Name: LI Works: Under pressure with Ken at National Grid
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Description: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa learns the 'high pressure' job of an engineer at National Grid's materials testing lab in Melville.

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Newsday sports reporter Tess Ferguson breaks down the results from the second week of Newsday's 2026 high school fantasy football league.

The Long Island Sound water quality is&nbsp;improving, nonprofit Save the Sound says, but there&#39;s more to be done. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Environment

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Long Island Sound water quality: See what the latest report card says

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'Making the grade in many places'

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The Long Island Sound water quality is improving, nonprofit Save the Sound says, but there's more to be done. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Doug Geed speaks&nbsp;with Newsday reporter David Olson and Stony Brook Children&rsquo;s Hospital&#39;s Dr. Sharon Nachman&nbsp;about the issue of vaccine fraud.

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9 LI doctors, nurses lose vaccination privileges as NYS cracks down

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'There likely are others'

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks with Newsday reporter David Olson and Stony Brook Children's Hospital's Dr. Sharon Nachman about the issue of vaccine fraud.

The board designed to&nbsp;investigate detainees&rsquo; concerns hasn&#39;t met since early 2021, public records show. Newsday investigative reporter&nbsp;Peter D&#39; Auria explains.&nbsp;

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Records: Nassau jail oversight board has not met in years

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'It didn't really do a whole lot'

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The board designed to investigate detainees' concerns hasn't met since early 2021, public records show. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D' Auria explains.

Forecasters say a nor&#39;easter may hit Long Island this week or miss the region altogether, depending on the storm track. Newsday meteorologist Geoff Bansen explains what makes the storms unique.

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What is a nor'easter?

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Potential nor'easter brewing

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Forecasters say a nor'easter may hit Long Island this week or miss the region altogether, depending on the storm track. Newsday meteorologist Geoff Bansen explains what makes the storms unique.

The rankings saw a shake-up this year, as&nbsp;U.S. News focused&nbsp;on how well schools prepare a wide range of students to thrive in their careers and financial lives after graduation. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.&nbsp;

Education

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U.S. News & World Report best colleges: See how LI colleges ranked

New York State

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'More of a focus on post-graduate outcomes'

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The rankings saw a shake-up this year, as U.S. News focused on how well schools prepare a wide range of students to thrive in their careers and financial lives after graduation. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Newsday&#39;s&nbsp;Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week from Week 2 of the Long Island high school football season.

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Week 2 high school football plays of the week

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Top plays from Week 2 football games

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Newsday's Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week from Week 2 of the Long Island high school football season.

Ken Buffa sees what it takes to make signs glow at Going Sign &amp; Servicing in Plainview in this week&#39;s LI Works.

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Plainview

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'It's patience and vision'

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Ken Buffa sees what it takes to make signs glow at Going Sign & Servicing in Plainview in this week's LI Works.

Floyd twin seniors Anabel and Lydia Van Cott are double trouble for the competition on the tennis courts, NewsdayTV&#39;s Tess Fergurson reports.

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Double trouble on the tennis court for Floyd

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Van Cott twins are a dynamic for Floyd

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Floyd twin seniors Anabel and Lydia Van Cott are double trouble for the competition on the tennis courts, NewsdayTV's Tess Fergurson reports.

This Center Moriches home, which is on the market for $1.125 millon, was&nbsp;ordered from a Sears catalogue nearly 100 years ago. Newsday real estate reporter Rachel Weiss reports.

Real Estate

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Sears home cost $2,000 to build in the 1930s, now on market for $1M+

Center Moriches

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Take a look inside this original Sears mail-order house

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This Center Moriches home, which is on the market for $1.125 millon, was ordered from a Sears catalogue nearly 100 years ago. Newsday real estate reporter Rachel Weiss reports.

Hampton Shipyard was bought by a new ownership group two years ago and it is seeking to expand. But nearby residents say the expansion would not fit their neighborhood. NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.

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'We want smart development. We want it environmentally sensitive'

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Hampton Shipyard was bought by a new ownership group two years ago and it is seeking to expand. But nearby residents say the expansion would not fit their neighborhood. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Nassau County police said Nolan Gaugler, 34, was conducting a chemical experiment when the mixture &quot;reacted violently.&quot;&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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'Of course it was dangerous'

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Nassau County police said Nolan Gaugler, 34, was conducting a chemical experiment when the mixture "reacted violently." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed visits a unique sanctuary in Calverton where veterans and first responders find healing through equine therapy with rescue horses.

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Out East: Warrior Ranch Foundation

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a unique sanctuary in Calverton where veterans and first responders find healing through equine therapy with rescue horses.

Former Port Jefferson players, like Sam Fabian, are making an impact with the Rocky Point football team. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jared Valluzzi reports.&nbsp;

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Former Port Jefferson football players find a home at Rocky Point

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'This is why we play football'

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Former Port Jefferson players, like Sam Fabian, are making an impact with the Rocky Point football team. NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens&nbsp;after more than three years and $550&nbsp;million in renovations, NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Horse racing returns to Belmont Park after renovation

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'Something for everyone': New grandstand, new grounds

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A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens after more than three years and $550 million in renovations, NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

A Human Rights Commission finds Suffolk cops failed to use body cameras properly 179 times in 2025-26. Newsday reporter Michael O&#39;Keeffe explains.&nbsp;

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Suffolk officers fail to comply with body camera policies in increasing numbers, oversight report says

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'They all agree body cameras are good'

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A Human Rights Commission finds Suffolk cops failed to use body cameras properly 179 times in 2025-26. Newsday reporter Michael O'Keeffe explains.

He and other childhood survivors will be in&nbsp;Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed reports.

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Pediatric cancer survivor Max Penzer advocates for more funding

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'I just knew it was something really bad with me'

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He and other childhood survivors will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend to ask lawmakers for more research funds. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Residents say deer have been spotted in&nbsp;backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn has more.&nbsp;

Towns

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Nassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population

Oyster Bay Town

Upper Brookville

Brookville

Lloyd Harbor

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'There are just too many'

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Residents say deer have been spotted in backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Can the Giants go 2-0 for the first time since 2022 this week against the Los Angeles Rams? Newsday&#39;s Giants beat writer Evan Barnes reports.

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New York Giants

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New Jersey

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Can the Giants start 2-0?

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Can the Giants go 2-0 for the first time since 2022 this week against the Los Angeles Rams? Newsday's Giants beat writer Evan Barnes reports.

The Willens&nbsp;now&nbsp;find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want&nbsp;to take when&nbsp;her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie has more.&nbsp;

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LI woman with incurable disease considers Medical Aid in Dying law

Northport

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'Walk a day in our shoes before you make a judgment'

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The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has more.&nbsp;

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Experts questioned whether government officials prioritized a partnership with a developer over protecting Long Islanders. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.