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Monday commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack against Israel by Hamas. Long Islanders paid tribute by holding vigils. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Palestinians have been facing a dire situation'

Some residents have concerns about the new rules imposed at the Shelter Island Recycling Center. 

'It's more than just the dump'

Volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale expect to finish the 10-year restoration by May. 

'It's just an ongoing series of challenges' 

Long Islanders, distraught over continuing violence in the Middle East, held demonstrations for the hostages held in Gaza and the people who have died in the war there.

'Bring the hostages home now'

Experts believe the reason for the drop in overdose deaths on Long Island is Narcan. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is everybody's problem' 

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When detectives tried to arrest the man for the prior crime, he hit an officer and led police on a brief pursuit before he was apprehended with the help of a stun gun, a city spokesman said. 

Long Beach police use stun gun in robbery arrest, official says

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"Firefighters got on scene quickly, made a really aggressive effort, got upstairs, grabbed that individual and got them to the front door," said Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro.

Man hospitalized after house fire in Seaford, officials say

Witnesses told police Samantha Robson seemed to be having a struggle with someone inside her house and was telling them to call 911. She is charged with killing Edwin Valentin, 34, of Wyandanch.

LI woman charged with fatally stabbing guest in her home also wounded, lawyer says

Nassau County has a proposed a $4.2 billion budget.

More money for social services raised in Nassau County yearly budget review

One year after the Hamas attack on Israel, the conflict is threatening to morph into a full-scale regional war.

'A day that struck us to our core': Oct. 7 remembered on Long Island

The victim, who was found with multiple stab wounds, was identified as Brenda Guadalupe Alfaro-Alcantara, 29, of Hempstead.

Roosevelt man charged with fatal stabbing of woman in Hempstead basement

Ex-Long Islanders now in Florida were preparing for the storm and some from LI were heading down there to help.

Hurricane Milton intensifies, with a predicted path across Florida, forecast to miss LI

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A second water main break in Baldwin since June on Winona Road has left residents concerned about the aging pipes underground.

Two water main breaks in four months a cause for concern?

  The veterinarian, Linda Pesek, 75, is facing animal abuse charges and authorities were removing animals, including birds, dogs and exotic species, from her home. 

'I've never seen a situation as horrendous'

Bella Trezza 17, died in a two-car crash in September. Trezza was remembered for her beautiful and caring spirit and saving three lives by donating her organs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's just really heartbreaking'

The Lindenhurst Fire Department is collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off through the weekend.

'I hope it helps them'

The Amato family of Bellmore received a service dog on Thursday from the nonprofit Law Enforcement Officers Weekend to help the family whose sons have autism and Fragile X syndrome. 

'Today was a special day' 

Joseph Garcia's children were allegedly both excluded from Plainedge schools because the district says they do not have the correct vaccination documents. However, he says he has proof that his children were vaccinated. 

Father says he got kids' blood tested

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating a discrimination complaint based on color and national origin against the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District over a teacher's classroom discussions about Israel, according to documents on the department's website.

Feds investigating a discrimination complaint against Bellmore-Merrick Central High School

The attorney in the alleged drunken crash into a Deer Park nail salon, which killed four, said his client's preexisting leg injury may have been a factor. 

'That may have been a factor' 

The alleged drunken driver who crashed into a Deer Park nail salon, killing three employees and a customer, bought liquor and drove around the area for about five hours before the crash.

  Timeline of events in fatal Long Island nail salon crash

From 'Saturday Night' to 'Conclave,' Newsday's Rafer Guzmán shows us some films featured at the Hamptons film festival.

An SNL thriller, sex work comedy, drug cartel musical and more

A new study says Penn Station would need to expand in order to accommodate Amtrak's Gateway Tunnel project, which would build a second tunnel across the Hudson by 2035. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'Where are you going to put those tracks'

The Smithtown Library, which has been closed indefinitely since Aug. 19, is working on restoring it's flood-damaged basement.

Library spends over $400,000 in repairs after August storm

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