Smithtown officials on Thursday joined developers at a groundbreaking ceremony for the 55-and-older apartment project off Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset, as members of a civic group that opposes the project protested quietly nearby.


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Firefighters were battling a blaze that broke out at a Suffolk County recycling facility, closing nearby roads to traffic. Residents were warned to close windows due to heavy smoke. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Firefighters battle blaze at Calverton recycling facility

A man who had apparently been sleeping in a dumpster was found dead after a garbage truck stopped at a Kings Park middle school and he and another man were spotted inside, according to Suffolk police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Body found in garbage truck at Long Island school after nearby dumpster pickup, police say

Motorcyclist Jose Morales, 62, was southbound on Fifth Avenue in North Bay Shore when he collided with a northbound car turning left, police said

Long Island man killed when motorcycle collides with car

Suffolk police had been searching for the swimmer since Monday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Search ends for missing swimmer as body is found

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The 35th Long Island Pride Parade drew thousands on Sunday.

'Defiant' Pride on display in Huntington

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"The size of it looks deceiving," the listing agent said. "Once the buyers go in, they're like, 'Oh wow, this is very spacious.'"

$700G East Northport house near cemetery is 'hidden gem'

The store, to be opened by a retired emergency room physcian, will be Long Island's eighth legal pot shop.

Brookhaven's first legal cannabis dispensary to open Monday

Although fluoride in water and in supplements for children is endorsed by leading medical and dental associations, there long has been opposition to it.

More LI tooth decay with federal fluoride supplement crackdown, dentists warn

The memorial, dedicated Saturday in a ceremony, was spearheaded by Dix Hills Garden Club.

Gold Star memorial honoring fallen service members unveiled in Dix Hills Park

More than 700 people have been placed on the list for performing home improvement work unlicensed.

See which contractors landed in Suffolk's 'Wall of Shame'

The registry lists the contractor's name, alias, business names, addresses and reasons for placement.

Suffolk's 'Wall of Shame' nets over 700 home improvement violators

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Simo, an NYPD explosive detection dog named after Detective Brian Simonsen, a Calverton resident killed in the line of duty in 2019, is retiring. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Today is very bittersweet for me'

A woman was injured after her car went over a divider and crashed onto a floating dock in the Port Jefferson Marina Sunday evening, Suffolk police said.

Watch: Vehicle plunges onto dock

Fifty people, originally from 29 countries, were sworn in as U.S. citizens at a naturalization ceremony Wednesday at The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook.

'We're very honored and excited'

The body of Frank Gaeta was found on the back deck of the Mastic home, police said.

Man dies in Suffolk house fire; parents injured

Suffolk SPCA asked for donations to help cover the medical cost of the cats that were rescued from a Bohemia home over the weekend. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'The smell was overwhelming'

Out of the classroom and into the flames, Mattituck High School senior Rocco Horton helped battle the Westhampton wildfires.  NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Just stay safe is what I told him'

St. Anthony's High School senior, Anthony Pagliuca, explains what it's like to return to the pitching mound, after he survived a September crash that left him hospitalized for months. 

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 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'

The suit follows a fire last month that killed the founder and approximately 158 cats.

Happy Cat nonprofit sues daughter of founder over sanctuary property after fire

The Town of Babylon Kite Festival, held at Overlook Beach on Sunday, drew thousands and raised money for scholarships. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We had a few good runs today'

The nonprofit is now suing the daughter of its founder, Christopher Arsenault, over the sanctuary's property following a fatal fire. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'Let's do what's best for the cats'

Police said the carbon monoxide leak was caused by an oil burner malfunction in the home's basement. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police: Carbon monoxide leak caused by oil burner malfunction

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Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to the authorities.

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

Dr. Surinder Sandhu opens Strong Strains in East Setauket, the first recreational marijuana shop in Brookhaven. 

First recreational marijuana shop in Brookhaven

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach to learn more about pastrami.

Do you know what pastrami is?

Freeport native Morgan Taylor has an interesting job in sports: She is the vice president of business operations for both the Long Island Nets and the New York Liberty. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

LI's Morgan Taylor pulls double duty as VP of business ops for Liberty, LI Nets

The Long Island location will hold a series of promotions to celebrate the opening.

Take a look inside Long Island's first Schmackary’s

William, "Billy" McClelland, is known as "The Mayor" in the halls of Comsewogue High School. The 19-year-old senior works in the school's coffee shop, Brew Crew Cafe where he is greeted with smiles from his classmates. 

Extraordinary Senior: William, "Billy" McClelland

The plane took off from East Hampton Airport and landed at Kennedy Airport Tuesday, the first time passengers took an electric flight to a major airport in the NYC area. 

Fully electric airplane makes milestone flight from East End to Queens

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Long Island Yarn and Farm in Yaphank to shear llamas.

LI Works: Shear happiness at Long Island Yarn and Farm

The original makeshift memorial could not hold up to the elements through the years, but West Islip's Sara Ferro wanted to change that. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Gilgo Beach killings: Victims memorialized on park benches near where remains were found

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The proportion of drivers who refused to take a test after being pulled over by trained officers doubled over five years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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