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	For the first time, the executive board of the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association is made up entirely of young women. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;
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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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Cold Cut Express, located at 507 Dubois Ave., sold the ticket for the Friday drawing, according to the New York Lottery.

Mega Millions $1M ticket sold in Valley Stream

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The Elmont Fire Department and multiple other departments battled the blaze at 1888 Foster Meadow Lane early Saturday morning, Nassau police said.

Fire damages Elmont senior co-op vacated after flooding

"He is credited for preserving much of Long Island's history," says Gary Monti, who worked with Smits on the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

Nassau museum system creator Edward J. Smits dies at 90

The suit's plaintiffs included 10 pet stores, including three on Long Island, which argued they would have to close and lay off employees.

NYS pet sales ban takes effect Sunday after judge denies delay

U.S. District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano told Carmelo Polito that gambling operations run by organized crime families were not victimless crimes, but part of a larger "terrible scourge" that victimized the community, particularly Italian Americans.

Crime family member sentenced to 30 months for running illegal LI gambling operation

The son of a 91-year-old Valley Stream retiree has been trying for days to pay a ticket for his father, but the payment systems haven't worked.

Nassau stops charging red-light camera late fees as 'payment system is currently down'

In most cases, bins are placed by reputable organizations, officials said. However, some have popped up across Long Island that are not permitted and cannot easily be traced.

Gift-giver beware: Some donation bins aren't legit, officials advise

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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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Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to'

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