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Craig Schneider is a Long Island native and Stony Brook University alumnus. He joined Newsday as a general assignment reporter in January 2018 after 20 years at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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	Lisa Irizarry covers business news with a focus on affordability issues. She joined Newsday in 2014 and wrote for Towns, the breaking news desk, and features before leaving in June 2020 to move out of state. Lisa returned to Long Island and rejoined the staff in May, 2023. Before Newsday, Irizarry was a reporter at The Star-Ledger and Burlington County Times in New Jersey&nbsp;and her work has appeared in magazines including Ebony, Life &amp; Style, Travel + Leisure and Black Enterprise.

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Tellers, Rothmann's and Red Salt Room: A look at three steakhouse brunches on Long Island.

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As part of an ongoing gang investigation, authorities said they have recovered human remains at the 81-acre Underhill Preserve, across the street from Jericho High School. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Human remains found at Jericho preserve

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

Popular Korean fried chicken chain opens first Long Island location

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

Customers are warned against ordering anything hotter than a medium.

A look inside Long Island's first Dave's Hot Chicken

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

A recession would bring more layoffs, less hiring and a higher cost of living, a local financial expert said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI financial planner says 'expect a recession' if Trump's tariffs remain in place

Learn what it's like to work as a correction officer at Suffolk County Correctional Facility. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

A look inside Suffolk County Correctional Facility

It's Opening Day at Citi Field, and this season, Mets fans have a mascot race to look forward to, featuring five new quirky characters to fall in love with. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

Mets feature new mascot race at home opener

The driver, 71, died Thursday afternoon after a crash in Plainview involving seven vehicles along a major Long Island roadway, police said.

1 dead, 6 injured in multi-vehicle crash

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NewsdayTV gets an exclusive look at how a drill weekend turned into a full-blown firefighting operation last month.

Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing

AARP members spoke out about "frustrating" customer service experiences with the Social Security Administration during a meeting in Melville. Newsday reporter Tiffany Cusaac-Smith has the story.

'The experience could be much better'

A bill that would make it illegal to come within 15 feet of first responders performing their duties in Nassau has come under fire from critics who say it would violate the First Amendment. Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

Step back, or you could be charged with a misdemeanor

Tariffs against Canada and Mexico, initiated by President Donald Trump, took effect on Tuesday. Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda explains how this could impact Long Islanders.

'It might cause the cost of goods to increase'

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Homeland Security said that the facility "does not and has not performed research on Lyme disease."

RFK Jr. says 'highly likely' Lyme disease came from Plum Island. Why scientists say it's impossible

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Ricardo Siguenza, 32, struck the victim with the tool while they were on Main Street in Bay Shore, the Suffolk DA's office said.

Bay Shore man pleads not guilty to killing man with wrench

Alexander Cerda, 21, was driving a stolen car in Bay Shore while intoxicated when he hit a pedestrian, the Suffolk DA's office said.

Bay Shore man pleads not guilty in fatal hit-and-run

Work burnout, more college career options, lagging salaries and a growing number of retirees are behind the shortage.

Accountant shortage forcing LI firms to boost pay, improve office culture

The Justice Department said Oyster Bay unfairly restricted Masjid Al-Baqi. 

Federal government backs Bethpage mosque seeking to expand 

Rep. Laura Gillen sent a letter to the the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee requesting a hearing to examine the alarming rise in fatal crashes on Long Island.

Rep. Gillen's letter calling for a federal hearing after Newsday's investigation

Find out which local eateries recently served their last meals.

Biggest LI restaurant closings of the year so far

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A 15-year-old boy faces murder charges after police said he fatally stabbed his 56-year old grandmother at her home Selden.

Selden teen facing murder charges

The U.S. ICE agency and Nassau County police have made public their agreement empowering 10 Nassau detectives to work with federal authorities to arrest and help deport immigrants without legal status. Newsday reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

New partnership between Nassau police and ICE

In his annual State of the County address, Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine spoke of infrastructure projects and economic headwinds. Newsday politics editor David Cruz reports.

'There is uncertainty ahead'

The Great Neck Library will have a 3D printed model of the Gatsby mansion on display and paintings inspired by the novel to celebrate the 100th anniversary of "The Great Gatsby."

'Relive the experience of the novel' 

The Amityville Union Free School District announced its teams will now be called the Hawks. Newsday sports' Gregg Sarra reports.

'We picked the best of the choices that were out there'

NYU Langone's plan to build a $3 billion teaching hospital at Nassau Community College has been put on hold. 

NYU Langone pauses plans at NCC

The bird flu outbreak has been found in at least two household cats in New York City. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has more. 

Household cats test positive for bird flu 

Nassau police said they are investigating the fatal shooting of a man whose body was found near the Extended Stay hotel in Bethpage.

Gunshot victim found near hotel

Suffolk police fatally shot, Bruce Boyd, 54, after he allegedly charged officers with a knife at his Brentwood home. 

Police: Brentwood man lunged at responding officers 

Rescued cats were examined outside of Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford in a mobile veterinarian clinic by Paws of War animal support group. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's very hard seeing the situation that they are in'

Suffolk SPCA gave a tour of its mobile MASH unit that will be used to give medical treatment to animals in need of rescue from the Happy Cat Sanctuary fire in Medford.

'The veterinarians can service the animals on an emergency basis'

The federal funding freeze is impacting nonprofits across the country. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'You're talking about life and death situations'

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In Episode 8 of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Newsday's high school sports team look back on the winter sports season, this year's winners and big surprises.

Looking back at the winter's big winners in HS sports

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