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FEED ME

Long Island restaurants decorated for Christmas

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Trying Yemeni coffee in Westbury

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This recipe uses up those Thanksgiving leftovers

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It's cider doughnut season on Long Island

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Places to get pies this holiday season

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Our food critic makes pizza at Taglio in Mineola

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Shark is on the menu at this Trinidadian food truck

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Emmy Winner: Newsday's Scott Vogel looks for people to share a communal dining table with at Barrique in Babylon

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Emmy Winner: For the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, reseeding the bay is a way to keep ties with their cultural heritage

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Former diner becomes BBQ restaurant

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Visit the unofficial taco capital of Long Island

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Our food critic talks about two restaurants on this year's Top 50 list

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Sea-to-table program brings local fish to LIers

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Cozy up with a cup of coffee

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Two restaurants our food critic loved on this year's Top 50 list

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THINGS TO DO

It's the great NewsdayTV holiday spectacular!

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Making jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah

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Westbury church features elaborate Italian nativity scene

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Personalized gift ideas for your holiday shopping list

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Long Islander kicks off 19th season as a Rockette

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Wearing a hijab on TikTok helps Suha Syed "reclaim the narrative" of how Muslims are perceived

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Star wrestler Rohan Murphy shares his motivational speaking experiences at schools through TikTok

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Is Nick Russo the Dave Portnoy of rating bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches?

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Chef Danielle Sepsy shares recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage on TikTok

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Becca Bastos impersonates her Long Island mom which led her to become a full time creator

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Italian heritage, comedy and sauce are the perfect recipe for this Long Island family on TikTok

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Adam and the Metal Hawks gained millions of fans by sharing their music on TikTok

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Jeffrey Juarez and Nora Sangalang spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok

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Long Island restaurants decorated for Christmas

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She has an infectious smile and now everyone can enjoy it

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The field is full at Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm in Mattituck

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YOUR SCHOOLS

School district OKs $35M for sex-abuse settlements

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A dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having too much in cash reserves

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Mourners attend funeral for Massapequa hockey player who died in charity game

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Funeral set for Connor Kasin, Massapequa hockey player

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Students injured after school bus crash at North Babylon High School

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Long Island educators collecting both salaries and pensions

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Port Washington schools superintendent pleads not guilty to DWI

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LI students are scoring worse on state exams

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LI schools, residents worry about financial future as sex abuse settlements rise

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Report details grade-fixing allegations at Wyandanch middle school

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LI school district aims to have metal detectors soon

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Survey: Experiencing racism in school may cause mental health problems

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Majority of the state's top-paid educators are on LI

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LI family has rich marching band tradition

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Nesaquake Middle School hosts donation drive to help Hurricane Milton victims

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Hispanic heritage observed at the Cradle of Aviation

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Students at Freeport school fill the halls with sound of Mariachi Primero

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Streets renamed for Farmingdale educators who died in band bus crash

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Bus company under fire after 5-year-old left to wander after drop off

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Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District facing discrimination probe

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Girls wrestling is a fast-growing sport in New York

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Newsday honors 2024 All-Long Island football teams

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Wantagh football's Dylan Martini wins Thorp Award

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Behind the scenes at Newsday's All-Long Island fall teams photo shoot

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Cold Spring Harbor wrestling's Greyson Meak has eye on setting records this year

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Jasmine McKay, North Babylon girls basketball have high expectations for season

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Half Hollow Hills West quarterback wins Carl A. Hansen Award

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Sayville football program wins sixth Rutgers Trophy

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Long Island football championships preview

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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez commits to North Carolina wrestling

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Nassau and Suffolk's best football teams compete for county crown

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LI teen returns to playing field after overcoming cancer battle

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Breaking down LI high school football county semifinals

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Breaking down the Long Island high school football county quarterfinals

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Eastport-South Manor junior back on the field after beating cancer

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2024 NEWSDAY EMMY WINNERS & NOMINEES

Emmy Winner: For the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, reseeding the bay is a way to keep ties with their cultural heritage

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Emmy Winner: Newsday's Scott Vogel looks for people to share a communal dining table with at Barrique in Babylon

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Emmy Winner: Old-time base ball at Old Bethpage Village Restoration brings back a simpler time

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Camp Good Mourning helps kids deal with loss

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Father and daughter wedding dance in a wheelchair

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Gambling addiction on Long Island is surging as legal online sports betting grows

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Babylon schools kept teacher accused of sexual harassment on payroll

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Newsday Investigation: Did ash dumped at Brookhaven landfill meet safety standards?

