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A Newsday analysis found "forever chemicals" above the federal limit in seven Long Island water districts. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I don't trust the tap water'

Newsday's transportation and investigative teams, along with NewsdayTV, are examining the spate of deadly crashes on our roads and what can be done about it.

What to know about LI's dangerous roads

Alexis Joel, who has suffered from endometriosis, was among the speakers at the opening of Dr. Tamer Seckin's endometriosis research facility at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

'He showed up for us when no one would'

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.

'Hot yoga is really good for detoxifying'

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"I finished it, standing up," the Syosset resident, who runs a 5K every two weeks, said after the race on Saturday.

Northport health run brings 98-year-old across the finish line again

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The Emma S. Clark Memorial Library in Setauket will remain closed indefinitely, officials said on the library's website.

Discovery of mold closes community library for more than a week

The Trump administration is weighing whether to defend the limits, and must respond to the lawsuit by Monday.

7 LI water districts have 'forever chemicals' above federal limits, analysis finds

The children from Orange County are all under age 5 and had recently traveled internationally.

3 children develop measles upstate

Focus Healthcare Partners LLC would take control of the property and have it managed by Chelsea Senior Living, which runs other retirement homes on Long Island.

$86M sale of The Harborside in Port Washington could close next week

The new board will include 7 appointments from Hochul and Democrats, 4 from Blakeman and Republicans. Notably, the governor — not the county executive — shall name the board chair. 

State lawmakers vote to give Hochul control over NUMC board

Nationally, there were 216 influenza-associated pediatric deaths, the highest number in 15 years.

NYS child flu deaths highest on record

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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. 

'A top priority'

Nineteen Long Island water districts have found unregulated chemicals in their drinking supply. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Stubborn chemicals hard to filter out

This blast from the past is still going strong. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Jazzercise in Levittown.

 'It's like a dance party with your girlfriends, but you're working out'

CT scans used in the study are for finding tumors, kidney stones and aneurysms. Newsday Deputy Editor David Schwartz reports.

Study suggests CT scans cause 5% of new cancer cases 

Take your exercise routine airborne. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits The Aerial Loft in Mineola for this week's Fitness Fix.

''You catch that bug and you can't get rid of it'

A new discovery by researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory shows promise for the possible early treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'The discovery is a big deal'

The Trump administration has postponed a U.S. EPA rule slated to ban the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene, found in places such as dry cleaning and degreasers. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Before we all drop dead'

A group of moms gather regularly to prioritize their health. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland joins Stroller Strong Mamas for a workout in Riverhead.

'They're actually learning fitness is part of our lives'

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Robert Prevost was elected pope on Thursday, and greeted the crowds at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Pope Leo XIV named first American pontiff in history

The American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale gave a living history flight experience where participants learned what it was like to be a paratrooper on the eve of D-Day. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI museum commemorates D-Day, 80 years since WWII's end

Thomas Mascia launched a police manhunt after authorities say he falsely claimed a Black man shot him in the leg.

  Plea hearing for ex-NYS trooper halted after he told the judge he 'didn't feel well' mentally

The New York Rangers on Thursday introuced Mike Sullivan as the new head coach. Sullivan led the Pittsburgh Penguins to two Stanley Cup championships and said he knows there's a lot of work to be done, but he's looking forward to the challenges ahead.

Rangers introduce new head coach Mike Sullivan

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the banning of smartphones in schools as part of the New York State budget. 

Hochul announces school cellphone ban

The festive thin-crust pizza specialist counts supermodel Heidi Klum as a partner at its NYC location.

Over-the-top NYC pizza spot opening LI location

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the Dubai cheesecake at The Dirty Cheesecake in Smithtown.

LI cheesecake shop takes on the Dubai chocolate trend

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Late payments from Nassau putting squeeze on day care providers

Open mic nights are growing in popularity at the Amityville Music Hall. 

Booming open mic nights on LI

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to North Quarter Farm and Tweeds in Riverhead.

LI Works: Ken goes where the bison roam in Riverhead

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's high school sports writers talk flag football, baseball and boys lacrosse. 

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Flag football exploding on Long Island 

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