On Tuesday, homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was found behind a restaurant Monday evening in Deer Park, Suffolk County police said.


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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'

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'

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

'People are meant to use their hands to do things'

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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All occupants had been evacuated by the time firefighters responded, officials said.

No injuries in North Lindenhurst day care center blaze

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A Siena College Research Institute poll found Nassau and Suffolk residents are more upbeat about their immediate financial future than they were in September.

Poll: LI consumers more optimistic about their finances since 2024 election

Attorney General Letitia James said her office sent cease and desist notices to 54 companies warning of financial penalties and prison time.

LI companies among more than 50 in state that stole from Medicaid, AG says

New Hyde Park's Herricks High School and Bellmore-Merrick's John F. Kennedy High School lead the region with five scholars each.

LI has 49 Regeneron semifinalists, more than any other U.S. region

Sal Ferro was elected to his first and only term in 2021.

Huntington Town Board member, criticized for ties to developer, won't seek reelection

A University of Pittsburgh professor called war zone service "really hard on families" and something that "creates the potential for disillusionment and a desire to act out."

Deadly New Year's Day incidents cast renewed focus on veterans' mental health, experts say

The ads misled workers about the hourly rates they could earn for household services on LI and elsewhere in the state, prosecutors said.

Angi Services to pay $2.95M to thousands of workers over misleading ads

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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. 

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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'

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. 

'We could not do it without them' 

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.

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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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