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Four beaches on Long Island scored an A+ in the latest beach report put out by Save the Sound. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI Sound quality report grades cleanliness of local waters

The news that former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer has put a spotlight on the disease. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.  

Biden's diagnosis brings prostate cancer awareness to the forefron

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrived on Long Island for this weekend's FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrive for air show

Changes to New York's boating rules go into effect this year and every New Yorker who drives a boat must take a safety course or face a fine. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

LI House Republicans to block Trump's budget unless there is more SALT cap relief

Turmp administration lifts stop-work order for the Empire Wind project off Long Island's South Shore. Newsday Reporter Mark Harrington has more.

Trump administration lifts stop-work order for Empire Wind project 

Sen. Chuck Schumer on Monday spoke at Island Harvest in Melville to advise that families in need on Long Island could lose food assistance benefits if the proposed federal budget is approved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Advocates warn that cuts to federal food programs could hurt LIers

The Knicks are set to face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 Eastern Conference finals beginning Wednesday night. Newsday's Knicks reporter Steve Popper previews the series.

Knicks vs. Pacers: Previewing the Eastern Conference finals 

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels will be out of service for three years, as Amtrak conducts repairs to the damage left by Superstorm Sandy. 

What the Amtrak tunnel repair project could mean for your commute 

The social media sensation is popping up in elaborate desserts and simple milkshakes.

Places to try trendy Dubai chocolate on LI

The shark was seen swimming a few hundred feet from shore. Watch to hear an expert's advice about swimming this summer.

Great white shark spotted off Montauk coast

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Stop-work order on LI wind project lifted by Trump 

A growing number of Long Islanders are facing food insecurity, according to two new reports. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It is working class families, not just the unemployed'

Suffolk police had been searching for the swimmer since Monday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Search ends for missing swimmer as body is found

Simo, an NYPD explosive detection dog named after Detective Brian Simonsen, a Calverton resident killed in the line of duty in 2019, is retiring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Today is very bittersweet for me'

The 3 victims of Sunday morning's fiery Bethpage car accident have been identified as Vincent Cavaliere, of Bethpage, Nicholas Rivera, of Glendale, Queens, and Gino Vicale, of Seaford. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Deadly Bethpage crash victims ID'd

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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

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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

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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

Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine said the "Child Fatality Review Team" will review prior cases where children died while in the child protective service system.

Newsday report prompts Suffolk County to put child fatality review team into action

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As Circle M Diner in Wantagh prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, co-owner John Tsotsos attributes its success to good food and loyal customers. 

'They come back with their own little babies'

A doorbell camera captured the aftermath of a fiery crash that resulted in the deaths of three people in Bethpage. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Bethpage crash leaves 3 dead

A woman was injured after her car went over a divider and crashed onto a floating dock in the Port Jefferson Marina Sunday evening, Suffolk police said.

Watch: Vehicle plunges onto dock

A vault door was removed from alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's home as the family gets ready to move.

Vault door removed from Heuermann's home

Fifty people, originally from 29 countries, were sworn in as U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony Wednesday at The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook.

'We're very honored and excited'

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'How did it get so out of hand?'

Officials announced that Breeze Airways will be offering direct flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday and Sundays starting in October.

'It's an exciting place for LIers to travel and visit'

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the banning of smartphones in schools as part of the New York State budget. 

'Bell to bell cellphone ban'

A Suffolk police officer was released from the hospital after being slashed while arresting a suspect in Copiague. 

Officer released from hospital after being slashed 

The lawsuit claims President Trump exceeded his legal authority and argues the administration's decision harms clean energy goals. 

 Trump administration sued over halt in energy projects  

Suffolk SPCA asked for donations to help cover the medical cost of the cats that were rescued from a Bohemia home over the weekend. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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The deadline to have a REAL ID to travel domestically is just days away and appointments at the DMV to get an enhanced ID are hard to find. 

'I think it's an important thing I have to do' 

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