Nassau County Executive Laura Curran held a news conference on Sunday to announce that all schools in the county will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, as a means to combat the coronavirus pandemic.


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More pets go missing on July 4 than any other time of the year. Here are some tips to keeping your pets safe. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

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Due to the ongoing heat wave, Cordello Avenue Elementary School in Central Islip is giving students frequent water and cooling breaks throughout the day. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'School is doing the right thing'

President Trump's "big beautiful bill" threatens access for tens of thousands of Long Islanders who have insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Newsday reporter David Olson reports.

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The Trump administration is going to be shutting down the LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline within 30 days. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Independence Day brings increased emergency room visits due to fireworks injuries, food poisoning and heat-related illnesses.

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Independence Day can be a dangerous time for dogs and cats, on Long Island and nationwide.

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Adults standing watch and swim lessons are among the ways to keep children safe at pools or the beach, panelists said.

Panel focuses on preventing childhood drowning

A multiyear agreement ensures in-network access for cancer center patients with the health insurer's employer-provided commercial plans, officials said.

MSK Cancer Center, UnitedHealth reach deal on in-network care

The victim's son filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, arguing his father's death was preventable.

Jury awards $5M to family of Army vet who died at Freeport nursing home, court records show

The state said the program lacked proper accreditation and students were not appropriately supervised.

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While many responders' symptoms improved after a decade, about 10% experienced worsening symptoms after 20 years, the study said.

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One Long Island doctor said he believes some parents are basing their decision to avoid vaccinating their children on "things that might not be scientifically proven" that are circulating on social media.

Parents pushing back on child vaccinations

The NY State Senate on Monday night approved a bill that would approve medical aid in dying, which opponents call physician-assisted suicide. Newsday Albany Bureau Chief Yancey Roy reports.

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Extensive Medicaid cuts proposed in President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" could significantly affect substance abuse programs on Long Island, advocates say. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Some will close, and every one of them will be taking fewer people'

Researchers have found harmful "forever chemicals" in certain beers, though experts said the significance for LI's dozens of small breweries was likely limited. Newsday Reporter Nicholas Spangler explains. 

PFAS found in certain beers

Billy Joel announced he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa talks to pediatric neurosurgeon Michael Egnor about the disorder. 

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The news that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer has put a spotlight on the disease. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.  

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Despite arrests, complaints, convictions and judgments, 46 physicians were allowed to practice freely. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and reporters from Newsday's health and investigative teams have the story.

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A Newsday analysis found "forever chemicals" above the federal limit in seven Long Island water districts. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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We built our own combination of fresh pasta with sauce at a brand new eatery in Mineola.

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Human remains were found in a car submerged in Mount Sinai Harbor Monday evening. Detectives believe it is the missing piece of a cold case that's more than a decade old. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Visit Three Village Historical Society and Tri-Spy Tours in Setauket to learn about the Culper Spy Ring and the role Long Island played in the Revolutionary War.

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Ken's got spirits! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the Long Island Spirits distillery for barrels of fun.

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An estimated 2.5 million people were in attendance with spectators, marchers and attendees.

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Wheatley Heights native Jordan Simpson has gone viral for his jingles recapping each Mets series. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

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The delay forced the LIRR to extend the life of its M3 fleet, which will be retired.

The old LIRR M3 trains will be phased out in 2030

Dozens of protesters rallied in Hempstead Sunday against recent ICE raids in the community. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'They're trying to find a job and support their families'

From the beach to the ice cream counter to the lighthouse, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your guide to visiting Robert Moses State Park.

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