Name: The LIRR strike is over and passengers are back on trains
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Description: Commuters on Tuesday spoke about how they dealt with the strike and how they feel about being back on LIRR trains. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Immigration crackdown reshaping LI ... Siena Poll: Blakeman vs. Hochul ... What's up on LI?

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Immigration crackdown reshaping LI ... Siena Poll: Blakeman vs. Hochul ... What's up on LI? ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV

Long Island

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Broken families. Disappearing workers. Empty school desks. How the ICE crackdown is reshaping LI.

Hempstead

Wantagh

Manhattan

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'Praying that everything is gonna change'

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Long Islanders affected by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown spoke with NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn about its impact here.

The school district board has asked the Nassau County district attorney to investigate the case for potential crimes. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.

Investigations

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Hempstead schools investigation alleges trustee election fraud

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'I think that this is voter fraud'

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The school district board has asked the Nassau County district attorney to investigate the case for potential crimes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

The survey of Nassau and Suffolk counties found Hochul leading Blakeman, 44% to 42%.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Joye Brown reports.

Politics

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Hochul tied with Blakeman on LI, but up 20 points statewide, poll says

Suffolk

Nassau

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'Long Island is very very evenly split'

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The survey of Nassau and Suffolk counties found Hochul leading Blakeman, 44% to 42%. NewsdayTV's Joye Brown reports.

Below-normal&nbsp;precipitation on Long Island has&nbsp;been recorded in five of the first six months of 2026. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen reports.

News

Weather

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LI experiencing severe drought conditions

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'Fifth-driest first half of a year'

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Below-normal precipitation on Long Island has been recorded in five of the first six months of 2026. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa sat down with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr.&nbsp;to discuss what it was like holding the Gilgo Beach serial killer in custody, Heuermann&#39;s penchant for Jack the Ripper and what his future likely looks like in state prison.

Crime

Gilgo Beach Killings

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Suffolk County sheriff talks Rex Heuermann's sentencing

Riverhead

Massapequa Park

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'They have plenty of time to get him if they want to'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. to discuss what it was like holding the Gilgo Beach serial killer in custody, Heuermann's penchant for Jack the Ripper and what his future likely looks like in state prison.

Vincent Puleo, who&#39;s worked in public office for nearly two decades, terminated the spa&#39;s lease following&nbsp;Newsday&#39;s reporting. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie talks with Newsday reporters Sandra Peddie and Bahar Ostadan about the story.

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Suffolk County official owns strip mall with foot spa tied to alleged sex activity

long island

St. James

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'They dabble in other stuff behind the covers'

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Vincent Puleo, who's worked in public office for nearly two decades, terminated the spa's lease following Newsday's reporting. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie talks with Newsday reporters Sandra Peddie and Bahar Ostadan about the story.

What in the phytoplankton!&nbsp;Water off the shores of LI&nbsp;looking Caribbean blue this time of year. NewsdayTV&#39;s meterologist Geoff Bansen explains&nbsp;this&nbsp;phenomenon.

Environment

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Why water off LI shores looks Caribbean blue this time of year

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'This happened two years ago as well, and it seems to be happening with increasing frequency'

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What in the phytoplankton! Water off the shores of LI looking Caribbean blue this time of year. NewsdayTV's meterologist Geoff Bansen explains this phenomenon.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez try oysters, pizza and ice cream at The Sandbox in Oyster Bay.

Things to Do

FeedMe

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The Sandbox brings food trucks to Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez try oysters, pizza, and ice cream at The Sandbox in Oyster Bay.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed shows us some of the new adventures the Long Island Aquarium is offering&nbsp;for families this summer

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Out East: LI Aquarium Summer Attractions

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some of the new adventures the Long Island Aquarium is offering for families this summer

Suffolk cut deals with at least seven officers to delay their terminations until they can access their pensions, costing taxpayers millions.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Shari Einhorn spoke with Newsday&nbsp;investigative reporter Jim Baumbach on his findings.&nbsp;

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These police officers agreed to leave due to misconduct. Some kept earning $200,000 a year.

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Suffolk cops collect pensions after admitted misconduct

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Suffolk cut deals with at least seven officers to delay their terminations until they can access their pensions, costing taxpayers millions. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn spoke with Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach on his findings.

