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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Nearly 30 military women were honored at a commemorative medal ceremony at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Right now there really isn't anything a woman can't do'

Sylvan Drive in Lakeview was renamed Victor A. Cantelmo III Drive in honor of the fallen firefighter who died from 9/11-related illnesses. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'My son deserves it'

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen, is working for the Nassau County Attorney's Office.

'Contemptuous' defense witness from Trump trial hired by Nassau County

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The man reported being sexually assaulted by Dr. Amir Sitafalwalla at ModernMD in Woodhaven, according to online court documents and police.

Manhasset doctor charged with sexually abusing man at Queens urgent care

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Amid the darkest days of the COVID-19 crisis, Corey Paige Bloomberg decided to interject her work with a jolt of light. A smiley face. A heart. A word: "Love."

Roslyn painter builds following with 'happy art' murals

Former President Donald Trump is holding his first rally on Long Island since 2017.

Crowds form outside Nassau Coliseum ahead of Trump rally 

His children said "The Gold Coast," a book DeMille wrote about the ultrarich on Long Island's North Shore, was his favorite.

Nelson DeMille, bestselling author who grew up on LI, dies at 81

Nassau police arrested a protester at a Cedarhurst pro-Palestinian rally for violating the county's Mask Transparency Act.

Nassau mask ban leads to arrest at pro-Palestinian rally

The 12-year-old was struck by a bus near an intersection in Oceanside.

Child hit by NICE bus has minor injuries

The investigation found the evidence was "insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt" that the officer had committed a crime.

AG's office finds no wrongdoing in death of pedestrian struck by Nassau police officer

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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

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

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