An unveiling ceremony was held at the Joysetta and Julius Pearse African American Museum in Hempstead on Wednesday to unveil the U.S. Postal Service's 45th stamp in the Black Heritage series. It honors sculptor Edmonia Lewis. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.


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The mother of a man who died of a fentanyl overdose at the Nassau County jail alleges correction officers failed to provide adequate care for her son before he died.

Lawsuit alleges jail staff failed in overdose death

The first-ever flight simulator serves as the centerpiece of the new museum. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'This was one of the actual rooms that was used for training'

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding NYS Trooper Thomas Mascia's shooting last week on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'There's a lot of emotion right now'

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

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The biggest jump in median price by bedroom was from two beds to three, rising from $490,000 to $650,000, according to a Newsday analysis of OneKey MLS data on closed sales.

Analysis: LI buyers paid $160,000 more for 3-bed houses than 2-beds

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A partnership between the Rockville Centre Housing Authority and a private developer plans to make $32 million in improvements to the facility.

Rockville Centre housing complex wins 32 years of tax breaks

Lillie Carpenter, of Roosevelt, died when her car struck a tree, police said.

Roosevelt woman dies in Meadowbrook Parkway crash

Long Island's driest autumn in decades has sparked dozens of brush fires and questions about what it could mean over time.

Rain on LI not enough to end region's drought

There you'll find creative gifts like a monthly cheese subscription, Irish Santa figurines and one-of-a-kind fashions.

5 festive downtowns for unique holiday gifts

County spending on outside law firms has more than doubled since 2022.

'Spiraling out of control:' Nassau County spending on private law firms to get audit

"At the end of the day, you want to prioritize the relationship over the political point of view," said LIU Post psychology professor Mark Sirkin.

Pass the potatoes and shove the politics? Tips for surviving holidays in politically divided families

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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'

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'

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