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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'

Firefighters from at least 10 departments were needed to bring the blaze under control. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The fire caused the roof to collapse'

Native to South America, capybaras are the world's largest rodent species and can grow to more than 100 pounds.

Immigrant advocates say a man was pinned under the tire of a car during his arrest by ICE agents. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Fear and chaos' on the East End

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The protest comes after published reports that a Huntington Station woman said she didn't know she was a Working Families Party candidate for town supervisor.

'Something fishy is going on': Huntington protesters demand answers to election questions

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Smith Point County Park will close at 7 p.m. daily, Suffolk spokesman Michael Martino said in an email.

County Park closing at 7 p.m. amid bridge weight limits, replacement work

The class is part of the Sheriff's Addiction Treatment Program at the Yaphank jail. It's taught by journalist and volunteer Andrew Visconti.

'In Their Words' is an exhibit of inmates' memoir writing class

Here's a look at the three projects created last month at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, the Patchogue-Medford Public Library and Artspace Lofts.

New murals in Patchogue provide 'a sense of who we are'

Alexis Nieves and Jeffrey Mackey were facing life in prison if convicted of murder at trial.

LI couple pleads guilty to double homicide in Babylon body parts case

The owner said money was stolen from the business before the blaze at Pazzo Ristorante and Wood Fired Pizzeria on Route 25A.

Pizzeria in Suffolk shopping center heavily damaged by fire

The bridge, which opened in 1959, is supposed to remain in service until a new span opens, expected in 2029, according to Suffolk County.

Wait for Smith Point Bridge going on for years

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The driver was killed and a passenger injured when a garbage truck overturned off Sunrise Highway Thursday.

Driver killed after truck overturns off Sunrise Highway

Long Island Cares says an overwhelming number of federal employees have signed up for food pantries due to the government shutdown. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Never would I thought that we'd be going through this'

The Suffolk County sheriff officers who saved a 73-year-old man's life after he went into cardiac arrest will be flag presenters at the Jets' Nov. 30 game.

First responders honored for life-saving actions

Police say actor Alec Baldwin was driving his wife's 2023 Range Rover when he swerved to avoid hitting a garbage truck and crashed into a tree. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

New deatails on Alec Baldwin crash

A reunion of a lifetime. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'She doesn't remember giving birth to me'

An early morning house fire in Oakdale Wednesday took the life of Stephen Jendricks, 88, who was remembered as a patriot who loved Long Island. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'To be old and in a fire is really scary'

At 93, Cecilia Gomez is known at Gold's Gym in Smithtown for working out several days a week, no matter what health curveballs life throws at her. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'If she can do it, we all can do it'

The event at the Yaphank Correctional Facility featured demonstrations, interactive exhibits, games and more. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'They do a lot here, on Long Island'

Suffolk County police will be auctioning more than 100 cars and motorcycles in Westhampton on Saturday.

Suffolk police holding car auction on Saturday

The event is a combination of a science fair and a festival, and it encourages kids to learn and conduct experiments. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'The 'wow' moments live long'

Family members said ICE arrested Jonathan Interiano, 30, as he was walking near a 7-Eleven in Huntington Station Sunday morning.

'Nobody deserves this type of treatment'

A decades-old ban on pumping your own gas in Huntington Town has some drivers annoyed, while others say they enjoy being "spoiled a little bit." NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'If it's more expensive, then I care"

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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

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

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

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

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 Ken Buffa tries the mega mozzarella sticks at Babylon Social, which are made with one pound of cheese per stick.

How far can this mozzarella stick stretch across the restaurant?

A new report shows eleven Long Island hospitals received "A" grades for patient safety in a national ranking of thousands of health care providers.

Northwell tops list of 11 LI hospitals to receive 'A' grades

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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