Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called on the Army Corps of Engineers to speed up phase two of the Fire Island to Montauk Point project to provide protections against heavier storms in the near future. 


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Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, who has been charged with DWI, audibly sobbed during his arraignment in East Hampton. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

High school student dies in East Hampton crash that left 6 others injured

Under a new proposal, Amtrak would run three trains a day to Ronkonkoma, also making stops at Hicksville and Jamaica and connecting all the way down to Washington, D.C. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

Ronkonkoma to D.C.on one train? Yeah, that's the ticket!

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Newsday meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen talk about why it seems to rain every weekend on Long Island.

Why LI keeps getting gloomy weather on weekends

The "No Kings" protests were part of a national day of action against President Donald Trump and his policies. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'No Kings' protests held across LI

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Marvel Frozen Dairy on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

With the Las Vegas Sands casino project for the Nassau Coliseum dead, observers are waiting for Nassau officials to reveal Plan B for the county-owned site. Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette examines the issue.

With casino project dead, what's next for Nassau Coliseum?

Its cleanliness, safety and tranquil vibe put it as the nation's best beach, according to a Florida researcher's new rankings.

Life's a beach on LI!

Edward and Stephanie Crohan were found dead in their Jamesport home Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide, Suffolk police said.

Cops: Couple dead in murder-suicide were retired police officers

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries the 3-foot-long lobster roll at 317 Main in Farmingdale.

This lobster roll is 3 feet long

On their second day of mandatory minicamp, the Jets are pleased with the progression of the team.

Jets minicamp is moving in 'the right direction'

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Ala Amoachi, the attorney for Nuvia Yessenia Martinez Ventura, says the mother of five was taken into ICE custody after a routine immigration court hearing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'As counsel, I haven't been given access to her'

'Everyone's sad and the teachers were crying'

Suffolk County has launched a probe into into groundwater contamination around the former Grumman plant in Calverton.

Activists say private drinking wells threatened

'There is significant demand'

One Long Island doctor said he believes some parents are basing their decision to avoid vaccinating their children on "things that might not be scientifically proven" that are circulating on social media.

Parents pushing back on child vaccinations

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Aldo Hernandez, 26, of Mineola, is accused of breaking statues of the Virgin Mary and Jesus in Corpus Christi Church

Cops: 'Irate' man broke statues in Mineola church

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Nuvia Yessenia Martinez Ventura was detained in Manhattan when she reported for a check-in, her lawyer said.

Lawyer: ICE seeks to deport LI mother of 5

The driver pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Monday.

'Our community is heartbroken': East Hampton High School student dies, 6 other teens injured in crash; driver, 18, faces DWI charges

The judge had been warned about his conduct in May 2022, the commission said, after he allegedly made inappropriate comments to defense attorneys and prosecutors.

LI judge accused of making offensive comments agrees to resign, officials say

The new study will focus on properties that use private wells within three miles of contaminated areas.

Suffolk widens water contamination probe near Grumman Calverton site

In his June 9 ruling, Nassau State Supreme Judge Gregg Roth said the county has 60 days to lower its "block fee."

Nassau real estate transaction fee is 'excessive' and 'serves as an unconstitutional tax,' judge rules 

A Marine Bureau officer applied tourniquets to the 18-year-old's leg before he was airlifted to a hospital, Suffolk police said.

Police: Man's leg cut by propeller after he falls from boat 

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Fifteen sets of twins are getting ready to graduate from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School.

'Such a unique experience'  

Long Island police are stepping up patrols after Iran launched a counterattack on Israel.

Officials say there are no local threats

A dozen "No Kings" protests are planned for this weekend on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'We're not gonna let it stand on Long Island'

Elzon Lemus, of Brentwood, was allegedly stopped by an ICE agent in Westbury. His lawyer called for an investigation. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk resident says he was in handcuffs for about 25 minutes

Organizers said the annual event was the biggest one yet, with 135 groups marching and about 20,000 people lining the parade route in Huntington. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's about being seen, it's about being heard'

Tariffs against Canada and Mexico, initiated by President Donald Trump, took effect on Tuesday. Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda explains how this could impact Long Islanders.

'It might cause the cost of goods to increase'

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

The Trump administration ordered an immediate cease to the wind project near the coast of Long Beach, stating the Biden administration rushed the permit process. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky reports.

'That work has ceased immediately'

Suffolk officials are urging consumers to do a little research before booking a car service. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The goal here is safety'

A lawyer representing two inmates of Suffolk County jails filed notices of claim to sue the county over alleged abuse by guards and degrading conditions.

Conditions at Suffolk jails 'inhumane, criminal,' lawyer says

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