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Four people were killed, including Didarul Islam, an off-duty NYPD police officer, following a mass shooting Monday evening at a midtown office building, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

'Our city is in mourning'

For the last seven years, Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, has been working out at the Strength in Mobility fitness center in Manhasset through boxing and strength training. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

A 90-year-old Holocaust survivor takes boxing lessons 

A Newsday/Siena College survey looks at the availability of affordable housing on Long Island and the cost of living compared to other places. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI Quality of Life Survey: We like it here, but cost of living is concern

The MLB great, who won championships with the Mets and Yankees, but also battled personal issues off the field, took to the pulpit on Sunday at the Jesus Is Lord Church in Holtsville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Darryl Strawberry preaches at LI church

Median home prices in the Hamptons continue to rise, while the North Fork saw prices surpass $1 million. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at the impact from Wall Street.

Sluggish spring: LI home prices hit new high but fewer deals close

The number of volunteer firefighters on LI is shrinking. Camp Fahrenheit 516 is a weeklong program for teens to see what it's like.

Junior firefighters learn skills at Camp Fahrenheit 516

Marissa Stewart isn't your average teenager. The 17-year-old is a racecar driver at Riverhead Raceway. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

Meet 'Racing Rissy,' the 17-year-old racecar driver from LI

State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman's team showed up to give lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

State lawmakers tour areas of Nassau jail used to hold ICE detainees

Newsday food reporter Andi Berlin visits Momo Stop in Hicksville to try dumplings from India.

Food truck serving Indian momos in Hicksville

Now that it is legal to grow cannabis at home for personal use, Newsday business reporter Lee Meyer has some important steps you need to take.

What to know about growing cannabis in your home

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The Town of Huntington says it has received complaints about a rat infestation near a vacant building downtown.

Rat infestation draws complaints

According to Mayor Eric Adams, the gunman who shot and killed an NYPD officer and three others at a midtown Manhattan office building Monday before killing himself was apparently seeking to target NFL headquarters.

Midtown shooting: What we know so far

Local activists are calling on Islip Town to cancel a contract that lets ICE use its rifle range, while residents have mixed reactions to the agreement. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'They should be able to train'

The safety-net hospital's parent company is $1.4 billion in debt. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette have the story.

'That's not right, not at all'

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"I have had some exposure to the culture of government and politics in Nassau County during the years that you were in government," U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack said to Rob Walker.

Brown: On Long Island, it's about the culture — of corruption

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The Republican victories across Long Island on Tuesday could boost the party in the 2022 elections.

Brown: Republicans in Nassau and Suffolk, went in it to win it

In less than a half-hour, Nassau County legislators killed $106 million in unpopular fees — and opened a sizable hole in the 2022 budget.

Brown: Blasting a big hole in Nassau's budget

The Republican leader of the Nassau County Legislature is the latest in a long line of county officials to try to curb taxpayer-funded mailings at election time.

Brown: A (nother) quest to cull taxpayer-funded political mailings

No one party has a lock on Long Island, which leaves major parties pitching for every vote they can get.

Brown: Candidates are knocking. Will you let them in?

Huntington Town officials have offered a bare-bones account of an accident in which Supervisor Chad Lupinacci hit a utility pole, sustaining $22,000 in damages to his sedan.

Brown: Why did the Huntington Town supervisor cross the road?

Officials and anti-drug abuse experts say they will try to ensure that millions of dollars Nassau and Suffolk will get in opioid settlement money goes toward drug treatment and prevention.

Brown: Could LI's millions in opioid settlement money go up in smoke?

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'I feel strong'

'I live a victorious life'

St. James/Smithtown defeated South Shore (Staten Island), 7-2, in the state final on Friday morning to advance to the Metro Region Tournament.

St. James/Smithtown advances to next round of LLWS

'I've learned how to put out car fires'

Hulkamaniacs look back at Hulk Hogan's ties to Long Island, including Newsday's Alfonso Castillo, who attended the Hulkster's final match on Long Island in 2000.

'You would have cards headlined by Hulk Hogan at the Coliseum'

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a final report on the 2023 Farmingdale bus crash upstate. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Bus' front left tire was underinflated

Friday is forecast to bring severe heat, with humidity making temperatures feel like close to 100 degrees and touching off possible thunderstorms.

Dangerous heat across LI

The countdown is on. Bethpage Black is halfway through its transformation into golf's most electric stage- the 2025 Ryder Cup. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Bethpage Black halfway through Ryder Cup transformation

Nieves F. Reyes admitted the alleged crimes in a videotaped confession, officials said at his arraignment on Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Facing life in prison if convicted

A Suffolk police officer is recovering Thursday after being shot in North Bay Shore. Doctors said the bullet could have blinded or even killed him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Literally a half-inch away from his eye'

'To go into that facility really impacted me'

Wyatt Houppert, 12, from Hauppauge, who has been battling kidney failure and undergoing dialysis, was named honorary sheriff for a day. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'It's nice to see Wyatt be a kid again for a day'

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