At a new conference Thursday, Assemb. Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) called for the Nassau County Police Department to be more transparent in the case of Jorge Soto, who was killed in a boat crash when two boats collided in Freeport Creek on Aug.1. 


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Nassau County made $64 million in revenue from the red light program in 2022, but not everyone is happy. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'It's just a tax grab'

Students at Nesaquake Middle School hosted a donation drive to help victims of Hurricane Milton. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Helping people out, it's really rewarding'

Police body cam video shows Amandeep Singh, accused of killing two Roslyn teens in a wrong-way drunken crash, talking to Nassau police moments after the collision in May 2023.

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Here's how these Long Island content creators use TikTok to build their careers.

Meet the Long Islanders making it big on TikTok 

Dock to Dish executive director K.C. Boyle talks about the signficance of providing local seafood on Long Island.

'Keep local fish on local plates'

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Thousands take part while others cheer on runners in the 10th annual race to benefit veterans.

Suffolk Marathon winners celebrate with diner and doughnuts, respectively

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The driver fled the scene after striking the 51-year-old victim.

Man run over, seriously hurt in road rage incident in West Babylon

The trio was able to remove the catalytic converters from the cars in less than two minutes per vehicle, authorities said. 

Trio accused of stealing catalytic converters from 13 LI cars in driveways

One of the sites, West Islip's Eaton Lane, off the Great South Bay, will get a new bulkhead and pump.

Flood-prone streets in Islip Town to get new federally funded mitigation measures

Roofs and gutters are critical to maintain before winter to avoid thousands of dollars in damage.

What homeowners should check this fall before it's too late

Oyster Fest returned to the hamlet of Oyster Bay Saturday and continues today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Oyster Fest draws seafood lovers to Oyster Bay

Robert Mauro, of Miller Place, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of a 31-year-old Patchogue woman.

LI man pleads guilty in overdose death, selling fentanyl to man whose infant ingested drug

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The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage Black in 2025, and preparations already are underway. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

'We're at like a 96, and we want to get to 100'

The Town of Hempstead has approved a 12.1% tax hike, the largest since 2011. NewsdayTV's Jill Wagner reports.

Hempstead's largest tax hike in 13 years

Rex Heuermann appeared calm as attorneys discussed DNA and electronic evidence in court. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Heuermann's attorney: 'They're not a forensic, accredited crime lab'

Meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen tells us about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's prediction for winter on Long Island.

'Not good for snow lovers'

Some residents in Melville are opposed to a proposed Starbucks and retail space on Route 110. 

'It's just devastating' 

What's more Long Island than a rainbow cookie cannoli? A new cannoleria has opened on Long Island.

Make-your-own cannoli shop opens first brick and mortar

A Suffolk police officer and a public school teacher have been indicted on charges that they managed sex workers at brothels in Holbrook and West Babylon.

'No one is above the law' 

Long Islanders react to the first town-approved marijuana dispensary to open in Brookhaven. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Anybody entering our dispensary will be ID'd'

A fatal single-car crash occurred Monday night on the parkway in North Massapequa. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police investigate fatal single-car crash

Members of the Shinnecock Nation and other Indigenous communities gathered at Agawam Park in Southampton on Monday for an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Shinnecock Nation hosts celebration on the East End

Parents are wondering why a former Valley Stream school bus driver accused of raping a student was hired despite a prior sex abuse allegation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Anastasia Valeeva have the exclusive story.

'They're supposed to be background checked properly'

New Hyde Park and Huntington held parades for Columbus Day, as the Island marks that holiday and Indigenous Peoples' Day this weekend.

'Today's a day to celebrate our country'

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A Newsday analysis shows the number of referees and umpires has declined 25.2% in Nassau and 18.1% in Suffolk since 2011-12. Officials and administrators say the main reason is spectator behavior. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

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