<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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After overcoming obstacles to become the first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, Nancy Leftenant-Colon returned to LI to serve as the school nurse at Amityville Memorial High School. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI nurse broke barriers to serve her country

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie shares the emotional story of Nicholas Faraone, an Islip man who has spent his life seeking information about his father who died during World War II. 

LI man's lifelong search to learn more about his fallen father

After euthanizing 99,000 ducks in January because of an avian flu outbreak, ducks have returned to the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Quarantine lifted at LI duck farm after avian flu outbreak

Four beaches on Long Island scored an A+ in the latest beach report put out by Save the Sound. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI Sound quality report grades cleanliness of local waters

The news that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer has put a spotlight on the disease. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.  

Biden's diagnosis brings prostate cancer awareness to the forefront

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrived on Long Island for this weekend's FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrive for air show

Changes to New York's boating rules go into effect this year and every New Yorker who drives a boat must take a safety course or face a fine. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

National Boat Safety Week: New requirements for boat drivers

Turmp administration lifts stop-work order for the Empire Wind project off Long Island's South Shore. Newsday Reporter Mark Harrington has more.

Trump administration lifts stop-work order for Empire Wind project 

The social media sensation is popping up in elaborate desserts and simple milkshakes.

Places to try trendy Dubai chocolate on LI

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels will be out of service for three years, as Amtrak conducts repairs to the damage left by Superstorm Sandy. 

What the Amtrak tunnel repair project could mean for your commute 

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NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie talks with the families of three fallen war heroes, who have preserved their sons' bedrooms as memorials.

'I walk in here and I feel pride'

Police are investigating the disappearance of an Old Brookville couple missing since March 30. 

Old Brookville couple missing since March 30

Crowds gathered at Jones Beach for a preview of the FourLeaf Air Show. 

FourLeaf Air Show preview held at Jones Beach 

The Farrell twins were named valedictorian and salutatorian at Mount Sinai High School and they're also both attending the same university in the fall. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I'm super happy that we're both one and two'

Suffolk Police Officer George Trimigliozzi, accused of helping operate brothels, was indicted on charges alleging he sexually abused women he met on dating apps. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Islip man accused of helping run brothel

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The Hempstead Town Board's hearing on the rezoning will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Town Hall and then adjourn and continue at 7 p.m.

Hearing Tuesday on rezoning that would allow casino at Nassau Coliseum

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Police said the man's car left the roadway and struck a boulder.

Centereach man killed in one-car crash in Manorville

The women testified that the alleged incident at a PTA luncheon in June left them feeling "angry" and "violated."

Staffers who claimed they were inappropriately touched testify at principal's disciplinary hearing

"It feels like you just landed upstate," the listing agent said of the bright blue bungalow.

Bright blue bungalow with 'sweet details' on market for $699,000

Organizers say this year has the most military performers in the show's 21-year history as it pays tribute to Memorial Day.

Air show takes flight as thousands watch from the beach

One witness said that the fire could be seen from the mainland and flames shot at least 60 feet in the air.

Chief: Fire Island Pines home destroyed in overnight blaze

Organizers say this year's Memorial Day show has the most military performers in its 21-year history.

Memorial Day Air Show 2025 at Jones Beach

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'This is a huge milestone'

Stop-work order on LI wind project lifted by Trump 

A growing number of Long Islanders are facing food insecurity, according to two new reports. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It is working class families, not just the unemployed'

Suffolk police had been searching for the swimmer since Monday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Search ends for missing swimmer as body is found

Simo, an NYPD explosive detection dog named after Detective Brian Simonsen, a Calverton resident killed in the line of duty in 2019, is retiring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Today is very bittersweet for me'

The 3 victims of Sunday morning's fiery Bethpage car accident have been identified as Vincent Cavaliere, of Bethpage, Nicholas Rivera, of Glendale, Queens, and Gino Vicale, of Seaford. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Deadly Bethpage crash victims ID'd

As Circle M Diner in Wantagh prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, co-owner John Tsotsos attributes its success to good food and loyal customers. 

'They come back with their own little babies'

A doorbell camera captured the aftermath of a fiery crash that resulted in the deaths of three people in Bethpage. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Bethpage crash leaves 3 dead

A woman was injured after her car went over a divider and crashed onto a floating dock in the Port Jefferson Marina Sunday evening, Suffolk police said.

Watch: Vehicle plunges onto dock

A vault door was removed from alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's home as the family gets ready to move.

Vault door removed from Heuermann's home

Fifty people, originally from 29 countries, were sworn in as U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony Wednesday at The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook.

'We're very honored and excited'

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'How did it get so out of hand?'

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