Serena Liguori, the executive director of New Hour, a non-profit that focuses on women and children impacted by the justice system, spoke on Monday about the $50,000 grant from a California organization she is counting on to help launch an initiative to house women after they are released from prison.

 


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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'

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Small stores on Long Island will offer discounts and other promotions to entice customers to buy on Nov. 30.

LI's mom-and-pop shops set for Small Business Saturday

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The Senate has approved 220 Biden nominees for district and circuit courts during his term.

Democrats race to approve as many federal judges as they can

Joanne and Chris Richards, owners of East End Events Catering and CJ's American Grill, said the man who died was one of their kitchen workers.

Man killed in fire worked at Mattituck restaurant, owners say

The denial, which was conveyed to Gov. Kathy Hochul last week, was a blow to those who had hoped for federal assistance. 

Suffolk residents affected by summer storms frustrated by FEMA aid-request denial

The judge called it "close to the most brutal crime" he's handled in three decades on the bench.

LI man gets 30 years for killing friend, another man over loan

"Asa does not feel the connection to the home she once had after the execution of the two search warrants and the violation of her property rights," said the attorney for Heuermann's estranged wife.

Family of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann moving out, attorney says

Brookhaven is one of the few Long Island towns that has embraced new battery storage facilities as part of the green-energy revolution.

Brookhaven officials hear concerns over battery storage facilities

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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

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'

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