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	A bald eagle flew the coop last week but the flight didn&rsquo;t go as planned. He was rescued and released back into the wild Thursday to reunite with his parents in the Massapequa Preserve. Newsday TV&rsquo;s Cecilia Dowd reports.
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State Trooper Thomas Mascia has been suspended without pay amid an investigation into the circumstances of how he was shot on the Southern State Parkway last week. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Trooper involved in shooting suspended without pay

The loss of Kenia Nunez's husband inspired her and one of the couple's daughters, Natalia Suaza, to run Sunday's New York City Marathon.

'It's an incredible experience' 

Robert Besedin Sr., a Baldwin Air Force veteran who claims Nassau cops assaulted him at his home in 2017, was awarded more than $2.3 million by a jury in Brooklyn Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The police did not tell the truth'

Freeport residents on Monday celebrated Gov. Hochul's veto of a bill which would have allowed Cleveland Avenue Fields to lose its park status and be sold to developers. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Park saved: 'It was a very good holiday gift for us'

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Roughly 37 lawsuits have now been filed on behalf of the 44 occupants of the bus involved in the 2023 crash that injured dozens of students and killed two adults.

Parents of 2 more band musicians sue Farmingdale school district, bus company

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BOE officials expect an additional 300,000 to 350,000 voters on Election Day.

Early voting numbers show more than half million Long Islanders cast ballots

The new indictment adds three killings — including two in Nassau County — to others charges lodged against the gang members, prosecutors said.

Alleged MS-13 gang members charged with killing rival LI gang member in new indictment

The suspension came just a few hours after State Police on Monday said that it launched an investigation into the shooting and investigators said they were no longer searching for the alleged shooter's vehicle.

New York State Police trooper shot on Southern State suspended without pay, police say

Election Day will see highs in the low 70s and afternoon sunshine, the National Weather Service said.

Partly sunny skies, above-average temps forecast for Election Day

Supervisor Jennifer DeSena postponed a vote on the budget after Democrats proposed a 10.4% tax levy cut.

Budget vote delayed after Democrats pitch tax cut

Polls will be open across Long Island from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Election Day Tuesday as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in federal, state and local races.

LI election officials warn voters to 'pack their patience' on Election Day

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Nassau County made $64 million in revenue from the red light program in 2022, but not everyone is happy. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'It's just a tax grab'

A fatal single-car crash occurred Monday night on the parkway in North Massapequa. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police investigate fatal single-car crash

Community members gathered at a ceremony at Farmingdale High School to rename two streets in honor of Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere, who died in a band bus crash last year. 

'Their time with us will never be forgotten'

According to Nassau Police, an 85-year-old man has died after a fire engulfed a Seaford home Monday evening.

Man dies after being pulled from Seaford house fire 

Volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale expect to finish the 10-year restoration by May. 

'It's just an ongoing series of challenges' 

A second water main break in Baldwin since June on Winona Road has left residents concerned about the aging pipes underground.

Two water main breaks in four months a cause for concern?

The Amato family of Bellmore received a service dog on Thursday from the nonprofit Law Enforcement Officers Weekend to help the family whose sons have autism and Fragile X syndrome. 

'Today was a special day' 

The misdemeanor assault case against Kimberly and Gianna Gotti for attacking a woman at a high school basketball game was dismissed on a legal technicality Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Case shouldn't have been brought to begin with'

A new scholarship named in memory of slain NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller will benefit students enrolled at his alma mater, St. Mary's High School. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'It's a way to pay forward'

Thousands of fans and supporters attended an appearance of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Nassau Coliseum on Sunday, while scores of demonstrators protested outside. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I think this is a great moment'

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' 

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

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