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	A Long Beach family is&nbsp;seeking compensation from Nassau County for&nbsp;thousands of dollars in veterinarian bills after a Nassau police officer struck their dog&nbsp;Daisy, who suffered multiple serious injuries. NewsdayTV&#39;s Cecilia Dowd reports.
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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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A spokesman for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman confirmed Friday that the flags aren't at half-staff at county buildings for former President Jimmy Carter who died Sunday at age 100.

No half-staff flags on Nassau buildings in memory of former President Carter

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Meanwhile, the New York Attorney General's Office has argued a state court case involving the potential evacuation of the Woodbury facility's more than 300 residents should proceed Monday despite the federal filing.

Hearing expected today on troubled LI nursing home's bankruptcy filing

In addition to aggravated vehicular homicide, Amandeep Singh pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree manslaughter, two counts of assault in the second degree, leaving the scene of a crash without reporting it, two counts of third-degree assault and drunken and drugged driving — 10 counts in all.

LI man pleads guilty in wrong-way crash that killed 2 teen tennis stars

Long Island will see anywhere from the trace amount to 1 to 2 inches on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Temps to drop on LI this weekend, with chance of snow Monday

The group, with over 2,600 members, also hosts regular in-person meetups and community-building activities for families.

LI parents of neurodiverse children connect through Facebook group

From North Hempstead to Montauk, here are major developments expected in the new year. 

Here's a look at what to expect across LI towns in 2025

The number of legal cannabis stores has skyrocketed from about 80 in early 2024 to 275 by the end of the year, Gov. Hochul says.

Retail cannabis sales top $1B as NYS program overcomes slow start

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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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