Joseph Gaviola, the director of finance for the Montauk Lighthouse Committee, on Aug. 3, 2018, discussed his decision to become the lighthouse's new keeper. 


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Volunteers say that rescue efforts at the Happy Cat Sanctuary will take up to two weeks after Monday's fire. 

Rescue efforts at cat sanctuary will take up to two weeks 

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. 

'Never know what's going to happen'

Christopher Arsenault, 65, founder of the Happy Cat Sanctuary, died in a fire at his Medford home early Monday that also claimed the lives of "numerous" cats, Suffolk County police said. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'He gave everything to these animals'

A trio of officers fresh out of the academy helped deliver a baby girl in a car parked on the side of Sunrise Highway in Shirley after a woman went into labor, Suffolk police said.

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This past month, two Nassau police officers have taken their lives, Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said.

LI police commissioners acknowledge the challenge of stopping cop suicides

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Rescue organizations are locating, capturing and treating about 200 cats after Monday's fatal fire.

Volunteers: Happy Cat Sanctuary rescue efforts will take at least 2 weeks

Applications for Habitat homes have soared by 600% since 2019, as housing costs have skyrocketed on the Island.

Habitat for Humanity homes fill pressing need on LI

The report found many components that could be problematic for disabled people. The town supervisor said they will be addressed.

Audit calls for accessibility upgrades at Brookhaven facilities 

The PBA president said a key point in the contract was to get in front of a "recruitment crisis."

Suffolk lawmakers vote in favor of PBA's 5-year contract 

The school district became aware of the fraud — which had been perpetrated for five years — and reported it to the Suffolk health department, which alerted the state.

Coram woman arrested for allegedly forging childhood vaccine records for Suffolk students

The amendments to zoning would have allowed rail freight terminals and transfer stations in heavy-industrial zoning districts.

With rail line plans shelved, Smithtown pulls zoning changes

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The names of 29 officers killed in the line of duty are etched into a memorial unveiled outside the PBA headquarters in Brentwood.

Suffolk PBA unveils memorial to fallen police officers

Police have ID'd the victim as Jason Copper, 39, of Sound Beach.

  Police ID driver killed in crash with Medford fire truck

According to Suffolk County police, a man died in a fire in a Manorville retirement community on Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Resident dies in retirement community fire

 Chairwoman of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees says temporary restraining order on construction build site is is simply a bump in the road. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Knew that we were going to be in this battle for the long run'

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. 

'I have a lot of concerns'

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

Watch: Firefighters battle Westhampton fire

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 

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Daniel Soto's defense attorney, Katherine Fernandez, says her client is ready to go on trial and fight charges against him. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Suspect facing new charges in missing teen case

Get limber, develop muscle and get stronger. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Smithtown.

Fitness Fix: Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Buster Bunny at Wyandanch Plaza. 

Easter Bunny sighting: Wyandanch Plaza 

If the Medicaid cuts happen, some facilities may close while others could try to absorb the cost. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Impact of potential Medicaid cuts on LI

Officials: Founder of cat sanctuary killed in fire

Big flavor is being brewed! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the Subtle Tea Company to learn what goes into making craft teas.

LI Works: Ken brews craft iced tea

The 40th anniversary of the first Air Jordans was noted at a sneaker show in Melville on March 2. Vendors and customers said the Nike shoe is still gaining popularity. Newsday Sports' Laura Albanese reports.

40th anniversary of the first Air Jordans

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak 

Thousands of Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in Uniondale on Sunday to signify the end of the holy month of Ramadan. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Eid al-Fitr commemorated in Uniondale

Jayden Stroman, Patchogue-Medford baseball star and brother of Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, spoke about his unusual journey to playing for his hometown team. Newsday Sports' Jolie Katzen reports.

Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

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