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The NTSB continues to investigate Thursday's crash of a sightseeing helicopter into the Hudson River that killed a family of five from Spain and the pilot.

A pilot and a family of five from Spain were killed after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, officials said. 

Helicopter upside-down in the water

At the Mass, his widow Stephanie Diller told those gathered, "I know that he's with us and he's getting an absolute kick out" of their son Ryan, now 2.

  A Memorial Mass was held to mark 1 year since NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller was killed

As former New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo held his first rally as a candidate for New York City mayor in front of cheering supporters, some protesters demonstrated outside. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Around 600 workers in the New York metro area went on strike early Tuesday, alleging unfair labor practices in contract negotiations.

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His campaign blamed the snafu on a since-fixed software glitch.

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City officials said the agreement addresses concerns raised by residents, some of whom remain concerned over safety and access.

Deal reached for outdoor concert series at Forest Hills Stadium

MTA officials have suggested an agreed upon court schedule would guarantee that the tolls stay in place until October at the earliest.

MTA says traffic down 13% in congestion zone, as federal deadline looms

The raises would be spread out over a five-year period, with a final 4% wage increase, under terms of a tentative contract.

Mayor: Pay hike for NYPD sergeants in tentative deal

The barrier-breaking baseball Hall of Famer is also remembered at Cypress Hills Cemetery, just off the parkway bearing his name.

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Divers found several of the remaining key components of the helicopter, and the FAA has ordered the aircraft's operator grounded.

NTSB: Last pieces of doomed helicopter recovered 

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Ed Smith gathered at the World Trade Center Memorial to honor and remember his late wife, Monica Rodriguez Smith, who died in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It changed the course of my life'

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says there will be patrols on rooftops, bomb-sniffing dogs and drones to monitor the crowds. 

'There will be no backpacks, large bags, coolers' 

Over the past year, Newsday has followed a pair of migrant families as they navigate new surroundings and an immigration system that has been overwhelmed. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to see detection technology used in tracking drone use in the New York area.  

'We have more questions than answers'

As the search for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson continues, the NYPD released 2 new photos of the suspect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Deny,' 'Depose' and 'Defend'

Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was arrested Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last week.

Man arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with CEO shooting

On Monday, a jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a city subway train last year.

Subway chokehold death trial ends in acquittal

The judge in the Daniel Penny trial has dropped the top charge of manslaughter after the jury was deadlocked.

Judge drops top charge in Penny trial

WARNING Graphic content: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed Wednesday in front of a midtown Manhattan hotel, the NYPD said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'It appears the suspect was lying in wait'

Retired city firefighter Kevin Williams from Patchogue shares his story on receiving a life-saving organ donation. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'It's a very humbling and very emotional thing'

Jessica Tisch was sworn in on Monday as the NYPD's 49th commissioner. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

49th NYPD commissioner sworn in

New York City officials said a homeless man allegedly went on an unprovoked stabbing spree across town in Manhattan Monday, killing two men and a woman.

NYC stabbing suspect arrested by cop who hails from LI

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Take your exercise routine airborne. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits The Aerial Loft in Mineola for this week's Fitness Fix.

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For some small businesses who specialize in imported goods, President Trump's tariffs have created uncertainty. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Long Island grocers concerned about tariffs

A new discovery by researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory shows promise for the possible early treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer research at LI lab

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa is a kid in a candy store. He visits the Chowards factory to see how they make their famous Violet mints.

LI Works: Sweet time at the Chowards mints factory

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the renovated RPM Raceway in East Farmingdale, featuring LED-lit tracks and advanced karts for an immersive racing experience.

Raceway unveils new go-kart track, massive upgrades

Eastport-South Manor's Alexandra DaEira-Loccisano has become one of the top flag football quarterbacks on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

She's one of LI's top flag football QBs

Nassau County has joined the state's task force to crack down on license plates that have been altered, also known as "ghost plates," while Suffolk is considering a similar move. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

Nassau joins New York 'ghost vehicle' task force

The popular Korean fried chicken chain opened its first Long Island location.

Popular Korean fried chicken chain opens first Long Island location

The Trump administration has postponed a U.S. EPA rule slated to ban the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene, found in places such as dry cleaning and degreasers. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

EPA postpones rule adopting ban on chemical TCE

Meet the Aged Skaters, a group of people of a certain age who are getting back into skateboarding at Veterans Park in East Northport. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

GenX skateboarders still out there skating, in their 50s and up

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