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In a historic first, President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Friday for his conviction on charges that he falsified business records to hide payments to silence an adult film star.

Trump would become the first president to be sentenced for a crime

The fire broke out at a house on Storz Place in Lindenhurst Thursday night.

Firefighters pull 3 from house fire

64-year-old Francis Buckheit was indicted by a Suffolk grand jury in the rape and kidnapping of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl, whose 25-day disappearance gained widespread social media attention. NewdsayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

The girl was missing for 25 days

At least two people were injured after they jumped from a second-floor window in fire, police said.

Copiague home destroyed in fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire in a North Lindenhurst home that doubles as a day care center. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

All safe in day care fire

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Many told town officials they are against changes they fear will open the door for a rail line project in Kings Park.

More than 200 attend public hearing on planned Smithtown code changes

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"This has been an underserved population and a population that does not generally willingly reach out for support," said Sherri Kaplan, who oversees a program that connects Long Island veterans with mental health and substance abuse treatment. 

New Year's violence in New Orleans, Las Vegas casts renewed focus on veterans' mental health

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but does not appear to be criminal, police said.

Woman killed, 2 men seriously injured in LI house fire

They are among 66 nationwide set to close.

3 Macy's stores on LI to close, 5 in NYC 

Money raised will pay for a handwritten Torah scroll in honor of Omer Neutra, an Israeli soldier from Plainview killed in the Hamas attack on Israel.

Fundraiser held to honor LI's Omer Neutra

The district attorney's office is tracking down dozens of cases of defendants either charged with or convicted of animal crimes, with court-mandated conditions.

Suffolk DA going after those who repeatedly neglect or abuse animals

New York nonprofits are burdened by the lack of timely reimbursement from government agencies, the state comptroller's report said.

Report: Nonprofits numbers declining in NY, struggle to meet cash flow challenges

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Two 10-year-olds were transported to Cohen Children's Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries as a result of an Old Westbury crash between a school bus, dump truck and SUV. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

School bus collides with truck

Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher is making progress but remains in critical condition after Saturday's crash, according to police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'On a ventilator and life support'

Since 1985, gift cards worth $11.4 million have gone unused on Long Island, according to state officials. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Use it as quickly as possible'

Rex Heuermann's attorneys want to exclude certain DNA testing as evidence, arguing the technique used has not been generally accepted as reliable in the scientific community. 

'There's a lack of peer reviews about this particular science'

Evan Hirsch, 27, is a rising fashion designer who's made a name for himself with the help of TikTok.

This LI fashion designer is transforming dresses on TikTok

Trotta explains how she was planning to be a teacher until Dave Portnoy called about TikTok.

She wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Portnoy called 

Nassau County legislators unanimously advanced a plan to install 20 license plate readers on roadways in Jericho, with a final vote to approve the plan scheduled for Jan. 27. NewdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I'm all in favor of it'

Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher remains hospitalized in critical condition after he was seriously injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Sunday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Hopefully he recovers and we can get him back out there'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Bayport to learn an age-old trade forged with sweat and steel: blacksmithing.

'People are meant to use their hands to do things'

While Midwestern states are seeing impressive snowfalls, Long Island can expect a light coating Monday. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen has the forecast.

Light snow flurries expected throughout the day

Huntington's Naomi Rosenblum is a new tattoo artist who has been gaining popularity on social media for her portraits of WWE stars. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'Challenges your ability to make something look realistic'

Suffolk County is installing a mobile drone detection system to help track down where a drone took off and find the drone's operator.

'Increase in untheorized drone flights within airports' 

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