Empire State Development, the state agency overseeing the planned $1.2 billion redevelopment at Belmont Park, co-sponsored a workshop Saturday at which Elmont residents suggested improvements to Elmont Road Park. The Belmont Park project includes a new arena for the New York Islanders hockey team.


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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 

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?

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Enhancements include a sorting machine that cuts down on work hours and a fleet of new vehicles. It's all part of a $40 billion nationwide plan to turn around USPS fortunes.

'How much better is this?' High-tech upgrades come to Hicksville postal facility

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A Democratic councilwoman said the town should spend the money on a new sound system.

Town officials spar over $15G cost for new carpets 

A yearlong grace period protecting borrowers from being reported to credit bureaus ended on Oct. 1.

State warns student borrowers over expired grace period

Authorities had seized scores of potential pieces of evidence from Heuermann's home, where he lived with his wife and two children, and storage units that he rented, following his July 13, 2023, arrest and an indictment accusing the Manhattan architect of killing six women.

Items seized from alleged Gilgo Beach killer's home, storage units returned, attorneys say

Tenth Avenue at Woodward Parkway was renamed in honor of Gina Pellettiere, the longtime band leader, and 11th Avenue in honor of Beatrice Ferrari, band chaperone and a global studies teacher in Farmingdale schools for 32 years.

Streets renamed for beloved educators who died in Farmingdale band bus crash

"He could have tried to cross Merrick Avenue and been hit by a car," the kindergartner's father said as a petition criticizing the actions of some of the bus company's drivers gained signatures Tuesday.

School bus company under fire after 5-year-old student left at wrong stop

The names added to the memorial wall from Long Island include those who perished while responding to a call and those who died from illness related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 

Names of LI firefighters added to state's memorial wall

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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.

'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

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