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	Since the strengthening of Red flag laws on May 16, orders of protection have increased nearly 94% statewide and 75% in Suffolk County,&nbsp;Governor Kathy Hochul said
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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

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

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Recently released state data shows a significant drop in boating-related fatalities last year, with none on Long Island.

As boating season gets underway, LI mariners are urged to follow safety rules

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The town cited the developer after it started building the stations without approvals.

Riverhead weighs permits for Starlink-tied 'satellite earth stations'

A federal program that provides rental assistance to roughly 60,000 people across the country, including hundreds on LI, is in danger of running out of money.

Hundreds of LIers could lose emergency vouchers that help them stay in homes

The rabid raccoon, which was found May 10 in Amityville, had no contact with humans or pets, officials said. 

Officials: Sixth raccoon tests positive for rabies in Amityville area

Equinor last week had threatened to terminate the project "within days" if it did not get the go-ahead to restart work.

Feds lift stop-work order for Empire Wind, developer and Hochul say

A new sign honoring the Heywood family and Joe Erland stands at the Port Jefferson park, thanks to a chance meeting last fall.

Park's new name honors family, former trustee

A single vehicle left the roadway about 10 p.m. Saturday and crashed into the woods.

2 dead in fiery crash on LIE

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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. 

'It means a lot' 

 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

NewsdayTV gets an exclusive look at how a drill weekend turned into a full-blown firefighting operation last month.

Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing

Rescued cats were examined outside of Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford in a mobile veterinarian clinic by Paws of War animal support group. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's very hard seeing the situation that they are in'

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Sen. Chuck Schumer on Monday spoke at Island Harvest in Melville to advise that families in need on Long Island could lose food assistance benefits if the proposed federal budget is approved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Advocates warn that cuts to federal food programs could hurt LIers

The Knicks are set to face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 Eastern Conference finals beginning Wednesday night. Newsday's Knicks reporter Steve Popper previews the series.

Knicks vs. Pacers: Previewing the Eastern Conference finals 

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels will be out of service for three years, as Amtrak conducts repairs to the damage left by Superstorm Sandy. 

What the Amtrak tunnel repair project could mean for your commute 

The social media sensation is popping up in elaborate desserts and simple milkshakes.

Places to try trendy Dubai chocolate on LI

14-year-old Evan Taveras of Valley Stream paints custom cleats for MLB stars, including the Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the Mets' Pete Alonso. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

Valley Stream teen paints custom cleats for MLB stars

The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage State Park in September and so are changes to the course, Newsday TV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Bethpage Black makes changes in advance of the Ryder Cup

Despite arrests, complaints, convictions and judgments, 46 physicians were allowed to practice freely. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and reporters from Newsday's health and investigative teams have the story.

Broken Practice: State failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano talked to the NY State Parks regional director about the upcoming FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach May 24-25.

Know before you go: FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach

The shark was seen swimming a few hundred feet from shore. Watch to hear an expert's advice about swimming this summer.

Great white shark spotted off Montauk coast

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