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	Hempstead schools elementary students took part in the unveiling of a postage stamp honoring writer&nbsp;Ernest J. Gaines. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Drew Scott reports.&nbsp;
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Hempstead schools hold ceremony for Ernest J. Gaines postage stamp unveiling

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'It's just wonderful to be able to unveil the stamp here.'

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Homeland Security agents appeared near Park Avenue Elementary School in Westbury, drawing a large crowd and a car crash that soon followed. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'These agents were not working for ICE'

Protesters rallied in Westbury on Sunday to denounce raids carried out by ICE amid an increase in deportation efforts by the Trump administration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's very sad and it's very dehumanizing'

The FAA is investigating the use of a Nassau police helicopter for a potential violation of altitude rules. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

FAA probes Nassau police helicopter use at Jones Beach

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

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The unidentified male was crossing Glen Cove Road when he was struck.

Pedestrian killed in Glen Head crash, police say

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The class of 2025 at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School includes 15 sets of twins, creating excitement and a unique school culture.

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The Farmingdale wing spot is one of only three locations still in operation throughout the state.

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The lawsuit accuses village officials of delay tactics and a "conspiracy" ahead of the June 17 election.

Mayoral hopeful urges court to act as Centre Island election nears

Ryan was set to leave her post on July 20.

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The Bryan Bonin Grand Slam Challenge is scheduled for June 23 at Farmingdale State. Bonin, beloved throughout the Long Island baseball community, died in 2022 after a battle with melanoma. 

18th annual Grand Slam Challenge to honor life of Commack coach

On Monday, the Democrat-controlled State Senate voted largely along party lines, to make New York the 12th state to allow physician-assisted end-of-life care.

Supporters, critics divided on LI about end of life bill

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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.

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

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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Victoria Heuermann, daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann, says her father "most likely" committed the killings in a new Peacock documentary, "Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets."

Suspected Gilgo Beach killer's daughter says father 'most likely' committed killings in new documentary

Games, rides and food: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Adventureland in this week's LI Works.

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Organizers said the annual event was the biggest one yet, with 135 groups marching and about 20,000 people lining the parade route in Huntington. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Dr. Surinder Sandhu is opening Strong Strains in East Setauket, the first recreational marijuana shop in Brookhaven. 

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

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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.

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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.

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