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Scarleth S. Urgiles, a 19-year-old East Hampton High School student, was killed in a crash Sunday evening that injured six other teens.

Community in mourning after East Hampton crash

Under a new proposal, Amtrak would run three trains a day to Ronkonkoma, also making stops at Hicksville and Jamaica and connecting all the way down to Washington, D.C. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

'There is significant demand'

Suffolk County has launched a probe into into groundwater contamination around the former Grumman plant in Calverton.

Activists say private drinking wells threatened

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 "No Kings" protests were part of a national day of action against President Donald Trump and his policies. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We have to keep pushing back'

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China has reported a mixed economic performance in May, as retail sales jumped while factory output slowed in the face of higher U.S. tariffs.

China gets boost in retail sales as export goods stay home, while tariffs hit factory output

Wall Street recovers from Friday's shock as US stocks rise and oil prices ease

Leonard Lauder, a renowned philanthropist who expanded the family cosmetics business into a worldwide empire, has died at the age of 92.

Leonard Lauder, philanthropist who globalized family cosmetic business, dies at age 92

President Donald Trump's order to block incoming foreign students from attending Harvard University will remain on hold temporarily.

Judge extends order suspending Trump's block on Harvard's incoming foreign students

WhatsApp says that users will start seeing ads in parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream by tapping the billions of people that use the messaging service.

WhatsApp to start showing ads to users in parts of the messaging app

In 2005, Rebecca van Bergen was a graduate student in social work at Washington University when she won $24,000 in a school innovation contest.

How Nest turned a $24,000 idea into a global movement supporting women artisans

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The Israel-Iran conflict could cause world-wide economic turmoil. What this could mean for Long Islanders? Newsday reporter Brianne Ledda reports. 

Impact of Israel-Iran conflict on LI's economy 

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'

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

Barkgata in Farmingdale is the latest canine-friendly spot on the Island offering luxury dog services, from boarding to recreation.

Is this the paw-fect escape for pooches? New dog hotel joins Long Island spots designed to pamper pets

Juan Kelly won a chance to buy a two-story modular house in Uniondale through a housing lottery. On Wednesday, he and his two daughters watched crews begin to assemble their new home. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It does not seem real'

Orbic Electronics, a major manufacturer of components used by Verizon, broke ground on a Hauppauge factory. Orbic expects to eventually bring about a thousand jobs to Long Island. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We worked very hard to get to this point'

The Long Island location will hold a series of promotions to celebrate the opening.

Sneak peak: Take a look inside Long Island's first Schmackary's

The families have sued property investor Michael O'Sullivan over the past decade. Now, the state attorney general is investigating. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan LaMantia have the story.

'My heart hurts all the time'

NewsdayTV's business reporter, Jonathan LaMantia, looks at a stretch of communities, from Syosset to Shirley, affected by steep rises in real estate prices.

'Significant price appreciation'

The median single-family home price has increased on Long Island. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has more. 

Home prices rise on LI

Shake Shack, Dave's Hot Chicken, Panda Express and ShopRite are among the retailers that will be coming to the mall as part of the Valley Stream property's redevelopment. 

'An amazing next chapter for the property'

Amazon is looking to buy nearly 27 acres of the Sunrise Mall property to open an 'operations facility.'

Amazon under contract to buy parts of Sunrise Mall property

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NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Newsday meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen talk about why it seems to rain every weekend on Long Island.

Why LI keeps getting gloomy weather on weekends

'No Kings' protests held across LI

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Marvel Frozen Dairy on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

With the Las Vegas Sands casino project for the Nassau Coliseum dead, observers are waiting for Nassau officials to reveal Plan B for the county-owned site. Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette examines the issue.

With casino project dead, what's next for Nassau Coliseum?

Its cleanliness, safety and tranquil vibe put it as the nation's best beach, according to a Florida researcher's new rankings.

Life's a beach on LI!

Edward and Stephanie Crohan were found dead in their Jamesport home Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide, Suffolk police said.

Cops: Couple dead in murder-suicide were retired police officers

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries the 3-foot-long lobster roll at 317 Main in Farmingdale.

This lobster roll is 3 feet long

On their second day of mandatory minicamp, the Jets are pleased with the progression of the team.

Jets minicamp is moving in 'the right direction'

Babylon Mercantile's executive chef Christopher LaMagna talks about running from Lake George to Montauk, an event that raised money for mental health awareness.

Chef brings cooking lessons and inspiration to Babylon

When people bring baby animals into rehab centers, many times the animals don't actually need help. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visited Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown to learn more.

Find a baby animal in the wild? Here's what you should do

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