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Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to the authorities.

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

A charity flag football event was held at The Park in East Hills on Sunday to raise funds for Camp Kehilla, which serves campers who are neurodivergent. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's a good cause for charity and fun for everyone'

The 3 victims of Sunday morning's fiery Bethpage car accident have been identified as Vincent Cavaliere, of Bethpage, Nicholas Rivera, of Glendale, Queens, and Gino Vicale, of Seaford. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Deadly Bethpage crash victims ID'd

Police are investigating the disappearance of an Old Brookville couple missing since March 30. 

Old Brookville couple missing since March 30

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The man was a passenger in a car that collided with two other vehicles and a tree and overturned, according to Nassau police.

Man, 82, killed in 3-vehicle crash in Woodmere, police say

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Quanta's bid was selected by LIPA's top officials to operate the Long Island electric grid, but  was rejected by LIPA's board.

Quanta asks LIPA, Hochul to restore LI grid manager selection process

Long Island Muslim leaders warned of more death and starvation in Gaza without a ceasefire.

Muslim leaders on LI puzzled by U.S. ceasefire veto

Nassau and Suffolk combined for 83 bites to mail carriers last year, making up about a quarter of the statewide total in 2024.

For LI mail carriers, risk of dog bites comes with the job

Rabinowitz, 79, served as president of Hofstra University for more than two decades.

Meet the new NUMC chair

Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to authorities.

Jones Beach opens with added security after police break up crowd of hundreds

The county executive said partner Las Vegas Sands will still pursue a sports-entertainment-hospitality project at the site.

Blakeman: Nassau shifting to 'Plan B' as Coliseum casino now 'very unlikely'

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Crowds gathered at Jones Beach for a preview of the FourLeaf Air Show. 

FourLeaf Air Show preview held at Jones Beach 

A doorbell camera captured the aftermath of a fiery crash that resulted in the deaths of three people in Bethpage. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Bethpage crash leaves 3 dead

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'How did it get so out of hand?'

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'

The driver was charged with murder, accused of slamming his pickup into the motorcyclist off the Long Island Expressway in North Hills.

Motorcyclist killed in 'road rage' crash with pickup truck driver, police say

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'

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

The driver, 71, died Thursday afternoon after a crash in Plainview involving seven vehicles along a major Long Island roadway, police said.

Police say driver slammed into multiple cars

The owner of Bridal Reflections in Massapequa assured customers that their wedding dresses were OK following damage from a fire on Sunday. 

'No one will not have their dress'

Thousands of Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in Uniondale on Sunday to signify the end of the holy month of Ramadan. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'A very beautiful moment'

Cold Spring Hills Nursing Home has reached an agreement to remain open, despite many residents having already moved and workers being laid off. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has more.

'Do they get their jobs back?'

Aline Rhonie, an American aviator during World War II, turned her love for flying into a hand-painted mural, which chronicled the early history of flight on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach to learn more about pastrami.

Do you know what pastrami is?

Freeport native Morgan Taylor has an interesting job in sports: She is the vice president of business operations for both the Long Island Nets and the New York Liberty. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

LI's Morgan Taylor pulls double duty as VP of business ops for Liberty, LI Nets

Firefighters were battling a blaze that broke out at a Suffolk County recycling facility, closing nearby roads to traffic. Residents were warned to close windows due to heavy smoke. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Firefighters battle blaze at Calverton recycling facility

The Long Island location will hold a series of promotions to celebrate the opening.

Take a look inside Long Island's first Schmackary’s

William, "Billy" McClelland, is known as "The Mayor" in the halls of Comsewogue High School. The 19-year-old senior works in the school's coffee shop, Brew Crew Cafe where he is greeted with smiles from his classmates. 

Extraordinary Senior: William, "Billy" McClelland

The plane took off from East Hampton Airport and landed at Kennedy Airport Tuesday, the first time passengers took an electric flight to a major airport in the NYC area. 

Fully electric airplane makes milestone flight from East End to Queens

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Long Island Yarn and Farm in Yaphank to shear llamas.

LI Works: Shear happiness at Long Island Yarn and Farm

The original makeshift memorial could not hold up to the elements through the years, but West Islip's Sara Ferro wanted to change that. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Gilgo Beach killings: Victims memorialized on park benches near where remains were found

Starting this fall, a bell-to-bell smartphone ban will be implemented under the state budget, requiring school districts to ban students from using phones during the entire school day. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

What you need to know about the statewide school smartphone ban 

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