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Rechler Equity Partners, which owns the former Island Hills Golf and Country Club in Sayville, has debuted its 3rd plan since 2017 to create housing on the property. Residents are protesting. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'That's not what Sayville needs'

Roxi is being taken care of at the Hempstead Animal Shelter, and an investigation is underway on how she was tied to a light pole on the Southern State Parkway.

'There's a big waitlist'

Off duty NYPD officer among victims in Deer Park salon crash

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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.'

Officials said there will be stepped-up BWI enforcement on the water over the July Fourth weekend. They also said Long Islanders can expect a safe, fun fireworks display at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Experts: Boaters should ensure safety equipment is on board

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At the time of the signing, Long Islanders were choosing sides in the fight for the future.

After Declaration of Independence, Long Island was a battleground 

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The tourism industry on Long Island and the rest of the metropolitan area has bounced back after cratering during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

Strong rebound for Long Island tourism after pandemic dip

Drew Hassenbein and his Roslyn Middle School teammate Ethan Falkowitz, both 14, died in a car crash last year.

'Drew's Courts' honor memory of young tennis player

The Long Island Expressway, Jericho Turnpike and the Robert Moses Causeway will be undergoing construction in coming weeks that will necessitate overnight closures in some sections, state officials said.

State announces LI overnight road closures to follow holiday weekend

Part of the work at Fort Hill Cemetery included cleaning gravestones with a solution that removes biological growth.

Thanks to a scout, a spy's grave among those spruced up in Oyster Bay

Long Beach is seeking reimbursement for the cost of mobilizing its staff, including police overtime, in anticipation of the party later canceled.

Long Beach sues planners of canceled event

The retailer began going-out-of-business sales Friday at its 21 stores, which are in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.

Bob's Stores closing all 21 stores, including 2 on Long Island, after bankruptcy filing

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Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. discusses the 15 'credible' reports of sex workers' possible encounters with alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann.

'We feel these 15 have credible information'

Renovations at the Jones Beach Theater bring in new decor, food and beverage options to guests. 

'Make it iconic and keep it iconic'

Home prices across Long Island continue to surge and despite higher mortgage rates, potential buyers are lining up outside open houses. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

People 'value some of the community feel' post-pandemic

Steven Schwally, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Deer Park nail salon, killing four, told police he drank 18 beers the night before. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Brother of nail salon victim speaks out: 'I hope this is a nightmare'

Suffolk County officials demonstrated firework safety in Yaphank on Monday ahead of the July Fourth holiday. 

Fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July 

Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger visits a dome-shaped home in Montauk that was built by artist and inventor Eugene Tallarico.

Go inside a dome-shaped home in Montauk

Despite admitting to filling out thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination forms, former Amityville nurse practitioner Julie DeVuono did not report administering a childhood vaccine in New York for 17 years, records show.

New questions about nurse's fraudulent COVID vaccines

Four people, including an NYPD officer, were killed in a crash at a nail salon Friday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Very sad, very emotional'

A Patchogue man pleaded not guilty to charges of concealment of a human corpse, after, prosecutors and police said in court records, he confessed to using an ax to chop up a woman's body. 

Human remains found along Montauk Highway

Former Steve Bellone deputy Lisa Black said the 2022 attack affected only 2% of county systems in her testimony Wednesday.

Suffolk legislative committee questions former Steve Bellone deputy

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports on population changes reflected in the 2022-2023 Census Bureau report.

Population changes on Long Island

MTA voted to shelve its congestion pricing plan and Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains which projects could be halted.

 '$16.5 billion shortfall'

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