An innovative program called "Bridges" has brought Oceanside and Uniondale students together for six years. Students discuss current events, learning about different ideas and cultures. On Friday, they visited a Sikh temple. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.


Long Island

Program brings Uniondale, Oceanside students together

Newsday

FLBRIDGES220205

Most Popular

Newsday TV shorts

Vertical videos

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

LI’s 50,000 unlicensed drivers are far more likely to cause fatal crashes

St. Anthony's High School senior, Anthony Pagliuca, explains what it's like to return to the pitching mound, after he survived a September crash that left him hospitalized for months. 

St. Anthony’s High School senior returns to the field after crash 

Learn the art of hot yoga in a studio with temperatures hovering around 105 degrees. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Just Breathe Yoga in Sayville.

Fitness Fix: Hot yoga

The cats, who appeared 'neglected,' are being treated at an animal shelter.

Teens discover 30 cats abandoned in woods near Southern State Parkway

The FDNY partnered with the National Institute of Standards and Technology for a three-day drone and robotics training in new technology that can be used to save lives.  

LI first responders take lessons for using robotics, drones

Suffolk officials are pushing for education and awareness to help curb the increase of infant deaths due to unsafe sleeping conditions. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Education, awareness for unsafe infant sleeping practices

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spends the day making dogs look and feel good with mobile pet groomer "The Ruff Life."

LI Works: The ruff life of a mobile pet groomer

The driver was charged with murder, accused of slamming his pickup into the motorcyclist off the Long Island Expressway in North Hills.

Motorcyclist killed in 'road rage' crash with pickup truck driver, police say

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Gra-Bar in Copiague to learn about local versus non-local fish.

Is the fish on your restaurant dish local?

The Town of Babylon Kite Festival, held at Overlook Beach on Sunday, drew thousands and raised money for scholarships. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Kites take flight for good cause at Babylon festival 

Latest Videos

Latest videos

'It means a lot' 

Nassau County's Traffic and Parking Violations Agency has stopped hearing cases for school bus camera violations, with no indication as to when they might resume. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion has the story.

'We don't know when these might resume'

'It's about providing forever homes'

'This is a great collaboration' 

Some real estate experts are concerned about the potential effect of the economic outlook on the spring market. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia has the story.

'We're still seeing pretty steady growth'

Sign up for the NewsdayTV newsletter

Long Island Newsletter Widget

The short but poignant ceremony takes place every year around May 1 and gives the opportunity for family, friends and department officials to flock to the Memorial Lobby, also known as the Hall of Heroes.

NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller's name added to police memorial wall for fallen members

Long Island Article Bottom Module

Close to 1,000 people crowded a South Huntington intersection to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and cuts to federal programs.

LI rally draws a crowd for protest of President Trump's early actions

Ducks reared from the last remaining eggs from the Aquebogue farm have been available for sale at Miloski's Poultry Farm in Calverton.

Some Crescent ducks on sale again; farm quarantine may be lifted soon

Amazon said it is exploring options at the former Massapequa mall  "with the intent of opening an operations facility in the future."

Amazon seeks to buy portion of Sunrise Mall property, open operations center

The indictments allege the defendants were involved in 38 separate criminal incidents, including 17 shootings, three armed robberies and murder conspiracy.

Long Island gang takedown results in 28 arrests in multiple-count indictments, officials say

State union officials said they need to verify 87 ballots before issuing a tally that would either approve or reject the deal.

CSEA vote to change health care coverage a dead heat, unofficial tally shows

Raskin plans to address more than 1,000 residents in Patchogue, which is represented by Rep. Andrew Garbarino.

Maryland's Rep. Jamie Raskin to host in-person town hall in Patchogue

Long Island Video Playlist

 Chairwoman of the Shinnecock Nation Council of Trustees says temporary restraining order on construction build site is is simply a bump in the road. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Knew that we were going to be in this battle for the long run'

The Trump administration ordered an immediate cease to the wind project near the coast of Long Beach, stating the Biden administration rushed the permit process. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky reports.

'That work has ceased immediately'

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to make major changes that could impact the U.S. economy. Newsday's business reporter James T. Madore has more. 

What Trump's economic plan could mean for LIers

The Trump administration has stated that beginning on May 5, the Education Department will begin collecting student debt. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There will be some adverse impact'

'We had a few good runs today'

Nassau officials on Wednesday revealed the identity of Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3 and the toddler linked to her via DNA analysis. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'If you knew Tanya please let us know'

Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach looks at the process that school districts must undergo to discipline a teacher or administrator.

'A long process that's very costly'

Former LI congressman George Santos will be required to enter a federal prison on July 25, 2025. Newsday TV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'Polar opposite of what a public servant should be'

Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at Long Island home prices, which rose to a $705,000 median sales price (excluding the East End) in the first quarter of 2025. 

'They don't anticipate things changing'

The nonprofit is now suing the daughter of its founder, Christopher Arsenault, over the sanctuary's property following a fatal fire. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'Let's do what's best for the cats'

Nassau officials on Wednesday revealed the identity of Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3 and her toddler daughter. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Las Vegas Sands has ended its $6 billion proposal to build a casino at Nassau Coliseum. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Coliseum casino bid canceled due to 'market conditions'

Homepage Trending

Knicks playoffs

Long Island's Dangerous Roads

Things to do this weekend

FeedMe Magazine

<a href="https://www.newsday.com/video/newsdaytv-top-stories">Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories</a>

Newsday TV

NewsdayTV Top Item

 Summer movie preview ... What's up on LI ... Get the latest news and more great videos at NewsdayTV

 Summer movie preview ... What's up on LI

Long Island - megaslot

Find out what's happening with Nassau & Suffolk news, Long Island schools, plus the latest crime, courts, politics. Coverage includes Fire Island, the Hamptons & North Fork.

Top Videos

Stay logged in.