<p>The Smithtown Library, which has been closed indefinitely since&nbsp;Aug. 19, is working on restoring it&#39;s&nbsp;flood-damaged&nbsp;basement.</p>


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The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

$600,000 in legal bills, 45 sexual abuse lawsuits

A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Amagansett. This is the 11th whale to wash up in the area. 

Dead whale washes up in Amagansett 

Police say they recieved at least 16 reports of drones sightings on Long Island.

'People are concerned'

Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

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The temporary no-fly zones were put in place as a safeguard in response to the rash of drone sightings on the Island and in New York City, officials said.

FAA imposes no-fly zone for drones over critical NY infrastructure

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The sand mining industry is lucrative. But the practice can harm the region's aquifer, Long Island's only source of drinking water, environmentalists have said.

Southampton proposes plan to phase out sand mines near homes

With the victim clinging to his SUV, he attempted to flee the scene and sideswiped a parked car in order to dislodge the man from his vehicle, prosecutors said.

DA: LI man stole money from, injured victim he met on Facebook with promise of selling PlayStation

The district attorney's office said he "allegedly preyed upon the drug addictions of at least three women."

DA: Suffolk man charged with sex trafficking used 'physical force, narcotics' to coerce women

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook and warned that temperatures will drop to lows not seen since early 2023.

Forecast: Mix of snow and rain could make roads slippery as holiday travel gets underway

The occupant of the house, in Lake Grove, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital.

Woman, 52, critically injured in Suffolk house fire, police say

Jose Garcia Granados, of Central Islip, was in the roadway of the eastbound LIE when a car hit him, police said.

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The Long Island Harley Owners Group held its annual toy run on Sunday, riding from Babylon to Wading River to donate toys to a local charity for the holidays. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'We could not do it without them' 

The St. James Model Railroad Club, which started over 40 years ago, allows train enthusiasts to take a trip down memory lane and gives members a chance to show off their creations to the public. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'It's something I look forward to' 

The DeMasi family talks about their 'Thanksgiving miracle' 21 years ago, when baby Gina came home from the hospital after being born four months early.

'Only gave you a 30% chance of living'

Volunteers gathered at the Community Ambulance Company in Sayville to hand out more than 300 donated turkeys to military veterans for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's nice to be able to give back'

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'

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'

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