Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD on Tuesday honored those from the department who have died in the line of duty. Among the 42 names added to the NYPD's Hall of Heroes were Det. Brian Simonsen of Calverton, and Det. Brian Mulkeen, of upstate Monroe. Both detectives were killed in separate 2019 friendly fire shootings.


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Greenport officials aim to reopen the Herschell merry-go-round, which was shut down after a mechanical failure in late September, by Memorial Day.

Work is underway to fix Greenport merry-go-round

A firefighter suffered smoke inhalation at a blaze that damaged a house on Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage on Thursday night.

Firefighter treated for smoke inhalation after Old Bethpage fire

Crews are cleaning up debris after a Christmas Day fire at a condo complex in Jericho left people displaced and firefighters injured. 

Christmas Day fire in Jericho leaves firefighters injured

Democrat Laura Gillen will enter Washington as a freshman congresswoman representing Nassau's South Shore communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's time to stop pointing fingers, and start getting the work done'

Riordan Cavooris' family made a donation to a Smithtown wildlife refuge for a bird flight cage to help give back to a place that meant so much to them during their son's recovery after being hit by an off-duty cop. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's all kind of a very poetic justice'

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The expelled congressman faces a minimum of 2 years in prison at his sentencing for the aggravated identity theft charge.

Judge: Former Rep. George Santos ordered to pay $205G

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"He was an amazing athlete and a tremendous leader," said childhood friend Mark Dellecave.

Jacque LaPrarie, assistant football coach at Smithtown West, dies at 61

The teen, Abel Bonilla, of Selden, was riding south across Middle Country Road in Selden when he was struck, police said.

Teen cyclist critically injured in car crash

A law regulating the devices was cut at the last minute from the federal funding measure.

Top fire officials want federal lithium-ion battery law revived

The goal of the pilot program is to reduce impulsive, high-risk behaviors such as substance use.

LI school district first in state to implement program to help kids make 'positive decisions'

Numerous Christmas tree recycling programs are taking place across Long Island, or will be in the coming weeks.

Christmas tree recycling tips

Experts weigh in on how housing, health care, energy, retail, small business, manufacturing and more will shape LI's economic future.

LI's 2025 economic outlook: Growth, challenges and the housing squeeze

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While some Long Islanders spent Wednesday in church celebrating Christmas Day, others prepared for the first night of Hanukkah. It's the first time the two have coincided since 2005. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's what the season's about'

A pair of beachgoers found "what appeared to be a human jawbone" while walking on Smith Point County Park in Shirley. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Appeared to be a human jawbone'

The announcement comes after an exclusive Newsday investigation into allegations of animal neglect at the Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We were asked to take a look at it and that's what we'll do'

A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was a miracle'

For many Jets and Giants fans, frustration with the teams has outweighed their desire to attend the games. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

'It's a little bit discouraging'

Luigi Mangione, 26, pleaded not guilty Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court to federal murder and stalking charges. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Mangione pleads not guilty

Frank Agoglia, a WW2 vet who jumped behind enemy lines on D-Day, recieved the French Legion of Honor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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Shoppers braved the cold weather in Huntington on Sunday to get last-minute Christmas gifts. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'One more thing and then we're going home'

A court order will allow more than 300 residents at Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation to stay there, for now, after they faced evacuation threats earlier this week.

Judge issues temporary restraining order for residents of Woodbury nursing home

Gilgo Beach Task Force investigators say accused Gilgo killer Rex Heuermann exhibited a "persistent interest" in the case before his arrest. Newsday Suffolk County Courts Reporter Grant Parpan has the story.

'He saved a newspaper article from 30 years before his arrest'

Luigi Mangione landed at MacArthur Airport on his way to New York City to face murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after waiving extradition Thursday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Luigi Mangione ordered held without bail in NYC

Nassau officials are seeking federal authority to ticket drone operators or take the devices down. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We also want federal legislation that would allow us to issue a federal summons'

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