<p>Claudia Stinson, whose 13-year-old son, Anthony, died after being struck by a police car,&nbsp;keeps his memory alive by inviting his pals to play soccer at her Shirley&nbsp;home.</p>


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Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher is making progress but remains in critical condition after Saturday's crash, according to police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'On a ventilator and life support'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Bayport to learn an age-old trade forged with sweat and steel: blacksmithing.

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Suffolk police officer Brendon Gallagher remains hospitalized in critical condition after he was seriously injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Sunday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Hopefully he recovers and we can get him back out there'

Huntington's Naomi Rosenblum is a new tattoo artist who has been gaining popularity on social media for her portraits of WWE stars. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'Challenges your ability to make something look realistic'

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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney will run for reelection, likely unopposed.

DA Tierney makes pitch for 4 more years

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The project would be subject to a referendum vote.

FEMA earmarks $40M for Oakdale sewer upgrade project

Legal squabbles had brought a halt to plans to repair damage from the August storm.

Officials to meet Wednesday to restart Stony Brook post-flood restoration efforts 

Sean Mahony, 45, of Port Jefferson, pleaded not guilty Monday to a four-count indictment.

Suffolk police officer charged with child sex abuse, suspended without pay

Long Island has accumulated nearly $11.5 million in unclaimed gift card funds, amassed since 1985, according to the comptroller's office.

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Cookies sold by Nassau County Girl Scouts will cost $7, up from $5, the first price increase in five years, a representative said.

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Kayla Masotto was recognized by Suffolk officials for rescuing a man who fell into the icy waters of the Poospatuck Creek on Thursday.

'I tried to get out to him'

A pair of beachgoers found "what appeared to be a human jawbone" while walking on Smith Point County Park in Shirley. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Appeared to be a human jawbone'

A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was a miracle'

Frank Agoglia, a WW2 vet who jumped behind enemy lines on D-Day, recieved the French Legion of Honor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We owe you our freedom'

The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

$600,000 in legal bills, 45 sexual abuse lawsuits

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

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

'People are concerned'

Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

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The Long Island Harley Owners Group held its annual toy run on Sunday, riding from Babylon to Wading River to donate toys to a local charity for the holidays. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

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The St. James Model Railroad Club, which started over 40 years ago, allows train enthusiasts to take a trip down memory lane and gives members a chance to show off their creations to the public. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'It's something I look forward to' 

The DeMasi family talks about their 'Thanksgiving miracle' 21 years ago, when baby Gina came home from the hospital after being born four months early.

'Only gave you a 30% chance of living'

Volunteers gathered at the Community Ambulance Company in Sayville to hand out more than 300 donated turkeys to military veterans for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's nice to be able to give back'

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