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

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. 

Dead whale washes up in Amagansett 

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Michael Jeffries' lawyer has filed a motion to determine his competency to stand trial for alleged crimes that occurred in the Hamptons and NYC, among other locations.

Lawyer for ex-Abercrombie CEO seeks mental fitness ruling in sex-trafficking, prostitution case

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At least six LIRR trains were canceled on Tuesday, as crews dealt with a disabled train.

LIRR service resumes between Port Jefferson and Stony Brook

Parts of Long Island got about a tenth of an inch of snow Tuesday morning.

After light snowfall, white Christmas unlikely

A torrential storm in August helped set in motion plans by Babylon and Huntington to remedy flooding that residents say has been happening for decades.

2 towns fix flood-prone stretch crossing their border

Some season ticket holders are not renewing because of high prices and low resale values.

LI's Jets and Giants fans fed up with losing, long trek to games

Each December, and again in June, the Cotters, of Shoreham, celebrate their two children's successful heart transplant surgeries with a "heartiversary."

Gifts of life beat inside young siblings celebrating heart transplants

The beachgoers who made the discovery brought the remains to a park attendant.

Cops: Human remains found on beach at Smith Point County Park

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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.

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.

'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'

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