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A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Amagansett. This is the 11th whale to wash up in the area. 

Dead whale washes up in Amagansett 

Nassau County police Arson Bomb Squad detectives are searching for a male suspect who set a portable bathroom on fire outside a home under construction in Levittown.

Male set portable bathroom on fire, police say

According to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, the first-degree murder charge against Luigi Mangione alleges the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was "an act of terrorism." NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

NYC officials: CEO killing an 'act of terrorism'

Michael Koutsoubis bought 10 acres of Manorville in the 1980s, which he turned into his home and his Christmas tree farm. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger gets a tour of the property.

Christmas tree farmer: 'This is my happy'

Trotta explains how she was planning to be a teacher until Dave Portnoy called about TikTok.

She wanted to be a teacher until Barstool's Portnoy called 

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The agreements are for cases brought by former students who allege they were sexually abused decades ago by teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Bay Shore school board approves sex-abuse settlements totaling $35M

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A lawyer for the Woodbury nursing home declined to comment Wednesday and it was unclear when the parties would appear in court.

AG seeks court order to stop 'illegal' evacuation of Woodbury nursing home

If the state Department of Health approves an application for the center to go into receivership, the "temporary evacuation" of the 330 residents could be halted, according to a source.

Financially troubled Woodbury nursing home prepares 'evacuation' of residents, sources say

The anticipated 3.9% spike to the typical residential LIPA bill is driven primarily by interest payments for the utility's $10 billion-plus debt, officials said.

LIers will pay an average of more than $7 extra per month in electric bills next year

Jean-Pierre said Hempstead village was "part of the reason I am who I am today."

Biden press secretary honored in Hempstead ceremony

Since 2010, the MTA has largely stuck to a schedule of raising fares every other year. The last increase, in 2023, raised fares by about 4% and tolls by about 6%.

MTA passes budget that includes 4% increase in toll and fare revenue

Tania Gonzalez misled immigrants about how they could stay in the country legally, prosecutors said.

LI woman sentenced after stealing more than $43G in legal fees from immigrants 

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From the ground looking up, according to experts, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a plane, helicopter or drone. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Recreational pilots who just don't know better'

The newest murder charge against Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, is in connection with the 2000 slaying of Valerie Mack.

Rex Heuermann facing new murder charge

A Newsday analysis finds a dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having an excess in cash reserves. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand discusses.

'The taxpayers are paying too much' 

Police say they recieved at least 16 reports of drones sightings on Long Island.

'People are concerned'

Lawmakers argue the state's animal sale ban, set to go into effect Sunday, would put pet store owners out of business. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

Pet stores say they face 'financial ruin' if NYS ban is enacted

Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO alleged shooter, is fighting extradition back to New York City on a murder charge in the fatal shooting of executive Brian Thompson. 

Luigi Mangione, suspected CEO killer, fights extradition to NY

Nearly 20,000 Long Islanders work in town and city government. A Newsday investigation found a growing number of them are making more than $200,000 a year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'No one wants to pay more taxes than they need to'

As the search for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson continues, the NYPD released 2 new photos of the suspect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Deny,' 'Depose' and 'Defend'

Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione's ghost gun that was in his position upon his arrest is a positive match for the shell casings found at the Manhattan crime scene. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'We were able to match that gun to the three shell casings'

Heavy rain and strong, potentially damaging winds were forecast for the region Wednesday, and drivers were urged to use caution.

Storm warning for LI

A tipster says he told the state about buried drums at Bethpage Community Park nearly a decade ago. Newsday's Ken Buffa reports.

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, owner-occupied housing units in both Nassau and Suffolk counties have increased to nearly 82%. Newsday demographics reporter Olivia Winslow reports.

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