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LIU Post students are saying "no" to adding classes on Fridays.

Students push back

The program aims to reduce air pollution on the North Shore by promoting public transportation to local students.

Free NICE bus rides as Earth Day approaches

Across New York, the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, were found in young people, non-Hispanic Black people and men who have sex with men, the report found. 

Report: Sexually transmitted infections climb on Long Island

Former CFO of the Schechter School of Long Island got the maximum sentence for stealing $8.4M in school funds. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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A man's life was saved in Coram on Wednesday when his wallet protected him from a bullet. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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The Industrial Development Agency approved the tax reduction for the165-unit apartment project in downtown Riverhead.

Developer gets $3.2M tax breaks on Riverhead complex

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Nicholas Sarlanis had just launched his family's boat with his friend Nicholas Liolis when they spotted three men in the water.

2 teens rescue 3 men from frigid Manhasset Bay

George Santos' motion to make the statements public an improper attempt to influence public opinion — and potential jurors — before his upcoming trial, federal prosecutors argued.

Feds urge judge in Santos case not to unseal statements from witnesses

The state regulations were announced amid a recent increase in predators off Long Island's Atlantic shoreline.

New fishing regulations aim to protect endangered sharks

The initiative is designed to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by taking cars off the road.

Port Washington students climb aboard free NICE rides as Earth Day approaches

Diagnoses of early syphilis and chlamydia on Long Island have ticked up, according to the state health department.

Report: Spike in LI sexually transmitted infections

See the latest in the case against Rex A. Heuermann of Massapequa Park and catch-up on key moments from the 13-year probe.

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Michael Brown, Heuermann's Defense Attorney, said he won't be rushed to go to trial. Heuermann's next court appearance is June 18. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

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The driver of the car implicated in the killing of Det. Jonathan Diller last month said he went to buy some liquor and upon his return to the vehicle had no idea the other man in his car accused of shooting Diller was going to start firing, according to records.

'Justice for our hero, brother Jonathan Diller'

The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

The fire was between Exits 55 and 56 on the eastbound right shoulder, according to Suffolk police. At one point, three of the four eastbound lanes were closed through the morning commute near Hauppauge.

Hot potatoes: Truck fire causes potato spill on LIE

Former President Donald Trump was in court as jury selection began in his hush money criminal trial.

Trump: 'This is political persecution'

Chemical drums buried at Bethpage Community Park are being removed. The DEC said the drums do not present any health threats to the public. 

Cleanup at the park

A fire erupted at the Winters Brothers recycling and waste transfer station in West Babylon on Monday.

Firefighters battle flames at recycling plant

The  plume contamination at the old Grumman facility continues to spread by about a foot a day. That is the rate at which groundwater moves south, putting the Great South Bay at risk. NewsdayTV's Tracy Tullis reports. 

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During the two-year construction plan, Suffolk OTB president Phil Boyle said the goal is to keep as many gaming machines running as possible. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'An entirely new building'

More than 40 students of about 1,000 who attend the high school were absent Thursday because they have been sick, according to school officials.

Students sick with stomach-illness at LI high school

The fire dod not appear to be a criminal act, officials said.

Car catches fire at Smithtown police precinct

The children, a 1-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl, were crying in the car when someone saw and called the police. 

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