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Acid attack suspect in court ... ICE lawyers rent Woodbury office ... In 'loo' of paying: LIRR fare evaders in the toilet

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Acid attack suspect in court ... ICE lawyers rent Woodbury office ... In 'loo' of paying: LIRR fare evaders in the toilet ... Out East: Winter farmers market

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Out East: Winter Farmers Market

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Riverhead, where there is a winter farmers market in a local brewery.

Long Island civil rights activists react to passing of Jesse Jackson at the age of 84. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie has more.

Long Island

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Remembering civil rights activist Jesse Jackson

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'We lost another superstar'

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Long Island civil rights activists react to passing of Jesse Jackson at the age of 84. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

Advocates say such tactics are emblematic of escalating violence they have seen used by immigration agents on Long Island and elsewhere. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie has the story.

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Video of ICE takedown in Hempstead shows LI man hitting head against brick wall

Hempstead

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'It was like everything was dark'

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Advocates say such tactics are emblematic of escalating violence they have seen used by immigration agents on Long Island and elsewhere. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

Prices for homes on Long Island have continued to rise since the pandemic, making it particularly difficult for first-time homebuyers. Newsday&nbsp;business reporter Celia Young reports.

Real Estate

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LI home prices continue their rise

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Prices for homes on Long Island have continued to rise since the pandemic, making it particularly difficult for first-time homebuyers. Newsday business reporter Celia Young reports.

A new poll blames Long Island&rsquo;s ever-rising cost of living, shortage of affordable homes and other factors&nbsp;for making it hard for employers to hire and retain employees.Newsday TV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.

Business

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Hurdles to hiring on LI: Affordability and commuting, poll says

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

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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.

With the LIRR closing many of the ticket loopholes that invited fare evasion, the last resort for those looking for a free ride is hiding in the bathroom. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo has the story.

Transportation

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The last refuge of a fare evader? The LIRR bathroom

Manhattan

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'You get a little suspicious'

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With the LIRR closing many of the ticket loopholes that invited fare evasion, the last resort for those looking for a free ride is hiding in the bathroom. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo has the story.

Excitement for Team USA is building as the women&rsquo;s hockey team advances toward a gold medal. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.

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LIers' eyes on the goal as Team USA women's hockey goes for gold

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Excitement for Team USA is building as the women's hockey team advances toward a gold medal. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Some Long Islanders enjoyed ice skating on McDonald Pond&nbsp;on Sunday, while others learned about collecting&nbsp;sap from the park&#39;s maple trees. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Nassau

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Shaking off the winter blues at Hempstead Lake State Park

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'Many years since we've been able to do this'

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Some Long Islanders enjoyed ice skating on McDonald Pond on Sunday, while others learned about collecting sap from the park's maple trees. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

A jury found&nbsp;former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi guilty on five of seven felony sex charges. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

Crime

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Ex-Bay Shore teacher found guilty of sexually abusing students

Bay Shore

Babylon

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'I'm glad they got justice'

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A jury found former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi guilty on five of seven felony sex charges. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Assemblyman David McDonough&#39;s absence from Albany raises concerns as he misses key votes, citing health challenges while voting remotely via videoconference.&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s Albany reporter Steve Hughes has more.

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State lawmaker misses 100 votes; unclear when he was last in Albany

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'Much more than just voting on bills'

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Assemblyman David McDonough's absence from Albany raises concerns as he misses key votes, citing health challenges while voting remotely via videoconference. Newsday's Albany reporter Steve Hughes has more.

Immigrants use habeas corpus to convince federal courts they were jailed illegally, but they must act fast and have money. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Investigations

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Judges are freeing more ICE detainees on Long Island. Here's why others aren't using this legal move.

Suffolk

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'Every hour makes a difference'

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Immigrants use habeas corpus to convince federal courts they were jailed illegally, but they must act fast and have money. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa tries the Valentine&#39;s Day-themed boozy hot chocolate flights at Whiskey Down Diner In Farmingdale.

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Trendy Bites: Boozy hot chocolate for Valentine's Day

Farmingdale

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'More popular than our regular boozy hot chocolate flights'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries the Valentine's Day-themed boozy hot chocolate flights at Whiskey Down Diner In Farmingdale.

