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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'

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'

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'

Fire Island Pines Chief Kyle Merker said there was so much bamboo on fire when he arrived to the scene, he couldn't even see the house.

'It was really intense'

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Before the lighting, members of the hospice team at the Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk took turns reading the names of 380 people who have died from April to October.

Nonprofit holds tree lighting to honor those who died recently in hospice care

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FEMA announced individual residents' damage failed to reach the threshold needed to warrant assistance.

FEMA denies individual aid request for Suffolk storm victims

The events resulted in dozens of summonses and two arrests.

Police break up street takeovers in Ronkonkoma, Uniondale

County officials estimate the new tax could generate nearly $3 billion by 2060. 

What to expect from Suffolk's new tax aimed at funding water quality projects

Community leaders say Muslim voters were angered by the Biden-Harris administration's inability to stem the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

LI Muslim support for Trump, Stein tied to Biden-Harris handling of Israel-Hamas war

The firefighters are encountering rough terrain while battling the wildfire that has burned more than seven square miles across New York and New Jersey, a Suffolk fire official said.

Long Island firefighters go upstate to help fight wildfire

Otherwise, dry, rainless conditions are expected to continue until Wednesday, at least.

Coastal flooding possible Sunday for parts of LI

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Members of the Shinnecock Nation and other Indigenous communities gathered at Agawam Park in Southampton on Monday for an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Shinnecock Nation hosts celebration on the East End

Monday commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack against Israel by Hamas. Long Islanders paid tribute by holding vigils. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Their memories are forever remembered'

Bella Trezza 17, died in a two-car crash in September. Trezza was remembered for her beautiful and caring spirit and saving three lives by donating her organs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's just really heartbreaking'

The Lindenhurst Fire Department is collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off through the weekend.

'I hope it helps them'

The Smithtown Library, which has been closed indefinitely since Aug. 19, is working on restoring it's flood-damaged basement.

Library spends over $400,000 in repairs after August storm

Bellone said the county did not pay, fearing the money would be used to commit crimes.

Suffolk hackers demanded a $2.5 million ransom, Bellone says

Suffolk County announced the hiring of its new "CISO," or chief information security officer, on the same day a special committee investigating the cyberattack met at the Legislature. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk hires new chief information security officer

While Suffolk's computer system remains hobbled by a Sept. 8 attack, the consulting firm and security company responsible for safeguarding the county have been awarded new contracts to manage the response, determine how the breach occurred and help fix it. Steve Langford reports for NewsdayTV.

Suffolk cyberattack probe: County consultant also lobbies for vendor hired to fortify system

Two Suffolk County employees from the IT deparment who were subpoenaed to appear before a special legislative committee investigating the 2022 cyberattack didn't show up. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Ransomware attack subpoenas

A forensic investigation into the cyberattack that shut down Suffolk County computer systems has been completed. Steve Bellone announced the results on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk cyberattack report complete

The figure is more than four times the spending cited by former county officials in the aftermath of the attack, which exposed the personal information of more than 500,000 Long Islanders and 40,000 employees.

'It's going to be considerably higher'

The newly rebuilt First Universalist Church of Southold held its first service since a tragic fire engulfed the historic sanctuary in 2015. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

Historic Southold church rebuilds after fire

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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'

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