Erika MacDonald, of Hempstead, reflects on how much she's changed since she was a "shy" teen. "I’ve definitely blossomed ... I’ve actually created a business that actually pushes me to meet a lot of new people."


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Kayla Masotto was recognized by Suffolk officials for rescuing a man who fell into the icy waters of the Poospatuck Creek on Thursday.

'I tried to get out to him'

The Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously to increase rates by 33.1% over the next three years. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'That's a kick in the butt'

Nearly four years after an unknown attacker threw a cup of acid in her face, Nafiah Ikram spoke to Newsday about her struggles on the road to recovery. 

'Nafiah faced the world without any hesitancy'

A humpback whale washed up in Long Beach near Roosevelt Boulevard on Monday, police said. 

Humpback whale found on beach

Suffolk County was the leader in total traffic deaths for New York State in 2023 as 155 people died in traffic crashes.  NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Wouldn't wish this pain on anyone'

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Nearly four years after an unknown attacker threw acid in her face, Nafiah Ikram is not fully healed and no arrest has been made. But she's nonetheless determined to push ahead.

Acid-attack survivor moving forward, despite obstacles

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Local police said after the attack on New Year's Day revelers that they did not believe there were any credible threats to the NY region.

NYPD, LI police monitoring deadly New Orleans attack

The warning continues into Thursday, with possible wind gusts of 55 mph.

Forecasters issue high wind warning for LI

Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez said the board plans to discuss each application again at its meeting Tuesday so "the community can hear the town board deliberate on the requests."

East Hampton reviewing $3.7M in funding applications for 5 affordable housing plans

Gulbano Khan was born at 12:10 a.m. The baby's name means the princess of flowers in Pashto, a language spoken in northern Pakistan, where her parents are from.

LI's likely first baby of 2025 born at Huntington Hospital

Customers in East Meadow, Levittown, Roosevelt Field, Uniondale, Lido-Point Lookout and Bowling Green Estates will be affected.

Water customers in some Hempstead districts face rate hike in 2025

The final payments are to be sent to more than 23,000 victims of Bernie Madoff worldwide, according to the Department of Justice.

Feds: Fund to compensate Madoff victims, making final $131.4M payment

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Former President Jimmy Carter "lived a life measured not by words, but by his deeds," President Joe Biden said.

People feel 'they lost a friend as well'

Greenport officials aim to reopen the Herschell merry-go-round, which was shut down after a mechanical failure in late September, by Memorial Day.

Work is underway to fix Greenport merry-go-round

Democrat Laura Gillen will enter Washington as a freshman congresswoman representing Nassau's South Shore communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's time to stop pointing fingers, and start getting the work done'

A firefighter suffered smoke inhalation at a blaze that damaged a house on Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage on Thursday night.

Firefighter treated for smoke inhalation after Old Bethpage fire

Crews are cleaning up debris after a Christmas Day fire at a condo complex in Jericho left people displaced and firefighters injured. 

Christmas Day fire in Jericho leaves firefighters injured

While some Long Islanders spent Wednesday in church celebrating Christmas Day, others prepared for the first night of Hanukkah. It's the first time the two have coincided since 2005. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's what the season's about'

Riordan Cavooris' family made a donation to a Smithtown wildlife refuge for a bird flight cage to help give back to a place that meant so much to them during their son's recovery after being hit by an off-duty cop. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's all kind of a very poetic justice'

A pair of beachgoers found "what appeared to be a human jawbone" while walking on Smith Point County Park in Shirley. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Appeared to be a human jawbone'

The announcement comes after an exclusive Newsday investigation into allegations of animal neglect at the Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We were asked to take a look at it and that's what we'll do'

A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was a miracle'

For many Jets and Giants fans, frustration with the teams has outweighed their desire to attend the games. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

'It's a little bit discouraging'

Luigi Mangione, 26, pleaded not guilty Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court to federal murder and stalking charges. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Mangione pleads not guilty

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