<p>At the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook, a stirring celebration of two residents for their historic service exactly 80 years ago on D-Day.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Steve Langford reports.&nbsp;</p>


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New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of bribery, wire fraud and soliciting contributions by a foreign national. 

Charges against Adams date back to 2016

On Friday, a fire broke out at a Huntington Station commercial property, Four-Way Pallet Corporation, officials said. 

Firefighters from multiple agencies respond

John Gotti's grandson, Carmine G. Agnello, 38, of Smithtown, pleaded guilty to fraudulently receiving over $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. 

John Gotti's grandson faces up to 30 years in prison 

NewsdayTV's Drew Scott and Newsday columnist Joye Brown break down the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and discuss what could happen next.

'Bribery, conspiracy and fraud'

Bella Trezza, a 17-year-old from Babylon, has died after her car was struck by a driver who ran a red light early Saturday morning. She is the second of two teens killed as a result of the collision in which three other teens were seriously injured.

High school senior dies after weekend crash 

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Since Aug. 7, 16 Suffolk residents have tested positive for West Nile, the second highest number of human cases in a single year since the county began reporting cases in 2000, the county said.

Five more Suffolk residents test positive for West Nile virus

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Clergy sex abuse survivors must still vote on the $323 million settlement agreement.

Clergy sex abuse survivors to get payments from diocese settlement in 2025

John Gibson, 37, had been handcuffed and placed in the back seat of the cruiser but managed to get to the front and drive away, police say. He was later apprehended about three miles away.

Copiague man steals police car after DWI arrest, state police say

With the donation, the family of Bella Trezza, the 17-year-old Babylon student who died following a car crash Saturday, will save the lives of three people, officials said.

'Bella's precious gifts of life': Teen car crash victim's organs donated to three people

Amelia Laguerre, who was 33 and the mother of a young son, had worked for Northwell Health for 10 years before she was gunned down.

Bay Shore man convicted of murder in 2022 shooting of ex-fiancee in office garage

The NAACP and Farmingdale environmental nonprofit Citizens Campaign for the Environment called the decision "a comprehensive victory" for the community.

Controversial Yaphank waste transfer station plan gets canceled

Evidence at trial showed Martin Heidgen had downed more than a dozen alcoholic beverages and that his blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit.

Driver convicted of murder in 2005 wrong-way limo crash released on parole

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on federal charges according to two people familiar with the matter.

Adams: 'These charges would be entirely false'

The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage Black in 2025, and preparations already are underway. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

'We're at like a 96, and we want to get to 100'

The Shinnecock Indian Nation has released a plan for a 10-acre gas station and travel plaza on eastern Sunrise Highway.

Shinnecock Indian Nation's travel plaza plan

Construction is underway to build a temporary road for residents of seven Head of the Harbor homes after they were left stranded from last month's catastrophic storm that washed out Mill Creek Road, the only access road to their homes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We can drive in and out finally'

A decision on the sale of Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Woodbury is expected soon. A report from the facility's independent health monitor states a potential new buyer has been touring the facility. 

'A new buyer is desperately needed'

Lakeville Elementary School in Great Neck and South Grove Elementary School in Syosset were among 21 in New York State to be named 2024 National Blue Ribbon winners.

Two LI elementary schools named top in region

Head of the Harbor mayor Michael Utevsky discusses plans to repair the area's recent flood damage.

'There's a total washout'

Under Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine's proposed 2025 budget, homeowners on average would pay about $36 more per year in taxes if passed. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's getting out of hand'

Louis Colantino, 68, has been living at the Extended Stay Motel in Melville since 2022. Unemployed and single, he spoke about his struggles to find permanent housing.

'Waiting to be evicted'

Students at Walt Whitman High School and Calhoun High School are embracing the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. 

'I'm really excited to be a part of the future'

A school and community mourns and remembers those lost and injured in the marching band bus crash in September 2023. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We have grown as a community'

Seven Head of the Harbor residents were told to evacuate their homes because of damage to a road from last month's storm. 

Head of the Harbor homeowners told to evacuate 

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Long Island high school football players have begun wearing Guardian Caps in an attempt to reduce head injuries. NewsdayTV's Gregg Sarra reports.

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