Name: Officials cleaning up oil spill in Mill River
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Description: A cleanup is underway for an oil leak in East Rockaway. Officials say about 1,000 gallons of cooling oil leaked from a power transmission line into Mill River. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

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Sebastian Maniscalco coming to Jones Beach ... Waterfront bill ... HOV lane changes

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9/11 victims identified ... First female umpire in MLB ... Dogs rescued from Bay Shore home

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9/11 victims identified ... First female umpire in MLB ... Dogs rescued from Bay Shore home ... What's Up on LI

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New bill would protect working waterfronts

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'This is a really good step to maintain the ability to feed not only the county but the nation'

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There's a renewed fight to preserve Suffolk County's fishing industry. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

The Sands Point Preserve is using&nbsp;the &quot;Goatbusters&quot; program to eliminate invasive plant species in an environmentally safe manner.&nbsp;

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Sands Point Preserve using goats to fight invasive plant species

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'Natural and fun way'

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The Sands Point Preserve is using the "Goatbusters" program to eliminate invasive plant species in an environmentally safe manner.

Spectators should expect to see heightened security for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park in September. NewsdayTV&#39;s Carissa Kellman reports.&nbsp;

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Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black to increase security

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'A plethora of security' expected at Ryder Cup

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Spectators should expect to see heightened security for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park in September. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Researchers take a look at the shark population off of Long Island&#39;s South Shore. NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland reports.&nbsp;

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Sharks off the South Shore

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'Our waters are alive:' Surveying sharks off the South Shore

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Researchers take a look at the shark population off of Long Island's South Shore. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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

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

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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.

A study found that people who stayed in heavily flooded areas after Superstorm Sandy were most affected and at risk of death. Newsday&nbsp;environmental reporter Tracy Tullis explains.&nbsp;

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More deaths in higher flood-affected areas after Superstorm Sandy

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'Increased risk of dying, even five years later'

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A study found that people who stayed in heavily flooded areas after Superstorm Sandy were most affected and at risk of death. Newsday environmental reporter Tracy Tullis explains.

Don Clavin is stepping down as Hempstead supervisor. Newsday town&#39;s deputy editor Scott Eidler explains more.&nbsp;

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Clavin resigns, Ferretti Jr. is new Hempstead supervisor

Hempstead Town

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'Republicans did it anyway'

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Don Clavin is stepping down as Hempstead supervisor. Newsday town's deputy editor Scott Eidler explains more.

Oheka Castle owner Gary Melius said he has filed&nbsp;for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to hold off a foreclosure sale. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Oheka Castle owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Huntington Town

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'It would be a shame if it went away'

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Oheka Castle owner Gary Melius said he has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to hold off a foreclosure sale. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Island Cares helps feed people who are facing food insecurity. Volunteer Darryl Morris talks about what it means to help those in need.&nbsp;

Things to Do

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Volunteers of LI: Helping feed Long Islanders in need

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LI Volunteer: Darryl Morris

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Long Island Cares helps feed people who are facing food insecurity. Volunteer Darryl Morris talks about what it means to help those in need.

St. James/Smithtown defeat Fairfield National (Connecticut), 6-1,&nbsp;in its second game of the Little League World Series Metro Region Tournament on Monday afternoon.&nbsp;

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Smithtown/St. James advances to Little League World Series Metro Region championship game

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Smithtown

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St. James/Smithtown moves one step closer to LLWS berth

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St. James/Smithtown defeat Fairfield National (Connecticut), 6-1, in its second game of the Little League World Series Metro Region Tournament on Monday afternoon.

Despite the new fire safety codes, there are some Long Islanders who remain opposed to building the facilities. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more.&nbsp;

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NYS issues new fire safety codes for large battery-energy storage facilities

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'More than a dozen new requirements'

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Despite the new fire safety codes, there are some Long Islanders who remain opposed to building the facilities. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more.

A local veterinarian explains how&nbsp;being a vet is more than just playing with puppies and kittens.&nbsp;It&#39;s a job that involves&nbsp;dealing with different people and different situations. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Ken Buffa reports.

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LI Works: What it takes to become a veterinarian

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'It's not just playing with puppies and kittens'

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A local veterinarian explains how being a vet is more than just playing with puppies and kittens. It's a job that involves dealing with different people and different situations. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

The event at Cow Meadow Park raises money for the Freeport Police Athletic League. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

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LIers compete in annual Great Freeport Canoe Race

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'We're winning this thing'

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The event at Cow Meadow Park raises money for the Freeport Police Athletic League. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

The Jones Beach Junior Lifeguard&nbsp;Program trains the lifeguards of the future by helping them become more comfortable out on the water.&nbsp;

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Mentoring future lifeguards at Jones Beach

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'Help these kids become more comfortable in the water'

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The Jones Beach Junior Lifeguard Program trains the lifeguards of the future by helping them become more comfortable out on the water.

Angel Salas was killed in August 2022 when an impaired driver slammed into the car he was riding in. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Initiatives for traffic safety, and impaired driving awareness and enforcement

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'I got the call no mother ever expects to receive'

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Angel Salas was killed in August 2022 when an impaired driver slammed into the car he was riding in. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

The Northport power plant had its &quot;highest daily output day ever&quot; during the late June heat wave. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington tells us more.

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LI power plant sets milestone in producing electricity

Northport

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'It's still a workhorse'

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The Northport power plant had its "highest daily output day ever" during the late June heat wave. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington tells us more.

There were 83 police body camera incidents with compliance issues, a&nbsp;Suffolk County Human Rights Commission report said.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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Body cam footage concerns with some Suffolk police, report says

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'A concern for good policing and public safety'

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There were 83 police body camera incidents with compliance issues, a Suffolk County Human Rights Commission report said. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was promoted to detective&nbsp;posthumously,&nbsp;was&nbsp;shot and&nbsp;killed in a&nbsp;mass shooting in Manhattan. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

New York

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Funeral for fallen NYPD Det. Didarul Islam

Manhattan

New York City

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Thousands of police officers lined the streets

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NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, who was promoted to detective posthumously, was shot and killed in a mass shooting in Manhattan. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

After back-to-back elimination wins and a state title, the St. James/Smithtown&nbsp;Bulls are headed to&nbsp;Connecticut, where they&rsquo;ll hope to punch a ticket to the Little League World Series. NewsdayTV&#39;s Carissa Kellman reports.

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Little League team trying for the World Series

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'We're just a bunch of friends, just living a dream right now'

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After back-to-back elimination wins and a state title, the St. James/Smithtown Bulls are headed to Connecticut, where they'll hope to punch a ticket to the Little League World Series. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Here&#39;s how to play Bethpage Black before it closes for the Ryder Cup, including tips on securing a tee time and what to expect. Newsday sports&#39; Carissa Kellman reports.

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How to secure a tee time at Bethpage Black, a bucket list course for golfers

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Want to play golf at Bethpage Black? Better arrive early

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Here's how to play Bethpage Black before it closes for the Ryder Cup, including tips on securing a tee time and what to expect. Newsday sports' Carissa Kellman reports.

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A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.

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32 killed in crashes in one of LI's deadliest months. Here's the devastating impact.

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'It feels like two people were erased'

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A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.