Mariela Calderon, a single mother of four, applied to Habitat for Humanity four times before getting accepted. On Wednesday, Calderone received the keys to the Bellport home she helped rebuild. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.


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John Boller, a WWII veteran from Smithtown, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Bristal Assisted Living in West Babylon.

'You can't quit, because you gotta keep going'

Southold Police Chief Steve Grattan said three people who were inside the house at the time of the fire made it out safely. Those residents reported that a fourth person who was on the second floor of the home may have been trapped inside.

One dead in Mattituck house fire

Trisko II was introduced as Suffolk County Police's newest dog to patrol Long Island McArthur Airport. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Trisko's gonna keep us safe'

Fifty years after Ronald DeFeo murdered his family in 1974 in their Amityville home, inspiring a series of books and movies, the "Amityville Horror" house still attracts sightseers and still resonates. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Mythology about this house'

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The biggest jump in median price by bedroom was from two beds to three, rising from $490,000 to $650,000, according to a Newsday analysis of OneKey MLS data on closed sales.

Analysis: LI buyers paid $160,000 more for 3-bed houses than 2-beds

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Long Island's driest autumn in decades has sparked dozens of brush fires and questions about what it could mean over time.

Rain on LI not enough to end region's drought

There you'll find creative gifts like a monthly cheese subscription, Irish Santa figurines and one-of-a-kind fashions.

5 festive downtowns for unique holiday gifts

The property was listed for sale over the summer, only to be pulled from the market. Now, town and county officials are weighing an effort to preserve the building, which was built in 1910. 

'Great love on the corner': Future of historically Black church property uncertain

"At the end of the day, you want to prioritize the relationship over the political point of view," said LIU Post psychology professor Mark Sirkin.

Pass the potatoes and shove the politics? Tips for surviving holidays in politically divided families

Of 261 requests by federal immigration enforcers so far this year, the Adams administration has rejected all but 11.

NYC used to help deport thousands. This year's total: 11

The NYSNA currently represents 3,600 members across six Northwell facilities.

Huntington Hospital nurses vote to join NYSNA, leave prior union

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Executive Director Marc Alessi discusses plans to preserve Nikola Tesla's legacy after a fire destroyed the historic lab.

'Such an important part of Long Island'

Fire Island Pines Chief Kyle Merker said there was so much bamboo on fire when he arrived to the scene, he couldn't even see the house.

'It was really intense'

Members of the Shinnecock Nation and other Indigenous communities gathered at Agawam Park in Southampton on Monday for an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Shinnecock Nation hosts celebration on the East End

Monday commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack against Israel by Hamas. Long Islanders paid tribute by holding vigils. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Their memories are forever remembered'

Bella Trezza 17, died in a two-car crash in September. Trezza was remembered for her beautiful and caring spirit and saving three lives by donating her organs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's just really heartbreaking'

The Lindenhurst Fire Department is collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off through the weekend.

'I hope it helps them'

The Smithtown Library, which has been closed indefinitely since Aug. 19, is working on restoring it's flood-damaged basement.

Library spends over $400,000 in repairs after August storm

Bellone said the county did not pay, fearing the money would be used to commit crimes.

Suffolk hackers demanded a $2.5 million ransom, Bellone says

Suffolk County announced the hiring of its new "CISO," or chief information security officer, on the same day a special committee investigating the cyberattack met at the Legislature. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk hires new chief information security officer

While Suffolk's computer system remains hobbled by a Sept. 8 attack, the consulting firm and security company responsible for safeguarding the county have been awarded new contracts to manage the response, determine how the breach occurred and help fix it. Steve Langford reports for NewsdayTV.

Suffolk cyberattack probe: County consultant also lobbies for vendor hired to fortify system

Two Suffolk County employees from the IT deparment who were subpoenaed to appear before a special legislative committee investigating the 2022 cyberattack didn't show up. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Ransomware attack subpoenas

A forensic investigation into the cyberattack that shut down Suffolk County computer systems has been completed. Steve Bellone announced the results on Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Suffolk cyberattack report complete

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