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The family of accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann will be moving out of their Massapequa Park home. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Heuermann's wife 'no longer feels connected' to their family home

Darius Paduch, a former LI urologist, was sentenced to life in prison by a federal judge for repeated sexual abuse of his male patients. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Former urologist gets life sentence 

Brian Cordovano, of Ronkonkoma, was sentenced by a Suffolk judge to 30 years for killing a friend and another man over a loan. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

LI man killed longtime friend and another person over a loan

A tipster says he told the state about buried drums at Bethpage Community Park nearly a decade ago. Newsday's Ken Buffa reports.

Uncovering the truth about the chemical drums

An NYPD officer shot and killed a robbery suspect Tuesday in Queens during a gunfight that left both the officer and a bystander wounded.

Gunfight leaves suspect dead; cop, bystander wounded

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A new draft text released early Thursday which will form the basis of any deal reached at United Nations climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy and adapt to climate change left out a crucial sticking point: how much wealthy nations will pay.

At UN climate talks, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations

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U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade.

US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment

Two television networks with "NBC" in their names — MSNBC and CNBC — will no longer have any corporate connection to NBC News once a spinoff formally takes effect in about a year.

What will happen to CNBC and MSNBC when they no longer have a corporate connection to NBC News?

Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms.

Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers

Even though sales of electric vehicles aren't growing as fast as in past years and President-elect Donald Trump may ditch tax credits for EV buyers, automakers are moving ahead with new models that should appeal to mainstream buyers.

Despite slowing sales, automakers are expanding electric vehicle models, including family haulers

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden's signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House for a second term.

US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work

Ananym Capital Management LP also wants the Long Island-based company to reduce expenses and increase profits.

Henry Schein board shake-up sought by investment fund

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According to the American Farm Bureau, the cost of groceries to make Thanksgiving dinner at home this month will be a little cheaper than it was last year.

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She's one of many live wedding painters across the Island who have made the popular trend a part of their every day business.

Meet Angelis Vaca, a local wedding painter on Long Island

Long Island vineyards, fishermen and utility workers have been affected by climate change. Newsday utilities reporter Mark Harrington reports.

'Grape growing on LI is changing'

Eligible homeowners can apply for as much as $50,000 in half grants and half low-interest loans to make their homes less prone to flooding or energy efficient. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I knew flooding was going to be an issue'

About 200 residents are trying to save their homes amid the possibility of the Harborside retirement facility closing due to bankruptcy. 

Harborside retirement community residents could be without a home 

The median home sale price on Long Island — excluding the East End — rose to $700,000 for the first time among deals that closed during the July to September period, Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan LaMantia reports.

Record high median home price on Long Island 

Home prices on Long Island may have reached their peak in 2024. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa discusses with business reporter Jonathan LaMantia.

September median home prices show a slight dip 

Median prices in Great Neck, Amityville and Franklin Square all increased at least 17% in the first half of 2024. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday business reporter Jonathan LaMantia have the story.

'Prices are crazy'

According to a report by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, pretax profits of securities firms in New York City rose nearly 80% in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2023.

Wall Street profits climb 80% in the first half of 2024 

Dockworkers began walking picket lines early Tuesday, at ports from Maine to Texas, including New York, in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.

Dockworkers strike could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods

The number of furniture retailers on Long Island are on the decline, particularly mom-and-pop shops, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

LI furniture stores feeling the pinch

Amazon is set to go from two to nine warehouses on Long Island in response to online shopping, Newsday's James T. Madore reports.

Amazon opens more LI warehouses to meet increase sales

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