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The new age for full Social Security benefits in 2025 is 66 years and 10 months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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Kayla Masotto was recognized by Suffolk officials for rescuing a man who fell into the icy waters of the Poospatuck Creek on Thursday.

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The Hempstead Town Board voted unanimously to increase rates by 33.1% over the next three years. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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Nearly four years after an unknown attacker threw a cup of acid in her face, Nafiah Ikram spoke to Newsday about her struggles on the road to recovery. 

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A humpback whale washed up in Long Beach near Roosevelt Boulevard on Monday, police said. 

Humpback whale found on beach

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Matthew Tenedorio and Billy DiMaio both spent part of their childhood on Long Island.

Former LIers among 14 killed in New Orleans attack

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Nassau and Suffolk police departments use additional resources to keep people safe during large scale events, officials said.

Police use counterterrorism equipment to prevent vehicles from being used as weapons

The nursing home says it needs bankruptcy protection so it can reorganize and try to pay down its more than $50 million debt to creditors.

Woodbury nursing home goes to court seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The ruling is a potential major setback for state and local attempts to block the tribe's billboard and gas station projects.

Westwoods is within Shinnecock 'aboriginal territory,' Interior Dept. says

She helped establish Long Island agencies providing assistance to victims of domestic violence — oftentimes women and children.

Sandy Oliva, advocate for domestic violence victims, dies at 82

The three developments each received 25-year tax incentive packages from the Nassau County IDA. 

Three Mineola housing plans get tax breaks from Nassau IDA

"Check your signs at the door," Suffolk County Legislature President Officer Kevin McCaffrey said.

Suffolk County bars signs at public meetings

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Suffolk County was the leader in total traffic deaths for New York State in 2023 as 155 people died in traffic crashes.  NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Former President Jimmy Carter "lived a life measured not by words, but by his deeds," President Joe Biden said.

People feel 'they lost a friend as well'

Greenport officials aim to reopen the Herschell merry-go-round, which was shut down after a mechanical failure in late September, by Memorial Day.

Work is underway to fix Greenport merry-go-round

Democrat Laura Gillen will enter Washington as a freshman congresswoman representing Nassau's South Shore communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's time to stop pointing fingers, and start getting the work done'

A firefighter suffered smoke inhalation at a blaze that damaged a house on Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage on Thursday night.

Firefighter treated for smoke inhalation after Old Bethpage fire

Crews are cleaning up debris after a Christmas Day fire at a condo complex in Jericho left people displaced and firefighters injured. 

Christmas Day fire in Jericho leaves firefighters injured

While some Long Islanders spent Wednesday in church celebrating Christmas Day, others prepared for the first night of Hanukkah. It's the first time the two have coincided since 2005. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's what the season's about'

Riordan Cavooris' family made a donation to a Smithtown wildlife refuge for a bird flight cage to help give back to a place that meant so much to them during their son's recovery after being hit by an off-duty cop. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's all kind of a very poetic justice'

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'

The announcement comes after an exclusive Newsday investigation into allegations of animal neglect at the Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'We were asked to take a look at it and that's what we'll do'

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

'It was a miracle'

For many Jets and Giants fans, frustration with the teams has outweighed their desire to attend the games. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

'It's a little bit discouraging'

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