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Port Washington residents and officials are mounting a campaign to bring Fernando Mejia back after ICE agents took him from the parking lot of the bagel store he manages.

'Makes me sick that a guy like that could just lose everything'

The Trump administration ordered an immediate cease to the wind project near the coast of Long Beach, stating the Biden administration rushed the permit process. Newsday reporter Robert Brodsky reports.

'That work has ceased immediately'

Homeland Security agents appeared near Park Avenue Elementary School in Westbury, and a car crash that soon followed drew an angry crowd. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Those agents were not working for ICE'

Protesters rallied in Westbury on Sunday to denounce raids carried out by ICE amid an increase in deportation efforts by the Trump administration. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It's very sad and it's very dehumanizing'

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The vehicle was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived, police said.

Driver killed in crash into historic building in Manhasset

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The ruling clears the way for a proposed apartment complex in Inwood to begin the approval process.

Apartment plan can move forward after judge rules town's repeal of zoning code a violation

This year, sponsorships of Juneteenth celebrations are harder to come by, organizers say.

Juneteenth celebration organizers finding their funding is subject to new political landscape

Advocates say the cancellations reflect a growing fear among Latino immigrants of going to doctor's appointments, food shopping or sending kids to school.

LI Latino events canceled amid fears of ICE raids

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management "sealed" Oasis Smoke Shop "and changed the locks" Suffolk police said.

Two employees of East Northport smoke shop charged with unlawfully selling cannabis

Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney took a rare leading role in prosecuting Rex Heuermann at the court hearing.

Prosecutor seeks to discredit defense witness at DNA hearing against alleged Gilgo Beach killer

"This ruling sets a dangerous precedent that threatens not only access to essential medical treatment but also the broader rights and dignity of transgender and nonbinary people," said a program director at LI's LGBT Network.

Worry on LI about Supreme Court's upholding Tennessee's ban on transgender care for minors

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The FAA is investigating the use of a Nassau police helicopter for a potential violation of altitude rules. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. 

Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to the authorities.

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

A charity flag football event was held at The Park in East Hills on Sunday to raise funds for Camp Kehilla, which serves campers who are neurodivergent. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's a good cause for charity and fun for everyone'

The 3 victims of Sunday morning's fiery Bethpage car accident have been identified as Vincent Cavaliere, of Bethpage, Nicholas Rivera, of Glendale, Queens, and Gino Vicale, of Seaford. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Deadly Bethpage crash victims ID'd

Police are investigating the disappearance of an Old Brookville couple missing since March 30. 

Old Brookville couple missing since March 30

Crowds gathered at Jones Beach for a preview of the FourLeaf Air Show. 

FourLeaf Air Show preview held at Jones Beach 

A doorbell camera captured the aftermath of a fiery crash that resulted in the deaths of three people in Bethpage. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Bethpage crash leaves 3 dead

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'How did it get so out of hand?'

The driver was charged with murder, accused of slamming his pickup into the motorcyclist off the Long Island Expressway in North Hills.

Motorcyclist killed in 'road rage' crash with pickup truck driver, police say

The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center hosted a rally on Sunday where attendees called for an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Each and every one of us has a mission'

Kelly was finishing his morning walk on the Upper West Side on a gloomy St. Patrick's Day when something peculiar caught his eye.

Comedian Tom Kelly turns to social media to reunite Syosset grad with lost diploma

The driver, 71, died Thursday afternoon after a crash in Plainview involving seven vehicles along a major Long Island roadway, police said.

Police say driver slammed into multiple cars

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Nassau Democrats have proposed an ordinance that would add Juneteenth to the county's list of official holidays. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Nassau County government does not recognize Juneteenth 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits The Barn in Merrick to check out the over-the-top lattes.

Coffees topped with s'mores and more

The Giants on Wednesday spoke about the team's progress throughout voluntary offseason workouts. Offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor said he thought the entire team got better and that it was a, "really good spring."

Giants looking to go from a good spring into a good summer

The crossings accounted for 2,139 collisions, including 72 resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, between 2014 and 2023. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'He never made it to the other side'

Members of Islip Forward created an app designed to promote transparency around ICE operations in Long Island communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Advocacy group launches Long Island ICE tracker app 

The U.S. Department of Education is referring its investigation into the New York State mascot ban on Native American imagery to the Department of Justice.

Department of Education referring NYS mascot ban to DOJ

Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, who has been charged with DWI, audibly sobbed during his arraignment in East Hampton. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

High school student dies in East Hampton crash that left 6 others injured

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Marvel Frozen Dairy on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

The "No Kings" protests were part of a national day of action against President Donald Trump and his policies. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'No Kings' protests held across LI

Under a new proposal, Amtrak would run three trains a day to Ronkonkoma, also making stops at Hicksville and Jamaica and connecting all the way down to Washington, D.C. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

Ronkonkoma to D.C.on one train? Yeah, that's the ticket!

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