<p>New Hyde Park and Huntington held parades for Columbus Day, as the Island marks that holiday and Indigenous Peoples&#39; Day this weekend.</p>


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Girl Scouts learned about Latino aviators for Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

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New Hyde Park and Huntington held parades for Columbus Day, as the Island marks that holiday and Indigenous Peoples' Day this weekend.

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced the indictment of Remon Gibson, 43, of Bellport, who is charged with operating as a major drug trafficker. 

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NewsdayTV meterologist Rich Von Ohlen has an update on Hurricane Milton, which is not forecast to affect Long Island. 

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Community members gathered at a ceremony at Farmingdale High School to rename two streets in honor of Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere, who died in a band bus crash last year. 

'Their time with us will never be forgotten'

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Family, friends and former basketball teammates of American-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra gathered for pickup games to honor his 23rd birthday.

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Long Island saw 62 of those IDs seized during a summer operation that ended on Sept. 29.

DMV: Nearly 350 fake IDs seized in latest multi-region crackdown

The celebration included American and Italian flags and a band of drummers and trumpeters from Italy.

Huntington's Columbus Day parade celebrates Italian pride

The budget proposal would increase the town's tax levies from $346.8 million to $389 million, a $42.1 million increase and the largest tax hike in at least a decade.

Hempstead Town Board plans to raise taxes by 12.1%

Though many of the properties have been used for recreation for decades, the designation adds a layer of protection under state law.

Parkland designation protects properties in Garden City

Some say the scandal has left them deeply skeptical, while others who are upset by it remain devoted to the church.

'We've all kind of suffered.' LI Catholics react to diocese settlement with clergy abuse survivors

The exhibit is a labor of love for Srinivas Jayashankar, who spends the better part of a year assembling the scenes for Navaratri, the Hindu festival that began Oct. 3 and ends Oct. 12.

'Keeping the tradition alive': LI man's Navaratri display celebrates Hindu religion, customs

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According to Nassau Police, an 85-year-old man has died after a fire engulfed a Seaford home Monday evening.

Man dies after being pulled from Seaford house fire 

Monday commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack against Israel by Hamas. Long Islanders paid tribute by holding vigils. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Their memories are forever remembered'

A kindergartner in East Meadow was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop more than two miles from his day care center on the first day of school. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I don't even have words for that' 

Some residents have concerns about the new rules imposed at the Shelter Island Recycling Center. 

'It's more than just the dump'

Long Islanders, distraught over continuing violence in the Middle East, held demonstrations for the hostages held in Gaza and the people who have died in the war there.

'Bring the hostages home now'

Volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale expect to finish the 10-year restoration by May. 

'It's just an ongoing series of challenges' 

Experts believe the reason for the drop in overdose deaths on Long Island is Narcan. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is everybody's problem' 

A second water main break in Baldwin since June on Winona Road has left residents concerned about the aging pipes underground.

Two water main breaks in four months a cause for concern?

Bella Trezza 17, died in a two-car crash in September. Trezza was remembered for her beautiful and caring spirit and saving three lives by donating her organs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's just really heartbreaking'

  The veterinarian, Linda Pesek, 75, is facing animal abuse charges and authorities were removing animals, including birds, dogs and exotic species, from her home. 

'I've never seen a situation as horrendous'

The Lindenhurst Fire Department is collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off through the weekend.

'I hope it helps them'

The Amato family of Bellmore received a service dog on Thursday from the nonprofit Law Enforcement Officers Weekend to help the family whose sons have autism and Fragile X syndrome. 

'Today was a special day' 

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More than 100 women have been found dead outside on Long Island since 1976. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story.

'We have to figure out what happened to these people' 

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