As COVID-19 cases are on the rise, Serena Liguori, Executive Director of New Hour for Women & Children, is advocating for Gov. Kathy Hochul to grant clemency for incarcerated people who are at high risk of dying from the virus. Newsday's Faith Jessie reports. 


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If the Medicaid cuts happen, some facilities may close while others could try to absorb the cost. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Impact of potential Medicaid cuts on LI

Christopher Arsenault, 65, founder of the Happy Cat Sanctuary, died in a fire at his Medford home early Monday that also claimed the lives of "numerous" cats, Suffolk County police said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Officials: Founder of cat sanctuary killed in fire

Big flavor is being brewed! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the Subtle Tea Company to learn what goes into making craft teas.

LI Works: Ken brews craft iced tea

The 40th anniversary of the first Air Jordans was noted at a sneaker show in Melville on March 2. Vendors and customers said the Nike shoe is still gaining popularity. Newsday Sports' Laura Albanese reports.

40th anniversary of the first Air Jordans

Thousands of Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in Uniondale on Sunday to signify the end of the holy month of Ramadan. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Eid al-Fitr commemorated in Uniondale

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak 

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Friday for a pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Heuermann back in court for pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence 

Jayden Stroman, Patchogue-Medford baseball star and brother of Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, spoke about his unusual journey to playing for his hometown team. Newsday Sports' Jolie Katzen reports.

Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

Explore how social media trends and expectations are driving up costs for bridesmaids, with expenses often entering the thousands.

A $1,000 question: 'Will you be my bridesmaid?'

Newsday sports reporter Laura Albanese checks out the new menu items at Citi Field for the 2025 season.

New food lineup for 2025 Mets season

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Daniel Soto's defense attorney, Katherine Fernandez, says her client is ready to go on trial and fight charges against him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'He denies ever having sex with her'

The owner of Bridal Reflections in Massapequa assured customers that their wedding dresses were OK following damage from a fire on Sunday. 

'No one will not have their dress'

Christopher Miller, of Deer Park, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the fatal shooting of his father, John Miller, a retired Suffolk police detective.

Deer park man pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of father 

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'He gave everything to these animals'

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Jannai Allen, a musician, was going eastbound in his Subaru on Prospect Avenue, and turning onto Cantiague Rock Road when the two cars collided in September and he was killed.

Hicksville man charged in crash that killed father of 9

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The escalation comes amid a lawsuit filed by NUMC against the state.

NUMC's battle to recoup over $1B from NY reaches federal level

Daniel Soto, 36, of Bay Shore, is one of 11 defendants charged in an 83-count indictment related to the teen's 25-day disappearance.

Lawyer for man accused in case of missing girl says teen ID was based on altered photo array

County officials said the groups can try and restore funding in next year's budget.

Suffolk lawmakers reject push to restore $107G for nonprofit groups

The injured included two Jiffy Lube employees, a customer, one of the drivers and a passenger, authorities said.

Officials: 5 injured after car crashes into St. James Jiffy Lube

John Anthony "Jack" O'Connell, of Hempstead, was a bartender while he worked to become an actor. His acting roles included TV's "Blue Bloods" and "The Sopranos and films "Money Train" and "The Big Sick."

Father of eight and 'wonderful storyteller' dies at 81

The prosecutor told the judge that Christopher Miller had admitted shooting retired Suffolk Det. John Miller four times with a shotgun during a videotaped confession.

LI man arraigned on indictment accusing him of killing father, retired Suffolk detective

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Police say a 13-year-old boy and his 14-year-old passenger are facing charges for crashing a stolen car in Ridge. 

Teen crashes stolen car on William Floyd Parkway 

A judge has ruled against four Long Island school districts challenging the state's mascot ban.

'They could lose state funding'

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Kayleigh Hubschmitt, a senior at Lindenhurst High School, was awarded a $180,000 college scholarship to work towards becoming a military officer.

'I feel like I should give back'

The father of the East Patchogue girl who was allegedly abused in a state facility after she went missing for 25 days argues his daughter's constitutional rights were violated, a legal filing shows. 

Alleged sex trafficking victim's father plans lawsuit 

New York State has approved a plan to test the soil at Bethpage Park, where chemical drums were found buried underground. Newsday reporter Joseph Ostapiuk has the story.

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Additional hours have been added at the DMV for Long Islanders to upgrade their driver's licenses to a federal real ID. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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Regina Agrusa, superintendent of the Sewanhaka Central High School District, said Elmont High School student-athletes will keep playing games against Bellmore-Merrick schools but with new protections against "hate and harm" following parents' complaints about racist harassment at games in recent years.

New protections against 'hate and harm' 

A trio of officers fresh out of the academy helped deliver a baby girl in a car parked on the side of Sunrise Highway in Shirley after a woman went into labor, Suffolk police said.

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The exchange occurred hours before the legislature failed to pass a bill needed to fund Blakeman's $428 million infrastructure plan.

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