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On the latest episode of &quot;Sarra Sounds Off,&quot; Newsday&#39;s Gregg Sarra takes&nbsp;a look at the football awards given out in Nassau and Suffolk,&nbsp; plus Jared Valluzzi and Jonathan Ruban with the plays of the year.

Sports

High School

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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 14: Nassau and Suffolk football awards

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Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 14: LI football awards

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra takes a look at the football awards given out in Nassau and Suffolk, plus Jared Valluzzi and Jonathan Ruban with the plays of the year.

Long Island

Religion

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Women who wish to become a deacon in the Catholic Church

Brentwood

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'I still don't understand it'

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Some Long Island women spoke about their desire to become a Catholic deacon, stating that they meet all the requirements, except for not being a man. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

&nbsp;Suffolk prosecutors say postal worker Jovanni Jamison-Lewis stole gift cards and used them&nbsp;to shop&nbsp;at TJ Maxx. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Crime

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LI postal worker accused of stealing gift cards from the mail

Oakdale

Port Jefferson Station

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'There definitely was a brazenness to it'

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Suffolk prosecutors say postal worker Jovanni Jamieson-Lewis stole gift cards and used them to shop at TJ Maxx. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

As movie theaters on Long Island close amidst a rise in home streaming, some are experimenting with new business practices as a way to stay relevant.

Business

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LI movie theater adapting to the times

Sayville

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'It's smaller, it's more family oriented'

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As movie theaters on Long Island close amidst a rise in home streaming, some are experimenting with new business practices as a way to stay relevant.

A new winter wonderland village has come to Brooklyn, serving up gingerbread-spiced sweets, hot chocolate and festive photo ops. Newsday Travel Reporter Carissa Kellman explores the holiday scene.

Travel

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Williamsburg welcomes new winter village with sweet treats, photo ops

Brooklyn

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New winter village comes to Williamsburg this holiday season

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A new winter wonderland village has come to Brooklyn, serving up gingerbread-spiced sweets, hot chocolate and festive photo ops. Newsday Travel Reporter Carissa Kellman explores the holiday scene.

Valley Stream North&#39;s Vincent Rienzie and Tristan Mitchell have become best friends both on and off the court, a relationship they hope will help the team win a county title. Newsday&#39;s Michael Sicoli reports.

Boys Basketball

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Tristen Mitchell and Vincent Rienzie are Valley Stream North basketball stars and best friends

Valley Stream

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VSN's dynamic duo on and off the court

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Valley Stream North's Vincent Rienzie and Tristan Mitchell have become best friends both on and off the court, a relationship they hope will help the team win a county title. Newsday's Michael Sicoli 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.

Investigations

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

Suffolk

Nassau

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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.

Westhampton senior&nbsp;Sandra Clarke was a star basketball player in Ithaca in 8th grade. When her family moved to Long Island she made it her mission to play varsity as a freshman.&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s Jolie Katzen reports.

Girls Basketball

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Westhampton's Sandra Clarke continues to play like a star

Westhampton

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'Sandra's dedication to this game is really unprecedented'

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Westhampton senior Sandra Clarke was a star basketball player in Ithaca in 8th grade. When her family moved to Long Island she made it her mission to play varsity as a freshman. Newsday's Jolie Katzen reports.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will compete with&nbsp;North Country Rep.&nbsp;Elise Stefanik for an opportunity to take on Gov. Hochul in next year&#39;s election.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

Politics

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announces run for NYS governor

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'Battleground will probably be largely upstate New York'

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will compete with North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik for an opportunity to take on Gov. Hochul in next year's election. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

An interfaith gathering was held on Wednesday in Huntington in support of Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez, brothers who were deported from Central Islip to El Salvador. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

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Vigil held in support of brothers deported to El Salvador

Huntington Station

Central Islip

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'We are not criminals'

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An interfaith gathering was held on Wednesday in Huntington in support of Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez, brothers who were deported from Central Islip to El Salvador. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

According to a source, Pete&nbsp;Alonso, who had played his entire career for the Mets, has signed with the Baltimore Orioles for 5 years, $155 million. Newsday&#39;s Mets beat writer Laura Albanese reports.

Baseball

New York Mets

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The Polar Bear goes south to Baltimore

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'A very, very different team than the one we saw last year'

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According to a source, Pete Alonso, who had played his entire career for the Mets, has signed with the Baltimore Orioles for 5 years, $155 million. Newsday's Mets beat writer Laura Albanese reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa stopped by Galleria of Merrick to try the restaurants&nbsp;viral vodka chicken sliders.

Things to Do

FeedMe

Feed Me TV

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Trendy Bites: Vodka chicken sliders in Merrick

Merrick

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'We used to make these just for ourselves at night to eat'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Galleria of Merrick to try the restaurants viral vodka chicken sliders.

What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed has more.&nbsp;

Gilgo Beach Killings

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15 years after first human remains found, Gilgo Beach killings still haunt LI

Massapequa Park

Manhattan

long island

Gilgo Beach

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'We had absolutely no idea what happened to her'

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What began as a desperate hunt for Shannan Gilbert in the marshes near Gilgo Beach became, in three astonishing days in December 2010, the unmasking of a possible serial killer. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano explores Christmasland, a pop-up holiday experience in Deer Park.&nbsp;

Holidays

Winter Holidays

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Festive photo ops at Christmasland in Deer Park

Deer Park

Farmingdale

Patchogue

Huntington

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Throw snowballs, walk down Candy Cane Lane and more at holiday pop-up

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores Christmasland, a pop-up holiday experience in Deer Park.

Nassau University Medical Center&#39;s percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D&#39;Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital&#39;s finances.

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Inside NUMC's finances: More than 85% of patients on Medicaid, Medicare

East Meadow

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'They are not making a profit on the care that they're giving'

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Nassau University Medical Center's percentage of patients on public insurance is among the highest on LI. Newsday investigative reporter Peter D'Auria explains how this is affecting the hospital's finances.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed takes us &#39;Out East&#39; to East Hampton Village, where people&nbsp;can visit multiple houses decorated for the holidays.

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Out East: Holiday House Tour in East Hampton Village

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to East Hampton Village, where people can visit multiple houses decorated for the holidays.

A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

History

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84th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor commemorated at LI museum

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'I just did what I had to do'

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A solemn ceremony was held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale where veterans were honored and roses were blessed and flown to the Statue of Liberty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

The first naturalization ceremony since the government shutdown was held in Central Islip, where 86 people from 37 countries became U.S.&nbsp;citizens. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.

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86 people become U.S. citizens at ceremony in Central Islip

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'I finally accomplished that goal'

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The first naturalization ceremony since the government shutdown was held in Central Islip, where 86 people from 37 countries became U.S. citizens. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that&nbsp;will raise funds for local social justice movements.

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LI gospel choir prepares for fundraising concert

Hempstead

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'Empowered to use our voice'

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A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

A Wantagh mosque&rsquo;s appeal to move a fence is drawing&nbsp;community opposition. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

Towns

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Hearing held over LI mosque's appeal to move fence

Hempstead Town

Wantagh

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'For safety reasons and religious privacy reasons'

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A Wantagh mosque's appeal to move a fence is drawing community opposition. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

HOLIDAY SEASON 2025

FLEXIBLE SLOT

From local treasures to this year&#39;s hottest toys, NewsdayTV&#39;s team has a tour of our 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.

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Newsday's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Stony Brook

Cold Spring Harbor

Oceanside

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Step inside Newsday's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

From local treasures to this year's hottest toys, NewsdayTV's team has a tour of our 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.