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New FDA rules will end some Long Islanders' access to low-cost alternatives to the pricey weight-loss drugs Zepbound and Wegovy.

'They won't be able to afford the product'

Federal data shows public housing complexes for seniors on Long Island failed their inspections. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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Want to get fit at the barre? NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Fluid Power Barre Fitness in Sayville.

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Health officials say a dozen Suffolk residents could have been exposed to measles at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park. 

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The report said those hospitalized involuntarily over a mental health crisis rarely have access to long-term care.

NYC Council report critical of Adams' involuntary hospitalization policy

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The governor said the extension from the April 1 deadline was needed to counter "misinformation" spread through a TV ad campaign by opponents.

Hochul extends deadline to register for home health aide program

The county health commissioner said officials are 'very concerned' about the cases, urges vigilance

Rabid raccoon in Amityville is third confirmed in Suffolk, prompts health alert

More than 100 students at the Renaissance School of Medicine found out Friday which hospital they'd be assigned to.

Stony Brook med students open envelope revealing their hospital residency

NYU Langone is now in talks about siting "a major hospital" at the Canon USA Inc. headquarters in Melville, the health system's board chair told Newsday. 

Plan for $3B NYU Langone facility at NCC on 'pause'

The Happy Days marijuana dispensary in East Farmingdale donated the money to Gift of Life International.

Marijuana dispensary donates $120G to children in need of heart surgery

Retirees Anne Sacks-Berg and June Ingraham tackle food insecurity with Food Rescue US.

Long Island nonprofit 'rescues' food for those in need

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En garde! NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland learns the intricacies of the fast footwork, advancing and retreating required of the sport. 

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The Suffolk County Health Department reported its first confirmed case of the measles. A child under 5 years old who lives in Suffolk County is said to be the third case statewide. 

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Before this year, no raccoon had a case of rabies in Suffolk County since 2009. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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It's been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus not only changed lives, but it also brought about changes in some Long Island hospitals. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Lawsuits have been filed by two national water utility trade groups, seeking to overturn the EPA's limit on "forever chemicals" in drinking water established last year.

'It's toxic in very, very minute amounts' 

Cold Spring Hills Nursing Home has reached an agreement to remain open, despite many residents having already moved and workers being laid off. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky has more.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland shows us what it's like to run, jump and swing through obstacles at the Smithtown Ninja Academy. 

Building strength and balance like an American Ninja Warrior

The hospital's new emergency department is the size of a football field, and hospital officials say they used lessons learned during the pandemic when designing the space. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'This is like 5 years in the making'

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa waxes poetic while he learns the intricacies of candle making on Long Island. 

LI Works: Ken makes candles at Tall Wicks Candle Company

The exchange occurred hours before the legislature failed to pass a bill needed to fund Blakeman's $428 million infrastructure plan.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has heated exchange with 2 Democrats

Gabrielle Freeman talks to NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano about her inspiration for becoming a Ms. Rachel impersonator.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the Easter Bunny at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, where the Peter's Cottontail Treehouse Workshop will be set up until April 19.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano presents Newsday's Salon Showdown award to Parlour Hair Boutique in Bayport.

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Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco visited Looney Tunes Record Store in West Babylon on Saturday to promote their new album.

Surprise celebrity appearance at West Babylon record store

The names of 29 officers killed in the line of duty are etched into a memorial unveiled outside the PBA headquarters in Brentwood.

Suffolk PBA unveils memorial to fallen police officers

Although Baldwin trailed 43-39 entering the fourth quarter on Sunday, the players felt confident they'd persevere.

Baldwin girls basketball captures third state title in program history

LI is enjoying an influx of regional gourmet spots taking Mexican food to spendy new heights.

10 best Mexican restaurants on Long Island

West Islip students are learning a new skill: welding parts needed to build a submarine. 

High school welding class learns to build parts for submarines 

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