A 10- to 12-foot shark was spotted in the Hamptons on Saturday, swimming in the waters of Quogue. The shark whose species has not been identified, was monitored by Southampton Town bay constables and the town's police department.


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Police are urging Long Islanders to celebrate July 4th safely and leave the firework shows up to the professionals. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk's top cop: 'We will make arrests'

The 113-year-old Huntington Harbor Lighthouse, after having undergone extensive repairs, is offering guided tours to the public this summer. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'These are our castles'

Ala Amoachi, the attorney for Nuvia Yessenia Martinez Ventura, says the mother of five was taken into ICE custody after a routine immigration court hearing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'As counsel, I haven't been given access to her'

Police are searching for the driver of a car that fatally struck real estate agent Sara Burack in Hampton Bays early Thursday before fleeing the scene.

Police search for driver in fatal-hit-and-run

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The race offers three events: a 13.1-mile half-marathon, a 4-mile run-walk and a fun run of a few hundred yards.

Lake Ronkonkoma race marking 20th anniversary of death of Navy Seal Lt. Michael Murphy expected to draw 3,400 participants

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Under the bill, any new housing must set aside a certain number of affordable units.

Suffolk passes housing bill to incentivize volunteer first responders

A plan to slash rental assistance by $26 billion would cap housing vouchers for working-age, able-bodied adults at two years.

Nearly 6,000 LI households could face homelessness if Trump cuts Section 8 funding

The first anniversary of the crash can be "retraumatizing" for those directly involved, said one psychological expert.

'It's something that you never expect:' One year later, community still recovering from Deer Park nail salon crash that left four dead

In the Patchogue shooting, detectives arrested a 14-year-old and charged him with first-degree assault and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, police said.

Shootings in Patchogue, Central Islip leave 2 teens injured

The MTA Board in December advanced a plan to increase fare and toll revenue by 4% this year.

MTA's 4% fare and toll hike could be delayed until next year

About 66% of firework-related injuries occur in the weeks leading up to July 4, according to one official.

Suffolk warns of dangers in using illegal fireworks

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A lawyer representing two inmates of Suffolk County jails filed notices of claim to sue the county over alleged abuse by guards and degrading conditions.

Conditions at Suffolk jails 'inhumane, criminal,' lawyer says

A fire burned through the Peter Pan Diner on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore. "We're going to come back," said owner Peter Lentzeres. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're all out of work right now. We're scared.'

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

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'

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Newsday examines the increase in aggressive driving on Long Island as part of a yearlong investigative series into the area's dangerous roads. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Aggressive driving making LI roads more dangerous, officials say

It's a reference to the Netflix show "You," which features a lover-boy serial killer played by Penn Badgley who is so cunning and likable he's lasted five seasons.

Long Island diner featured on Netflix creates 'You' burger

Reeyce Perito and Shauna Russell are BMX riders who train at Shoreham BMX and will be going to Denmark to represent Team USA at the UCI World Championship in July. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Shoreham BMX is sending 2 riders from Long Island to represent Team USA

The rear of a coach bus sank through the top of multilevel underground parking garage in Lake Success Tuesday evening.

Pavement collapsed with a 'boom'

Tito Rad's, in Woodside, right on the outskirts of the "Little Manila" neighborhood, serves several filipino classics that everyone loves.

Eating with Our Filipino Grandma

Suffolk is about to get a new county park in Holbrook. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Crews begin demolishing abandoned Sachem school for county park 

Wheatley Heights native Jordan Simpson has gone viral for his jingles recapping each Mets series. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

LIer combines passions by writing catchy tunes about the Mets

Something's brewing at Southdown Coffee: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stops by to see the science behind making coffee.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the outdoor play space at the Long Island Children's Museum.

Explore the outdoors at children's museums on LI

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