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Police say they recieved at least 16 reports of drones sightings on Long Island.

'People are concerned'

Lawmakers argue the state's animal sale ban, set to go into effect Sunday, would put pet store owners out of business. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

Pet stores say they face 'financial ruin' if NYS ban is enacted

Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO alleged shooter, is fighting extradition back to New York City on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of executive Brian Thompson. 

Luigi Mangione, suspected CEO killer, fights extradition to NY

As the search for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson continues, the NYPD released 2 new photos of the suspect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Deny,' 'Depose' and 'Defend'

Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione's ghost gun that was in his position upon his arrest is a positive match for the shell casings found at the Manhattan crime scene. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We were able to match that gun to the three shell casings'

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Republicans have pushed back, saying the redistricting process creates "fair-fight districts," and they've tried to get the lawsuits dismissed. 

Nassau County's legislative maps on trial this week

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"There's a lot of traditional architectural elements incorporated into more modern construction," the listing agent said of the home's upgrades.

$7 million Water Mill home 'bucks' stereotypical Hamptons style

Grief and crisis counselors are available to students in the wake of the death of Darrell Sumpter, 51, school district officials said.

William Floyd High basketball assistant coach killed in Sunrise crash, police say

In 2023, Long Island's 13 towns and two cities paid 19,776 employees a total of $844 million, up 3.8% from 2022, Newsday found.

43% more town, city employees on LI earning $200G than 5 years ago

Cash incentives and anonymity resulted in keeping assault rifles, pistols and shotguns off the street, officials said.

Bohemia gun buyback yields 111 weapons

"He is credited for preserving much of Long Island's history," says Gary Monti, who worked with Smits on the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

Nassau museum system creator Edward J. Smits dies at 90

Musicians and volunteers performed Spanish songs at a Brentwood nursing home Saturday, before moving on to a Hauppauge law office and a residence in Bay Shore.

Parranda Navideña, a Puerto Rican tradition, celebrated with a Long Island twist

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Heavy rain and strong, potentially damaging winds were forecast for the region Wednesday, and drivers were urged to use caution.

Storm warning for LI

A tipster says he told the state about buried drums at Bethpage Community Park nearly a decade ago. Newsday's Ken Buffa reports.

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, owner-occupied housing units in both Nassau and Suffolk counties have increased to nearly 82%. Newsday demographics reporter Olivia Winslow reports.

'Your options are extremely limited'

Floral Park residents are stunned to learn their neighbor, 23-year-old Parmbir Singh, is accused of making ghost guns in his home. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Thank God the cops did some good work and got rid of this guy'

Michael Koutsoubis bought 10 acres of Manorville in the 1980s, which he turned into his home and his Christmas tree farm. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger gets a tour of the property.

Christmas tree farmer: 'This is my happy'

Richters Orchard in Northport and Schmitt's Family Farms in Dix Hills offer two different fall experiences, but both families who live there love it. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger reports.

'I want to see people coming through the yard'

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 

The "Run for Their Lives" walk paid tribute to Omer Neutra, the 21-year-old Plainview native and soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces who was killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

'We will not stop until his body is returned'

Dylan Martini of Wantagh said he was honored to win Newsday's Thorp Award, given out at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury Monday.

'It's a great shock'

Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was arrested Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last week.

Man arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with CEO shooting

On Monday, a jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a city subway train last year.

Subway chokehold death trial ends in acquittal

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Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to'

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