Name: Secret in the soil: Investigating toxic chemicals on LI
Uploaded: 2025-11-24T20:52:38.277Z
Duration: 26 min 46 s
Description: A Newsday investigation revealed that Grumman Aerospace knew toxic chemicals were leaking into the ground in Bethpage. Newsday Associate Editor Paul LaRocco and Deputy Editor David Schwartz explain.

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Join NewsdayTV as we recount the top business stories on LI that you need to know about.

Business

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It's Your Business! This month's roundup including how to protect yourself from digital scams

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Newsday

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Join NewsdayTV as we recount the top business stories on LI that you need to know about.

Long Island

Towns

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8-year-old reunites with SCPD officers who rescued him from icy pond

Suffolk

Yaphank

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'Do not walk on the ice'

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Tayvion's mom says he was in the frigid pond for about 20 minutes before police rescued him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

&nbsp;Long Islanders Newsday spoke with said what they are trying to accomplish with&nbsp;their resolution for 2026. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Long Islanders' 2026 New Year's resolutions

Deer Park

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'Probably to spend less time on social media'

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Long Islanders Newsday spoke with said what they are trying to accomplish with their resolution for 2026. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Island&#39;s top federal prosecutor said ICE will no longer hold detainees more than 12 hours or overnight at the facility. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Immigration groups urge judge to keep scrutiny on ICE holding cells in Central Islip

Central Islip

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'They were holding folks incorrectly here'

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Long Island's top federal prosecutor said ICE will no longer hold detainees more than 12 hours or overnight at the facility. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

John Sterbens is a volunteer with Splashes of Hope, in Huntington. He says the organization&#39;s mission is to brighten the world through art.

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Volunteers of Long Island: Splashes of Hope

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'A little bit of joy to people when they need it the most'

VOLUNTEERS

John Sterbens is a volunteer with Splashes of Hope, in Huntington. He says the organization's mission is to brighten the world through art.

Paws of War rescued dogs from an illegal puppy mill in Tennessee. The animals are now going to forever homes of veterans. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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A heartwarming story that will give paws

Nesconset

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'Everybody gets a second chance'

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Paws of War rescued dogs from an illegal puppy mill in Tennessee. The animals are now going to forever homes of veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo moderated a town hall&nbsp;where a panel of experts discussed making Long Island roads safer. &quot;I think success is zero deaths on the roadway,&quot; said&nbsp;DMV Deputy Commissioner for Traffic Safety&nbsp;Mary Tanner-Richter.

Transportation

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How to make LI's dangerous roads safer: A town hall

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'We have to change our mindset'

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Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo moderated a town hall where a panel of experts discussed making Long Island roads safer. "I think success is zero deaths on the roadway," said DMV Deputy Commissioner for Traffic Safety Mary Tanner-Richter.

Hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil in Lindenhurst Monday evening for&nbsp;Edeedson Cine Jr., who was&nbsp;fatally stabbed while working at CVS on Christmas.

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Vigil held for slain CVS worker

Lindenhurst

West Babylon

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Victim's father speaks at vigil

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Hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil in Lindenhurst Monday evening for Edeedson Cine Jr., who was fatally stabbed while working at CVS on Christmas.

Travel reporter Carissa Kellman experiences the luxurious perks at local hotels with no check-in required.

Travel

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Experience the amenities and skip the overnight stay at nearby hotels

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Daycation: You don't have to spend the night to enjoy these amenities at nearby hotels

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Travel reporter Carissa Kellman experiences the luxurious perks at local hotels with no check-in required.

Dozens gathered in cold and rainy weather in Central Islip to protest alleged ICE detention conditions at the federal courthouse. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Protesters rally against ICE detention conditions in Central Islip

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'We have to say it's not okay'

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Dozens gathered in cold and rainy weather in Central Islip to protest alleged ICE detention conditions at the federal courthouse. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Beginning next month, MetroCards will be a thing of the past and the cost of LIRR tickets will rise. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.&nbsp;

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Commuters can expect increased MTA fares and tolls starting in January

New York City

Nassau

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MTA fare and toll hikes coming in 2026

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Beginning next month, MetroCards will be a thing of the past and the cost of LIRR tickets will rise. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed speaks to local wineries on the best sparkling wines&nbsp;for your midnight champagne&nbsp;toast.

