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Residents and local officials are dealing with the aftermath and cleanup of the storm that hit the Stony Brook area Sunday into Monday.

'We need to repair' 

A replica of La Amistad was displayed in Montauk this week. It tells the story of the uprising that took place nearly two centuries ago when enslaved Africans rebelled against their captors.

'People, not property'

Newsday special writer Anthony DeStefano and retired FBI Agent Gregg McCrary share their insights into the Gilgo Beach serial killer case. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

'They like to torture these victims'

The Suffolk County DA will pursue homicide charges against a Centerport woman charged with a wrong-way, drug-impaired crash that killed her 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway Thursday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Most tragic case I've been involved in'

Smithtown Library director Rob Lusak shows the extensive damage the flooding caused to the historic books and materials stored in the library's lower level.

Portions of Smithtown Library 'demolished'

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Of the top 10 in 2023, four work for Kimco Realty, the Jericho-based owner of shopping centers.

$14M pay package tops LI's list of highest-paid executives

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NASA has decided it's too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing's troubled new capsule.

NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule

The largest proposed grocery merger in U.S. history is heading to court.

Kroger and Albertsons hope to merge but must face a skeptical US government in court first

Randy and Cori Anne Kopke had no idea their Backyard Brine business would one day become their bread and butter.

LI couple's homegrown pickle business sells 1 million jars a year

NASA says it won't use Boeing's Starliner capsule to bring two stranded astronauts back to Earth.

NASA decision against using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company's problems

As global temperatures rise and summer months bring record high temperatures, employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe.

Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care

The largest broadcaster of regional sports networks across the country will continue to televise games for more than a dozen NBA teams and nine NHL teams through the 2024-2025 season even as it moves through bankruptcy proceedings.

Diamond Sports will continue to broadcast NHL, NBA games through upcoming season

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Small craft-alcohol manufacturers are cheering a new law that soon will allow them to ship spirits, cider and mead directly to New York State consumers, potentially boosting their profits by skipping the "middlemen" distributors.

Craft alcohol makers will soon be able to ship directly to customers

Three millennials who grew up in Montauk and now run or own their longtime family businesses spoke about how they've kept their businesses relevant and modern.

'We just need to keep it in our family'

Newsday's business reporter Jonathan LaMantia and NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner break down the new home sales data for July from OneKey MLS.

'Pretty big increase for one year'

Mortgage rates are falling. What does that mean here on LI?

What does it mean when mortgage rates fall?

Stony Brook officials say the university hospital is required by the state to report all accounts past due by 180 days, $2,500 dollars or more to the attorney general's office. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I have hundreds of thousands of dollars of medical bills'

The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.47% this week, its lowest level since May 2023. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia reports.

'A little bit more buying power'

The real estate indurstry is bracing for a major change in how agents get paid. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia discusses the impact it will have on Long Island.

How will major real estate industry change affect LI?

Boar's Head is expanding its recall to more than 7 million pounds of meat products due to listeria.

'Keep away from the cold cuts'

A Queens woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Boar's Head, alleging the deli supplier misled consumers over the listeria outbreak. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Improperly, deceptively and misleadingly'

Fear of a slowing economy triggered the worst day on Wall Street since 2022. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday senior business writer James Madore report.

'A couple of rough days going forward'

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

Bidding wars, low inventory

State data released Tuesday shows Long Island's unemployment rose in June, marking the fourth month in a row the region has seen higher jobless rates over the previous year. Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio reports.

What's behind unemployment uptick?

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Genevieve Rohner is a 16-year-old elite para-equestrian, who has one big goal in mind — the Paralympics.

'It's not if she's going to do it, it's when'

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