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Wake held for fallen FDNY hero from Floral Park
Posted: Updated:Family, friends and fellow firefighters said their goodbyes to an FDNY hero from Floral Park Sunday.
The first wake for Michael Davidson at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home in Floral Park was held Sunday. Another wake is scheduled for Monday.
His funeral is Tuesday at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan.
As News 12 reported, the 37-year-old died while battling a five-alarm fire on a movie set in Harlem Thursday.
On Saturday, the 15-year FDNY veteran was posthumously promoted to lieutenant.
He could take charge, he could take direction, he had all the qualities that would make a good officer -#FDNY Captain Allen remembers Lt. Michael Davidson. Read more: https://t.co/gkRf2TxJzp pic.twitter.com/m87BKwuccA
— FDNY (@FDNY) March 25, 2018
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Officials: Driver admitted to drinking 6 beers before deadly crash
Officials: Driver admitted to drinking 6 beers before deadly crash
A driver was charged with DWI after a head-on crash that left one person dead and others fighting for their lives.
A driver was charged with DWI after a head-on crash that left one person dead and others fighting for their lives.
Jury deliberations continue in Skelos corruption retrial
Jury deliberations continue in Skelos corruption retrial
Jurors continued to deliberate Monday in the corruption retrial of former state Sen. Dean Skelos, of Rockville Centre.
Jurors continued to deliberate Monday in the corruption retrial of former state Sen. Dean Skelos, of Rockville Centre.
Mega Millions jackpot swells to $375M
Mega Millions jackpot swells to $375M
If you're the only winner and take the one-time lump-sum payout, you'll walk away with $150 million after taxes.
If you're the only winner and take the one-time lump-sum payout, you'll walk away with $150 million after taxes.
Sen. Schumer calls for easier access to health care for veterans
Sen. Schumer calls for easier access to health care for veterans
The senator wrote a letter to the VA on Monday pushing for approval of construction of an outpatient facility on the North Shore of Nassau County.
The senator wrote a letter to the VA on Monday pushing for approval of construction of an outpatient facility on the North Shore of Nassau County.
Long Islanders urged to take steps to conserve water
Long Islanders urged to take steps to conserve water
The Long Island Water Conference is calling on residents to reduce water usage to help suppliers maintain adequate water pressure for firefighting and other essential services.
The Long Island Water Conference is calling on residents to reduce water usage to help suppliers maintain adequate water pressure for firefighting and other essential services.
The Long Island Water Conference is calling on residents to reduce water usage to help suppliers maintain adequate water pressure for firefighting and other essential services.
The Long Island Water Conference is calling on residents to reduce water usage to help suppliers maintain adequate water pressure for firefighting and other essential services.
Trump's news conference with Putin draws scrutiny, criticism
Trump's news conference with Putin draws scrutiny, criticism
Following a tête-à-tête that lasted more than two hours, the two presidents held a joint press conference that has elicited sharp criticism after Trump appeared to side with Russia on sensitive topics.
Following a tête-à-tête that lasted more than two hours, the two presidents held a joint press conference that has elicited sharp criticism after Trump appeared to side with Russia on sensitive topics.
New fire and rescue building built at MacArthur Airport
New fire and rescue building built at MacArthur Airport
Rather than cutting a ribbon, officials separated a fire hose outside the 21,000-square-foot facility in Ronkonkoma.
Rather than cutting a ribbon, officials separated a fire hose outside the 21,000-square-foot facility in Ronkonkoma.
Amazon's Prime Day runs into snags swiftly
Amazon's Prime Day runs into snags swiftly
David McNew/Getty Images
David McNew/Getty Images
Amazon's website ran into some snags quickly Monday on its much-hyped Prime Day, an embarrassment for the tech company on the shopping holiday it created.
Amazon's website ran into some snags quickly Monday on its much-hyped Prime Day, an embarrassment for the tech company on the shopping holiday it created.
Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russian meddling
Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russian meddling
"I don't see any reason why Russia would interfere in the 2016 election,' Trump said.
"I don't see any reason why Russia would interfere in the 2016 election,' Trump said.
LI business leaders use Prime Day to highlight online sales tax collection
LI business leaders use Prime Day to highlight online sales tax collection
The group of small business leaders rallied behind an effort to pass a state law ensuring out-of-state e-commerce entities pay their fair share.
The group of small business leaders rallied behind an effort to pass a state law ensuring out-of-state e-commerce entities pay their fair share.
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Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
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Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
LIT will perform as part of the Loudwire's Gen-X Summer on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers include Buckcherry, POD and Alien Ant Farm.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Franklin, a 4-month-old neutered male, was rescued off the streets of Puerto Rico. Franklin is great with all!
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island Fishing Photos
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Just Married on Long Island
Just Married on Long Island
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
On June 29, Opa On the Go stopped by to make some delicious Greek cuisine.
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Insta Island
Insta Island
News 12 at the Long Island Duck.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Do you have a favorite place to go on Long Island? Perhaps it's a museum or farm, or maybe the Long Island Duck or the Montauk Lighthouse? Wherever you are this summer, News 12 wants to see your Insta Island photos! Post on Twitter or Instagram using #LISummer or #LISummerShots.
Photos: #LISummerShots
Photos: #LISummerShots
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Having fun in the sun? News 12 wants to see your photos! Click here to submit them. Or use the hashtags #LISummerShots or #LISummer on Twitter and Instagram.
Things To Do
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