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"There is no better place to host our convention than Nassau County," said the state party chairman.

The schools won final state approval Tuesday, as supporters rejected arguments put forward by some that the new schools would undermine traditional school districts. 

The arctic air mass that brought bitter cold to Long Island through Wednesday morning will depart, bringing milder temperatures in its wake. But even colder air is on the way for the weekend.

After an electric space heater malfunctioned and caused a deadly fire in the Bronx, Long Island officials say a similar tragedy could occur in any community if proper precautions are not taken.

 Two cars struck and killed a 30-year-old man standing in the middle of Brentwood Road in Bay Shore on Monday night, Suffolk police said.

A 58-year-old Bohemia man was driving westbound near Exit 51 when his vehicle veered and struck a guard rail Tuesday afternoon, Suffolk police said.

Here are some safety tips for your home, your car, and for going outdoors in these arctic temperatures, from the National Weather Service.

Three more buildings could be added to the 52-acre property in Ronkonkoma, home to 35 businesses that save money through decreased and waived tariffs and can lower the cost of imports received in the zone.

Last summer, the Suffolk County Legislature approved a non-funded position for an inaugural two-year term that will begin on June 1. Eligible candidates must be nominated by their schools, be 13-19 years old and reside in Suffolk County.

"For the county executive to choose me, an outsider, to lead this police department is impressive," Rodney Harrison said after being sworn in by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.

The new facility would serve up to 50 clients, according to drawings filed with the town planning department. But some residents and a local civic group say the facility's patients could endanger students at an elementary school nearby.

Veteran anchor Jackie Lukas and sports anchor Jamie Stuart, along with reporters Christine Insinga and Shari Einhorn, exited the channel Friday in a newsroom reorganization.

If you're thinking of recycling your Christmas tree, here's an idea. Some farms on Long Island are accepting live Christmas tree donations through the end of January. The trees serve as food for some very hungry farm animals.

"Counties have no more authority to direct school board matters than do schools to legislate county affairs," Michael J. Kelly, president of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association said in a letter to the Nassau county executive.

The hamlet has a variety of housing styles that start at about $500,000 and can go well north of $10 million.

State Supreme Court Justice William Condon said it was "physically impossible" to hold the Valva murder trial, with two defendants, two juries and court staff in one courtroom amid pandemic restrictions.

Jorge Guadron, who won the historic Islip council seat in November, said he'd represent all residents but also is eager to serve local business owners and minority community members in his role as councilman.

Newsday analyzes the region's performance from a report detailing results of Advanced Placement tests taken last spring in more than 600 districts statewide, including 98 in the Nassau-Suffolk region.

A new $1 million passage for river herring traveling from the Peconic River will provide access to fresh water that has been blocked by a dam on Little River for 150 years.

Sub-zero wind chills will greet Long Islanders who venture out Monday night and the deep chill will last through Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said.