Things to Do

Holidays

Winter Holidays

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Out East: Local champagnes for the new year

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'The combination is just decadent'

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks to local wineries on the best sparkling wines for your midnight champagne toast.

Take a look back at the exclusive stories Newday journalists brought you in 2025, from&nbsp;investigations to interviews with celebrities.

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Look back at NewsdayTV's top exclusives and highlights of 2025

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Take a look back at the exclusive stories Newday journalists brought you in 2025, from investigations to interviews with celebrities.

The state&nbsp;Lawyers&#39; Fund for Client Protection was meant to reimburse people who had money stolen by dishonest lawyers. With payments in those cases now surpassing&nbsp;$100 million over the fund&#39;s history, the fund is struggling. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon reports.

News

Region/State

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Escalating thefts by lawyers outpace what NYS fund can pay back

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State fund that reimburses victims more often can't pay in full

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The state Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection was meant to reimburse people who had money stolen by dishonest lawyers. With payments in those cases now surpassing $100 million over the fund's history, the fund is struggling. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon reports.

Families&nbsp;enjoyed&nbsp;the snow and sledding at&nbsp;Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. Some parents said they went sledding in the same spot as children. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Weather

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Friday's snowstorm leads to Sunday's sledding

Syosset

Woodbury

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'I just fell and it was really fun!'

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Families enjoyed the snow and sledding at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. Some parents said they went sledding in the same spot as children. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Islanders on Saturday cleared out snow from the post-Christmas storm. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jamie Stuart reports.

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Long Islanders clear out snow from post-Christmas storm

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Can you dig it?

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Long Islanders on Saturday cleared out snow from the post-Christmas storm. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

After&nbsp;Carey High School senior James McGrath Jr. lost both of his parents by age 11, he relied on his older brother and two sisters to help guide him through life.

Sports

High School

High School Football

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Carey High's James McGrath has siblings' support after losing parents

Franklin Square

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After Carey High School senior James McGrath Jr. lost both of his parents by age 11, he relied on his older brother and two sisters to help guide him through life.

The federal &quot;no tax on tips&quot;&nbsp;policy&nbsp;allows workers who typically receive tips to receive up to a $25,000 tax deduction for certain gratuities until 2028.

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No tax on tips: What it means for Long Islanders

Jericho

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'It's like an insurance policy'

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The federal "no tax on tips" policy allows workers who typically receive tips to receive up to a $25,000 tax deduction for certain gratuities until 2028.

Newsday&#39;s Gregg Sarra talks to Carey football player&nbsp;James McGrath about how he has persevered after losing his parents at a young age, and to the Lahainaluna (Hawaii) High School&nbsp;football coach about how his team&nbsp;persevered after the Maui wildfires of 2023, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the All-Long Island teams&nbsp;photo shoot.

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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep.16: Sports helping overcome tragedy

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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep.16: From Island to island, how football helped overcome tragedy

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Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks to Carey football player James McGrath about how he has persevered after losing his parents at a young age, and to the Lahainaluna (Hawaii) High School football coach about how his team persevered after the Maui wildfires of 2023, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the All-Long Island teams photo shoot.

Floral Park&rsquo;s Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, will perform the national anthem on his saxophone before the Islanders-Rangers game on Saturday night at UBS Arena.

Hockey

New York Islanders

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104-year-old World War II veteran to perform national anthem at UBS Arena

Floral Park

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'I love this country'

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Floral Park's Dominick Critelli, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, will perform the national anthem on his saxophone before the Islanders-Rangers game on Saturday night at UBS Arena.

HOLIDAY SEASON 2025

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EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

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

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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.

From small mom-and-pop motels to high-end national brands, the problem is rampant on Long Island, experts say, with victims as young as 11 years old. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Macy Egeland.

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59 hotels on LI where prostitution, sex trafficking occurred, including some with minors

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'A case in almost every major hotel here'

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From small mom-and-pop motels to high-end national brands, the problem is rampant on Long Island, experts say, with victims as young as 11 years old. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland.

In Dec. 2024, an East Patchogue teen went missing for 25 days. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa spoke with reporter Shari Einhorn about the girl, her life, the search and some of Long Island&#39;s dark secrets the investigation exposed.

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The Backstory: Missing and Unprotected

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'Really, really tough stuff to talk about'

In Dec. 2024, an East Patchogue teen went missing for 25 days. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with reporter Shari Einhorn about the girl, her life, the search and some of Long Island's dark secrets the investigation exposed.