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An event hosted by Stony Brook University highlighted a mapping tool that can be used to find overlooked sites. 

Zoning atlas could aid in search for suitable housing sites

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Hofstra students and faculty held pro-Palestinian protests on campus Monday, chanting "free Palestine." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

'Free Palestine'

Newday's Gregg Sarra tells us about how rules for boys and girls participating in high school sports may change.

'Equal and open tryout'

Whitman sophomore pitcher Jaden Grose is the team's ace for the second straight season. NewsdayTV's Ben Dickson reports. 

This sophomore tops out at 91 mph

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove held its annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Sunday, taking on additional meaning in light of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Never Again is now'

Nancy and William Peter of Merrick, remember their son Matthew, a Long Islander who is being honored for his impact in Albany. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He was always into some kind of service'

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Gov. Kathy Hochul told Newsday the state money will lead to treatments for the deadly disease.

Cold Spring Harbor Lab will use $15 million from the state for pancreatic cancer research

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A deadline is looming for millions of businesses who may be entitled to a payout in a $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard.

Deadline for businesses to apply for their share of massive credit card company settlement looms

Federal safety investigators want Tesla to tell them how it developed the fix in a recall of more than 2 million vehicles with the company's Autopilot partially automated driving system.

US seeks information from Tesla on how it developed and verified whether Autopilot recall worked

Instacart is partnering with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries to its customers.

Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries

The Walt Disney Co. moved to a loss in its second quarter, hampered by significantly higher restructuring and impairment charges, but its adjusted profit topped Wall Street's view and its streaming business was profitable.

Disney's streaming business turns profitable in first financial report since challenge to Iger

Struggling to give teachers meaningful raises, some school districts are adding a new perk — subsidized, on-site child care for their kids.

One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's announcement about a successor to its Switch home console is coming sometime before March 2025.

Nintendo to announce Switch successor in this fiscal year as profits rise

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Enforcing the new law requiring businesses to be transparent about credit card fees is complicated. Newsday business reporter Chris Kahn reports.

Enforcement is spotty

Long Islanders are struggling to cope with above-normal inflation in everything from gas to groceries to housing and utilities. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's a big strain on us' 

Newsday's Jonathan LaMantia gives us an update on the median price for homes on LI 

'A lot of competition for homes'

Old school office equipment is not a thing of the past at American Classic Ice Cream or its sister business, All Star Carts & Vehicles, in Bay Shore. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Sometimes the older is better'

Aldi and other discounters' growth is being helped by a growing number of consumers in search of savings amid elevated grocery prices, retail experts said.

Bethpage, Lake Ronkonkoma, other LI spots to get an Aldi

New York filed a federal lawsuit against Citibank after scammers wiped out some customer accounts. NewsdayTV's Chris Kahn reports.

Bank transfer fraud spikes

According to bankruptcy court filings, Rite Aid plans to close 53 more drugstores, including four on Long Island.

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Home insurance prices are going up this year, especially on LI. We could see an increase anywhere from 10% to 30%. Newsday's business reporter Jonathan LaMantia reports.

Home insurance prices are going up

The Target will occupy the former Sears in the Lake Success Shopping Center in New Hyde Park.

LI's newest Target to open in April

Raising Cane's would go on the site of the recently demolished Chateau Briand Caterers in Carle Place, making it one of four planned Long Island locations for the chain.

Fast-casual chicken chain plans Carle Place entrée

A dealer of vintage cars in Farmingdale is steering customers to the classics while adapting to the times.

Candy store for classic cars

Courses in artificial intelligence at Farmingdale State College will start in the fall, making the school the first in the SUNY system to offer a bachelor's degree in AI.

A 1st for SUNY: Bachelor's in AI coming to Farmingdale

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