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Long Island child therapist Renee Hoberman, 37, of Plainview, pleaded guilty to receipt and distribution of child pornography in federal court in Central Islip.

She distributed sexually explicit videos of infants

Darryl Joyner, of the Bronx, has been accused of offering the missing Patchogue girl drugs in exchange for seeing her nude, according to court papers. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Bronx man charged with making inappropriate request to missing girl

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's defense called a systems engineer for Forensic Bioinformatic Services Inc. to testify as an expert in DNA hearing. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Not up to software industry standards'

Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, who has been charged with DWI, audibly sobbed during his arraignment in East Hampton. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Everyone's sad and the teachers were crying'

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Renee Hoberman acknowledged in court that she used an app to send another person a sexually explicit video featuring children.

LI child therapist pleads guilty to distributing child pornography

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Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney took a rare leading role in prosecuting Rex Heuermann at the court hearing.

Prosecutor seeks to discredit defense witness at DNA hearing against alleged Gilgo Beach killer

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management "sealed" Oasis Smoke Shop "and changed the locks" Suffolk police said.

Two employees of East Northport smoke shop charged with unlawfully selling cannabis

The school temporarily went into lockdown procedures as a result of the incident, officials said

Ex-student arrested after selfie with imitation rifle in front of LI school, police say

Riken Acharya, 21, was in the Sephora store at Roosevelt Field when, allegedly, he inappropriately touched the girl, police said.

Franklin Square man charged with sexual abuse of girl, 11, police say

Darryl Joyner is accused of offering the girl drugs in exchange for seeing her nude while she stayed at a juvenile detention center in Suffolk County May 1, court papers show.

LI missing girl case: second state worker charged, court records show

Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney performed a bruising cross-examination.

DNA techniques used to link accused Gilgo killer to several young women 'unreliable,' witness says

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Edward and Stephanie Crohan were found dead in their Jamesport home Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide, Suffolk police said.

Cops: Couple dead in murder-suicide were retired police officers

Matthew Zoll has been identified as the body that had been found drowned in an East Shoreham pool. Zoll had been a suspect in the November stabbing of his father. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Matthew Zoll's body identified as body found in pool

'The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets' premieres June 10 on Peacock. The documentary includes interviews with Asa Ellerup, Rex Heuermann's estranged wife.

Watch the trailer for Peacock's Gilgo documentary

Victoria Heuermann, daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann, says her father "most likely" committed the killings in a new Peacock documentary, "Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets."

'Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets'

The former Nassau County executive is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence on corruption charges. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Mangano wants conviction reviewed

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

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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Nassau Democrats have proposed an ordinance that would add Juneteenth to the county's list of official holidays. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Nassau County government does not recognize Juneteenth 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits The Barn in Merrick to check out the over-the-top lattes.

Coffees topped with s'mores and more

The Giants on Wednesday spoke about the team's progress throughout voluntary offseason workouts. Offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor said he thought the entire team got better and that it was a, "really good spring."

Giants looking to go from a good spring into a good summer

The crossings accounted for 2,139 collisions, including 72 resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, between 2014 and 2023. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'He never made it to the other side'

Members of Islip Forward created an app designed to promote transparency around ICE operations in Long Island communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Advocacy group launches Long Island ICE tracker app 

The U.S. Department of Education is referring its investigation into the New York State mascot ban on Native American imagery to the Department of Justice.

Department of Education referring NYS mascot ban to DOJ

High school student dies in East Hampton crash that left 6 others injured

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Marvel Frozen Dairy on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

The "No Kings" protests were part of a national day of action against President Donald Trump and his policies. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'No Kings' protests held across LI

Under a new proposal, Amtrak would run three trains a day to Ronkonkoma, also making stops at Hicksville and Jamaica and connecting all the way down to Washington, D.C. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

Ronkonkoma to D.C.on one train? Yeah, that's the ticket!

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