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	Freeport residents on Monday celebrated Gov.&nbsp;Hochul&rsquo;s veto of a bill which would have allowed Cleveland Avenue Fields to lose its park status and be sold to developers. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Cecilia Dowd reports.
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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.

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'

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The ruling comes after three years of litigation over the field between the school district and the village.

Judge rules Freeport village owns disputed school athletic field

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It's unclear how much the decision would impact Las Vegas Sands' long-term plan of building a full-fledged casino.

Lawsuit against Nassau's bid for a casino sent back to lower court

Baseball fans are spending big bucks to own a piece of history from the two storied MLB clubs.

World Series sparks spike in memorabilia sales

"We see people that get into these incidents that would never dream of doing something like this in another context," said Alec Slatky, a spokesman for AAA Northeast.

Road Rage Island: Violent incidents are up, but experts have tips for staying safe on roadways

He is accused of attacking Ana Ruth Espinoza , 52, outside La Candela II in the restaurant parking lot in West Hempstead after her daughter's birthday party on September 28.

DA: LI man charged with murder for fatally stabbing mother-in-law after birthday party

A federal magistrate called the defendant, who was taken into custody Wednesday morning, "a danger to the community."

LI child therapist exchanged sexually explicit videos of infants online, Feds say

Between August and September, the number of employed residents grew by 14,200, when a decline of 17,500 is typical.

LI's unemployment rate fell to 2.9%, but not because more Islanders found work

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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'

Thousands of fans and supporters attended an appearance of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Nassau Coliseum on Sunday, while scores of demonstrators protested outside. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I think this is a great moment'

After a fire destroyed most of the James E. Donahue VFW Post 347 in Glen Cove, the community and its members came together to help rebuild. 

'The community came out for us' 

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a crowd on Sunday at Nassau Coliseum. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Indian prime minister to appear at Nassau Coliseum

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about'

Nearly 30 military women were honored at a commemorative medal ceremony at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Right now there really isn't anything a woman can't do'

Sylvan Drive in Lakeview was renamed Victor A. Cantelmo III Drive in honor of the fallen firefighter who died from 9/11-related illnesses. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'My son deserves it'

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