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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'

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 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

Sara Lopez Garcia, the Suffolk County Community College student arrested by ICE, told Newsday while speaking from an immigration facility in Louisiana of her experiences and plans to get married in August. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Degrading and humiliated, I call it'

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Legis. James Mazzarella (R-Moriches) said the legislation aims "to put more teeth" in the county code.

Suffolk seeks to stiffen fines for those on 'Wall of Shame'

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The town's rifle range contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is set to expire in June 2026.

Activists urge Islip Town to cancel ICE rifle range contract

Town employees located a replacement filter, which is expected to be in Holtsville on Thursday, and the pool could be back in service Friday, officials said.

Burned-out filter motor takes Brookhaven public pool out of commission

An ownership conflict has halted the reconstruction of Stony Brook's storm-damaged bridge and mill pond.

Village police chief leaves nonprofit amid pond, overpass dispute

The event, held on Oct. 19 and 20, saw more than 2,500 participants run in a marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k races.

Suffolk County Marathon raises over $129G to help veterans

The 14 mosquito samples were collected July 16.

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in 9 Suffolk locations

Cornerstone Kings Park will have 46 total apartments, including five for affordable workforce housing.

Kings Park complex wins early OK for $2 million in tax breaks

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The Fire Island Inlet Bridge, which connects Jones Beach Island and Robert Moses State Park, has reopened after an emergency inspection. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Fire Island Inlet Bridge reopens after inspection

The police have identified the remains of a man found in a sunken PT Cruiser at Cedar Beach by volunteer divers last month. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Human remains identified

When the Rivers siblings recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout, they made history in more ways than one. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I'm so happy to be an Eagle Scout'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa speaks with members of an elite Long Island-based search team about one of their most challenging rescue missions.

'It was only us in that ship out there'

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.

'Tears of joy that we made it'

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'

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.

'We believe this is a missing persons case'

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'

The 113-year-old Huntington Harbor Lighthouse, after having undergone extensive repairs, is offering guided tours to the public this summer. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'These are our castles'

Ala Amoachi, the attorney for Nuvia Yessenia Martinez Ventura, says the mother of five was taken into ICE custody after a routine immigration court hearing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'As counsel, I haven't been given access to her'

Police are searching for the driver of a car that fatally struck real estate agent Sara Burack in Hampton Bays early Thursday before fleeing the scene.

Police search for driver in fatal-hit-and-run

A lawyer representing two inmates of Suffolk County jails filed notices of claim to sue the county over alleged abuse by guards and degrading conditions.

Conditions at Suffolk jails 'inhumane, criminal,' lawyer says

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Four people were killed, including Didarul Islam, an off-duty NYPD police officer, following a mass shooting Monday evening at a midtown office building, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

'Our city is in mourning'

For the last seven years, Gilda Zirinsky, a Holocaust survivor who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, has been working out at the Strength in Mobility fitness center in Manhasset through boxing and strength training. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

A 90-year-old Holocaust survivor takes boxing lessons 

A Newsday/Siena College survey looks at the availability of affordable housing on Long Island and the cost of living compared to other places. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI Quality of Life Survey: We like it here, but cost of living is concern

The MLB great, who won championships with the Mets and Yankees, but also battled personal issues off the field, took to the pulpit on Sunday at the Jesus Is Lord Church in Holtsville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Darryl Strawberry preaches at LI church

Median home prices in the Hamptons continue to rise, while the North Fork saw prices surpass $1 million. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at the impact from Wall Street.

Sluggish spring: LI home prices hit new high but fewer deals close

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

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