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The Herricks School District district's settlements drove the total payments by Long Island districts to $87.6 million in 81 Child Victims Act cases, Newsday analysis shows. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'Payments ended 27 lawsuits that Herricks faced'

Three people were injured after a driver lost control of his SUV and crashed into a house in West Babylon early Sunday, police said.

Driver lost control, cops say

Nassau County's payroll rose to a 10-year high in 2023, largely because of the police contract. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'They've given them too much money'

Shelter Island Yacht Club created a partnership program with Hudson River Community Sailing in Manhattan. The program aims to expose kids who live in the city to Long Island waterways. 

'Sailing can be so much fun'

The figure is more than four times the spending cited by former county officials in the aftermath of the attack, which exposed the personal information of more than 500,000 Long Islanders and 40,000 employees.

'It's going to be considerably higher'

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A Newsday analysis shows at least 12 motorcyclists died in crashes in May and June this year, up from at least six the year before during the same months.

Surge in deadly LI motorcycle crashes puts spotlight on safety

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Authorities seized cocaine, assault rifles, ammunition and more firearms at the home of Steven Frigand after, police said, he opened fire and struck neighboring homes.

LI man who fired shots from basement, narrowly missing child, pleads guilty

Las Vegas Sands is vying to convert the Coliseum into a casino with live table games.

Las Vegas Sands inches closer to securing Coliseum operating lease

Officials will no longer need a declaration of emergency to close the beach and boardwalk.

Long Beach authorizes city manager, police to restrict beach access

Desiree Etheridge allegedly stole from vulnerable residents when she withdrew money for them ahead of outings, authorities said.

Ex-manager of St. James group home pleads guilty to stealing from accounts of residents

Police said officers responding to a 911 call found a 34-year-old man bleeding on the lawn of an Inwood home.

Inwood man faces charges in stabbing

Steven Schwally, 64, will be arraigned Thursday on a grand jury indictment that includes four counts of second-degree murder.

Sources: Alleged drunken driver in nail salon crash indicted on murder charges

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With record home prices, bidding wars and low inventory, homebuyers are seeking relief. Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan Lamantia reports.

Bidding wars, low inventory

Two men have been charged in connection with a home improvement scam that targeted senior citizens. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'That's despicable'

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus pandemic.

Inside a Long Island maternity ward during the coronavirus

Smithtown has become the latest Long Island municipality to consider a moratorium on battery energy storage facilities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's a reasonable request'

The National Transportation Safety Board said there was no mayday call made before the fatal small plane crash at Long Island MacArthur Airport. 

'They heard popping and sputtering'

The Scott J. Beigel Fund on Sunday sent some of Long Island's underserved children to sleep-away camp. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Important for children that may be struggling ... to get away'

Long Islanders share their thoughts on President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 election and the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee.

'I think it's the best for the country'

Elmont condo residents have been out of their homes for months after the building was plagued by flooding problems. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I'm 87, I live nowhere and I have nothing'

Steven Schwally's blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal intoxication limit, said Suffolk prosecutors. 

Steven Schwally told prosecutors he drank 18 beers the day of the crash 

Government officials speak about water testing after 22 beaches on Long Island closed in 2023 because of contaminants. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Hopefully they come up with a solution'

Arella Guirantes, of Bellport, will play for the Puerto Rican women's basketball team at the Summer Olympics in Paris. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

From Bellport to Puerto Rico to Paris

On Friday, a widespread Microsoft outage is disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world, causing delays and cancellations at NYC airports. NewsdayTV's Virgina Huie reports.

'This was ridiculous'

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