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	Sgt. Bernard J. Sweeney&nbsp;Jr. received full military honors at Calverton National Cemetery on Tuesday after being missing in action for over 75 years.&nbsp;&quot;He died fighting tyranny,&quot; Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said.
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Frank Agoglia, a WW2 vet who jumped behind enemy lines on D-Day, recieved the French Legion of Honor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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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. 

Dead whale washes up in Amagansett 

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

'People are concerned'

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Pioneering otters are trying to navigate a landscape that is vastly changed since their ancestors explored its waterways two centuries ago.

The deadly obstacles facing LI's river otters 

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The town argued in its suit that construction of the 10-acre gas station and travel plaza creates a public nuisance that violates zoning ordinances as well as state and local laws.

Southampton Town suing Shinnecock Indian Nation over travel plaza construction

The trail highlights 20 significant locations with QR codes that connect to descriptions of each site's history.

Central Islip opens 5.75-mile trek with historical markers

The bill's sponsor criticized the governor for being  "on the wrong side of history once again." 

Hochul, for the 3rd time, vetoes state recognition for Montaukett tribe

The driver of the vehicle was arrested by MTA police and taken to the hospital, an MTA official said.

LIRR train hits car on tracks in Central Islip

Supervisor Angie Carpenter said she plans to reintroduce the proposal next year.

Islip board blocks funding to jumpstart MacArthur Airport terminal move 

France's highest decoration was bestowed on Frank Agoglia, who crash landed in a glider behind enemy lines in Normandy on D-Day.

WWII vet from Deer Park, 101, gets the French Legion of Honor

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

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

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.

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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'

John Boller, a WWII veteran from Smithtown, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Bristal Assisted Living in West Babylon.

'You can't quit, because you gotta keep going'

Southold Police Chief Steve Grattan said three people who were inside the house at the time of the fire made it out safely. Those residents reported that a fourth person who was on the second floor of the home may have been trapped inside.

One dead in Mattituck house fire

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'

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

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