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NewsdayTV meterologist Rich Von Ohlen has an update on Hurricane Milton, which is not forecast to affect Long Island. 

Rich Von Ohlen takes a look at Hurricane Milton

According to Nassau Police, an 85-year-old man has died after a fire engulfed a Seaford home Monday evening.

Man dies after being pulled from Seaford house fire 

Monday commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack against Israel by Hamas. Long Islanders paid tribute by holding vigils. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Their memories are forever remembered'

A kindergartner in East Meadow was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop more than two miles from his home on the first day of school. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

Some residents have concerns about the new rules imposed at the Shelter Island Recycling Center. 

'It's more than just the dump'

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The names added to the memorial wall from Long Island include those who perished while responding to a call and those who died from illness related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 

Names of LI firefighters added to state's memorial wall

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The Towns of Huntington and Southold have adopted similar measures.

Town proposal gives first responders affordable housing preference

D'Esposito, a freshman House Republican from Island Park, hired his fiancée's daughter and also an alleged mistress to work at his Garden City office.

PAC files ethics complaint against Anthony D'Esposito 

Richard Smith will succeed Brad Harris, the Smithtown historian since 1978.

Smithtown's historian steps down, passes baton 

It's a symbol of cutting-edge military might from 100-plus years ago — propeller-driven, wind-in-your-face, fabric-covered — and a blueprint for great planes later built on Long Island.

With volunteers' help, a 'hot rod' of a WWI fighter plane is brought to life

The hurricane, rebounding to a Category 5 storm after a slight weakening, is expected to do significant damage as it barrels through Florida.

Hurricane Milton rebounds to a Category Five storm

Brown Budda New York launched with curbside pickup and delivery on County Road 39 in Southampton Friday.

Brown Budda New York, Strain Stars and Beleaf among new LI cannabis dispensaries

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Long Islanders, distraught over continuing violence in the Middle East, held demonstrations for the hostages held in Gaza and the people who have died in the war there.

'Bring the hostages home now'

Volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale expect to finish the 10-year restoration by May. 

'It's just an ongoing series of challenges' 

Experts believe the reason for the drop in overdose deaths on Long Island is Narcan. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is everybody's problem' 

A second water main break in Baldwin since June on Winona Road has left residents concerned about the aging pipes underground.

Two water main breaks in four months a cause for concern?

  The veterinarian, Linda Pesek, 75, is facing animal abuse charges and authorities were removing animals, including birds, dogs and exotic species, from her home. 

'I've never seen a situation as horrendous'

Bella Trezza 17, died in a two-car crash in September. Trezza was remembered for her beautiful and caring spirit and saving three lives by donating her organs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's just really heartbreaking'

The Lindenhurst Fire Department is collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off through the weekend.

'I hope it helps them'

The Amato family of Bellmore received a service dog on Thursday from the nonprofit Law Enforcement Officers Weekend to help the family whose sons have autism and Fragile X syndrome. 

'Today was a special day' 

Joseph Garcia's children were allegedly both excluded from Plainedge schools because the district says they do not have the correct vaccination documents. However, he says he has proof that his children were vaccinated. 

Father says he got kids' blood tested

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating a discrimination complaint based on color and national origin against the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District over a teacher's classroom discussions about Israel, according to documents on the department's website.

Feds investigating a discrimination complaint against Bellmore-Merrick Central High School

The attorney in the alleged drunken crash into a Deer Park nail salon, which killed four, said his client's preexisting leg injury may have been a factor. 

'That may have been a factor' 

The alleged drunken driver who crashed into a Deer Park nail salon, killing three employees and a customer, bought liquor and drove around the area for about five hours before the crash.

  Timeline of events in fatal Long Island nail salon crash

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