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Chaminade twins John and Joseph Gomes were named valedictorian and salutatorian, a first for the all-boys Catholic school in Mineloa.

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U.S. markets hovered near recent records while oil rose more than 2% following U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of Tehran's response to the latest U.S. proposal on ending the war in Iran.

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A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa, Andrew Ehinger and Newsday business reporter James T. Madore look at why everything seems to cost more on Long Island.

'There's still nothing like Long Island'

Some may be clueless about car maintenance, but you won't find those people in Farmingdale High School's auto technology class. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'This is more than a class'

Between low inventory and rising home prices, mortgage rates and inflation, buying a house on Long Island can be a struggle. Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia reports.

Homebuyers on LI facing low inventory, rising prices

The March CPI for the New York area, which includes Long Island, was up 4% year over year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There's no way to plan and forecast what's going on right now'

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger looks at how Long Island shopping malls are transitioning into experience-based retail stores that can't be replicated online.

'It's very modern'

A new poll blames Long Island's ever-rising cost of living, shortage of affordable homes and other factors for making it hard for employers to hire and retain employees. Newsday TV's Doug Geed reports.

'It's difficult for us to find any skilled labor'

The full-service Golden Farms Supermarket has opened in Hempstead Village, selling mainstream American products as well as those popular with Caribbean, Latin and South American communities.

Global items alongside standard fare

Eight of the Greybarn luxury apartments opening in East Patchogue are set aside for tenants earning no more than 80% of the area median income.

Luxury rentals part of Main Street revitalization

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks with three victims of gambling addiction and the effects it had on their lives and others close to them.

'What they're actually doing is destroying lives'

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With the Long Island Rail Road day pass, which allows you to get on and off the train as many times as you want throughout the day, Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman visits three South Shore towns.

Back in time: Station hop to nostalgia spots on the LIRR

In most instances, day cares facing revocation are allowed to continue operating while investigations are pending, and most never permanently close. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits a very special spot on the island, where you can spend time and reflect.

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Kevin Lenane, a private collector with hundreds of Apple computers, showed off his collection and gave a demonstration at the Long Island Museum. "It allows us to remember our past through an interesting lens," he said.

'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

Carle Place senior Vincenzo Pisani will be attending SUNY Maritime in the fall to play lacrosse, but his road to college wasn't an easy one after suffering a Grand Mal seizure at age 14.

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