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Luigi Mangione landed at MacArthur Airport on his way to New York City to face murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after waiving extradition Thursday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Luigi Mangione ordered held without bail in NYC

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'

The money will go to 12 former Bay Shore students who had accused the district of failing to protect them from alleged sexual abuse by elementary school teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Decades after alleged teacher abuse, $35M in settlements OKd

A jury found the Bay Shore Union Free School District liable for failing to investigate sex abuse allegations against former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. 

Jury unanimously agreed the district was 100% liable 

Ex-LI teacher is facing new child pornography charges after investigators found negatives of nude photographs he took of a former student. 

Ex-LI teacher accused of sexual abuse facing new pornography charges

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The testing follows a national effort where scientists test water to determine trends.

Nassau testing wastewater for drugs like cocaine and heroin

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The apartment complex and its management company will pay $8,000 to settle a housing discrimination complaint, state officials said.

Officials: Port Washington complex settles tenant discrimination complaint

"She really loved teaching. That was her gift," said Sister Judy Flanagan of the same order, the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville.

Educator Sister Joan McDonald dies at 96

Tania Gonzalez misled immigrants about how they could stay in the country legally, prosecutors said.

LI woman sentenced after stealing more than $43G in legal fees from immigrants 

According to witnesses, the driver got out of the SUV and dragged Jeffrey Frank, 74, to the side of the road before getting back into the vehicle and driving off, police said.

Jeffrey Frank, of Hewlett, killed by hit-and-run driver 

The agreement establishes coordination between the Freeport Police Department and the Justice Department to develop a language access program for village residents.

Freeport, feds agree on police access plan for non-English speakers 

A judge is considering a request by the New York Attorney General's Office for a temporary restraining order to block an "emergency evacuation" of more than 300 elderly residents of the nursing home.

Judge's decision expected Friday as AG tries to block evacuation of Woodbury nursing home residents

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A settlement was reached in a lawsuit against the Bay Shore school district in an alleged sexual assault case involving former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Update: Lawsuit against Bay Shore school district

Victims who say they were abused by former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi say the district ignored their complaints. Now the community is demanding accountability. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's a huge tear in the fabric of our community'

Former Bay Shore teacher is at the center of 45 lawsuits against the school district under the Child Victims Act. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Former teacher arraigned on sodomy, sexual conduct against a child charges

Suffolk Police Officer David Mascarella is back on the job after causing a 2020 crash that severely injured Riordan Cavooris, then 2. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Newsday investigative reporter Paul LaRocco have the story.

'It's disappointing and it's unfortunate'

A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Amagansett. This is the 11th whale to wash up in the area. 

Dead whale washes up in Amagansett 

Nassau County police Arson Bomb Squad detectives are searching for a male suspect who set a portable bathroom on fire outside a home under construction in Levittown.

Male set portable bathroom on fire, police say

According to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, the first-degree murder charge against Luigi Mangione alleges the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was "an act of terrorism." NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

NYC officials: CEO killing an 'act of terrorism'

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 

From the ground looking up, according to experts, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a plane, helicopter or drone. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Recreational pilots who just don't know better'

The newest murder charge against Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, is in connection with the 2000 slaying of Valerie Mack.

Rex Heuermann facing new murder charge

A Newsday analysis finds a dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having an excess in cash reserves. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand discusses.

'The taxpayers are paying too much' 

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

'People are concerned'

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