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	After being&nbsp;grounded for nearly a year, a&nbsp;10-year-old Airbus medevac helicopter&nbsp;was overhauled and returned to the Suffolk police department on Tuesday.&nbsp;It is part of a fleet of four choppers used for&nbsp;medical evacuations, pursuits and search and rescue operations. NewsdayTV&#39;s Steve Langford reports.
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A Town of Riverhead skate park was renamed in honor of Wesley Dean Ackley, a passionate skateboarder who worked to keep the park free and died of cancer at 27 in January. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'He wanted everybody to have the opportunity to skate'

Drones and helicopters flew over the sites of the fires in Suffolk Monday as investigators determined the cause of the fires. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Burn ban remains in effect

NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen says conditions remain very dry on parts of Long Island and beneficial rain is not expected until next weekend. 

'Situation still is difficult across the island' 

Before this year, no raccoon had a case of rabies in Suffolk County since 2009. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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At least one home was reported to be fully engulfed in flames, authorities said.

Firefighters battle serious house fire in Manorville

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Wally Szczerbiak led a pack of terrific basketball players on Long Island in the '90s.

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In July 1974, Yates entered the USMMA as one of 15 first-ever female midshipmen, only to become one of eight who graduated four years later.

Frances Yates, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy grad, dies at 68

The Shinnecock nation will appeal the ruling, said vice chairman Lance Gumbs, who criticized it as failing to understand the tribe's status.

Judge issues order telling Shinnecock to halt work on gas station

Elevated mortgage rates discouraged homeowners from putting their houses on the market, agents said.

Suffolk home prices match record high as listings fall

Riverhead's skate park, named for skateboarder Wesley Dean Ackley, has fallen into disrepair. Now, Ackley's best friend is spearheading an effort to build a new, more durable concrete park.

'Sacred grounds': LI native wants to raise $1M for new skatepark in best friend's honor

The Brookhaven, Levittown and Holbrook fire departments agreed to pay fines and participate in training, as part of settlements that arose from "multiple complaints." 

3 LI fire departments settle with state over alleged discriminatory policies

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Scenes from Westhampton on Saturday evening as firefighters battled the brush fire.

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NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger is on the scene in Westhampton Beach Sunday, where officials are saying that the fires, which started Saturday night, has been completely 'knocked down.'

'We have about 600 acres burned'

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discuss the brush fires that burned along Sunrise Highway and the damage they caused.

Smoke visible for miles from Suffolk brush fires

The body of 27-year-old Carlos Lopez was found with stab wounds Tuesday morning, according to Suffolk police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI man pronounced dead at the scene 

PSEG restored power to more than 28,000 customers after a box truck hit a utility pole on the East End. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Lights back on for the East End

The federal funding freeze is impacting nonprofits across the country. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'You're talking about life and death situations'

Churches are a sanctuary for many, but now places of worship feel less safe for some immigrants living on Long Island, especially those living here illegally. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

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After a year-long, nationwide search, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced his nomination for deputy police commissioner. Kevin Catalina, a 57-year-old Sayville native and a veteran of the NYPD. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's something I've always dreamed of'

A fatal fire destroyed one home and badly damaged several others. Neighbors say they are just trying to pick up the pieces. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Embers were blowing into everyone's backyards'

A good Samaritan had brought Jack Shapiro, 54, of Holbrook, back to shore, but he later was pronounced dead, police said.

Surfer dies after being found unresponsive in waters off Gilgo Beach

The Little Red Planet clothing store in Sag Harbor held a donation drive to benefit those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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The fire broke out at a house on Storz Place in Lindenhurst Thursday night.

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