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	A wake was held on Wednesday at&nbsp;Christopher T Jordan Funeral Home in Island Park for firefighter Michael Fischer, who died Sunday of an apparent heart attack.
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Volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale expect to finish the 10-year restoration by May. 

'It's just an ongoing series of challenges' 

A second water main break in Baldwin since June on Winona Road has left residents concerned about the aging pipes underground.

Two water main breaks in four months a cause for concern?

The Amato family of Bellmore received a service dog on Thursday from the nonprofit Law Enforcement Officers Weekend to help the family whose sons have autism and Fragile X syndrome. 

'Today was a special day' 

The misdemeanor assault case against Kimberly and Gianna Gotti for attacking a woman at a high school basketball game was dismissed on a legal technicality Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Case shouldn't have been brought to begin with'

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Parents and other grievers convened at Robert Moses State Park to bring attention to opioid deaths.

Remembering those who died from opioid overdoses

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More than 2,000 people attended Sunday's walk, which raised at least $680,000 for pancreatic cancer research, the Uniondale-based Lustgarten Foundation said.

'Brings you hope': Pancreatic cancer walk inspires LI

The ceremony featured Shir Zohar, 21, who survived the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel.

Holocaust center marks Oct. 7 with new memorial

A 29-year-old woman was found dead Saturday evening in the basement of a Hempstead home, police said.

Nassau police investigating fatal stabbing in Hempstead 

At the anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel, Jews are convulsed with angst, anger, pain and division, as are Muslims, who are concerned about the mounting death toll.

LI Muslims, Jews distraught over continued violence in Middle East

The former District Court and state Supreme Court jurist "wanted to cut through the garbage and get right to the point and resolve things," his son recalled.

Longtime LI judge Ira Raab dies at 89

Ascension Lutheran Church in Franklin Square offered a blessing for animals as part of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Paws for reflection: Canines gather for blessing on St. Francis day

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A new scholarship named in memory of slain NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller will benefit students enrolled at his alma mater, St. Mary's High School. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'It's a way to pay forward'

Thousands of fans and supporters attended an appearance of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Nassau Coliseum on Sunday, while scores of demonstrators protested outside. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I think this is a great moment'

After a fire destroyed most of the James E. Donahue VFW Post 347 in Glen Cove, the community and its members came together to help rebuild. 

'The community came out for us' 

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a crowd on Sunday at Nassau Coliseum. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Indian prime minister to appear at Nassau Coliseum

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman plan to deputize gun-owning county residents is progressing, with some having completed training. Opponents call the plan "flagrantly illegal." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know what the big brouhaha is all about'

Nearly 30 military women were honored at a commemorative medal ceremony at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Right now there really isn't anything a woman can't do'

Sylvan Drive in Lakeview was renamed Victor A. Cantelmo III Drive in honor of the fallen firefighter who died from 9/11-related illnesses. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'My son deserves it'

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen, is working for the Nassau County Attorney's Office.

'Contemptuous' defense witness from Trump trial hired by Nassau County

Wai Law, a marathon runner from Bethpage, is running for Parkinson's research and food insecurity. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Hopefully one day they understand enough to come up with a cure'

Three children were injured and one was airlifted to the hospital after a BMW crashed into a line of trees on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Cop: Three kids hurt in Franklin Square crash

The crash involved three vehicles on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook on Sunday.

Police investigating fatal chain-reaction crash

A 71-year-old man was crossing Newbridge Road when he was hit by an SUV in North Bellmore.

LI man struck and killed crossing road in North Bellmore

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Long Island sisters Amy Lynn and Danielle Safaty each had both breasts removed in their 20s, before they had any signs of breast cancer. Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse reports.

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