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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.

'Make sure everybody is safe'

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'

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One official approved nearly 2,600 citations in two days, data shows.

Hempstead BusPatrol data shows high approval rate, quick review process

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Average annual temperatures on Long Island are projected to increase between 3.8 degrees and 5.8 degrees by the 2050s.

More days of extreme heat on LI highlight shade gap

At Jones Beach State Park, hours before the annual fireworks show, huge crowds gathered to soak up the remaining hours of sunshine.

Fireworks, sun bathing, barbecues and readings from the Declaration of Independence mark LI's July Fourth

The Hempstead Town Board is considering a zoning change that would allow a developer to build multifamily housing on the former Woodmere Club site.

Housing plan for former golf club site gains traction

A nonprofit focused on finding missing persons has taken to Long Island waters to conduct searches.

Search team combs the depths for missing persons in submerged vehicles

The facility unveiled plans to boost housing for its postdoctoral fellows, seeking approvals to lodge up to 30 fellows at an Oyster Bay Cove mansion. Soon after, objections streamed in.

What the battle over Cold Spring Harbor Labs' dorm plan says about LI's affordable housing crisis

Displaced residents are receiving donated food, clothing and other items and are hoping they can return to their homes.

Baldwin apartment residents displaced by fire get needed aid

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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 

A doorbell camera captured the aftermath of a fiery crash that resulted in the deaths of three people in Bethpage. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Bethpage crash leaves 3 dead

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'How did it get so out of hand?'

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For many people in the Massapequa community, Independence Day means pride. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Celebrating July Fourth on LI

More pets go missing on July 4 than any other time of the year. Here are some tips to keeping your pets safe. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Keeping your pets safe on July 4

We built our own combination of fresh pasta with sauce at a brand new eatery in Mineola.

Authentic pasta eatery opens in Mineola

Human remains were found in a car submerged in Mount Sinai Harbor Monday evening. Detectives believe it is the missing piece of a cold case that's more than a decade old. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Human remains found in car submerged at Cedar Beach

The Islanders' No. 1 draft pick, Matthew Schaefer, made a big impression on the team in summer prospect development camp in East Meadow. Newsday's Islanders beat writer Andrew Gross reports.

Schaefer continues to impress at Isles prospect camp

Visit Three Village Historical Society and Tri-Spy Tours in Setauket to learn about the Culper Spy Ring and the role Long Island played in the Revolutionary War.

Learning about LI's Culper Spy Ring

From the beach to the ice cream counter to the lighthouse, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your guide to visiting Robert Moses State Park.

Exploring Robert Moses State Park

Ken's got spirits! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the Long Island Spirits distillery for barrels of fun.

LI Works: Ken gets into the spirits!

The delay forced the LIRR to extend the life of its M3 fleet, which will be retired.

The old LIRR M3 trains will be phased out in 2030

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