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A 6-year-old in an idling car, a 22-year-old jogger and an 82-year-old cyclist were among the victims in August 2023. Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach reports.

32 killed in crashes in one of LI’s deadliest months

After the mass shooting in Manhattan on Monday, some workers and companies are re-evaluating security procedures and active shooter training. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Companies re-evaluate security procedures after NYC shooting

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries Curbside Mexican Grill's ceaser crunchwrap that got millions of views on TikTok.

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Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington looks at PSEG's new time-of-use rates and what Long Islanders can do to mitigate the extra costs.

Looking at LIPA's new time-of-use rates in the summer heat

For the last seven years, Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, has been working out at the Strength in Mobility fitness center in Manhasset through boxing and strength training. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

A 90-year-old Holocaust survivor takes boxing lessons 

The MLB great, who won championships with the Mets and Yankees, but also battled personal issues off the field, took to the pulpit on Sunday at the Jesus Is Lord Church in Holtsville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Darryl Strawberry preaches at LI church

Marissa Stewart isn't your average teenager. The 17-year-old is a racecar driver at Riverhead Raceway. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

Meet 'Racing Rissy,' the 17-year-old racecar driver from LI

A Newsday/Siena College survey looks at the availability of affordable housing on Long Island and the cost of living compared to other places. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI Quality of Life Survey: We like it here, but cost of living is concern

The number of volunteer firefighters on LI is shrinking. Camp Fahrenheit 516 is a weeklong program for teens to see what it's like.

Junior firefighters learn skills at Camp Fahrenheit 516

Median home prices in the Hamptons continue to rise, while the North Fork saw prices surpass $1 million. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at the impact from Wall Street.

Sluggish spring: LI home prices hit new high but fewer deals close

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The Town of Huntington says it has received complaints about a rat infestation near a vacant building downtown.

Rat infestation draws complaints

According to Mayor Eric Adams, the gunman who shot and killed an NYPD officer and three others at a midtown Manhattan office building Monday before killing himself was apparently seeking to target NFL headquarters.

Midtown shooting: What we know so far

Local activists are calling on Islip Town to cancel a contract that lets ICE use its rifle range, while residents have mixed reactions to the agreement. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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The safety-net hospital's parent company is $1.4 billion in debt. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday political reporter Candice Ferrette have the story.

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Four people were killed, including Didarul Islam, an off-duty NYPD police officer, following a mass shooting Monday evening at a midtown office building, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

'Our city is in mourning'

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St. James/Smithtown defeated South Shore (Staten Island), 7-2, in the state final on Friday morning to advance to the Metro Region Tournament.

St. James/Smithtown advances to next round of LLWS

'I've learned how to put out car fires'

Hulkamaniacs look back at Hulk Hogan's ties to Long Island, including Newsday's Alfonso Castillo, who attended the Hulkster's final match on Long Island in 2000.

'You would have cards headlined by Hulk Hogan at the Coliseum'

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a final report on the 2023 Farmingdale bus crash upstate. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Bus' front left tire was underinflated

Friday is forecast to bring severe heat, with humidity making temperatures feel like close to 100 degrees and touching off possible thunderstorms.

Dangerous heat across LI

The countdown is on. Bethpage Black is halfway through its transformation into golf's most electric stage- the 2025 Ryder Cup. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Bethpage Black halfway through Ryder Cup transformation

Nieves F. Reyes admitted the alleged crimes in a videotaped confession, officials said at his arraignment on Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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A Suffolk police officer is recovering Thursday after being shot in North Bay Shore. Doctors said the bullet could have blinded or even killed him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman's team showed up to give lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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Wyatt Houppert, 12, from Hauppauge, who has been battling kidney failure and undergoing dialysis, was named honorary sheriff for a day. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

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