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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 Amy McGorry reports.

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

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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

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

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The baby girl was revived after she was given Narcan for suspected fentanyl poisoning, authorities said.

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See how much educators across the state were paid for the 2024-25 academic year.

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Hank Grishman, Jericho's long-serving superintendent, recently retired with a final-year package totaling $662,478, state records show.

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Carrying signs and quoting Scripture, demonstrators said they want Bishop John Barres to do more to take on the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Demonstrators urge bishop to fight immigration crackdown

A state inspection of the bridge to Fire Island "revealed structural deterioration," Suffolk County officials said.

Smith Point Bridge found to have 'structural deterioration;' weight restriction imposed

The advisory only runs to 1 a.m. Monday, but Monday will still have sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts of about 35 mph, the National Weather Service said.

Long Island weather: Wind advisory in effect

About 20 NYC residents explored the trails and meadows of Uplands Farm Sanctuary Saturday.

Latino Outdoors, Nature Conservancy partner to host 'pollinator dream walk'

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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"

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Ken Buffa spoke with a Long Islander who played a role in the rescue efforts, and a Newsday photographer on what made the event so devastating.

'They were desperately trying to stay above the water'

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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

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?

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 

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

Some Long Island residents said they were't sold on President Trump's proposed plan, while one expert said it could help get people into homes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Reaction to Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa joins holiday helpers who spend the season climbing ladders and clinging to gutters as they install seasonal lights on Long Island houses.

LI Works: Up on the roof installing holiday lights

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

Capybara quintuplets born at LI Game Farm

Businesses on Long Island are preparing for a holiday season that may see less consumer spending. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

Retail Round Up: LI businesses brace for holiday season

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