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The original makeshift memorial could not hold up to the elements through the years, but West Islip's Sara Ferro wanted to change that. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'My heart's always been with the families'

Sources say the man who discovered a body in his backyard pool is a member of the police task force that had been searching for homicide suspect Matthew Zoll. 

'One of the portions of the Loop Loc cover was undone'

Suffolk Police Officer George Trimigliozzi, accused of helping operate brothels, was indicted on charges alleging he sexually abused women he met on dating apps. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Islip man accused of helping run brothel

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

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John Gotti III and Frankie Gotti allegedly punched a man in the face at a home in Howard Beach, according to court records.

Grandsons of John Gotti facing assault, harassment charges

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The mayor said there has been a 54% reduction in shootings and 41% reduction in homicides since January.

Mayor: NYC recorded lowest number of shootings and homicides in recent history

"It's a simple thing, but we hope it goes a long way for those families and anyone else that has been affected by these crimes," a Babylon Town official said.

Gilgo Beach victims memorialized on park benches near where their remains were found

The state grant aims to increase enforcement and expand victim advocacy resources and outreach.

Suffolk police, agencies, to share $2M grant to fight domestic violence

Suffolk prosecutors said Det. John Murphy told the cellphone company employee, who is Black, "We don't want you or your like in the neighborhood."

LI police detective accused of using racial slur indicted on multiple hate crime charges

Vincent Distasi shook, punched and smothered the infant for weeks, leading to brain damage, the district attorney said.

Man pleads guilty for beating 5-week-old son

The defendant blamed Child Protective Services for revoking visitation rights with his children, prosecutors said.

DA: LI man pleads guilty to plotting to bomb Nassau social services building

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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

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

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The plane took off from East Hampton Airport and landed at Kennedy Airport Tuesday, the first time passengers took an electric flight to a major airport in the NYC area. 

Fully electric airplane makes milestone flight from East End to Queens

The Jets on Tuesday spoke about their progress during this final week of voluntary offseason workouts.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn on 'urgency' to get team ready during OTAs

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Long Island Yarn and Farm in Yaphank to shear llamas.

LI Works: Shear happiness at Long Island Yarn and Farm

Gilgo Beach killings: Victims memorialized on park benches near where remains were found

Starting this fall, a bell-to-bell smartphone ban will be implemented under the state budget, requiring school districts to ban students from using phones during the entire school day. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

What you need to know about the statewide school smartphone ban 

The Town of Hempstead is reversing its decision involving 80,000 school bus camera tickets. Newsday Investigative reporter Payton Guion reports. 

Town of Hempstead says 80,000 school bus camera tickets are valid 

The families have sued property investor Michael O'Sullivan over the past decade. Now, the state attorney general is investigating. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan LaMantia have the story.

Latino families in the Hamptons allege investor scammed them out of their homes

About 1,000 Jonas fans of all ages lined up to pose alongside him in West Babylon on Wednesday.

Spotted: Joe Jonas arrives for a meet and greet at Long Island record store

A man who had apparently been sleeping in a dumpster was found dead after a garbage truck stopped at a Kings Park middle school and he and another man were spotted inside, according to Suffolk police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Body found in garbage truck at Long Island school after nearby dumpster pickup, police say

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie talks with the families of three fallen war heroes, who have preserved their sons' bedrooms as memorials.

Bedrooms of the fallen

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