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Unbreakable: The bond between fighter and trainer

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Newsday Investigation: Former Port Jefferson high school principal accused of sexual abuse

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OUR REPORTERS

Elisa DiStefano

Carissa Kellman

Jasmine Anderson

ROADS & RAILS

MTA to assign over $600M to repair bridges, viaducts and tunnels

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Suffolk's red-light camera program comes to an end

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Woman killed in Bohemia hit-and-run

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Federal officials give final approval for congestion pricing

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Plan proposed to reduce traffic at Nassau Coliseum casino site

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More than 70 license plate readers approved for Nassau roads

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MTA board approves new congestion pricing plan

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Gov. Hochul announces new congestion pricing plan

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70% of Suffolk BusPatrol tickets issued on streets children don't cross

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New canine to patrol MacArthur Airport

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MTA: Toll scammers covered, obstructed plates about 155,000 trips a month

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Hochul faces deadline for congestion pricing following Trump's election win

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LIRR unveils new seating area at Grand Central Madison

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MacArthur Airport celebrates JetBlue's inaugural flight to Orlando

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Road rage incidents on the rise on LI

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Window pains on LIRR trains

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Records: School bus driver charged with rape faced prior sex abuse allegation

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Study: Penn Station needs to expand to accommodate Gateway Project

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YOUR HEALTH

A Christmas story with real heart

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Ruling stops Woodbury nursing home from 'emergency evacuation' of residents

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Judge hears arguments over possible evacuation of Woodbury nursing home

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LI podcast brings awareness to menopause

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Black mold, 'life-threatening' hazards found in public housing, inspections show

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Firefighter Billy Moon's widow talks kidney donation

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Bayport man thankful for the gift of life

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Catching up with 'miracle baby' 21 years later

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LI Cares opens ninth location to help those with food insecurity

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How to survive holidays in politically divided families

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LI teen returns to playing field after overcoming cancer battle

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LIers concerned over changes to Medicare prescription plans

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Doctor gives tips for how to enjoy Halloween safely

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Records show Woodbury nursing home owners tried to close facility

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Survey: Experiencing racism in school may cause mental health problems

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Breast Cancer stories from around Long Island

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Nitrogen pollution wreaking havoc on LI waterways, experts say

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LI man raises funds for breast cancer awareness

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About 60,000 participate in annual Jones Beach breast cancer walk

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Living his American dream

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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE

Big Lots and Party City closing stores

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'Christmas Vacation' replica in Smithtown

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Judge hears arguments over possible evacuation of Woodbury nursing home

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Trader Joe's to open new store in Miller Place

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U.S. Census data on homeownership shows increase over 5-year period

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Manorville home doubles as Christmas tree farm

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Take a tour of Long Island's first Wegmans in Lake Grove

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Black Friday: Looking for deals on Long Island

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What's the holiday shopping outlook?

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Study: Black small business owners received less encouragement to apply for loans

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Plan proposed to reduce traffic at Nassau Coliseum casino site

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How this Elmont small business will be leveraging Small Business Saturday

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Thanksgiving dinner costs dip, survey finds

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State program helping homeowners lift their homes

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'I haven't endorsed our ticket,' former VP Pence says at LI luncheon

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Shopping Sea Cliff: Big openings in small places

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Records show Woodbury nursing home owners tried to close facility

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Residents rally to save Harborside retirement home

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Spooky season in Ronkonkoma

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Proving Innocence

When You're Ready

Long Island Divided

On the Shoulders of Giants

Gilgo Beach murders