A wrong-way driver who caused a three-vehicle crash on the Wantagh State Parkway, injuring himself and three others on Tuesday, has dementia and had been reported missing in Connecticut, State Police said Wednesday morning.


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Organizers said the annual event was the biggest one yet, with 135 groups marching and about 20,000 people lining the parade route in Huntington. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Pride Parade draws thousands to Huntington

Protesters rallied in Westbury on Sunday to denounce raids carried out by ICE amid an increase in deportation efforts by the Trump administration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Crowd protests ICE deportation efforts in Westbury

Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to the authorities.

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

Dr. Surinder Sandhu is opening Strong Strains in East Setauket, the first recreational marijuana shop in Brookhaven. 

First recreational marijuana shop in Brookhaven

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach to learn more about pastrami.

Do you know what pastrami is?

Freeport native Morgan Taylor has an interesting job in sports: She is the vice president of business operations for both the Long Island Nets and the New York Liberty. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

LI's Morgan Taylor pulls double duty as VP of business ops for Liberty, LI Nets

Firefighters were battling a blaze that broke out at a Suffolk County recycling facility, closing nearby roads to traffic. Residents were warned to close windows due to heavy smoke. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Firefighters battle blaze at Calverton recycling facility

The Long Island location will hold a series of promotions to celebrate the opening.

Take a look inside Long Island's first Schmackary’s

William, "Billy" McClelland, is known as "The Mayor" in the halls of Comsewogue High School. The 19-year-old senior works in the school's coffee shop, Brew Crew Cafe where he is greeted with smiles from his classmates. 

Extraordinary Senior: William, "Billy" McClelland

The plane took off from East Hampton Airport and landed at Kennedy Airport Tuesday, the first time passengers took an electric flight to a major airport in the NYC area. 

Fully electric airplane makes milestone flight from East End to Queens

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A fire burned through the Peter Pan Diner on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore. "We're going to come back," said owner Peter Lentzeres. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're all out of work right now. We're scared.'

'It's about being seen, it's about being heard'

'It's very sad and it's very dehumanizing'

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

The Wantagh and Connetquot school districts have been granted extensions to comply with the state's Native American mascot and imagery ban. Newsday education reporter Darwin Yanes and NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa report.

School districts making a 'good faith effort'

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The first floor of the building on Howells Road collapsed into the basement, the Bay Shore Fire Department chief said.

17 businesses displaced after SUV crashes into building

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The nonprofit that runs the venue wants to make the center a cultural hub in St. James.

Historic St. James theater to undergo major renovations

After a battery-storage developer scrapped a plant in their community, they also want an end to a planned network of high-voltage cables through their streets.

North Shore residents continue push for ban on lithium-ion battery facilities

The 35th Long Island Pride Parade drew thousands on Sunday.

'Defiant' Pride on display in Huntington

Rajvir Singh Bharaj was charged with vehicular manslaughter in a crash that killed Lidia M. Rivera, police said.

Pedestrian killed by DWI driver in Lake Success, police say

Although fluoride in water and in supplements for children is endorsed by leading medical and dental associations, there long has been opposition to it.

More LI tooth decay with federal fluoride supplement crackdown, dentists warn

About 100 people gathered on Sunday for the protest.

Protesters in Westbury decry ramped-up ICE deportation efforts

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Jake's 58 remains closed Wednesday because of an "unexpected issue" that workers have been trying to resolve throughout the day. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Jake's 58 remains closed Wednesday

A charity flag football event was held at The Park in East Hills on Sunday to raise funds for Camp Kehilla, which serves campers who are neurodivergent. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's a good cause for charity and fun for everyone'

The original makeshift memorial could not hold up to the elements through the years, but West Islip's Sara Ferro wanted to change that. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'My heart's always been with the families'

Starting this fall, a bell-to-bell smartphone ban will be implemented under the state budget, requiring school districts to ban students from using phones during the entire school day. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's a big problem'

The 3 victims of Sunday morning's fiery Bethpage car accident have been identified as Vincent Cavaliere, of Bethpage, Nicholas Rivera, of Glendale, Queens, and Gino Vicale, of Seaford. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Deadly Bethpage crash victims ID'd

Researchers have found harmful "forever chemicals" in certain beers, though experts said the significance for LI's dozens of small breweries was likely limited. Newsday Reporter Nicholas Spangler explains. 

PFAS found in certain beers

The state can choose to accept the findings or the matter will be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, Linda McMahon said. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa sits down with LGBT Network President & Founder, David Kilmnick and talks about what's happening for Pride Month on Long Island.

'Pride month is for everyone'

The Farrell twins were named valedictorian and salutatorian at Mount Sinai High School and they're also both attending the same university in the fall. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I'm super happy that we're both one and two'

Sources say the man who discovered a body in his backyard pool is a member of the police task force that had been searching for homicide suspect Matthew Zoll. 

'One of the portions of the Loop Loc cover was undone'

Neighbors said they were unsettled to learn that a body had been found in a backyard swimming pool on Pal Court in East Shoreham and that police were investigating that it might belong to Matthew Zoll, a suspect in his father's death. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Caretakers with miitary backgrounds find purpose in keeping the grounds pristine at the Long Island National Cemetery where fallen service members are buried. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'You feel like you're still serving even after service'

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