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The pontiff died a day after blessing thousands for Easter in Rome. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died

New Jets general manager Darren Mougey on Monday said he feels good about the team as he makes final preparations for the NFL Draft.

Jets GM: 'The board's pretty much set'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits three Long Island restaurants to find out where the best wings are.

LI's best chicken wings? We've got the sauce!

Groomsmen are facing a growing number of expenses, from bachelor parties to tuxes, similar to the cost of being a bridesmaid.

Groomsmen on Long Island are paying up to $2,000 to be part of the big day

The ambitious kaiseki tasting menu is 10 courses.

Longtime Long Island restaurant turns into upscale Japanese spot

Amtrak will lead the $7 billion reconstruction of Penn Station which could allow for new ideas and changes. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve 

Islanders fans say ticket costs and parking inconveniences are some of the factors why attendance at UBS Arena has dropped during the 2024-25 season. Newsday Sports' Carissa Kellman reports.

Puck stops here: Islanders fans blame poor play for 4-year low in attendance

Kelly was finishing his morning walk on the Upper West Side on a gloomy St. Patrick's Day when something peculiar caught his eye.

Comedian Tom Kelly turns to social media to reunite Syosset grad with lost diploma

Garden City held its 70th annual Easter parade with about 300 classic cars, while some Long Islanders celebrated the holiday with a sunrise service at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Garden City holds annual vintage car show and Easter parade

Ben Mevorach, 1010 WINS' vice president of news, on how the all-news radio station has transformed to stay contemporary.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Buster Bunny at Wyandanch Plaza. 

'Buster is Long Island's favorite chocolate Easter Bunny'

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The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center hosted a rally on Sunday where attendees called for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Each and every one of us has a mission'

Police said the carbon monoxide leak was caused by an oil burner malfunction in the home's basement. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police: Carbon monoxide leak caused by oil burner malfunction

The Trump administration ordered an immediate cease to the wind project near the coast of Long Beach, stating the Biden administration rushed the permit process. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky reports.

'That work has ceased immediately'

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Following demonstrations on the Stony Brook University campus last spring, pro-Palestinian protests again took place Thursday, the first of this current school year. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

SBU demonstrations over war in Gaza resume

Some real estate experts are concerned about the potential effect of the economic outlook on the spring market. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has the story.

'We're still seeing pretty steady growth'

A new discovery by researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory shows promise for the possible early treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'The discovery is a big deal'

The accused Gilgo Beach killer was in court Tuesday for a hearing to decide whether the DNA technique used on hair samples found near victims can be used at trial. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I'm here to see the evidence'

Nassau County has joined the state's task force to crack down on license plates that have been altered, also known as "ghost plates," while Suffolk is considering a similar move. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'I think they're just trying to get away with something'

NewsdayTV gets an exclusive look at how a drill weekend turned into a full-blown firefighting operation last month.

Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing

AARP members spoke out about "frustrating" customer service experiences with the Social Security Administration during a meeting in Melville. Newsday reporter Tiffany Cusaac-Smith has the story.

'The experience could be much better'

As part of an ongoing gang investigation, authorities said they have recovered human remains at the 81-acre Underhill Preserve, across the street from Jericho High School. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Human remains found at Jericho preserve

A bill that would make it illegal to come within 15 feet of first responders performing their duties in Nassau has come under fire from critics who say it would violate the First Amendment. Newsday Nassau County politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

Step back, or you could be charged with a misdemeanor

Tariffs against Canada and Mexico, initiated by President Donald Trump, took effect on Tuesday. Newsday business reporter Brianne Ledda explains how this could impact Long Islanders.

'It might cause the cost of goods to increase'

A 15-year-old boy faces murder charges after police said he fatally stabbed his 56-year old grandmother at her home Selden.

Selden teen facing murder charges

The U.S. ICE agency and Nassau County police have made public their agreement empowering 10 Nassau detectives to work with federal authorities to arrest and help deport immigrants without legal status. Newsday reporter Bahar Ostadan has the story.

New partnership between Nassau police and ICE

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