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	Nicholas Shakalis, 34, of Plainview, was rescued Sunday from the waters in Narrow Bay off Mastic Beach by the Suffolk police, who on Monday described the daring rescue.
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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.

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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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The opening of the site Thursday was about a decade in the making, acting DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton said. 

DEC preserves, opens more Setauket wetlands

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Santos is hoping to serve a 2-year sentence, the minimum allowed for his identity theft charge.

George Santos says he is 'resigned' as he faces sentencing Friday

Adrian Gilmore had led the district's varsity soccer teams to county and state championships.

Shoreham-Wading River coach dies after collapsing suddenly at school

Faustin Nsabumukunzi was a "Sector Councilor" — a local government official — who used his leadership role to direct Hutus to kill Tutsis during the 1994 genocide, court papers say.

LI man who allegedly concealed Rwanda genocide role charged with naturalization fraud

Volunteer ranks, including firefighters and EMS, stands at about 12,600 — a decline from last year, according to Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services.

Romaine: More volunteer firefighters needed in Suffolk

Shati Smith is accused of gunning down Lee Houpe after he alluded online to messages Smith sent to Houpe's teenage cousin, prosecutors said.

Prosecutor: North Bellport man fatally shot neighbor over social media posts with teen

The early morning fire was contained to an unoccupied shed.

Firefighter injured in East Farmingdale blaze

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Suffolk SPCA gave a tour of its mobile MASH unit that will be used to give medical treatment to animals in need of rescue from the Happy Cat Sanctuary fire in Medford.

'The veterinarians can service the animals on an emergency basis'

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

'You're talking about life and death situations'

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.

Special delivery on Sunrise Highway

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

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Nineteen Long Island water districts have found unregulated chemicals in their drinking supply. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

New challenge for Long Island water districts 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park to see the cherry blossoms. 

Where to see cherry blossoms on LI

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Alexis Roderick Joel tour the Long Island High School for the Arts, which is udergoing a massive theater renovation.

Alexis Joel talks renovations at LIHSA

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The pontiff died a day after blessing thousands for Easter in Rome. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Remembering the life and service of Pope Francis

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits three Long Island restaurants to find out where the best wings are.

LI's best chicken wings? We've got the sauce!

President Donald Trump has conveyed his support for the Massapequa school district to keep its tribal name and logo, but it's unclear how the administration will do it. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Residents react to Trump weighing in on Massapequa mascot battle

Groomsmen are facing a growing number of expenses, from bachelor parties to tuxes, similar to the cost of being a bridesmaid.

Groomsmen on Long Island are paying up to $2,000 to be part of the big day

Amtrak will lead the $7 billion reconstruction of Penn Station which could allow for new ideas and changes. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve 

Islanders fans say ticket costs and parking inconveniences are some of the factors why attendance at UBS Arena has dropped during the 2024-25 season. Newsday Sports' Carissa Kellman reports.

Puck stops here: Islanders fans blame poor play for 4-year low in attendance

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