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Wai Law, a marathon runner from Bethpage, is running for Parkinson's research and food insecurity. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Hopefully one day they understand enough to come up with a cure'

Three children were injured and one was airlifted to the hospital after a BMW crashed into a line of trees on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Cop: Three kids hurt in Franklin Square crash

The crash involved three vehicles on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook on Sunday.

Police investigating fatal chain-reaction crash

A 71-year-old man was crossing Newbridge Road when he was hit by an SUV in North Bellmore.

LI man struck and killed crossing road in North Bellmore

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"I remember how we all immediately honored the lives we lost by coming together as one community, undivided in their names," Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth said.

Victims of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks remembered at LI commemorations

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Temperatures on Saturday will top out at 73 with a low of 56, according to the National Weather Service.

Brief rain on Saturday, sunny Sunday on LI

Many fire stations are moving away from the sirens, but those who use it say it's a crucial part of their response.

'Drives the community crazy': Loud fire horns irk, alarm neighbors

Blakeman administration claims overspending, but Democrats say they have a surplus.

Nassau holds up pay for 3 new Democratic workers, letter alleges

The measure requires all New York school districts with a high school to include a student on the board of education. It's been praised by some school officials on Long Island, where students already have taken a seat.

LI educators welcome new law giving students a seat on school boards 

Some experts call the law a great tool, while others have doubts about its effectiveness and are concerned about people's rights.

Review after Nassau murder-suicide shows little use of 'red flag' law there compared to Suffolk

The Long Island Bombers, the only beep baseball team in New York, has offered visually impaired athletes a chance to compete with the peers since its founding in 1997.

'We want to give hope': LI beep baseball team gives visually impaired athletes a chance to compete 

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Disney claims the widower agreed to resolve any disputes through arbitration, in language he approved when signing up for the Disney+ streaming service years earlier. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

'The average person may find them sort of troubling'

The exhibit called "Seeing Differently: A Tactile Art Experience" in Manhasset is created by residents of the Helen Keller National Center. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I want them to see that anybody can do anything'

The town of Hempstead is taking steps to make sure animals and residents are safe after a stray cat was found with rabies. The Nassau County Health Department will offer a free rabies vaccination clinic at the town animal shelter. 

'Don't naturally approach it, if you do not know it' 

Elmont condo residents have been out of their homes for months after the building was plagued by flooding problems. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I'm 87, I live nowhere and I have nothing'

Swimmers at Lido Beach were evacuated Monday evening after lifeguards saw a shark, approximately 7 feet long, swimming 25 feet from shore. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Always swim in front of a lifeguard' 

Natalie Murray, known on Instagram as @savagethrower, is set to compete in the United Knife & Axe Throwers World Cup in the U.K. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Wantagh woman to compete in knife and axe throwing world cup

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'

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

The 20-pound lobster's age is calculated by its weight, according to Steve Jordan, of Jordan Lobster Farms.

'We don't want to cook him, we want him to live another 50 years'

Three adults, two children and a dog who lived at the home were being assisted by the American Red Cross, officials said.

More than 60 firefighters battle house fire 

A 12-year-old boy biking in North Bellmore was is in stable condition after being struck as the result of a two-car crash Thursday, police said.

12-year-old recovering after crash

Long Beach city officials say they learned of an attempt to throw another "unauthorized" gathering on the beach, have taken steps to prevent it

'Let them know that they'd be prosecuted'

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A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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