Name: LI Works: Ken gets down and dirty at a recycling facility
Uploaded: 2026-04-28T09:00:00Z
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Description: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits a recycling facility in Brookhaven and learns how to separate trash from treasure.

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Suffolk woman's stalking horror story ... Latest on countdown to LIRR strike ... Teacher faces more than 50 years in sex abuse case

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Suffolk woman's stalking horror story ... Latest on countdown to LIRR strike ... Let's Go: Northport's charms ... Rain on the way

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How a Suffolk woman fell prey to an alleged stalker

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'Am I supposed to hide the rest of my life?'

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Melanie Smith, a registered nurse from Suffolk County, says for the past three years her accused stalker has shown up at her parents' home, sent unsolicited gifts and threatened to kill her. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Government data shows grocery inflation in the metro area has risen&nbsp;1.5%. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Grocery prices rising in NY metro area

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'Everybody is feeling the pinch'

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Government data shows grocery inflation in the metro area has risen 1.5%. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The MTA&#39;s contingency plan is&nbsp;free shuttle bus service during peak hours, but that wouldn&#39;t work for every commuter. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo and NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland &amp; Virginia Huie report.

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Commuters weighing options if there's an LIRR strike

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Hicksville

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'I don't know how else I'd get here'

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The MTA's contingency plan is free shuttle bus service during peak hours, but that wouldn't work for every commuter. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo and NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland & Virginia Huie report.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Erica Marcus visits Mighty Fine in Huntington, where customers can design&nbsp;their own pies.

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Design your own pie at this Huntington cafe

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'Why do people have to eat the pies I decided?'

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NewsdayTV's Erica Marcus visits Mighty Fine in Huntington, where customers can design their own pies.

The Knicks on Sunday swept the 76ers to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight season, but this round of the playoffs against either Detroit or Cleveland could be their biggest test. Newsday&#39;s Knicks beat writer Steve Popper explains.

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The Knicks' 'real test' could be in the next round of the playoffs

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The Knicks on Sunday swept the 76ers to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight season, but this round of the playoffs against either Detroit or Cleveland could be their biggest test. Newsday's Knicks beat writer Steve Popper explains.

Roughly 5,000 acres of pine barrens have been infested, dramatically altering the landscape. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Macy Egeland is joined by Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis and environmental experts to discuss methods used to save the trees.&nbsp;

Environment

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The plan to stop sprinkle-size beetles devastating LI pines

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'It's scary'

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Roughly 5,000 acres of pine barrens have been infested, dramatically altering the landscape. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland is joined by Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis and environmental experts to discuss methods used to save the trees.

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the adult &quot;happy meal&quot;&nbsp;at Angie&#39;s in Manhasset.

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Eat like a kid again with 'happy meals' for grown-ups

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'Happy meals' aren't just for kids anymore

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Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the adult "happy meal" at Angie's in Manhasset.

Walt Whitman High School unveiled a new wildcat statue in front of the football field as students, alumni, donors&nbsp;and faculty members attended the ceremony to celebrate the 100th year of the South Huntington School District. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jonathan Ruban reports.

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Walt Whitman High School unveils new Wildcat statue

South Huntington

Huntington Station

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Whitman's new statue is 'legacy building'

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Walt Whitman High School unveiled a new wildcat statue in front of the football field as students, alumni, donors and faculty members attended the ceremony to celebrate the 100th year of the South Huntington School District. NewsdayTV's Jonathan Ruban reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa gets behind the slicer at&nbsp;Cow Palace to see what it takes to be a butcher.

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LI Works: Where's the beef? Ken visits a butcher shop

Rocky Point

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'A lot of stomachs have been stuffed'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa gets behind the slicer at Cow Palace to see what it takes to be a butcher.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa, Andrew Ehinger and Newsday business reporter James T. Madore look&nbsp;at why everything seems to cost more on Long Island.

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Housing, taxes, childcare: Why Long Island costs so much

Baldwin

Rockville Centre

Lynbrook

Albertson

Deer Park

Hauppauge

Hempstead

Holtsville

Jericho

Lake Grove

Miller Place

Oceanside

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'There's still nothing like Long Island'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa, Andrew Ehinger and Newsday business reporter James T. Madore look at why everything seems to cost more on Long Island.

Juan Bonilla Lagos is&nbsp;a Plainview father of two with a history of clinical depression. He has been in ICE custody for seven months. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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LI dad in ICE jail has attempted suicide 3 times while his anguished family struggles with his absence

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'My strength is running out little by little'

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Juan Bonilla Lagos is a Plainview father of two with a history of clinical depression. He has been in ICE custody for seven months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Many LIers wrestle with exhaustion, debt and trade-offs at home as they try to stay afloat

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Wantagh

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'Nearly a third of Long Islanders reported being financially strained'

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A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed visits a special place in the Hampton Bays where they rescue wildlife.

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Out East: Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center, where they give a hoot about saving animals

Hampton Bays

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a special place in the Hampton Bays where they rescue wildlife.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa shows you Newsday&#39;s new website where&nbsp;you can find stories, data and tips concerning your bottom line.

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Introduction to Newsday's Wallet Watch

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa shows you Newsday's new website where you can find stories, data and tips concerning your bottom line.

The MTA says they are getting closer to a deal to avoid a LIRR strike, but union leaders are saying otherwise. Newsday Transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.&nbsp;

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LIRR strike talks: MTA says 'closer' to deal, union leaders disagree

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A new offer is on the table

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The MTA says they are getting closer to a deal to avoid a LIRR strike, but union leaders are saying otherwise. Newsday Transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

LIRR workers are prepared to strike if their wage increase demands aren&#39;t met by May 16. Commuters weighed in on Thursday. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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LIRR commuters preparing for a possible strike

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'Trying to pay their bills, feed their family'

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LIRR workers are prepared to strike if their wage increase demands aren't met by May 16. Commuters weighed in on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

With the Long Island Rail Road day pass, which allows you to get on and off the train as many times as you want throughout the day, Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman visits three South Shore towns.

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Back in time: Station hop to nostalgia spots on the LIRR

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Amityville

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3 towns, 1 ticket: Nostalgia LIRR trip using new Day Pass

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With the Long Island Rail Road day pass, which allows you to get on and off the train as many times as you want throughout the day, Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman visits three South Shore towns.

New York State is demanding PSEG Long Island provide information on their debt collection practices. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more.&nbsp;

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NYS demanding PSEG LI to provide info on debt collection practices

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A Newsday report revealed a supervisor using aggressive tactics

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New York State is demanding PSEG Long Island provide information on their debt collection practices. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more.

Paws of War is accepting applications right now from veterans, first responders and Gold Star families for the dogs rescued from a research facility.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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It's a paws-itive story! Beagles get first taste of freedom

Smithtown

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'They'll never know harm again, pain again'

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Paws of War is accepting applications right now from veterans, first responders and Gold Star families for the dogs rescued from a research facility. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

About 147&nbsp;people had convictions for crimes ranging from misdemeanor and felony assault, robbery,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sex offenses.&nbsp;Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.&nbsp;

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Less than 5% of immigrants jailed through Blakeman-ICE partnership had violent records, data analysis shows

East Meadow

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'Less than 5% of those people had violent crime convictions'

About 147 people had convictions for crimes ranging from misdemeanor and felony assault, robbery, and sex offenses. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.