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A decision on the sale of Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Woodbury is expected soon. A report from the facility's independent health monitor states a potential new buyer has been touring the facility. 

'A new buyer is desperately needed'

Lakeville Elementary School in Great Neck and South Grove Elementary School in Syosset were among 21 in New York State to be named 2024 National Blue Ribbon winners.

Two LI elementary schools named top in region

Head of the Harbor mayor Michael Utevsky discusses plans to repair the area's recent flood damage.

'There's a total washout'

Louis Colantino, 68, has been living at the Extended Stay Motel in Melville since 2022. Unemployed and single, he spoke about his struggles to find permanent housing.

'Waiting to be evicted'

Under Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine's proposed 2025 budget, homeowners on average would pay about $36 more per year in taxes if passed. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's getting out of hand'

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The congressman called the report "political tabloid garbage," as Democrats called for further investigation of the allegations.

D'Esposito embroiled in allegations he put former girlfriend on payroll

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At least three more people with ties to prominent figures in Nassau County Republican politics were paid through his congressional office, payroll records for 2023 and 2024 show.

D'Esposito hired family members of political allies, records show

Jeremy L. Bennett, of Queens, was fatally shot by police after driving away from a traffic stop conducted by NYPD officers in Queens.

Man fatally shot by Nassau police identified

An Amityville woman pleaded guilty to scattering body parts connected to a pair of homicides.

Woman pleads guilty in Babylon body parts case

Helene is not expected to head for Long Island after hitting Florida Thursday, as the storm is predicted to turn toward the southeast United States, meteorologists said.

Low chances of rain this week

The latest report from the independent monitor details the extent of the facility's financial concerns.

Health monitor: Troubled Cold Spring Hills nursing home sale decision expected 'soon'

Nina Cahill's alleged crime spree included stealing a car from a hospital, using it to rob a bank, leading police on two pursuits, and injuring a police officer, prosecutors said.

Holtsville woman charged in crime spree with car stolen from hospital

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Students at Walt Whitman High School and Calhoun High School are embracing the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. 

'I'm really excited to be a part of the future'

A school and community mourns and remembers those lost and injured in the marching band bus crash in September 2023. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We have grown as a community'

Seven Head of the Harbor residents were told to evacuate their homes because of damage to a road from last month's storm. 

Head of the Harbor homeowners told to evacuate 

After a fire destroyed most of the James E. Donahue VFW Post 347 in Glen Cove, the community and its members came together to help rebuild. 

'The community came out for us' 

Breeze Airways will be adding nonstop flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Sarasota, Fla., beginning this November. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Nonstop Breeze Airways flights to Sarasota, Fla. coming in November

The Fire Island Pedicab, which provides two mile long rides from Robert Moses State Park Field 5 to the border of Kismet, is under review by the state parks department to determine whether such a service should continue next year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I'm upset, I take it every weekend'

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a crowd on Sunday at Nassau Coliseum. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Indian prime minister to appear at Nassau Coliseum

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization has hired an engineering firm to begin the task of repairing the storm damage, including now-collapsed Harbor Road near Mill Pond.

'I see hope'

Paumanok Vineyards is testing the region's first battery-powered tractor. NewsdayTV's Mark Harrington talks about the carbon-free initiative.

No driver? No gas? No problem!

The Suffolk County police will auction off more than 100 cars this weekend. A vehicle preview will take place on Thursday and Friday in Westhampton.

Police: Bids start at $500

Experience the former president's first rally on LI since 2017, from the moment supporters entered the Coliseum parking lot to Trump taking the stage. 

Video: Sights and sounds from Trump's rally 

"Minor to localized moderate coastal flood impacts remain possible through the weekend," the NWS said Thursday, warning of "multiple rounds" of coastal flooding through Friday at the very least.

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