<p>Siela Bynoe made history this year when she was sworn in as the first Black New York state senator to represent Long Island in the chamber&rsquo;s 247-year history. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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Daniel Soto's defense attorney, Katherine Fernandez, says her client is ready to go on trial and fight charges against him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Suspect facing new charges in missing teen case

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries Feed Me critics' picks for the best seafood at Kyma in Roslyn and Bigelow's in Rockville Centre.

In the mood for seafood? Try Ipswich clams

If the Medicaid cuts happen, some facilities may close while others could try to absorb the cost. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Impact of potential Medicaid cuts on LI

Christopher Arsenault, 65, founder of the Happy Cat Sanctuary, died in a fire at his Medford home early Monday that also claimed the lives of "numerous" cats, Suffolk County police said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Officials: Founder of cat sanctuary killed in fire

Big flavor is being brewed! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the Subtle Tea Company to learn what goes into making craft teas.

LI Works: Ken brews craft iced tea

The 40th anniversary of the first Air Jordans was noted at a sneaker show in Melville on March 2. Vendors and customers said the Nike shoe is still gaining popularity. Newsday Sports' Laura Albanese reports.

40th anniversary of the first Air Jordans

Thousands of Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in Uniondale on Sunday to signify the end of the holy month of Ramadan. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Eid al-Fitr commemorated in Uniondale

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak 

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Friday for a pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Heuermann back in court for pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence 

Jayden Stroman, Patchogue-Medford baseball star and brother of Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, spoke about his unusual journey to playing for his hometown team. Newsday Sports' Jolie Katzen reports.

Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

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