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A pair of beachgoers found "what appeared to be a human jawbone" while walking on Smith Point County Park in Shirley. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Appeared to be a human jawbone'

A young brother and sister from Shoreham are thriving after receiving lifesaving heart transplants. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It was a miracle'

Frank Agoglia, a WW2 vet who jumped behind enemy lines on D-Day, recieved the French Legion of Honor. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'We owe you our freedom'

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

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Hanukkah parade and menorah lighting filled the streets of southern Nassau County Wednesday night.

Menorah lightings, parade mark Long Island Hanukkah celebrations

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With soaring hymns and thoughts of kindness, Long Islanders gathered across the region.

'Feeling of togetherness': LIers celebrate Christmas at church services

"You could turn up the pool heat, turn on the air conditioning or heating, all from your phone," the listing agent said.

$3.25M East Hampton home has pool, outdoor bar, gym

Kristin Hannah's "The Women" led the list in Nassau and Suffolk.

Here are LI libraries' top borrowed books of 2024

A late board member of the Garden City Historical Society, Brian A. Pinnola, will be honored for his "extraordinary lifetime achievements in historic preservation."

Historical sites in Sag Harbor, Setauket among those recognized by Preservation LI

A surgeon had to put the boy into a medically induced coma to repair multiple skull fractures. Four years later, Newsday checks in with the family.

'Pure determination' helping boy recover after crash caused by off-duty cop

At the same time, U.S. census data showed a domestic exodus of nearly 121,000 New Yorkers relocating to other states.

NYS adds 130,000 residents, mostly due to immigration

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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 

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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'

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