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

This lobster roll is 3 feet long

West Islip's John Kesler has been an usher for the Long Island Ducks since 2001. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

From the firehouse to the ballpark: Ducks' usher loves his job 

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

Victoria Heuermann, daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann, says her father "most likely" committed the killings in a new Peacock documentary, "Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets."

Suspected Gilgo Beach killer's daughter says father 'most likely' committed killings in new documentary

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

New dog hotel Barkgata joins Long Island pet businesses designed to pamper pooches

Games, rides and food: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Adventureland in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Taking a spin at Adventureland

Organizers said the annual event was the biggest one yet, with 135 groups marching and about 20,000 people lining the parade route in Huntington. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Pride Parade draws thousands to Huntington

Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to the authorities.

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

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An ID is required to ride the Long Island Rail Road

Protesters rallied in Westbury on Sunday to denounce raids carried out by ICE amid an increase in deportation efforts by the Trump administration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Crowd protests ICE deportation efforts in Westbury

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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'

Extensive Medicaid cuts proposed in President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" could significantly affect substance abuse programs on Long Island, advocates say. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Some will close, and every one of them will be taking fewer people'

Homeland Security agents appeared near Park Avenue Elementary School in Westbury, and a car crash that soon followed drew an angry crowd. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Those agents were not working for ICE'

Fifteen sets of twins are getting ready to graduate from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School.

'Such a unique experience'  

School safety officer Jason Schafer was honored Tuesday after he sprang into action, when Tyler White, a fifth grader at Cordello Avenue Elementary School began to choke on a water bottle cap. The officer began the Heimlich maneuver and was able to help dislodge the bottle cap from Tyler's throat. 

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AARP New York members urged Congress to improve the administrative process so that people can easily be connected with benefits that often sustain their lifestyles.

AARP: Social Security customer service needs improvement

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Criminal defense attorney Anthony LaPinta has been supervising Spota, 83, as part of his work-release sentence since August.

Ex-Suffolk DA Spota, out of prison, working as administrative clerk at law firm

The issue involves LIPA's board rejection of Quanta Service's bid, despite a LIPA search committee's recommendation to do so.

Sources: Ethics complaint filed over LIPA bidding process for grid contract

ICE agents placed "a few individuals in custody" early Wednesday, said Det. Lt. John Nagle of the city's police department.

Glen Cove police say ICE placed people in custody near train station

Guidance from a regional group includes questions and answers about warrants and subpoenas, as well as advice on dealing with assertive officers.

NY hospitals prepare after immigration protections eliminated

The directive to faculty and staff is in response to President Donald Trump's stepped-up effort to deport people in the U.S. illegally.

Stony Brook Medicine: ICE agents need court order

The social service programs potentially affected, including food stamps, are among the largest in the nation.

Tool for NYers to apply for federal programs under threat from Trump administration

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Matthew Zoll has been identified as the body that had been found drowned in an East Shoreham pool. Zoll had been a suspect in the November stabbing of his father. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Matthew Zoll's body identified as body found in pool

'It's very sad and it's very dehumanizing'

'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets' premieres June 10 on Peacock. The documentary includes interviews with Asa Ellerup, Rex Heuermann's estranged wife.

Watch the trailer for Peacock's Gilgo documentary

'Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets'

The former Nassau County executive is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence on corruption charges. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Mangano wants conviction reviewed

The FAA is investigating the use of a Nassau police helicopter for a potential violation of altitude rules. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

FAA probes Nassau police helicopter use at Jones Beach

A fire burned through the Peter Pan Diner on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore. "We're going to come back," said owner Peter Lentzeres. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're all out of work right now. We're scared.'

'It's about being seen, it's about being heard'

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

The Wantagh and Connetquot school districts have been granted extensions to comply with the state's Native American mascot and imagery ban. Newsday education reporter Darwin Yanes and NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa report.

School districts making a 'good faith effort'

Jake's 58 remains closed Wednesday because of an "unexpected issue" that workers have been trying to resolve throughout the day. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Jake's 58 remains closed Wednesday

A charity flag football event was held at The Park in East Hills on Sunday to raise funds for Camp Kehilla, which serves campers who are neurodivergent. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's a good cause for charity and fun for everyone'

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