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Members of the Shinnecock Nation and other indigenous communities gathered at Agawam Park in Southampton Monday for a holiday celebration. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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'

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"It's a wonderful opportunity for people who may not have relationships with Indigenous people or Indigenous communities, to come and learn about those communities," said Bianca Collins, Shinnecocks council secretary.

Shinnecocks, others celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in Southampton

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Suffolk County police said Eryk McPherson, 19, was struck by a 2012 Honda sedan driven by David Alfaro, 21.

Central Islip man charged following crash that killed bicyclist

The Great South Bay was once teeming with shellfish, but the population has declined sharply.

Nonprofit establishes first oyster sanctuary off Great South Bay

The zone change would have allowed affordable housing for veterans and people with developmental disabilities.

Nonprofit sues Southampton Town after zone change denial

Long Island saw 62 of those IDs seized during a summer operation that ended on Sept. 29.

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The celebration included American and Italian flags and a band of drummers and trumpeters from Italy.

Huntington's Columbus Day parade celebrates Italian pride

Some say the scandal has left them deeply skeptical, while others who are upset by it remain devoted to the church.

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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

On Friday, a fire broke out at a Huntington Station commercial property, Four-Way Pallet Corporation, officials said. 

Firefighters from multiple agencies respond

Bella Trezza, a 17-year-old from Babylon, has died after her car was struck by a driver who ran a red light early Saturday morning. She is the second of two teens killed as a result of the collision in which three other teens were seriously injured.

High school senior dies after weekend crash 

Construction is underway to build a temporary road for residents of seven Head of the Harbor homes after they were left stranded from last month's catastrophic storm that washed out Mill Creek Road, the only access road to their homes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We can drive in and out finally'

Over 300 students gathered in the auditorium of St. John the Baptist High School for a candlelight vigil Monday night to pray for a student and others seriously hurt in a crash.

Prayer vigil for teens in West Babylon crash

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