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The number of volunteer firefighters on LI is shrinking. Camp Fahrenheit 516 is a weeklong program for teens to see what it's like.

Junior firefighters learn skills at Camp Fahrenheit 516

Marissa Stewart isn't your average teenager. The 17-year-old is a racecar driver at Riverhead Raceway. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

Meet 'Racing Rissy,' the 17-year-old racecar driver from LI

State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman's team showed up to give lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

State lawmakers tour areas of Nassau jail used to hold ICE detainees

Newsday food reporter Andi Berlin visits Momo Stop in Hicksville to try dumplings from India.

Food truck serving Indian momos in Hicksville

Now that it is legal to grow cannabis at home for personal use, Newsday business reporter Lee Meyer has some important steps you need to take.

What to know about growing cannabis in your home

We stopped by Pecaditos Fast Food in Copiague to try Colombian-style hot dogs and burgers.

Celebrating Colombian Independence day on Long Island

ReThink Penn Station is one of the groups calling for improvements at Penn Station. While few agree on what needs to happen, most agree it's going to be expensive. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

The problems at Penn Station — and the competing proposals to fix them

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays, which offers day passes.

Day pass: Swim, lounge and spa at Canoe Place Inn

Spotted lanternflies are back on Long Island, leaving wineries on alert. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Wineries on alert as invasive spotted lanternflies emerge on LI

From the beach to the brewery and more, NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman and her dog have your dog-friendly guide to Greenport.

7 dog-friendly places in Greenport

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St. James/Smithtown defeated South Shore (Staten Island), 7-2, in the state final on Friday morning to advance to the Metro Region Tournament.

St. James/Smithtown advances to next round of LLWS

'I've learned how to put out car fires'

Hulkamaniacs look back at Hulk Hogan's ties to Long Island, including Newsday's Alfonso Castillo, who attended the Hulkster's final match on Long Island in 2000.

'You would have cards headlined by Hulk Hogan at the Coliseum'

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a final report on the 2023 Farmingdale bus crash upstate. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Bus' front left tire was underinflated

Friday is forecast to bring severe heat, with humidity making temperatures feel like close to 100 degrees and touching off possible thunderstorms.

Dangerous heat across LI

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Around 100 people powered through tough conditions during the Paddle Battle Long Island event Saturday.

Paddleboarders battle 'gnarly' winds to raise money for sea turtles

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A garage fire on Friday night led to heat exhaustion for the two firefighters from the Huntington Manor Fire Department. The blaze's cause is being investigated.

2 firefighters injured in Huntington Station garage fire

"For some reason people think buckling up is hard and uncomfortable — but it's not and could save your life," said one state assemblyman.

After Farmingdale High bus crash, a push for stronger seat belt protections

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has exempted law enforcement from a mask ban.

State bill aims to unmask ICE

The Sylvester Manor Educational Farm has received a $100,000 grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to aid its efforts.

Former LI slave plantation works to preserve the history of its enslaved, indentured residents

Nieves F. Reyes admitted to the alleged crimes in a videotaped confession, officials said at his arraignment on Friday.

Suspect admits to shooting Suffolk cop in the face and killing an acquaintance, prosecutor says

The defendants admitted illegally selling more than $3.6 million in sexual enhancement supplements that they falsely said were all natural and approved by the FDA.

LI couple get reduced sentences in sex pill scheme

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The countdown is on. Bethpage Black is halfway through its transformation into golf's most electric stage- the 2025 Ryder Cup. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Bethpage Black halfway through Ryder Cup transformation

Nieves F. Reyes admitted the alleged crimes in a videotaped confession, officials said at his arraignment on Friday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Facing life in prison if convicted

A Suffolk police officer is recovering Thursday after being shot in North Bay Shore. Doctors said the bullet could have blinded or even killed him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Literally a half-inch away from his eye'

'To go into that facility really impacted me'

Wyatt Houppert, 12, from Hauppauge, who has been battling kidney failure and undergoing dialysis, was named honorary sheriff for a day. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

'It's nice to see Wyatt be a kid again for a day'

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's sickening to me'

Nassau County officials warned residents to protect their pets and stay away from wild animals due to the uptick in rabies cases among wildlife. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I try to take all the precautions that I can'

An attorney says the case of the Suffolk Community College honors student facing deportation was mishandled. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Attorney: SCCC honors student should not be deported by ICE

The MACK Academy, which runs a summer basketball league for youth and adults in North Amityville, recently had its permits suspended following a stabbing incident after one of its events. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're taking the proper steps'

The health department said it will continue to use baits that immunize raccoons in an effort to reduce the spread of the disease. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

25 confirmed cases since last year

The facility has new machines and electric vehicles to allow employees to process packages and letters faster.

A look inside the new USPS facility on LI

The TWA Flight 800 International Memorial and Gardens at Smith Point County Park stands as a sacred place of remembrance made even more beautiful by the people who maintain it. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're thinking of them'

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Lt. Col. Sean Boughal, of the 106th Rescue Wing, based in the Hamptons, spoke about his team's mission to perform rescue operations in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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