A two-car crash that killed one motorist early Tuesday closed a portion of Baldwin Road in Hempstead, Nassau police said.


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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.

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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 

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Last year was Long Island's deadliest since at least 2013 for young people behind the wheel, data shows.

Fatal teen crashes hit high on LI after driver's ed rules paused during pandemic

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Her husband, Carl Rennhack, a city police detective, said she was an "angel" and a "pillar" of the community.

'It wasn't supposed to be this way.' Hundreds mourn off-duty NYPD officer killed in salon crash

Evidence is emerging that these tiny particles can cause outsize harm to marine ecosystems and to human health.

How plastic particles invading LI Sound can wind up in your body

Microplastics are polluting Long Island Sound and waterways around the world. Local researchers say 97% of water samples tested in a recent study contained plastics. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's threatening human health'

The numbers have climbed even as enrollment has fallen. Students and schools face challenges as a result.

Number of English-learning students on LI climbs almost 60% in decade

Global unrest, port congestion and a potential dockworkers strike could further increase costs for consumers later this year, experts said.

Supply chain problems could spike LI consumer costs even more later this year

The number of English language learners in Long Island schools has surged over the past decade by almost 60%.

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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'

Nearly 200 crew members will help take down the temporary cricket stadium at Eisenhower Park that hosted eight matches of the T20 World Cup.

Disassembling cricket World Cup stadium

Nassau Executive Brace Blakeman is suing Attorney General Letitia James over her cease-and-desist order of his ban on transgender girls competing in female sports at county parks and facilities. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We are protecting our women from being bulllied'

A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

Cadets at the USMMA reported a dozen incidents of sexual assault in the 2022-23 academic year, double the number from a year earlier.

Sexual assault reports doubled

Ali Berke of Oceanside is setting out to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" at all MLB parks.

Ali Berke hopes to sing at every ballpark

When war broke out in Anton Haskevych's home country of Ukraine, he made over 2,000 calls to American charities and churches for help. Receiving aid from Garden City's Cathedral of the Incarnation, he is set to graduate from Garden City High School.

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The ICC men's T20 World Cup cricket tournament began on Monday at the new temporary stadium at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow with a Sri Lanka vs. South Africa match. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Something that you never would think would happen'

Nassau County officials Wednesday assured the public that there will be a secure police presence at all T20 World Cup cricket matches at Eisenhower Park. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'One of the tightest securities Nassau County has ever seen'

Dominick Critelli, a decorated World War II veteran, will be knighted and awarded the French Legion of Honor for his courage and devotion in liberating France during World War II next month. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I think about the people I left behind'

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the Jones Beach east bathhouse is to get a $100 million renovation with a focus on teaching kids to swim. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Hochul: Bathhouse to be renovated, focus on teaching kids to swim

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