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Teachers served up a special Thanksgiving feast, giving students new to the country their first taste of an American holiday tradition. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Long Island Cares has opened the West Nassau Center for Food Assistance & Community Support in Valley Stream to help those with food insecurity in time for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Food is expensive now so this is gonna help me'

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'

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The appellate division sent both court cases back to the counties' State Supreme Courts to determine how much money the counties owe, according to a lawyer for motorists.

State court rules Nassau, Suffolk fees for red-light camera tickets are illegal

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Broad support for the cease-fire comes mixed with doubts from some Long Islanders that it's enough to sustain long-term peace in the region.

Hope and frustration after Israel/Hezbollah cease-fire

The loan offer comes after FEMA and President Joe Biden had previously denied a request by the governor for individual assistance.

SBA loan offer for storm victims

Neither of the passengers was injured in the Freeport collision, police said.

Nassau AHRC driver charged with DWI after crashing van with disabled clients aboard

Hofstra professor Alexander Pelaez said while he understands social media is creating challenges for parents and schools, Australia's proposed measure wouldn't translate to America.

Could Australia's social media ban for under 16s happen in U.S.? Experts say it's unlikely

There is "only a slight chance," given the current forecast, that the auroras will be visible from Long Island.

Faint but possible: Northern Lights might return to LI this week

Long Island will see wet weather before sunrise and continuing all day, forecasters said.

Rain on its way, making for soggy holiday

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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'

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'

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