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Description: A Newsday analysis found that minorities who took Nassau and Suffolk police department tests had harder paths to being hired. Faith Jessie reports.

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Long Island

Transportation

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High wealth, bad roads: LI funding falls short, analysis finds

Nassau

Suffolk

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'It matters ... as a safety issue'

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With high taxes, in one of the nation's wealthiest areas, why are there so many potholes? NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and transportation reporter Peter Gill look at the quality of LI's roads and how they're funded.

Shinnecock lawyers and the&nbsp;Southampton Town attorney discussed &quot;potential areas of settlement&quot; of the&nbsp;dispute over the tribe&rsquo;s plans for a travel plaza/gas station in Hampton Bays. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington has the story.

Politics

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Shinnecock, Southampton discuss ending travel plaza dispute

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'Anxious to put this behind them'

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Shinnecock lawyers and the Southampton Town attorney discussed "potential areas of settlement" of the dispute over the tribe's plans for a travel plaza/gas station in Hampton Bays. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington has the story.

A Riverside Elementary School student climbed the fence and walked home during an outdoor activity Wednesday. NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland reports.

Education

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Kindergartener left school and walked home, district says

Rockville Centre

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'They were running around looking for him'

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A Riverside Elementary School student climbed the fence and walked home during an outdoor activity Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Newsday&nbsp;high school sports editor Gregg Sarra was joined by nine colleagues on&nbsp;Tuesday for Newsday&#39;s first high school football fantasy draft.

Sports

High School

High School Football

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Watch Newsday's inaugural high school fantasy football draft

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Newsday high school sports editor Gregg Sarra was joined by nine colleagues on Tuesday for Newsday's first high school football fantasy draft.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano feeds the giraffes, visits the dinosaurs&nbsp;and more at White Post Farms in Melville.

Things to Do

Recreation

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Fall fun at White Post Farms

Mattituck

Westbury

Melville

Riverhead

Manorville

Calverton

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New dino exhibit, animal encounters and more fall fun at White Post Farms

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano feeds the giraffes, visits the dinosaurs and more at White Post Farms in Melville.

New York Attorney General Letitia James&#39; office released police body-cam footage as part of the investigation into the death of Emilson Joan Ordo&ntilde;ez-Banegas. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has more.&nbsp;

Crime

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Body cam footage of police shooting released

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New York State

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Officers fired several shots, killing a 29-year-old

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New York Attorney General Letitia James' office released police body-cam footage as part of the investigation into the death of Emilson Joan Ordoñez-Banegas. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

The prosecution called a judge&#39;s decision Wednesday to allow DNA evidence at the trial of alleged serial killer Rex A. Heuermann a &quot;victory,&quot; while the defense said Heuermann was disappointed in the decision. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.

Gilgo Beach Killings

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Gilgo Beach killings: DNA evidence to be allowed in murder trial

Massapequa Park

Manhattan

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'The science was on our side'

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The prosecution called a judge's decision Wednesday to allow DNA evidence at the trial of alleged serial killer Rex A. Heuermann a "victory," while the defense said Heuermann was disappointed in the decision. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Nassau County police officers shot and killed a Carle Place man who waved what appeared to be a shotgun at them. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

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Police shoot, kill James Rosano, of Carle Place, who waved BB gun that looked like shotgun, officials say

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Police shoot, kill man who waved BB gun that looked like shotgun, cops say

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Nassau County police officers shot and killed a Carle Place man who waved what appeared to be a shotgun at them. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

It&rsquo;s back to school for students across Long Island. This year, a new state law bans&nbsp;smartphones in schools. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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School cellphone ban takes effect

East Hampton

Hauppauge

North Bellmore

Roosevelt

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'So far, the kids have been doing a great job'

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It's back to school for students across Long Island. This year, a new state law bans smartphones in schools. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

On the latest episode of &quot;Sarra Sounds Off,&quot; we preview Wantagh and Floyd football, and the top players on LI pick their favorite NFL stars.&nbsp;

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Sarra Sounds Off: High school football preview show

Wantagh

Mastic

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Sarra Sounds Off: Previews of Wantagh and Floyd football

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we preview Wantagh and Floyd football, and the top players on LI pick their favorite NFL stars.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa visits Port Jefferson to check out the viral ice cream sandwich that some are calling the &quot;best bite of the summer.&quot;

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Food and Drink

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Trendy Bites: Trying a unique ice cream sandwich at Ralph's

Port Jefferson

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'We threw around some ideas'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Port Jefferson to check out the viral ice cream sandwich that some are calling the "best bite of the summer."