Rex Heuermann&#39;s Attorney Michael Brown sat down with Newsday&nbsp;following his client&rsquo;s sentencing&nbsp;to discuss the case. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;

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Rex Heuermann's attorney talks Gilgo case

New York City

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'I do think he saw the writing on the wall'

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Rex Heuermann's Attorney Michael Brown sat down with Newsday following his client's sentencing to discuss the case. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Suffolk County 911 dispatchers in Yaphank on Sunday were treated to a catered lunch to thank them for working on Father&#39;s Day. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Suffolk police dispatchers, call takers recognized on Father's Day

Yaphank

East Meadow

Brentwood

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'It's part of their job ... still doesn't always make it easier'

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Suffolk County 911 dispatchers in Yaphank on Sunday were treated to a catered lunch to thank them for working on Father's Day. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Hockey dad back on ice after surviving blood cancer thanks to bone marrow donation from son. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Shari Einhorn has more.&nbsp;

Health

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Hockey dad survives blood cancer

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'I consider myself an incredibly lucky man'

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Hockey dad back on ice after surviving blood cancer thanks to bone marrow donation from son. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney sat down with NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Ken Buffa to discuss the Gilgo case and the sentencing of Rex Heuermann.

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Suffolk district attorney talks Gilgo sentencing

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'We had a very strong case'

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney sat down with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa to discuss the Gilgo case and the sentencing of Rex Heuermann.

&nbsp;Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico told Newsday the town has yet to receive an application for the facility. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie has more.&nbsp;

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Large data center proposed in Yaphank

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'These developers always come in with these carrots that they like to dangle'

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Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico told Newsday the town has yet to receive an application for the facility. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

Two siblings have been diagnosed with&nbsp;metachromatic leukodystrophy, and their&nbsp;parents are on a mission&nbsp;to save one of their lives. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virgnia Huie reports.

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LI siblings diagnosed with rare neurodegenerative disorder

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'We're fighting a lot of fights'

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Two siblings have been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, and their parents are on a mission to save one of their lives. NewsdayTV's Virgnia Huie reports.

Elmont&#39;s Peter Latorre is a college graduate, a U.S. Marine and is undefeated after six pro boxing matches. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jamie Stuart reports.

Sports

Boxing

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Multi-talented Long Islander eyes boxing as next pursuit

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Why this Marine chose boxing as next pursuit

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Elmont's Peter Latorre is a college graduate, a U.S. Marine and is undefeated after six pro boxing matches. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Medford pharmacy shooting on Father&#39;s Day 2011.&nbsp;

Long Island Nostalgia

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Picture This: That time a shocking crime rocked the Medford community

Medford

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'This was a cold-blooded murder'

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Medford pharmacy shooting on Father's Day 2011.

Knicks fans traveled to New York City on Thursday to be a part of the excitement as the Knicks paraded down the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate their NBA championship. NewsdayTV&#39;s Jamie Stuart reports.

Basketball

New York Knicks

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Fans line the streets for Knicks parade

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'A once-in-a lifetime opportunity'

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Knicks fans traveled to New York City on Thursday to be a part of the excitement as the Knicks paraded down the Canyon of Heroes to celebrate their NBA championship. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

The 53-year wait&nbsp;ended after decades of cycling through coaches and rebuilding plans. Learn how team president Leon Rose built a championship roster.

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Knicks' long road to an NBA Championship

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'It's over! It's over! Knick fans, this is not a dream'

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The 53-year wait ended after decades of cycling through coaches and rebuilding plans. Learn how team president Leon Rose built a championship roster.

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Nassau and Suffolk counties spent tens of millions of taxpayer dollars more on overtime than budgeted for county employees last year. NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland reports along with Newsday reporter Joe Werkmeister, Ken Girardin from the Manhattan Institute and Hofstra University professor Anthony Basile.

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Nassau and Suffolk counties overspent on overtime

Hauppauge

Mineola

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'Fiscally, it's a disaster'

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Nassau and Suffolk counties spent tens of millions of taxpayer dollars more on overtime than budgeted for county employees last year. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports along with Newsday reporter Joe Werkmeister, Ken Girardin from the Manhattan Institute and Hofstra University professor Anthony Basile.

Police have raided nearly 240 spas in the last five years &mdash;&nbsp;85 places more than once &mdash; and arrests are up more than 1200%.&nbsp;Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie has the details.

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Hundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.

Huntington Station

Huntington

Huntington Town

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'They are in every town'

Police have raided nearly 240 spas in the last five years — 85 places more than once — and arrests are up more than 1200%. Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie has the details.