<p>Wyatt Houppert, 12, from Hauppauge, who has been battling kidney failure and undergoing dialysis, was named honorary sheriff&nbsp;for a day. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa has more.</p>


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The first naturalization ceremony since the government shutdown was held in Central Islip, where 86 people from 37 countries became U.S. citizens. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I finally accomplished that goal'

Christine Lehmann and her son Nicholas Lehmann died in a house fire Sunday in St. James, and another occupant was hospitalized, officials said.

Mother and son killed in house fire ID'd

Officials say drivers should feel safe while ongoing repairs are made to the bridge. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'We can no longer defer maintenance'

Local families took part in a National Adoption Month ceremony at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead on Friday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Such a powerful message'

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Wet weather will ease on Friday afternoon but it will get chilly again.

Heavy rain, winds forecast for Thursday and into Friday

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The day honoring Floyd — whose Old Mastic estate is less than two miles from Mastic Beach High School — will be celebrated every year on Dec. 17, the day of Floyd's birth in 1734.

Suffolk declares Dec. 17 to be William Floyd Day

The presiding officer objected to where part of the money will come from.

Suffolk lawmakers authorize release of $120M settlement tied to sewer overcharge case

Main Event will take over a 46,189-square-foot storefront next to Saks Off 5th and Regal Cinemas in Deer Park's Tanger Outlets mall.

Bowling, laser tag and booze: Massive entertainment venue coming to LI outlet mall

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Family members sifted through the ashes Thursday after a fire destroyed barns and killed a number of animals at Wells Farm in Northville, in Riverhead Town. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'So much loss'

Firefighters from at least 10 departments were needed to bring the blaze under control. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The fire caused the roof to collapse'

Native to South America, capybaras are the world's largest rodent species and can grow to more than 100 pounds.

Game farm welcomes capybara pups

Immigrant advocates say a man was pinned under the tire of a car during his arrest by ICE agents. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Fear and chaos' on the East End

The driver was killed and a passenger injured when a garbage truck overturned off Sunrise Highway Thursday.

Driver killed after truck overturns off Sunrise Highway

Long Island Cares says an overwhelming number of federal employees have signed up for food pantries due to the government shutdown. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Never would I thought that we'd be going through this'

The Suffolk County sheriff officers who saved a 73-year-old man's life after he went into cardiac arrest will be flag presenters at the Jets' Nov. 30 game.

First responders honored for life-saving actions

Police say actor Alec Baldwin was driving his wife's 2023 Range Rover when he swerved to avoid hitting a garbage truck and crashed into a tree. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

New deatails on Alec Baldwin crash

A reunion of a lifetime. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'She doesn't remember giving birth to me'

An early morning house fire in Oakdale Wednesday took the life of Stephen Jendricks, 88, who was remembered as a patriot who loved Long Island. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'To be old and in a fire is really scary'

At 93, Cecilia Gomez is known at Gold's Gym in Smithtown for working out several days a week, no matter what health curveballs life throws at her. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'If she can do it, we all can do it'

The event at the Yaphank Correctional Facility featured demonstrations, interactive exhibits, games and more. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'They do a lot here, on Long Island'

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After 47 years, Matinecock Court affordable housing in East Northport welcomes residents, marking a significant milestone for the $92 million development. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Affordable housing development opens after 47 years

NewsdayTV'S Elisa DiStefano visits Tutu School of Sayville, which offers dance classs to children as young at 6 months.

Tiny dancers learn ballet at Tutu School

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

Newsday food writers talk best Chinese restaurants

Tis the season for your favorite holiday traditions at Matt's Christmas Tree Farm and Waterdrinker Winter Wonderland in Manorville. Newsday Travel reporter Carissa Kellman has more.

'Tis the season for holiday traditions in Manorville

All aboard! NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Trainland in Lynbrook to learn from a master model train repairman.

LI Works: Where model trains come to life

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Southold Fish Market, where it is getting very busy this time of the year.

Out East: A busy time of year for this LI fish market

Rabbi Motti Grossbaum of Stony Brook, left, with Rabbi Eli Schlanger, in 2002 in France, where they studied together in a yeshiva. Schlanger was one of the victims of the Australia attack. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LIers at Merrick menorah lighting react to Australia attack

A new winter wonderland village has come to Brooklyn, serving up gingerbread-spiced sweets, hot chocolate and festive photo ops. Newsday Travel Reporter Carissa Kellman explores the holiday scene.

Williamsburg welcomes new winter village with sweet treats, photo ops

An interfaith gathering was held on Wednesday in Huntington in support of Jose and Josue Trejo Lopez, brothers who were deported from Central Islip to El Salvador. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Vigil held in support of brothers deported to El Salvador

We spoke with New York Islanders fans about the jerseys they wear and why.

Islanders fans and their unique jerseys a regular sight at UBS Arena

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