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The state is probing Friends for Life Homecare for allegedly providing unlicensed home care services. The owner of the Massapequa company says it offers "companionship" and doesn't need a license. Newsday investigative reporter Josefa Velásquez explains.

As LI ages, one alleged unlicensed home care business highlights dangers to clients, aides

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton, where a 20-year, $4.5 million renovation includes spiffed-up quarters and a clinic for dogs and cats awaiting adoption.

Out East with Doug Geed: Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton

An MTA inspector general investigation lays out how Long Island Rail Road workers allegedly gamed the system in a variety of creative ways. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

How MTA employees gamed the system in fake ID scheme

The share of theatergoers from Long Island hit a quarter-century low last year, according The Broadway League.

The Great White Way not feeling the love from LI

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Bob Murphy, the "Violin Guy," to see the dedication and precision it takes to make these instruments sing.

LI Works: Bringing violins back to life

Family members sifted through the ashes Thursday after a fire destroyed barns and killed a number of animals at Wells Farm in Northville, in Riverhead Town. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Historic Wells Farm barns destroyed in fire 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Culinary Clubhouse in Garden City, which offers cooking classes to kids ages 4-17.

Long Island's little chefs 

Protesters at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Sunday called for Bishop John Barres to take a more active role in the area's immigration concerns. "His voice is so powerful. Catholics listen to him," said one demonstrator. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Demonstrators call on Bishop Barres to take a more active role in the migrant crisis

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the arrest and the exoneration of Martin Tankleff.

Picture This: That time a double-murder conviction was overturned 17 years later

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In July, 4-year-old Jack Carlin stopped breathing, and a pivotal decision by his mother helped save his life. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

How a 4-year-old survived cardiac arrest

Officials with the Suffolk County Police Arson Squad are investigating the blaze. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Nobody injured, nobody hurt'

Jeffrey Mackey, 40, will be sentenced to 22 years in state prison for second-degree murder. His girlfriend, Alexis Nieves, 35, will serve 11 years for manslaughter. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

22 years for Mackey, 11 years for Nieves

Babylon Animal Shelter is using a conference room to hold the increasing number of rabbits being surrended. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I hope we find a home for every single one of them'

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Eileen Flanagan "did a lot of artistic stuff with the kids, and [for] a number of years she did a play with her class," according to her eldest son.

Retired Huntington public schools teacher Eileen Flanagan dies at 88

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He was a man of immense kindness, one who was truly interested in knowing and talking to people, friends and family said.

Fire Island legend and artist Kenny Goodman dies at 80

A three-time All-Star for the Knicks, his career was derailed by multiple violations of the league's substance abuse policy.

Michael Ray Richardson, Knicks All-Star later banned from NBA for drug use, dead at 70

The Lindenhurst native was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2009 for lifetime service to wrestling.

Paul Brodmerkel, influential member of LI wrestling community, dies

Alsion Roach Wilson was remembered for her devotion to fostering bonds between Jamaica and the United States.

Jamaican consul general in NY has died

Wilkens was a "basketball lifer," but even that seems inadequate to describe an arc in the game that covered more than half of its history.

Former Knicks coach and three-time HOFer Lenny Wilkens dies

Paul Tagliabue achieved labor peace, presided over record growth in a 17-year career and earned Hall of Fame recognition in 2020.

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at 84

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Local families took part in a National Adoption Month ceremony at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead on Friday. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Such a powerful message'

The median price for a single-family home sold last month was $837,000 in Nassau and $701,000 in Suffolk. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia looks at the numbers.

Bidding wars, multiple offers

'I believe in compassion. We should do the right thing'

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Monday led county officials in pushing back against the proposed plan to raise the tax rate from 7.25% to 11.5% on corporations that operate in New York State. Newsday reporter Candice Ferrette explains.

'Companies don't want to pay more'

Sharjeel Waris, an NYPD officer from Suffolk who was shot in the face while responding to a 911 call, was released from Brookdale University Hospital Monday afternoon. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This could have ended very differently'

Southampton Town is considering a zoning change that would allow boutique hotels on parts of Montauk and Sunrise Highways. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Town considering a zoning change

From calls, texts and emails to AI, criminals are coming up with new ways to trick you out of your money. Suffolk DA Ray Tierney discusses some ways you can protect yourself.

'I didn't want to tell my friends or family'

LIRR historian David Morrison said the Nov. 22, 1950, train crash in Queens was the catalyst for the implementation of measures that "vastly improved the safety of the railroad operation."

'A horrible chapter in Long Island railroad history'

Questions surround whether Maria Delgado was a spoiler candidate designed to pull votes away from Democrats in the Huntington Town supervisor race. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'No picture, no pamphlets'

'So much loss'

One said "it's about time" the Catholic leaders sent a message to political leaders. Another faults the document for failing to distinguish between "legal and illegal immigrants." NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I just pray that they do the right thing'

A Newsday photographer captured dramatic shots of the northern lights over Patchogue Monday night.

Spectacular sight in the sky

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