Newsday food writers Melissa&nbsp;Azofeifa and Andi Berlin dined at&nbsp;Rooh&#39;s BBQ Smoked Meat and Steakhouse in West Hempstead.&nbsp;

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Things are heating up at West Hempstead's new BBQ steakhouse

West Hempstead

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Newsday food writers Melissa Azofeifa and Andi Berlin dined at Rooh's BBQ Smoked Meat and Steakhouse in West Hempstead.

David Marshall, a 100-year-old WWII veteran from Baldwin, recalls the promise he made to his friend from Rockville Centre the night before a battle. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

History

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Baldwin WWII veteran kept promise to fallen soldier

Baldwin

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'I'm still a soldier'

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David Marshall, a 100-year-old WWII veteran from Baldwin, recalls the promise he made to his friend from Rockville Centre the night before a battle. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

A decades-old ban on pumping your own gas in Huntington Town has some drivers annoyed, while others say they enjoy being &quot;spoiled a little bit.&quot;&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

Towns

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When it comes to pumping your own gas, Huntington remains a holdout. Here's why.

Huntington Town

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'If it's more expensive, then I care"

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A decades-old ban on pumping your own gas in Huntington Town has some drivers annoyed, while others say they enjoy being "spoiled a little bit." NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa vistis Rip N Ship Arena in Deer Park to see what it takes to work in the trading card world.

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LI Works: What it takes to open and run a cards and collectibles store

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'It's fun being able to work in a hobby that you love, but it's not all fun and games'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa vistis Rip N Ship Arena in Deer Park to see what it takes to work in the trading card world.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed has your look at what to do in Greenport and other North Fork locations before fall starts.&nbsp;

Holidays

Labor Day

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Three places to visit on the North Fork this September

Greenport

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has your look at what to do in Greenport and other North Fork locations before fall starts.

Kolaches, puffy pastries in sweet and savory varieties, are popular in Texas, but Newsday food writer Andi Berlin found some on Long Island.&nbsp;

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Where to find kolaches on Long Island

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'We went down to Texas and went on the kolache trail'

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Kolaches, puffy pastries in sweet and savory varieties, are popular in Texas, but Newsday food writer Andi Berlin found some on Long Island.

Parents are even more worried about their kids not having their phones easily accessible. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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LI parents voice school safety concerns following cellphone ban

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'We're becoming like, numb to it'

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Parents are even more worried about their kids not having their phones easily accessible. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, NewsdayTV&#39;s Jasmine Anderson and Ken Buffa spoke with a Long Islander who played a role in the rescue efforts, and a Newsday photographer&nbsp;on what made the event so devastating.

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Remembering Hurricane Katrina on its 20th anniversay

Westhampton Beach

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'They were desperately trying to stay above the water'

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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Ken Buffa spoke with a Long Islander who played a role in the rescue efforts, and a Newsday photographer on what made the event so devastating.

Connetquot residents on Thursday night weighed in on a proposed settlement between the school district and &nbsp;state regarding the &quot;Thunderbirds&quot; mascot.

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Residents debate use of Thunderbirds mascot

Bohemia

Oakdale

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'Heritage doesn't only mean what your ethnicity is'

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Connetquot residents on Thursday night weighed in on the possible settlement between the school district and the state regarding the "Thunderbirds" mascot.

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations

Her 25-day disappearance grabbed national attention after she was found on a yacht. What her story reveals about LI&rsquo;s hidden world of drugs and&nbsp;sex trafficking. Newsday reporters Shari Einhorn, Grant Parpan and Sandra Peddie have the story.

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1 girl, 23 arrested in 2 states: Inside LI's hidden world of drugs, sex trafficking

East Patchogue

'She's broken. She's so broken'

Her 25-day disappearance grabbed national attention after she was found on a yacht. What her story reveals about LI's hidden world of drugs and sex trafficking. Newsday reporters Shari Einhorn, Grant Parpan and Sandra Peddie have the story.