Xavier Palacios, an attorney and member of Huntington's Hispanic Task Force, reacted to Newsday's, three-year investigation of residential sales practices and how it relates to the town’s increasing Hispanic population and real estate agents' role in that growth. 


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Some Long Islanders will join the "No Kings" protest this weekend. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'No Kings' protests planned across LI 

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'

Babylon Mercantile's executive chef Christopher LaMagna talks about running from Lake George to Montauk, an event that raised money for mental health awareness.

Chef brings cooking lessons and inspiration to Babylon

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.

Find a baby animal in the wild? Here's what you should do

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

LI Works: Taking a spin at Adventureland

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

15 sets of twins, 1 high school

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

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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

'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'

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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

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

The state denied the Town of Hempstead Housing Authority tax credits for its plan to rebuild its Franklin Square complex. HUD had alleged the authority excluded disabled people.

Failure to offer public housing to disabled people behind denial of redevelopment plans, feds say

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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

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'

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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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'

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