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Beginners' shuck: Suffolk hosting its first oyster fest this Saturday

Enjoy shellfish, shucking, music and more at the Long Island Oyster Jamboree on Aug. 16.

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This Dix Hills veteran took care of A-4 jets (and now LI pets)1m read

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East Quogue draws buyers who want quiet area, bang for their buck2m read

Spontaneous combustion house fire in Seaford displaces residents1m read

'Brings me back to my childhood': Thousands attend LI Retro Gaming Expo2m read

Driver flips vehicle, hits parked car in Long Beach, official says

Pow wow: Dancing, food, crafts and learning about a culture1m read

Crime

Coram woman accused of killing boyfriend granted bail

The judge allowed bail after the prosecutor said DNA backed the woman's claim that she was defending herself against her boyfriend.

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2 teens charged in stabbings at Huntington Station park1m read

Only in NewsdayJudge orders separate trial for mob associate charged in LI brothel case3m read

Former state trooper from LI hospitalized recently after attempted suicide, a source and officials say2m read

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First in NewsdayNassau school district to pay $2.25M to settle lawsuit alleging decades-old sex abuse

A civil jury last year found the district was not negligent in failing to prevent a former student's alleged abuse by a school psychologist, but lawyers for the accuser appealed and the settlement avoids a potential new trial.

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MORE ON THIS TOPICFormer Herricks students receive nearly $50 million in 27 Child Victims Act lawsuits Database: LI schools paid $167 million to settle sex-abuse lawsuits