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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'

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Food pantry operators say visits have increased, as more Long Islanders are now considered food-insecure.

Help for the holidays: Food banks rally to feed the hungry as need increases on LI

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Participants are sprayed with water from a fire hose instead of jumping into water off Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai because a strong wind created choppy conditions on Long Island Sound.

Brookhaven Polar Plunge shifts but still raises money for Special Olympics

Melissa Koprowski, 31, of Yaphank, was charged with DWI after the crash that killed Esther Guy, 75, of Coram, police said.

DWI arrest after Suffolk crash kills woman, police say

Moses Brooks, 50, slashed and stabbed five partygoers with a knife, inflicting life-threatening injuries before fleeing the scene, the Nassau County district attorney said.

Wyandanch man indicted in stabbing spree at Hempstead house party

Hraklis Morris, of Mastic Beach, was cleared of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter charges Thursday evening in the death of Modesto Salguero-Guillen, of Greenport.

Jury finds Mastic Beach man not guilty of murder

Suffolk judges and court officials conduct adoptions year-round, but for more than 20 years, they have celebrated Adoption Day to share the joy of new families and draw attention to children waiting for adoption.

'Y'all are officially adopted' says judge on day when 11 kids get forever homes

Retired NYPD Officer Chris Sasso remembers Suffolk County resident Robert Garvey peppering veteran cops with questions to make himself better.

Former partner: No surprise NYPD officer from LI acted decisively in stab suspect's arrest

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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

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

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A standoff between officials has stalled progress, eroded community patience and escalated the price tag for taxpayers. Newsday investigative editor Paul LaRocco and NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie report.

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