<p>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&#39;s Macy Egeland reports.</p>


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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.

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

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The man was charged Wednesday after allegedly posing on Instagram as a female dance instructor to connect with the girls, authorities said.

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Attorney John Ray alleges that the family of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann participated in the crimes, allegations refuted by the family. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Nassau police said detectives are investigating a Baldwin house fire in which a man suffered severe burns and later died at a hospital.

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