On Thursday, a fire erupted at the Harvest Diner in Westbury shortly before dawn, Nassau police said. The blaze, at 841 Old Country Rd., was reported at 4:51 a.m.


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Bondi joined Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the training village that prepares officers for real world situations. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Pam Bondi attends opening of Nassau police training facility

Five people were evacuated after the driver of a Toyota Camry crashed into the building, Nassau police said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

5 evacuated after car drives into building

Dozens of protesters rallied in Hempstead Sunday against recent ICE raids in the community. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'They're trying to find a job and support their families'

Nassau County and state park officials are ramping up shark patrols ahead of the holiday weekend following a recent incident at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Gibbons was a well-known surfer and lacrosse player in Long Beach, working for Skudin Surf Camp to teach swimmers and special needs students water therapy.

Austin Gibbons, surfing instructor, dies after suffering medical episode off Long Beach

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The weather service said there's a "marginal" risk of flooding in portions of Nassau and western Suffolk, but nothing what's expected to the west and north of LI.

Flash flooding possible for region but LI likely spared from heaviest rain

The religious order of priests will depart St. Anthony's Church in Oceanside by June 2026 due to declining numbers, ending nearly 50 years of ministry.

St. Anthony's parish to lose Jesuits next year

Nassau hired Peter King to provide counsel on counterterrorism and homeland security without legislative approval or competitive bidding.

Blakeman sidesteps legislature to hire Peter King as $200G confidential legal adviser

The alliance between Nassau County and the Trump administration was front and center on Sunday.

AG Pam Bondi attends opening of Nassau police training village

As a police pursuit entered Nassau County from Queens, a Lexus GX 460 hit the suspect on Lakeville Road, police said.

Cops: Robbery suspect, 15, dies when e-bike collides with SUV

Everyone was a '90s kid at LiPOPUP's Long Island Nostalgia Fest in Mineola Saturday.

Smells like Teen Spirit — and cucumber melon: Reliving the '90s at Nostalgia Fest

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The rear of a coach bus sank through the top of multilevel underground parking garage in Lake Success Tuesday evening.

Pavement collapsed with a 'boom'

Port Washington residents and officials are mounting a campaign to bring Fernando Mejia back after ICE agents took him from the parking lot of the bagel store he manages.

'Makes me sick that a guy like that could just lose everything'

Rep. Tom Suozzi is calling on President Trump and Kristi Noem to release the manager of a Port Washington bagel store after ICE agents arrested him last week.

Suozzi calls for release of popular bagel store manager

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'

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

'Those 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

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.

Deadly Bethpage crash victims ID'd

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

Old Brookville couple missing since March 30

Crowds gathered at Jones Beach for a preview of the FourLeaf Air Show. 

FourLeaf Air Show preview held at Jones Beach 

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Noah Cooper, the owner and director of Ivy League School and Day Camp, discusses the camps safety protocols in wake of flooding last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Weather safety protocols in place at LI camp

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From free concerts to parks with pickleball courts, Elisa DiStefano has your look at free things to do on Long Island.

See animals, jam to live music and more: Spend a day on LI without spending any money

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa speaks with members of an elite Long Island-based search team about one of their most challenging rescue missions.

'It was only us in that ship out there'

Newsday Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo talks about the payroll report from the Empire Center for Public Policy.

629 MTA workers made over $100G in overtime

The shark discovery is a reminder that people should always be cautious when entering the ocean, one local expert said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Shark washes up on Rockaway Beach 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sat down with Newsday Suffolk County courts reporter Grant Parpan for an in-depth discussion about Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach killer who was arrested on July 13, 2023.

The Backstory with Ken Buffa: Who is Rex Heuermann?

When the Rivers siblings recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, they made history in more ways than one. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

West Babylon triplets make Eagle Scout history 

Newsday real estate reporter Rachel Weiss got a tour of Joy Mangano's Nissequogue home, which is heading for the auction block.

We got a tour of Joy Mangano's home

The Knicks introduced Mike Brown on Tuesday as their new head coach, and his goal is to produce championships. Newsday's Knicks beat writer Steve Popper reports.

Knicks introduce Mike Brown as their new head coach

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