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Nearly four years after an unknown attacker threw a cup of acid in her face, Nafiah Ikram spoke to Newsday about her struggles on the road to recovery. 

'Nafiah faced the world without any hesitancy'

A humpback whale washed up in Long Beach near Roosevelt Boulevard on Monday, police said. 

Humpback whale found on beach

A firefighter suffered smoke inhalation at a blaze that damaged a house on Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage on Thursday night.

Firefighter treated for smoke inhalation after Old Bethpage fire

Crews are cleaning up debris after a Christmas Day fire at a condo complex in Jericho left people displaced and firefighters injured. 

Christmas Day fire in Jericho leaves firefighters injured

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Two 10-year-olds were transported to Cohen Children's Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries as a result of the crash.

2 children, 4 adults with minor injuries after Westbury school bus crash 

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Robert Aresta faces charges for allegedly pulling out a gun at the Malverne firehouse, officials say.

Son of former top cop facing gun-related menacing charges 

Long Island has accumulated nearly $11.5 million in unclaimed gift card funds, amassed since 1985, according to the comptroller's office.

DiNapoli: Use or lose the funds from those holiday gift cards

The lawsuits were filed by Gordon Charlop, a candidate for commissioner who lost two elections in about a year.

Park district spent nearly $100G in legal fees to fight 2 election lawsuits, records show

Check out Long Island's latest restaurant openings.

New Long Island restaurants to try in 2025

Cookies sold by Nassau County Girl Scouts will cost $7, up from $5, the first price increase in five years, a representative said.

Girl Scouts begin annual cookie sale, with 2 flavors set to be retired, higher prices

A recent federal report found New York State is dealing with the highest per capita rate of homelessness in the country.

What to know about the homelessness surge in New York

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Nassau officials are seeking federal authority to ticket drone operators or take the devices down. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We also want federal legislation that would allow us to issue a federal summons'

A judge is considering a request by the New York Attorney General's Office for a temporary restraining order to block an "emergency evacuation" of a Woodbury nursing home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Judge's decision expected Friday

Nassau County police Arson Bomb Squad detectives are searching for a male suspect who set a portable bathroom on fire outside a home under construction in Levittown.

Male set portable bathroom on fire, police say

Speakers at the Westbury Arts Center broke down the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which focus on African American culture, unity and community, plus the ways they can be applied to daily life.

'We want to keep it alive'

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'

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'

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