<p>FDNY firefighter Ronnie Gies, of Merrick, was killed on Sept. 11, 2001. Since then, his three&nbsp;sons have honored his legacy by becoming firefighters themselves. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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A new report finds more than 36% of Suffolk schools and nearly 34% of Nassau schools had tests above state lead standards.

Report finds many LI schools have lead in water fixtures

A renovated Belmont Park unveils new amenities on Friday, as it reopens after more than three years and $550 million in renovations, NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Something for everyone': New grandstand, new grounds

A Human Rights Commission finds Suffolk cops failed to use body cameras properly 179 times in 2025-26. Newsday reporter Michael O'Keeffe explains.

'They all agree body cameras are good'

The victim's identity has not yet been released. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Homicide probe launched in Nassau

Residents say deer have been spotted in backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'There are just too many'

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Part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, volunteers cared for graves of fallen responders and passed stories to the next generation.

Volunteers care for graves of 9/11 responders, pass memories to next generations

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At ceremonies across the Island, commuters and cops, teachers and politicians talked about what they remembered and what others had taught them about a terrible day.

Pain of 9/11 still fresh for some on LI, others mourn the loss of family they never knew

As all four living former U.S. presidents and other dignitaries solemnly observed the 25th anniversary services on Friday, relatives slowly read the list of the 2,753 victims killed at One World Trade Center.

'I've carried you with me.' Relatives of 9/11 victims reflect on missed weddings, birthdays, other milestones

Tunnel to Towers said Friday that it had paid off the mortgages of 25 fallen first responders from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, including a dozen who died from illnesses connected to their exposure to the toxic dust in lower Manhattan after Sept. 11.

9/11 foundation pays off mortgages for fallen first responders from LI and beyond

The picture was published in The Washington Post and, years later, brought together the photographer and the Woodmere firefighter whose image he captured.

An indelible 9/11 image leads to emotional reunion on LI 25 years later

The Mets' game against Atlanta at Shea Stadium on Sept. 21 was the first professional sporting event in New York City since the attacks.

'Small band-aid on a big wound': Piazza's dramatic home run 10 days after 9/11

An estimated 400,000 people were exposed to toxins on or after 9/11.

'The tragedy of 9/11 continues to unfold': Why the death toll still grows 25 years later

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The Willens now find themselves part of a widening national debate about doctor-assisted end-of-life decisions as they consider whether a new state law offers Kim Willen an option she may want to take when her disease runs its course. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

'Walk a day in our shoes before you make a judgment'

After 19 months, the Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, the last major commercial duck farm on Long Island, reopened with new generation of birds.

New generation of birds

The trio gave the ball back to Alonso, who signed a bat and a ball for each of them in return and also signed the jerseys and shirts they were wearing. Newsday's Laura Albanese spoke to them.

'Dropped right in front of me'

Residents on Tuesday urged Huntington officials not to approve a plan to build an $85 million four-story, mixed-use luxury residential community in Melville. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Vibrant downtown or overbuilding?

Long Island is the strongest seller's market in the country as limited inventory drives up home prices, according to a new study. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI bucking the national trend

Suffolk politicians call for third lane in stretch from Patchogue to Center Moriches. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It seems wide enough'

Dominick Critelli concluded five weeks of rehabilitation at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing with a saxophone concert.

'It comes from the heart'

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Read stories and view photos of Long Islanders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and see the latest news headlines and more from Newsday.com as the nation marks this year's anniversary of 9/11.

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