Erin King Sweeney and Bruce Blakeman endorsed on Monday town Tax Receiver Don Clavin in his bid to unseat Democrat Laura Gillen in the race for supervisor this fall. Both Republican council members had previously broke ranks and backed Gillen in her 2017 run for office. 


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The "Run for Their Lives" walk paid tribute to Omer Neutra, the 21-year-old Plainview native and soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces who was killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

'We will not stop until his body is returned'

Family members and teammates attended the funeral of Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa hockey player who died in a charity game last week. 

'Connor was an amazing child'

The New York Islanders hold a moment of silence for Massapequa hockey player Connor Kasin before Thursday night's home game against the Seattle Kraken.

Watch: Moment of silence for Connor Kasin at Islanders game

On Tuesday, a memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, the Israeli-American soldier from Plainview who was killed in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I have to grow old without him by my side'

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Owner-occupied homes are on the rise on Long Island, as are the dwellings' value, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data.

Census data shows tight, pricey housing market

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An investigation of Roya Jafari-Hassad in 2021 found that on 10 occasions over a nine-month period, she sold prescriptions amounting to hundreds of oxycodone pills to an undercover detective, prosecutors said.

Great Neck doctor convicted of selling opioids 

The state's animal sale ban — set to go into effect Sunday — would put store owners out of business, lawsuits argue.

Deadline looms for pet stores fighting state's animal sale ban

Tamari defeated Gordon Charlop, who had challenged last year's results. Tamari won by a margin of 1,681 to 615, according to the district.

Incumbent reelected to the Great Neck Park District Board

The Harborside's management said, "the health and safety" of residents, whose average age is 90, hasn't been impacted by three bankruptcy filings in 10 years.

Residents fear losing life savings, care quality as Harborside's bankruptcy sale drags on

Shye's remarkable journey on "The Voice" began with a four-chair turn audition and culminated in a stunning finale performance.

LI teen finishes in second place on 'The Voice'

Dry weather returns through at least Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecast: Sun, dry conditions return Thursday

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Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa High School senior, collapsed over the weekend during a charity hockey game.

Funeral, services set for Connor Kasin

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. 

'It makes me feel special'

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'

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'

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