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A replica of La Amistad was displayed in Montauk this week. It tells the story of the uprising that took place nearly two centuries ago when enslaved Africans rebelled against their captors.

'People, not property'

Newsday special writer Anthony DeStefano and retired FBI Agent Gregg McCrary share their insights into the Gilgo Beach serial killer case. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

'They like to torture these victims'

The Suffolk County DA will pursue homicide charges against a Centerport woman charged with a wrong-way, drug-impaired crash that killed her 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway Thursday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Most tragic case I've been involved in'

Smithtown Library director Rob Lusak shows the extensive damage the flooding caused to the historic books and materials stored in the library's lower level.

Portions of Smithtown Library 'demolished'

Residents gathered at Mill Pond in Stony Brook to help rescue an imported carp impacted by recent flooding. 

'Let's give them a jump start and let nature take over'

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The county said a feral cat and a raccoon, both collected in Valley Stream, tested positive for rabies. Previously, the county said a cat found in Cedarhurst tested positive.

Nassau offers free rabies shots after cats, raccoon test positive

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A test conducted by Suffolk County District Attorney investigators found evidence of methamphetamine and other drugs in her system, prosecutors said.

LI mom charged in crash that killed 9-year-old son had 56 prior license suspensions, DA says

Each household will be able to order up to four COVID-19 tests for free through COVIDtests.gov.

CDC recommends updated COVID vaccines

The schooner docked late Thursday at the East Hampton Town Dock on Star Island to begin a six-day series of free tours and educational seminars.

La Amistad replica pays tribute to 1839 revolt

After eating Christmas dinner with his family in 2019, Ainsley Dalrymple was attempting to cross Rockaway Boulevard in Queens when he was fatally hit.

Queens man accused of fatally running down LI father of 4 indicted on charges

Last weekend's torrential rains have put Scott Stimell's Cardboard Memories in peril.

Floodwaters damage treasures at Cardboard Memories in Commack

A lawyer for the Democrats asked what are Republicans hiding.

Democrats demand batch of records from Nassau GOP in redistricting lawsuits

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According to New York State Police, a mother was driving the wrong way when she crashed on the Southern State Thursday, which resulted in the death of her 9-year-old son.

Tragedy on the Southern State

Habitat for Humanity of Long Island is at work in Brentwood, building their first 3D-printed concrete home.

'This home will last probably a hundred years'

Residents of Stony Brook are dealing with the aftermath of the storm that hit Sunday night into Monday. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

'The house broke off and drifted toward the harbor'

Suffolk officials received dozens of reports of basements flooded, downed trees, cars stuck in deep water, and flooded roads overnight. 

Strong storms bring flooding, road closures and water rescues 

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson was hit by catastrophic flooding from Sunday night's heavy rainstorm. Volunteers are already working to restore the theater. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Storm left Theatre Three 'under 4 to 5 feet of water'

Back to school shopping is back and costs are actually down compared to last year. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and retail research leader Lupine Skelly discuss ways to save on school supplies. 

'Keep a little wiggle room in the budget'

A possible zoning change being considered by the Riverhead Town Board to allow the construction of agritourism resorts has some farmers who want to preserve open space concerned. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We want to keep open space for farmers'

Former Long Island Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft inside Central Islip federal court on Monday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'He's not above the law'

A tipster says he told the state about buried drums at Bethpage Community Park nearly a decade ago. Newsday's Ken Buffa reports.

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

Long Islanders will be cleaning up from a series of strong overnight storms.

Heavy rains cause flash flooding on Long Island

The Congregational Church of Patchogue on Sunday held an overdose awareness service. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'When it hits close to home that's when it seems to matter to you'

Inventor John Philip Holland built submarines at the nation's first base in New Suffolk from 1899 to 1905. Newsday reporter John Valenti discusses. 

'Roots of the entire submarine force'

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