<p>Mary Papilon&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;her 108th birthday&nbsp;in Ronkonkoma where guests&nbsp;included&nbsp;family, friends and local officials. NewsdayTV&#39;s Ken Buffa reports.</p>


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3,000 American flags were placed in Ackerson Plaza in Brightwaters to honor those lost on 9/11. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It does take a village'

The top female sunfish sailors gathered in Amityville to prepare for this weekend's North American championships on the Great South Bay. 

'Competitors here from all over the United States'

The 78th Annual Shinnecock powwow was held at the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton on Saturday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Represents who we are and we are still here'

Another family member, a police officer and two firefighters were injured in Tuesday's blaze.

House fire claims 1 life

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Last year, state officials said the 25.4-acre site posed "a significant threat to public health or the environment." 

State unveils cleanup plan for former Kings Park landfill

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The Brookhaven resident, who began showing virus symptoms in late August, was hospitalized and is now recovering at home, according to the Suffolk County Health Department.

Long Island records 11th known West Nile virus patient this year

The preserve experienced water damage and erosion to its trails, but there was no physical damage to any buildings, according to its executive director.

Avalon Nature Preserve to reopen for first time since August rainstorms

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the twice-a-year campaign was responsible for more than 114,000 tickets last year.

Police begin crackdown on speeding during Speed Awareness Week

The notice of claim was filed in anticipation of an $11 million lawsuit against Brookhaven Town, alleging the town's failure to fix a damaged sump led to the home's destruction from an August storm.

Port Jefferson Station family to sue Brookhaven over home's storm damage

Huntington will hold a hearing Tuesday to address changes aimed at transforming a section of Melville with a mix of businesses and housing.

Plan to turn Melville into walkable downtown scaled back

The action was part of an ongoing investigation by the state into Julie DeVuono's former practice, Wild Child Pediatrics.

State voids 133 LI immunization records from former nurse practitioner

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Gov. Kathy Hochul toured the extensive flood damage in Stony Brook and spoke about the federal aid area residents can expect to receive. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There's families whose lives are hanging in the balance'

Residents and local officials are dealing with the aftermath and cleanup of the storm that hit the Stony Brook area Sunday into Monday.

'We need to repair' 

Family members who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses ease their painful grief by talking to them in spirit on a phone connected to the wind. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Look out for another angel'

After floods damaged more than 1,400 homes, the Stony Brook community came together at the historic All Souls Church. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'It broke my heart, it's just a terrible scar'

Genevieve Rohner is a 16-year-old elite para-equestrian, who has one big goal in mind — the Paralympics.

'It's not if she's going to do it, it's when'

Smithtown Library director Rob Lusak shows the extensive damage the flooding caused to the historic books and materials stored in the library's lower level.

Portions of Smithtown Library 'demolished'

Residents gathered at Mill Pond in Stony Brook to help rescue an imported carp impacted by recent flooding. 

'Let's give them a jump start and let nature take over'

According to New York State Police, a mother was driving the wrong way when she crashed on the Southern State Thursday, which resulted in the death of her 9-year-old son.

Tragedy on the Southern State

The Congregational Church of Patchogue on Sunday held an overdose awareness service. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'When it hits close to home that's when it seems to matter to you'

The LI Bluegrass and Roots Festival was held on Sunday at Tanner Park in Copiague. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I've been hearing it my whole life'

Inventor John Philip Holland built submarines at the nation's first base in New Suffolk from 1899 to 1905. Newsday reporter John Valenti discusses. 

'Roots of the entire submarine force'

Collection of unpaid school bus camera tickets won't begin anytime soon, as Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine hasn't signed off on a BusPatrol plan to hire a debt collector for $13 million in unpaid fines. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion reports.

'It's a pretty substantial number of tickets'

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