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	Carol Tuzzolo, 85, of Mineola, lived on Liberty Island as a young child when her father was the caretaker of the Statue of Liberty. Tuzzolo&nbsp;spoke with Newsday on Oct. 26 about her memories growing up on the island. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Steve Langford reports.
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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'

According to Nassau Police, an 85-year-old man has died after a fire engulfed a Seaford home Monday evening.

Man dies after being pulled from Seaford house fire 

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Port Washington's Spectrum Designs' recent social media fortune has pushed up revenue expectations for the year.

Going viral: 23 million video views boost sales at LI nonprofit

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The races in the 1st and 4th congressional districts are viewed as keys to which party wins control of Congress in November.

Gillen leads D'Esposito by 12 points, LaLota edges Avlon, Newsday/Siena poll says

Democratic incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi declined Newsday's invitation to debate.

LiPetri backs deportations in bid for 3rd District House seat

Police used an electronic control device to subdue the 70-year-old man.

Bethpage man charged after altercation with firefighter 

Some walked to celebrate their survival from breast cancer, others walked for a relative lost to the disease.

Stories of loss, hope at walk against breast cancer

Thousands took part while others cheered on runners in the annual Suffolk County Marathon race to benefit veterans.

Suffolk marathon winners celebrate with diner and doughnuts

Monday's forecast high is more than 10 degrees above the average temperature of 63 degrees, forecasters said.

Clear, warm weather expected for LI this week

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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'

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.

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

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