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	The former&nbsp;baseball coach of&nbsp;rookie NYPD Officer&nbsp;Brett Boller from&nbsp;Hauppauge, who was shot and wounded&nbsp;Wednesday afternoon&nbsp;in Queens, spoke to Newsday on Thursday, describing Boller as&nbsp;a leader and someone &quot;you could always trust.&quot;
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Two sailors were killed and 17 others were hurt after a Mexican navy tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night. 

'No significant structural damage' 

A Mexican navy ship lost power on Saturday, causing it to drift and crash into the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in the deaths of 2 sailors. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It was really heartbreaking to see that happening'

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts and killing at least two crew members.

Mexican tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

Some of Hollywood's finest came out in support of the West Park Presbyterian Church on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Declared a landmark in 2010, church administrators are threatening to sell the landmark to a developer.

'It's a landmark and it deserves to be saved'

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Michael Kehoe, of Merrick, misappropriated "taxpayer funds meant to help low-income families put food on the table," prosecutors said.

LI man charged in alleged $66M food stamp fraud scheme, prosecutors say

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The latest ruling keeps the program alive while the case is adjudicated.

After Trump administration court losses, what to know about congestion pricing's future

Chopper rides to go back and forth between the city and Long Island — the kind favored by ultrarich commuters — might be included.

NYC's sightseeing helicopter flights would be illegal under bill 

The incidents allegedly stemmed from Combs' jealousy over a romantic relationship his former girlfriend had with rapper Kid Cudi.

LA authorities testify they didn't have evidence to charge Sean 'Diddy' Combs in break-in and car fire

The Trump administration has vowed to end congestion pricing, stating it's unfair to drivers, but Federal judge Lewis J. Liman placed a temporary restraining order on the ban, effective until June 9 at 5 p.m. NewsdayTV's Shari EInhorn reports.

Gov. Hochul: 'We've won — again'

Capricorn Clark said that she sacrificed a normal 9-to-5 career, relationships and family life to protect Combs, "the name and likeness."

Sean Combs' former assistant testifies at his sex trafficking trial, saying he threatened to kill her

U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman said his temporary restraining order is in effect until June 9 at 5 p.m.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from ending congestion pricing program

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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.

'This is a great collaboration' 

The NTSB continues to investigate Thursday's crash of a sightseeing helicopter into the Hudson River that killed a family of five from Spain and the pilot.

'We do have the log books for the pilot'

A pilot and a family of five from Spain were killed after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, officials said. 

Helicopter upside-down in the water

At the Mass, his widow Stephanie Diller told those gathered, "I know that he's with us and he's getting an absolute kick out" of their son Ryan, now 2.

  A Memorial Mass was held to mark 1 year since NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller was killed

As former New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo held his first rally as a candidate for New York City mayor in front of cheering supporters, some protesters demonstrated outside. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'We know New York is in crisis'

Ed Smith gathered at the World Trade Center Memorial to honor and remember his late wife, Monica Rodriguez Smith, who died in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It changed the course of my life'

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says there will be patrols on rooftops, bomb-sniffing dogs and drones to monitor the crowds. 

'There will be no backpacks, large bags, coolers' 

Over the past year, Newsday has followed a pair of migrant families as they navigate new surroundings and an immigration system that has been overwhelmed. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I haven't stopped crying'

Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to see detection technology used in tracking drone use in the New York area.  

'We have more questions than answers'

As the search for the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson continues, the NYPD released 2 new photos of the suspect. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Deny,' 'Depose' and 'Defend'

Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was arrested Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last week.

Man arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with CEO shooting

On Monday, a jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a city subway train last year.

Subway chokehold death trial ends in acquittal

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The state can choose to accept the findings or the matter will be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, Linda McMahon said.

Supporters, protesters gather outside Massapequa High School

About 1,000 Jonas fans of all ages lined up to pose alongside him in West Babylon on Wednesday.

Spotted: Joe Jonas arrives for a meet and greet at Long Island record store

A man who had apparently been sleeping in a dumpster was found dead after a garbage truck stopped at a Kings Park middle school and he and another man were spotted inside, according to Suffolk police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Body found in garbage truck at Long Island school after nearby dumpster pickup, police say

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie talks with the families of three fallen war heroes, who have preserved their sons' bedrooms as memorials.

Bedrooms of the fallen

In 2023, crashes on Long Island cost at least $3.4 billion in medical care, lost work, property damage and more. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

After the crash: The financial toll of Long Island’s dangerous roads

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the home of the grandma slice, Umbertos, and puts his hand in the dough to take a stab at pizza making.

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The Jets began OTA workouts on Thursday and spoke about new quarterback Justin Fields and what the new offensive and defensive coordinators' approaches will be toward improving the team.

Jets begin voluntary offseason workouts

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. 

Sources: Detective owns home where body was found in pool 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez check out Mill Pond Steak & Seafood in Centerport, which has recently been renovated. 

Summer dining: What's new on the East End

Billy Joel announced he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa talks to pediatric neurosurgeon Michael Egnor about the disorder. 

What to know about Billy Joel's brain disorder

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