On the latest episode of &quot;Sarra Sounds Off,&quot; Newsday&#39;s Michael Sicoli talks about the top guards in boys basketball on Long Island,&nbsp;plus Jared Valluzzi on the Suffolk hockey finals, a look at Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez and&nbsp;the plays of the week.

High School

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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 22: Top guards, hockey champs and more

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Michael Sicoli talks about the top guards in boys basketball on Long Island, plus Jared Valluzzi on the Suffolk hockey finals, a look at Long Beach wrestler Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez and the plays of the week.

St. Anthony&rsquo;s defeated&nbsp;Smithtown/Hauppauge, 2-1, in the decisive Game 3 of the Suffolk hockey finals at The Rinx in Hauppauge, NewsdayTV&#39;s Jared Valluzzi has the story.

Ice Hockey

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St. Anthony's wins second straight Suffolk ice hockey championship

Smithtown

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Hockey title stays with St. Anthony's

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St. Anthony's defeated Smithtown/Hauppauge, 2-1, in the decisive Game 3 of the Suffolk hockey finals at The Rinx in Hauppauge, NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi has the story.

The Yankees opened spring training on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida. Manager Aaron Boone said he&#39;s excited about some of the depth in the starting rotation. Newsday&#39;s Yankees beat writer Erik Boland reports.

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'A team capable of winning this division'

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The Yankees opened spring training on Wednesday in Tampa,and manager Aaron Boone said he's excited about some of the depth in the starting rotation.

In his nearly 30-minute acceptance speech, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman hit on themes that have been central to his campaign as the Republican nominee for governor. NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed has more.

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GOP backs Blakeman for governor, with support from Trump

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'Families and seniors are being priced out of their homes'

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In his nearly 30-minute acceptance speech, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman hit on themes that have been central to his campaign as the Republican nominee for governor. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano visited the new Museum of Disability History,&nbsp;a one-of-a-kind cultural institution at The Viscardi Center in Albertson.

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Museum of Disability History opens in Albertson

Albertson

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'I hope they learn people with disabilites aren't to be taken for granted'

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the new Museum of Disability History, a one-of-a-kind cultural institution at The Viscardi Center in Albertson.

Multiple fire companies&nbsp;battled a major fire that killed one resident and destroyed two Bellmore homes on&nbsp;Chapman Avenue&nbsp;early Wednesday. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Fire spreads to neighboring home in Bellmore, killing 1

Bellmore

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'Horrific. Really horrific.'

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Multiple fire companies battled a major fire that destroyed 2 Bellmore homes and killed 1 resident on Chapman Avenue early Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez began his quest for another state wrestling title. The Long Beach senior went 3-0 in the county qualifiers at Hewlett. Dunia will wrestle in the Nassau championships this weekend. Newsday&#39;s Chris Ware capture the action in this video essay.

Wrestling

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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez in search of Nassau wrestling title

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Dunia on quest for next wrestling title

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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez began his quest for another state wrestling title. The Long Beach senior went 3-0 in the county qualifiers at Hewlett. Dunia will wrestle in the Nassau championships this weekend. Newsday's Chris Ware capture the action in this video essay.

Terrell Campbell, of Brooklyn,&nbsp;has been arrested in the 2021 Elmont acid attack that left Nafiah Ikram permanently scarred. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Brooklyn man charged in 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student

Elmont

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'It's sickening, it's cruel'

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Terrell Campbell, of Brooklyn, has been arrested in the 2021 Elmont acid attack that left Nafiah Ikram permanently scarred. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Five years after a Newsday investigation into police hiring, neither county has diversified ranks to reflect the communities they serve.&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s Virginia Huie and Jim Baumbach reports.&nbsp;

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Despite 30% increase in Hispanic officers, LI police forces still overwhelmingly white

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'Could we do better? Absolutely'

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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.

The rooms &mdash; which one judge described as &ldquo;putrid&quot; and &quot;cramped&rdquo; &mdash; have been packed with multiple detainees at same time. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

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ICE has detained dozens on LI in 'putrid, cramped' conditions for prolonged periods

Central Islip

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

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