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A vault door was removed from alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's home as the family gets ready to move.

Vault door removed from Heuermann's home

Thomas Mascia launched a police manhunt after authorities say he falsely claimed a Black man shot him in the leg.

  Plea hearing for ex-NYS trooper halted after he told the judge he 'didn't feel well' mentally

A Suffolk police officer was released from the hospital after being slashed while arresting a suspect in Copiague. 

Officer released from hospital after being slashed 

The driver faces charges of unlawful fleeing a police officer and driving without a license.

Cop dragged by car as suspect flees traffic stop near Green Acres Mall, police say

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The jury of eight men and four women convicted Peter Zisopoulos, 37, of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

Man convicted of murder in fatal stabbing of FDNY EMS captain from LI

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The judge told George Moore that he took the former police officer's years of public service into account when determining the sentence.

Former NYPD Det. sentenced to prison for DWI crash that injured 2

Police said the victim had been struck in the head by an unknown object.

Bellport man dies after fight in East Patchogue

Thieves walked out of Dick's Sporting Goods in Melville with the gear May 2.

Police: 2 men stole 6 baseball bats worth nearly $2,100

The man is accused of yelling "terroristic threats and shouting obscenities at children," police said Saturday.

Seaford man yelled threats at kids on elementary school grounds, cops say

Peter Zisopoulos spoke in a flat voice, absent any emotion and gave mostly one-word answers when he testified.

Man charged in fatal stabbing of Long Island EMT testifies he didn't kill her

Casandra Ventura read text and email messages between her and the rap entrepreneur in which they expressed their love for eachother.

Combs' defense seeks to counter prosecution's portrayal of relationship between rapper and ex-girlfriend

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More than two dozen alleged Long Island gang members have been arrested and charged in multiple-count indictments, officials say.

Arrests made in Long Island gangs takedown  

Nassau officials on Wednesday revealed the identity of Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3 and the toddler linked to her via DNA analysis. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'If you knew Tanya please let us know'

Former Long Island Rep. George Santos was sentenced Friday to more than seven years in prison in a federal lockup for scamming his donors and lying to Congress.

Former Rep. George Santos sentenced

Former LI congressman George Santos will be required to enter a federal prison on July 25, 2025. Newsday TV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'Polar opposite of what a public servant should be'

Nassau officials on Wednesday revealed the identity of Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3 and her toddler daughter. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

The accused Gilgo Beach killer was in court Tuesday for a hearing to decide whether the DNA technique used on hair samples found near victims can be used at trial. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I'm here to see the evidence'

As part of an ongoing gang investigation, authorities said they have recovered human remains at the 81-acre Underhill Preserve, across the street from Jericho High School. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Human remains found at Jericho preserve

A 15-year-old boy faces murder charges after police said he fatally stabbed his 56-year old grandmother at her home Selden.

Selden teen facing murder charges

Nassau police said they are investigating the fatal shooting of a man whose body was found near the Extended Stay hotel in Bethpage.

Gunshot victim found near hotel

Suffolk police fatally shot, Bruce Boyd, 54, after he allegedly charged officers with a knife at his Brentwood home. 

Police: Brentwood man lunged at responding officers 

Lawyers for Heuermann want DNA tests conducted by Astrea Forensics on hairs removed from most of the seven victims in the case to be tossed from the trial. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The burden is on the prosecution'

Christopher Miller, a Deer Park man accused of killing his father, a retired Suffolk detective, on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'A history of mental health issues'

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Sen. Chuck Schumer on Monday spoke at Island Harvest in Melville to advise that families in need on Long Island could lose food assistance benefits if the proposed federal budget is approved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Advocates warn that cuts to federal food programs could hurt LIers

The Knicks are set to face the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 Eastern Conference finals beginning Wednesday night. Newsday's Knicks reporter Steve Popper previews the series.

Knicks vs. Pacers: Previewing the Eastern Conference finals 

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels will be out of service for three years, as Amtrak conducts repairs to the damage left by Superstorm Sandy. 

What the Amtrak tunnel repair project could mean for your commute 

The social media sensation is popping up in elaborate desserts and simple milkshakes.

Places to try trendy Dubai chocolate on LI

Motorcyclist Jose Morales, 62, was southbound on Fifth Avenue in North Bay Shore when he collided with a northbound car turning left, police said

Long Island man killed when motorcycle collides with car

14-year-old Evan Taveras of Valley Stream paints custom cleats for MLB stars, including the Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the Mets' Pete Alonso. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

Valley Stream teen paints custom cleats for MLB stars

The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage State Park in September and so are changes to the course, Newsday TV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Bethpage Black makes changes in advance of the Ryder Cup

Despite arrests, complaints, convictions and judgments, 46 physicians were allowed to practice freely. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and reporters from Newsday's health and investigative teams have the story.

Broken Practice: State failed to discipline LI doctors for months, years after misconduct

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano talked to the NY State Parks regional director about the upcoming FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach May 24-25.

Know before you go: FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach

The shark was seen swimming a few hundred feet from shore. Watch to hear an expert's advice about swimming this summer.

Great white shark spotted off Montauk coast

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