Name: LI vet arrested after officials remove dozens of animals from home
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Description: The veterinarian, Linda Pesek, 75, is facing animal abuse charges and authorities were removing animals, including birds, dogs and exotic species, from her home.

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It's all about the crust at Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead

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It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

Hit-and-runs result in less serious charges without evidence a driver was intoxicated or drove recklessly. Families say 90-day sentences aren&rsquo;t enough. NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland reports.

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Weak hit-and-run penalties provide 'incentive' to flee the scene, LI families and officials say

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'He didn't get the justice he deserved'

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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.

LI cannabis shop owner says she&#39;s&nbsp;worried about a proposal to prohibit hemp products from containing a certain amount of THC.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Proposed federal THC ban on hemp-based products

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'It's going to devastate a lot of businesses'

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LI cannabis shop owner says she's worried about a proposal to prohibit hemp products from containing a certain amount of THC. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

The&nbsp;official Veterans Day ceremony at Calverton National Cemetery was canceled this year&nbsp;because of the government shutdown. But some fire departments got together to have their own ceremonies. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

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On Veterans Day, LIers pay tribute to those who served

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Wyandanch

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'Take a moment to reflect on the freedoms that we have'

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The official Veterans Day ceremony at Calverton National Cemetery was canceled this year because of the government shutdown. But some fire departments got together to have their own ceremonies. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Businesses on Long Island are preparing for a holiday season that may see less consumer spending. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jasmine Anderson reports.&nbsp;

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Retail Round Up: LI businesses brace for holiday season

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'It's gonna be a struggle'

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Businesses on Long Island are preparing for a holiday season that may see less consumer spending. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

Some Long Island residents said they were&#39;t sold on&nbsp;President Trump&#39;s proposed plan, while one&nbsp;expert said it could help get people into homes.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Trump proposes 50-year mortgage plan to address housing affordability

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'$800,000 for a home, that's tough for anyone to afford'

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Some Long Island residents said they were't sold on President Trump's proposed plan, while one expert said it could help get people into homes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa joins&nbsp;holiday helpers who spend the season climbing ladders and clinging to gutters as they install seasonal lights on Long Island houses.

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LI Works: Up on the roof installing holiday lights

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'You can't be afraid of heights'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa joins holiday helpers who spend the season climbing ladders and clinging to gutters as they install seasonal lights on Long Island houses.

John Barnett, a U.S. Navy veteran, was stabbed in the eye while working as an MTA detective. He&#39;s since received a dog through Paws of War in Nesconset and is running a marathon in all 50 states to raise awareness of the organization. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Navy vet John Barnett is running a marathon in all 50 states

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'He's a hero in my book'

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John Barnett, a U.S. Navy veteran, was stabbed in the eye while working as an MTA detective. He's since received a dog through Paws of War in Nesconset and is running a marathon in all 50 states to raise awareness of the organization. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Jonathan Braun, of Lawrence, was sentenced to more than 2 years in prison for violating&nbsp;terms of his release. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

Crime

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LI man whose sentence was commuted by Trump headed back to prison

Lawrence

New York City

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'He had continued to violate the law'

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Jonathan Braun, of Lawrence, was sentenced to more than 2 years in prison for violating terms of his release. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Long Island food pantries are seeing an increase in demand amid the ongoing uncertainty over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.&nbsp;

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LI nonprofits, food pantries seeing uptick in people seeking help

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'Just an astounding amount of people coming in day in day out'

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Long Island food pantries are seeing an increase in demand amid the ongoing uncertainty over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

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.

The Sid Jacobson JCC&nbsp;gathered food donations to help&nbsp;Long Island&nbsp;SNAP recipients who fear losing their benefits amid the government shutdown. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Food drive held in East Hills amid SNAP benefit uncertainty

East Hills

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'It's important to be helping out even more'

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The Sid Jacobson JCC gathered food donations to help Long Island SNAP recipients who fear losing their benefits amid the government shutdown. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano visited&nbsp;Pappardelle&#39;s Pizzeria in Bethpage to present them with Newsday&#39;s Mangia Mayhem award.

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'He always wanted to be the best pizzeria'

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Pappardelle's Pizzeria in Bethpage to present them with Newsday's Mangia Mayhem award.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed&nbsp;takes us Out East&nbsp;to Modern Snack Bar, which is celebrating its 75th year of&nbsp;serving loyal customers and new visitors drawn by its colorful&nbsp;neon sign on&nbsp;Main Road in Aquebogue.

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Out East with Doug Geed: Modern Snack Bar

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us Out East to Modern Snack Bar, which is celebrating its 75th year of serving loyal customers and new visitors drawn by its colorful neon sign on Main Road in Aquebogue.

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

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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.

Residents who live near the Nassau-Queens border, as well as several victorious GOP politicians, discussed&nbsp;Zohran Mamdani&#39;s win. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Nassau politicians, voters react to Mamdani's victory

New Hyde Park

Hewlett

Lake Success

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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.

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.

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

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

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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

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

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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.

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The East Meadow hospital&#39;s parent company has failed to break even for 24 out of the last 25 years, exacerbating debts consistently among the state&#39;s largest. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D&#39;Auria and NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie have more.

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$1.4B in debt. Ten days' of cash on hand. NUMC is one of NY's most vulnerable hospitals.

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'10 days' worth of cash on hand'

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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.

In 2023, 82 pedestrians and cyclists were killed on Long Island &mdash; roughly as many as were killed yearly since the 1990s, even as vehicle occupant deaths declined. NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland reports.

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Hempstead Village pedestrian deaths highlight chronic dangers of walking LI's roads

Hempstead

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'One accident is too many'

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.