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

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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'

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

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When people bring baby animals into rehab centers, many times the animals don't actually need help. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visited Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown to learn more.

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Victoria Heuermann, daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann, says her father "most likely" committed the killings in a new Peacock documentary, "Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets."

Suspected Gilgo Beach killer's daughter says father 'most likely' committed killings in new documentary

Barkgata in Farmingdale is the latest canine-friendly spot on the Island offering luxury dog services, from boarding to recreation.

New dog hotel Barkgata joins Long Island pet businesses designed to pamper pooches

Games, rides and food: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Adventureland in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Taking a spin at Adventureland

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.

Long Island Pride Parade draws thousands to Huntington

Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to the authorities.

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

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Homeland Security agents appeared near Park Avenue Elementary School in Westbury, and a car crash that soon followed drew an angry crowd. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Those agents were not working for ICE'

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'

The state can choose to accept the findings or the matter will be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, Linda McMahon said. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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AARP members spoke out about "frustrating" customer service experiences with the Social Security Administration during a meeting in Melville. Newsday reporter Tiffany Cusaac-Smith has the story.

'The experience could be much better'

Extensive Medicaid cuts proposed in President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" could significantly affect substance abuse programs on Long Island, advocates say. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Some will close, and every one of them will be taking fewer people'

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The calls for increased funding and legislation to address other concerns come after Newsday's "Broken Practice" investigation.

LI lawmakers: Toughen state doctor discipline system

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BusPatrol found no issue with 80,000 tickets written in school districts that didn't sign onto the program, a Hempstead official said.

U-turn: Controversial school bus camera tickets are valid, town vendor determines

Serious disciplinary actions declined 35% over a decade even as the number of physicians rose.

Slower investigations, fewer penalties under NY's doctor discipline system

Newsday analyzed data from TruthMD and public records to find 46 instances of doctors on Long Island who were able to practice despite being convicted, arrested or alleged to have been involved with some form of misconduct.

See 46 LI doctors who were allowed to practice despite misconduct

See the list of 46 doctors

The allegations against 46 doctors include illegally distributing opioids, fabricating records and sexual abuse.

State failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct

The pause began in late January, records show. But Hempstead Town continues to issue tickets under controversial program

Nassau traffic court pauses hearings on school bus camera tickets, but town still writing tickets

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School safety officer Jason Schafer was honored Tuesday after he sprang into action, when Tyler White, a fifth grader at Cordello Avenue Elementary School began to choke on a water bottle cap. The officer began the Heimlich maneuver and was able to help dislodge the bottle cap from Tyler's throat. 

'Thank you' 

Matthew Zoll has been identified as the body that had been found drowned in an East Shoreham pool. Zoll had been a suspect in the November stabbing of his father. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Matthew Zoll's body identified as body found in pool

Protesters rallied in Westbury on Sunday to denounce raids carried out by ICE amid an increase in deportation efforts by the Trump administration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's very sad and it's very dehumanizing'

'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets' premieres June 10 on Peacock. The documentary includes interviews with Asa Ellerup, Rex Heuermann's estranged wife.

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The former Nassau County executive is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence on corruption charges. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Mangano wants conviction reviewed

The FAA is investigating the use of a Nassau police helicopter for a potential violation of altitude rules. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

FAA probes Nassau police helicopter use at Jones Beach

A fire burned through the Peter Pan Diner on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore. "We're going to come back," said owner Peter Lentzeres. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're all out of work right now. We're scared.'

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

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

The Wantagh and Connetquot school districts have been granted extensions to comply with the state's Native American mascot and imagery ban. Newsday education reporter Darwin Yanes and NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa report.

School districts making a 'good faith effort'

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