Hundreds mourned New York City firefighter Christopher Viviano, who died of COVID-19, at his funeral in Northport Monday. His friend said Viviano, a father of three, was "remarkable." Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.


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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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Willie Curry is accused of trying to kill his wife just hours after a Family Court judge issued an order of protection for her, against him.

Brentwood man indicted on charges he stabbed his ex-wife in McDonald's drive-through

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Benjamin Sheen-Waltzer pleaded not guilty to charges of leaving the scene of a crash without reporting and tampering with physical evidence, according to court documents.

Southampton man indicted in Hampton Bays hit-and-run death

The audit found that 44% of services required to be reported weren't verified.

DiNapoli: 'Disturbing lack of oversight' in state's $14.5B payment for home care services

The conviction comes as Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney launches an enforcement initiative called Everblue, working with local and state agencies to prosecute illegal fishing.

Connecticut man fined for illegally possessing black sea bass, as DA increases enforcement

The annual event is the largest in 50 years, with attendance sparked by the Israel-Hamas conflict and concerns over antisemitism, leaders said. 

Pegisha in Brooklyn provides opportunity for Jewish students from region to gather

An investigation revealed that the company did not tell affected employees about the data breach for more than a year, James said.

AG: Movie theater chain to pay $250G for failing to protect employees from data breach

A combination of strong winds, low humidity and dry conditions means fires can start and spread very quickly.

Red Flag warning for LI Saturday, weather service says

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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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