Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said there will be a police presence at every school in the county on Friday, following an increase in social media threats against schools on Long Island. Steve Langford reports.


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The Knicks introduced Mike Brown on Tuesday as their new head coach, and his goal is to produce championships. Newsday's Knicks beat writer Steve Popper reports.

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How fast can Ken eat? NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa learns from, and challenges, compettive eater Eric "Badlands" Booker in this weeks LI works.

LI Works: World of competitive eating with LI's Eric 'Badlands' Booker

The MTA says it's been busting more ghost vehicles than ever. But the numbers show toll evasion in New York City isn't getting much better. Newsday Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

Toll evasion still high despite 'ghost vehicle' crackdown

Kathy Collins, Long Island's first female world boxing champion, speaks to NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman about her legendary career and the sport's growth years later.

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Lower gas prices may have caused more people to hit the roads this holiday weekend, according to AAA. Meanwhile, storms over parts of the U.S. could affect travelers heading home later this week. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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For many people in the Massapequa community, Independence Day means pride. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Fans packed inside to watch and celebrate the team making the first overall selection, something that the team lucked into when they won the draft lottery with just 3.5% odds.

Top pick sparks excitement for the future at Islanders draft party

We built our own combination of fresh pasta with sauce at a brand new eatery in Mineola.

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Human remains were found in a car submerged in Mount Sinai Harbor Monday evening. Detectives believe it is the missing piece of a cold case that's more than a decade old. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Human remains found in car submerged at Cedar Beach 

Visit Three Village Historical Society and Tri-Spy Tours in Setauket to learn about the Culper Spy Ring and the role Long Island played in the Revolutionary War.

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According to Sara Lopez Garcia's fiancé, she and her mother were detained by ICE on May 21 at their home in Mastic. She is still at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center waiting for a flight to Colombia. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It hit pretty hard. We know Sara, we love Sara'

Five people were evacuated after the driver of a Toyota Camry crashed into the building, Nassau police said. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

5 evacuated after car drives into building

Once on the bring of extinction, the osprey is making a comeback on Long Island thanks to the work of wildlife conservation agencies. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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'We believe this is a missing persons case'

Long Island law enforcement offiicals say they have zero tolerance toward personal fireworks usage but data shows the laws are enforced sparingly. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Sarah Lopez Garcia believed she was in this country legally, her fiance and professors say, but ICE agents took her one May morning.

'Our community is outraged:' says SCCC professor of deportation of standout student

The marker remembers the life of Elymus Reeve, an "extraordinary American story" recalled by historians and officials alike.

New historical marker in Mattituck acknowledges slavery's role in Southold

A wet Tuesday brought heat, humidity and clusters of storms to the region.

LIers to get weather deja vu Wednesday and Thursday, forecasters say

Statewide, 230 grants were awarded this week by the state Office of Victim Services.

NYS adds $100M to funding for crime victims and families

Giuseppe Bellanca, Dom and Mary Spinosa and Lawrence Sperry are the Class of 2025.

Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame adds 4 names

The town wants to ban the use of certain vehicles at its beaches and parks. It's also looking to crack down on the parking lot "pregame." A public hearing is set for Wednesday morning.

Babylon officials consider toughening laws against electric bikes, loitering

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The leader of a Long Island MS-13 clique was sentenced to 68 years in prison for his role in eight murders.

Alexi Saenz, 30, pleaded guilty for role in 8 murders

A plan to slash rental assistance by $26 billion would cap housing vouchers for working-age, able-bodied adults at two years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports

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Police say it happened while the family was having dinner at their home on Juniper Circle North.

Lightning strikes Lawrence home

Dozens of protesters rallied in Hempstead Sunday against recent ICE raids in the community. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'They're trying to find a job and support their families'

A driver was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing through a wooden barricade at Montauk Green early Sunday, causing an estimated $151,000 worth of damage to artwork.

Damage costs rise in art show crash

Newsday examines the increase in aggressive driving on Long Island as part of a yearlong investigative series into the area's dangerous roads. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Personal items seized by Suffolk County investigators from the home of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann are hitting the market. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Army jeep among Heuermann possessions for sale sparking interest from collectors

Nassau County and state park officials are ramping up shark patrols ahead of the holiday weekend following a recent incident at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Wheatley Heights native Jordan Simpson has gone viral for his jingles recapping each Mets series. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

LIer recaps Mets series — in song form

Some women who were married in New York before 1986 are experiencing issues obtaining a REAL ID. Newsday TV's Ken Buffa and Newsday Babylon Town reporter Denise M. Bonilla have more.

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Suffolk police say the increased level of officers at Patchogue's event will also be seen at other similar gatherings across the county. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'You will see increased security at all of those events'

Police are urging Long Islanders to celebrate July Fourth safely and leave the fireworks shows to the professionals. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk's top cop: 'We will make arrests'

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