NYPD Officer Lesly Lafontant, who was in a medically induced coma after, police said, he was assaulted by a man who threw a metal chair at his head, was released from The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn on Monday.

 


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New York City officials said a homeless man allegedly went on an unprovoked stabbing spree across town in Manhattan Monday, killing two men and a woman.

NYC stabbing suspect arrested by cop who hails from LI

Brookville Village Police Chief Kenneth Lack says license plate readers are an essential tool for law enforcement. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

More eyes on the roads

Nassau and Suffolk police on Saturday night shut down illegal street takeovers at a Uniondale parking lot and the Ronkonkoma train station, where more than 40 cars had gathered. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Crazy to do it in the train parking lot'

Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou talks about how some LI school districts are dealing with the financial strain of sex abuse settlements. 

'The taxpayers need to know what you are doing'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got a sneak peek at "Disney on Ice: Let's Dance," which is at UBS Arena through Nov. 17.

'One big Disney dance party'

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The theater will replace the Charles of Glen Cove hardware store, which had been a community staple until it closed in 2020.

Community theater to replace vacant Glen Cove hardware store

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Tremayne Winfield was eligible for the longer sentence because of his prior felony convictions.

DA: Amityville man gets up to life sentence on weapons charges

The widower of a Carle Place physician asked a Florida court to mandate the testing of leftovers, saying the allergens in that meal caused the death of his wife. 

Disney lawsuit: Husband of late doctor wants her last meal tested

For the first time, the event will be held on Long Island.

Sean Hannity to host Fox Nation's Patriot Awards at Tilles Center

The house was a "complete and total loss," the Southold police chief said.

2 families displaced by Mattituck house fire

Police continued their search for Matthew Zoll, 23, a suspect in the killing of his father, Joseph Zoll, 61, at their Rocky Point home.

Suspect in father's stabbing death may be injured after crashing vehicle, police say

A fatal motorcycle crash on the LIE in Manorville was at least the fifth in two months on Long Island to claim the life of the operator or passenger.

Motorcyclist's death in Manorville crash adds to fatal toll

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A Newsday investigation shows that about 70% of tickets issued by Suffolk County for school bus camera violations in 2023 took place on roads that students don't cross. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Ridiculous tickets that are illogical'

Charges again North Merrick's James Luca were upgraded after he allegedly tried to blow up the Nassau Department of Social Services building using a propane tank. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Allegedly placed several propane tanks ... at the doors of the DSS building'

Trisko II was introduced as Suffolk County Police's newest dog to patrol Long Island McArthur Airport. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Trisko's gonna keep us safe'

Brush fires have continued to break out across Long Island. Crews from multiple agencies fought at least two in Medford on Tusday. 

'The threats are too great' 

Jonathan Quiles, a 20-year-old volunteer with the Medford Fire Department, is accused of intentionally setting two fires on Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'This arrest will serve as a warning'

Rockville Centre police Det. John Murphy is charged with a hate crime after authorities said he harassed a cellular service worker, using a racial slur. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'No place for hate in this county'

Fifty years after Ronald DeFeo murdered his family in 1974 in their Amityville home, inspiring a series of books and movies, the "Amityville Horror" house still attracts sightseers and still resonates. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Mythology about this house'

Long Islanders marked Veterans Day by taking part in traditional ceremonies and acts of service. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is what saved this country, the veterans'

Numerous brush fires have ignited on Long Island due to the dry conditions that have developed over the past two months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'The last time we had any substantial amount of rain was way back in September'

Executive Director Marc Alessi discusses plans to preserve Nikola Tesla's legacy after a fire destroyed the historic lab.

'Such an important part of Long Island'

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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