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Rechler Equity Partners, which owns the former Island Hills Golf and Country Club in Sayville, has downsized the proposed project for a second time since its original 2017 plan.

Developer downsizes housing proposal

Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. discusses the 15 'credible' reports of sex workers' possible encounters with alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann.

'We feel these 15 have credible information'

A fire burned through the Peter Pan Diner on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore. "We're going to come back," said owner Peter Lentzeres. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We're all out of work right now. We're scared.'

Officials said there will be stepped-up BWI enforcement on the water over the July Fourth weekend. They also said Long Islanders can expect a safe, fun fireworks display at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Experts: Boaters should make sure there's safety equipment on board

Renovations at the Jones Beach Theater bring in new decor, food and beverage options to guests. 

'Make it iconic and keep it iconic'

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The proposal includes 890 homes, which one local civic official said is still too dense.

After 2 strikes, developer debuts housing plan for old Sayville golf course

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Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. told Newsday his investigators have spoken to 298 sex workers in correctional facilities since Rex A. Heuermann was arrested in July 2023.

Sheriff's office turns over 15 'credible' reports of sex workers' potential encounters with accused Gilgo killer

In one lawsuit, a pair of investors allege a developer and his wife defrauded them out of $3.3 million.

Ridge developers face multiple lawsuits alleging fraud

Experts say the holiday is typically a day when boating accidents, and sometimes fatalities, can occur.

Boaters urged to use caution, stay sober on the water during July Fourth weekend

Det. Carl Rennhack's wife, Emilia, died in the crash at Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park.

Husband of NYPD officer killed at salon says her 'smile could brighten the darkest of days'

The 7-day average of cases on Long Island is the highest since February, and hospitalizations have jumped 50% in the past two weeks.

LI COVID cases, hospitalizations on the rise

The state is waiving entry fees at pools at state parks.

Swimming at Jones Beach, Montauk Downs pools will be free this summer

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Home prices across Long Island continue to surge and despite higher mortgage rates, potential buyers are lining up outside open houses. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

People 'value some of the community feel' post-pandemic

Steven Schwally, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Deer Park nail salon, killing four, told police he drank 18 beers the night before. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Brother of nail salon victim speaks out: 'I hope this is a nightmare'

Suffolk County officials demonstrated firework safety in Yaphank on Monday ahead of the July Fourth holiday. 

Fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July 

Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger visits a dome-shaped home in Montauk that was built by artist and inventor Eugene Tallarico.

Go inside a dome-shaped home in Montauk

Despite admitting to filling out thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination forms, former Amityville nurse practitioner Julie DeVuono did not report administering a childhood vaccine in New York for 17 years, records show.

New questions about nurse's fraudulent COVID vaccines

Four people, including an NYPD officer, were killed in a crash at a nail salon Friday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Very sad, very emotional'

A Patchogue man pleaded not guilty to charges of concealment of a human corpse, after, prosecutors and police said in court records, he confessed to using an ax to chop up a woman's body. 

Human remains found along Montauk Highway

Former Steve Bellone deputy Lisa Black said the 2022 attack affected only 2% of county systems in her testimony Wednesday.

Suffolk legislative committee questions former Steve Bellone deputy

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports on population changes reflected in the 2022-2023 Census Bureau report.

Population changes on Long Island

MTA voted to shelve its congestion pricing plan and Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains which projects could be halted.

 '$16.5 billion shortfall'

Thunderstorms are forecast to hit Long Island Wednesday night with elevated temperatures throughout Thursday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Thunderstorms rolling in Wednesday night

According to police, Oliver Lorenzo Valdez, of Central Islip, and Juan Hernandez, of Brentwood, have allegedly stolen cooking oil from 13 restaurants and a shopping mall since April.

Police: Cooking oil theft spree started in April

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