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Suffolk police said they responded to a 911 call at a Dix Hills home Wednesday night and found Josephine Bekatoros, 84, stabbed to death.

Daughter faces murder charge in stabbing of mother

Meals prepared by the volunteers by the Christian Life Center Church were delivered to charitable organizations, homeless shelters and individuals. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

A bomb threat was made Wednesday at the Suffolk County home of former Rep. Lee Zeldin, President-Elect Trump's pick to lead the EPA. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'My family and I were not home at the time and are safe'

A woman crossing Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia on Wednesday was killed. Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police searching for hit-and-run driver

Christopher DiGiovanna was charged with more than 20 counts of animal cruelty after 11 dogs were discovered in his rat-infested home, authorities said.

Centereach man charged with animal cruelty 

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The incidents occurred in Freeport, Brentwood and Bohemia.

3 pedestrians killed in less than 24 hours

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A library visitor said she suffered numerous injuries while attempting to navigate a "hidden step" while using a wheelchair.

Floral Park hit with $10M lawsuit alleging ADA violations

Volunteers in Lindenhurst prepared meals for homeless shelters, homes and other locations where people who otherwise might not have a Thanksgiving.

Volunteers' Thanksgiving goal: helping the hungry

Two men suffered non-life-threatening injures, police said.

Shirley man charged in stabbing at Patchogue bar

Hofstra professor Alexander Pelaez said while he understands social media is creating challenges for parents and schools, an Australian measure — which soon will become law there — wouldn't translate to America.

Could Australia's social media ban for under 16s happen in U.S.? Experts say it's unlikely

Gene Levy served in WWII, where Jean Sklar lost family members to the Holocaust.

2 vets honored at emotional Lake Ronkonkoma gathering

The Melville-based Italian specialty grocer has 11 supermarkets in New York and New Jersey, including four stores that have opened since 2019.

Uncle Giuseppe's opening new market in Bohemia

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The family of accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann will be moving out of their Massapequa Park home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Heuermann's wife 'no longer feels connected' to their family home

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

The boats were set ablaze after a woman crashed into one while driving intoxicated, Suffolk police said. 

'They were brand new boats' 

Michael J. Hynes was arrested and charged with DWI after police say he crashed his car into a motorcyclist in Sayville on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Superintendent pleads not guilty

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'

Newsday's John Hildebrand says LI students from affluent families scored better on certain state exams. 

State scores are down in English and Math 

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'

Long Island Cares has opened the West Nassau Center for Food Assistance & Community Support in Valley Stream to help those with food insecurity in time for Thanksgiving. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Food is expensive now so this is gonna help me'

Federal transportation officials have approved New York's congestion pricing plan to charge vehicles $9 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan beginning Jan. 5.

Feds give green light for congestion pricing

Frankie Floridia of Strong Island Animal Rescue League rescued a young buck stuck in a pool in Holtsville in October after it tried to drink water off the cover.

Young deer rescued from swimming pool

A tipster says he told the state about buried drums at Bethpage Community Park nearly a decade ago. Newsday's Ken Buffa reports.

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

As families gather for Thanksgiving dinner, trauma expert Sara Glass says keep the focus on connecting with relatives, not on making a point if political conversations arise.

'This one is gonna be so tough'

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Grateful, giving back and gathering with friends and family for a feast: NewsdayTV's team takes a look at how Long Islanders are celebrating Thanksgiving

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